Kenya Midterm Review 2023-2027

The implementation of Kenya’s 2023-2027 action planAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open government ... is progressing on commitments related to digital governanceAs evolving technologies present new opportunities for governments and citizens to advance openness and accountability, OGP participating governments are working to create policies that deal with the ... More, beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical spe... More, public participationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio... and access to information. This progress is largely attributed to alignment with government priorities or civil society actors’ programmatic work. Commitments related to climate action, open dataBy opening up data and making it sharable and reusable, governments can enable informed debate, better decision making, and the development of innovative new services. Technical specifications: Polici... and access to justiceAccessible justice systems – both formal and informal – ensure that individuals and communities with legal needs know where to go for help, obtain the help they need, and move through a system that of... More have shown slower progress, as they require stronger cross-government coordination, sustained financing, the passage of new legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r..., or new implementation mechanisms. Other than significant amendments to CommitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action... 5 on open contractingA transparent procurement process, known as open contracting, increases competition, improves public service delivery, and ensures governments better value for their money. Technical specifications: C... More, the action plan’s refresh process largely consisted of organisational changes to milestones that clarified intended outcomes, measurability, and alignment with ongoing reforms. While conducted under tight timelines, the refresh process was participatory through the Multi-Stakeholder ForumRegular dialogue between government and civil society is a core element of OGP participation. It builds trust, promotes joint problem-solving, and empowers civil society to influence the design, imple... and the engagement of key government institutions. Civil society stakeholders noted that space for quality participation and contributions was provided. Moving forward, Kenya could use the remaining implementation period to strengthen cross-government coordination via the new super-clusters and mobilise funding to support delayed reforms.