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By PAUL BANOBA Earlier this week, African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa launched the African Union theme for 2018. In bold language, this year’s theme speaks of “Winning the fight against corruption.” This focus is good news for the African Union, and for everyone concerned about corruption in Africa. First, the theme signals that

Over 350 representatives from the civil society, International organizations, creative sector, the government and the general public gathered at the Kenya National Theatre on Wednesday 31st January for the official opening of the 2018 Annual Democracy and Human Rights Festival. Speaking during the official opening of the festival, Lucy Githaiga –

10 journalists have been awarded grants to work on investigative pieces thanks to Transparency International Kenya through the Action for Transparency Project. On Monday 22nd January 2018, TI-Kenya hosted a media forum to discuss the role of investigative journalism in unearthing corruption. During the function, 37 journalists who were trained on

Transparency International Kenya held its inaugural Integrity Walk at Freedom Coner, Uhuru Park in Nairobi on 9th December 2017. The walk was the highlight activity to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated annually. While addressing participants, TI-Kenya Executive Director Mr. Samuel Kimeu urged Kenyans to join the fight against corruption noting that

Transparency International Kenya is set for the Integrity Walk to be held on Saturday 9th December, 2017. TI-Kenya has been commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day by hosting activities that help create public awareness on effects of graft and importance of fighting the vice, and mobilize the public to act against corruption. This

Transparency International Kenya has launched its strategic plan for the next five years 2017 – 2022. The strategy, Concept of Action 2017 – 2022, is anchored on four key pillars. These are Public Accountability; Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks; Social Justice and Economic Accountability; and Institutional Development. Through these pillars TI-Kenya seeks

Transparency International Kenya has today 20th November 2017  launched a report “Towards Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Kenya: An Assessment of the Legal Framework.” The report identifies strengths and weaknesses in the current Beneficial Ownership Transparency Legal Framework in Kenya against the ten Beneficial Ownership Transparency Principles. Executive Director Mr. Samuel Kimeu

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Investigative and Data Journalists! 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) Project has partnered with USIU-Africa, to conduct training for journalists in Nairobi. The training aims to empower journalists

TI-Kenya has today joined Kenyans in mourning Bishop Cornelius Korir of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret. In the message shared through its official twitter handle @tikenya, TI-Kenya noted that Bishop Korir was instrumental in supporting its activities in the North Rift region. “We are saddened by the news of the passing on

Fifteen organisations including civil society, professional bodies and religious organisations under “Return to Reason”, have today 19th October 2017 called for dialogue in the current political deadlock. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, the organisations urged key political players to drop hardline positions for the interest of the nation. “Politics must