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Many Kakamega residents are uncertain about open government
2025-12-17
By Twaweza

Two out of three Kakamega residents are dissatisfied with how democracy is working in Kenya, two out of three say it is difficult to access details of county budgets and plans, and two out of three say they have never seen or heard of any consultations taking place about county government planning. Nevertheless, the County’s decision to join the Open Government Partnership presents a big opportunity to move forward in these areas, and to prove the benefits of open government to residents.

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Open Government in Kakamega: Residents’ views and experiences on open budgets, citizen participation and governance
2025-12-17
By Twaweza

This brief explores how citizens experience governance in Kakamega County, Kenya, with a particular focus on three out of the four commitment areas of the County’s Open Government Action Plan part of the County’s participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Specifically, these include open budgets and access to information, participation and engagement, and County assembly openness.

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