Reforming Relief Distribution in Kongelai, West Pokot

Residents of Kongelai location in West Pokot had for many years silently suffered as a result of ineffective and unclear food aid distribution systems. Kongelai being a semi-arid region is regularly faced with food shortages and water scarcity that exposes most of the community members to drought and famine. This condition led to the distribution […]

Public Forum in Shaantaabak, Wajir County Bears Fruit

The County Government of Wajir had been undertaking a water tracking project in Shaantaabak location for three years but this stopped abruptly in November 2014 due to lack of financial resources. In August 2015, a joint field outreach visit by the Wajir South Development Agency and the Uwajibikaji Pamoja convener was conducted in Shantaabak location […]

‘Uwajibikaji Pamoja’ Facilitates Cash Transfers for the Elderly in Mnagei

The National Government has been implementing the Cash Transfer Fund for the elderly in a number of Counties, West Pokot County included. The elderly people are recruited into the programme after a given period of time. The county administration leaders are charged with the responsibility of recruiting these elderly people whenever there are more slots […]

Uwajibikaji Pamoja Comes to Widower’s Rescue

Job* Enkai, 65-year-old widower and a father of 7 (3 boys and 4 girls) has been a beneficiary of a cash transfer programme implemented by Oxfam and funded by ECHO in Turkana. Job was recruited into the programme through a process that is community based and facilitated by Oxfam staff and the community’s administrative leaders; […]

Sensitisation by TI-Kenya Lands Qanjara a Dispensary

Qanjara location is in Wajir West Sub-County and a home to local a community that has pastoral background. Inhabitants of this location have dropped their indigenous nomadic lifestyle due to recurrent drought caused by climate change which has continuously led to loss of livestock. Majority of the members of the local community are illiterate. Together […]

Social Accountability Initiative Impacts Kongelai Residents

For a long time, West Pokot county residents would attend meetings and rallies convened by political leaders to listen to them in anticipation of some token thereafter. They would arrive in numbers, sing on arrival of the leaders and sit awaiting the speech and token. Unfortunately, this is a common practice in most locations in […]

ALAC Helps Resolve 20 year Pension Case

In his prime, Kassim* was a budding technician working for one of the biggest state corporations. Due to an illness that left him with walking difficulties, he was forced into early retirement over 20 years ago. He retired and went  to a sleepy village in Vanga, Kwale County near the border of Kenya and Tanzania. […]

Bungoma Good Governance Coalition Nips a Corrupt Deal

  Even with the Constitution adopted in 2010 and new land laws to safeguard the interests of citizens in land ownership, fraudulent acquisition of land in Kenya is still prevalent. Transparency International Kenya through the Advocacy and Legal Advisory Centre (ALAC) Western has continued to empower citizens on corruption and anti-corruption strategies particularly emphasizing the […]

Widow’s Long Walk for Justice

As a widow struggling to make ends meet, Grace’s* face gave tell-tale signs of the distress she was undergoing. Her smile was weary and it was clear that the ALAC Eldoret offices were her last resort. As if losing her husband was not enough, she was embroiled in a land dispute with the family of […]

ALAC Helps Client to Push for Registration Documents

Agnes* applied for registration of a company at the Registrar of Companies in February 2014 and she was advised that processing her application for registration would take about 60 days. After 60 days she went to the registrar’s office and was informed that her application for registration was not complete. She continued to follow up […]

James Kinyua

Project Officer, Public Finance Management

James Kinyua is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills on matters economics, governance, public administration and project management. James has over 7 years of professional experience having previously worked with renown institutions within Kenya such as the Ministry of Finance at the County Government of Kirinyaga, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the National Democratic Institute (NDI) For International Affairs, and the Parliament of Kenya prior to joining Transparency International-Kenya as a Project Officer Public Finance Management (PFM). James has a diverse background, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree, double major in Economics, Political Science and Public Administration; a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management; and currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration all from and at the University of Nairobi.

Andrew Letting

Project Assistant, Climate Governance

Andrew Letting is an enthusiastic Environmentalist with a diverse range of experience and skills in Climate Finance, Climate Diplomacy, and Natural Resources Management across both private and public sectors. He currently works as a Project Assistant in Climate Governance at Transparency International Kenya. His past roles include research in Climate Finance and work in Ecological Restoration . Andrew holds a BSc in Natural Resources Management and is a certified Associate Expert in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). His passion for Climate Finance, Adaptation, Climate Negotiation, and Environmental Law drives his commitment to fostering sustainable practices and governance in the face of global climate challenges.

