Resources   |  University of Nairobi Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Michigan State University (MSU) (All/General)  |   English  |   2011
The Afrobarometer is an independent, non-partisan research instrument that measures the social, political and economic atmosphere in Africa. In November 2011, the Afrobarometer surveyed a nationally representative,...

Resources   |    |   English  |   2008
This paper explores the financial implications of fiscal decentralization policies on the central government's operating budget in Kenya. The paper evaluates how devolved funds under the constituency development...

Resources   |  Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (All/General)  |   English  |   2010
Different models of government and the roles and responsibilities of local government have emerged over time as different traditions have sought better ways of enhancing citizen-citizen and citizen-state...

Resources   |  University of Oxford (All/General)  |   English  |   2009
Over the last ten years the Kenyan Government has intensified the use of decentralized programs in its strategy to tackle poverty and reverse regional disparities. A prime example of this policy is the...

Resources   |  Futures Group (All/General)  |   English  |   2014
Investments in the right infrastructure, human resources, and materials are critical to achieving improved health for Kenyan citizens. The governments challenge is to ensure that those investments are...

Resources   |  Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) (All/General)  |   English  |   2014
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya undertook the baseline study on the county public financial management systems in support of the implementation of devolution in Kenya. The survey...

Resources   |  Freedom House (All/General)  |   English  |   2012
As of 2012, nearly a third of the worlds population has used the internet, and an even greater portion possesses a mobile phone. The internet has transformed the way in which people obtain news, conduct...

Resources   |  National Taxpayers Association (NTA) (All/General)  |   English  |   2013
The centralized system of government in Kenya can be traced to the colonial days when it was meant to exclusively serve the interests of colonial masters. Post independence saw the introduction of a...

Resources   |  The International Republican Institute Uraia Trust (All/General)  |   English  |   2012
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promotes public participation at all levels of governance. This participation is only possible when the public is educated on issues affecting their lives and how to influence...

Resources   |  The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) National Taxpayers Association (NTA) Hakijamii Africog Kenya Land Alliance Clarion MUHURI (All/General)  |   English  |   2012
This Brief reflects the concerns of a broad range of civil society organizations about the implementation of Kenyas new Public Financial Management Act, signed into law by the President in July 2012....