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…
We recently held a Twitterthon on 18th April 2018, at Kenyatta University, Parklands Campus, in partnership with Kenyatta University Students Association – thank you guys! The exciting and informative 2 hours at the KU campus hall was aimed at involving…
Health constituted eight per cent of the combined national and county budget allocations in the 2016/17 fiscal year, which is about half of the country’s longstanding commitment, amounting to Sh172.5 billion. It was also the same share as the…
Exciting opportunity for journalists aspiring to gain skills investigative and data journalism. A 3 month Grant and mentorship program will be offered for the 10 best journalists after the training Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) through the Action for Transparency(A4T)…
Transparency International Kenya hosted journalists, bloggers and media trainers on Tuesday 10th October, 2017 in Nairobi. The meeting was aimed to discuss the role of media in political accountability. Victor Bwire from the Media Council of Kenya, William Janak…
The parents of a Nairobi school are up in arms over what they termed illegal charges, including examination fees. The management of Kariobangi South Primary School has been accused of charging Sh800 examination fees, contrary to Ministry of Education…
Many Kenyans are forced to pay a bribe to access key services. According to the East Africa Bribery Index (EABI) 2017, Kenyans would pay a bribe to access Police Services (68.8%), Land (55.1%), Judiciary (48%) and Civil Registration Services…
“For people to benefit from the Internet, it must be not only available and affordable. It also must be relevant to their lives and they must have the skills and confidence to use it” The Economist. According to the…
On the 16th day of May 2015, the residents of Embakasi Constituency, Nairobi, welcomed Pawa Initiative along with its partners, Fojo Media Institute, and Transparency International Kenya (TIK), to Kariobangi North Social Grounds for the launch of the Action…
During an event full of music and enthusiasm Action for Transparency (A4T) was launched in Kenya. Now the work begins to ensure that public funds really reach the health centres and schools in the wider Embakasi district in Nairobi…
