As part of the Usawa Mashinani Program by Transparency International Kenya , the NETWORK FOR RESEARCH AND GOVERNANCE organization successfully conducted its first engagement of the year under the ‘Uwajibikaji na Bajeti Mashinani Program Phase 2’. The two-day capacity-building workshop brought together community representatives from all 12 sub-counties of Kakamega County, focusing on enhancing their…
We enthusiastically support the launch of Sauti ya Bajeti by Institute of public finance a groundbreaking AI-powered Whatsapp chatbot empowering Kenyan citizens to:-Query county and national budget allocations -Vote on budget priorities -Access real-time spending updates -View detailed expenditure reports -Engage with the platform in local languages and diverse formats We’re excited for Sauti ya…
The Network for Research and Governance (NRG), in partnership with Transparency International Kenya, has made significant strides in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kakamega County. Through collaborative efforts, the two organizations have implemented targeted programs to empower communities, focusing on youth and marginalized groups, with knowledge and resources to access justice. Legal Aid ClinicsTogether, NRG…
Paul Odongo is a budget facilitator from Kakamega county who managed to win Transparency Integrity Action Award 2024 at Saravo Panfrica hotel Nairobi, his dedication & commitments to public finance in Kakamega has been outstanding to ensure that women and youths are meaningfully engaged in matters public participation & budget process to hold duty bearers…
NRG had been working closely with international budget partnership on matters county budget transparency survey since 2020. Through one of the budget facilitator Mr. Paul Odongo, they have managed to conduct research in Kakamega and Vihiga counties. One of the outcomes of this consistent research that is done annually is the gradual increase of Kakamega…
In our ongoing mission To Strengthen Communities capacities on governance issues so that they can meaningfully engage duty bearers to have better service delivery, our organization with collaboration with CABDA proudly formed the Kakamega Budget Champion Network. This initiative, launched in 2024, aimed to empower young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to actively…
In the heart of Kakamega County, specifically in Lurambi Sub County, Kenya, Nabongo Health Center stood as a beacon of hope for local residents seeking medical assistance. However, beneath its surface, challenges threatened the quality of healthcare services provided. This is the inspiring tale of how community-led initiatives ignited a remarkable transformation at Nabongo Health…
Network For Research and Governance, working together with our, under Uwajibikaji na Bajeti Mashinani (Accountability for Community Budget advocacy) project, is bridging this gap by introducing social audit. This is a process through which all details of public projects are scrutinized by its target populations. It seeks to evaluate how well public resources are used…
Introduction Kakamega County has long depended on donor funding to sustain its TB, HIV, and malaria programs. However, with donor contributions diminishing, the future of these critical health initiatives is at risk. Recognizing this urgent challenge, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) stepped up to advocate for increased domestic funding. This article narrates their…