Kenya was fast joining the clamour to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education by empowering learners and teachers in schools, a call that had taken a centre stage in many countries. The initial phase targeted about 1.1…
25th September 2020 Recognising the risks posed by procurement fraud to the national COVID-19 emergency response, we, representing civil society organisations and networks, wish to bring to your attention concerns on the recently announced Government of Kenya Economic Stimulus…
Amina Wako, journalist and A4T grantee, has been investigating misuse of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) in Embakasi South Constituency & has found shocking revelations on how the funds meant for development of Mukuru Kwa Njenga primary school were misused. Amina…
A4T team Abraham Mariita and Samuel Komu were invited to breakfast show at Mtaani Radio, a community radio station located in Dagoretti area in Nairobi. The duo discussed the importance of promoting accountability and transparency in use of public…
The A4T team was in Embakasi West and Central constituencies on the 14th July 2018, for a day long roadshow. The roadshow was aimed at informing and empowering citizens in Embakasi to participate in governance processes of public funds in…
In the recent weeks, albeit months, the country has witnessed a record number of serious corruption related scandals in the country. In nearly all the news channels, corruption has been the major theme. The proceedings, blame games and mysteries…
As soon as you step into the vicinity of Ngunyumu Primary School, a stench odour hits you, making you doubt if you are in a learning institution. This is Korogocho slum, home to an estimated 150,000 people, according to…
A4T grantee Sarah Nanjala reveals critical sanitation crisis in Nairobi’s public primary Schools. Sarah is one of the journalists trained in investigative and data journalism at the United States International University (USIU) and later got an A4T Grant and…
In recent days, the media informed by audit reports uncovered cases of blatant corruption within government departments and agencies including the National Youth Service where up to Kshs. 9 Billion is reported to have been illegally paid out to…
We recently organised a Media Forum to discuss how the Access to Information Act can benefit journalists and citizens. The forum that was held at a local hotel, was attended by 29 journalists who participated in discussing Freedom of expression, where the…