Kenya End-of-Term Report 2016-2018 – For Public Comment

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the end of term report for Kenya’s second 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 governmen.... The report covers the period of implementation of the action plan.

The IRM report summarizes the findings below:

“Kenya’s second national action plan addressed priority policy areas for reform, such as 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..., extractives, 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..., and open budgets. By the end of term, the 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... on beneficial ownership was fully implemented, while the commitments on climate change, legislative openness, and right to informationThe legal right to request information from the government allows the public to follow government decision-making, participate in ensuring better decisions, and hold the government accountable. Techni... were substantially completed and contributed to open government by changing the current government practice. The next national action plan should focus on fewer, more defined goals for each commitment, ensuring clear identification of the implementing officials and the available resources.”

The public comment period closed July 31, 2020.