Caroline Maina

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Caroline is a dynamic PMERLA professional with over 8 years of progressive experience and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluation, research, reporting, learning, quality assurance and resource mobilisation. Passionate on PMERLA, she has a profound commitment on enhancing program effectiveness and sustainable impact through rigorous data-driven insights for evidence-based decision making. In TI-Kenya, she is responsible for Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Reporting, Learning and Adapting (PMERLA) processes and quality assurance ensuring TI-Kenya remains progressive in achieving its Strategic Plan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Planning from the University or Nairobi, certification in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Amref International University and is currently pursuing her masters in Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Nairobi.

Brian Ekodere

Project Assistant, ALAC Mombasa

Brian Ekodere is a lawyer with a passion for legal systems, social justice, governance, human rights, and dispute resolution. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. Brian has extensive experience in legal research, advocacy, and youth empowerment. Brian is dedicated to fostering a just and equitable society by promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Lucky Philomena Mbaye

Project Assistant, Citizen Demand and Oversight

Philomena is a lawyer, currently undertaking the Advocates Training Program at the Kenya School of Law, following her attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL. B) from the University of Nairobi. She is also a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM).

With a keen interest in Human Rights, Policy, Democracy, and Governance, she is deeply invested in promoting equitable legal practices and advocating for social justice. Her professional journey includes valuable experiences from (Coulson Harney LLP) Bowmans Law and ENS Africa, where she developed a solid understanding of legal intricacies and demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex legal landscapes. Beyond her legal pursuits, Philomena actively engages in community service through volunteer work with local CSOs, aiming to extend her impact beyond the legal sphere and contribute meaningfully to societal progress.

Thomas Juma

Project Assistant, North-Rift Region

Thomas is a dynamic professional with a wide range of experience and skills in community mobilization, capacity development in governance, media engagement, networking and partnership development. In his new role, he shall be responsible for offering support to the North Rift Regional Office to ensure successful implementation of the projects and assisting in logistical tasks, data collection and documentation. Thomas holds a diploma in public relations, marketing and advertising from ICS college, diploma in project planning and NGO management from Cambridge universal college and diploma in film and television production from Alphax college.

Emily Atieno

Procurement Officer

Emily is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in asset management, vendor relations, process improvement, event management, procurement process and procedures, admin management, communication and interpersonal skills. In her role, she is responsible for all the procurement processes and procedures towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan. Emily holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Africa Nazarene University. She is also a holder of certificate in facilitation skills and Diploma in Business Management.

George Kiondo

Finance and Investments Manager

George is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in financial and project management, couching and mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, financial reporting and procurement amongst others.

In his new role, is responsible for overseeing the work of finance, investments and business development towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

George holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from USIU, a Masters of Business Administration from the African Nazarene University, CPA-K and CPS-K qualifications from Strathmore Business School.

Linet Mukhula

Project Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Governance - Land, Extractives and Energy

Linet is a highly dynamic and versatile professional with extensive experience across various domains. She possesses a comprehensive skill set essential for effective project and organizational management. This includes expertise in Program Management and Reporting, ensuring strategic initiatives are designed and implemented to meet objectives with accurate reporting on outcomes. She excels in Coordination and Relationship Management, forging strong connections with stakeholders to drive collaboration and achieve shared goals.

She is responsible for implementing governance projects and working with communities and government with an emphasis on Land, Extractives and Energy towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

Linet holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development from Kenyatta University with a Diploma in Public Relations Management and Advance Certificate in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. She’s currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Development Studies (Economic Planning)- thesis level at the Management University of Africa.

Anno Annet Andisi

Intern, North-Rift Region

Annet is a dynamic professional with a diverse range of experience and skills in community engagement and advocacy, training, strategy and policy development as well as project management.

She is responsible for offering support to the North Rift Regional Office to ensure the successful implementation of the projects and documenting of legal aid cases for walk-in and call-in clients towards achieving the TI-Kenya’s strategic plan.

Annet holds a Bachelor of Bachelor of Political science and Public administration from Kisii University.

Jane Kingori

Grants Manager, USAID USAWA Program

Jane is a finance and grants specialist with a Master of Science in Organizational Development, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and CPA (K). She has over 15 years’ of experience in strengthening organizations ‘capacities for sustainable program delivery through integration of best grants and financial management practices and compliance with different donor rules and regulations including USAID, UKAID, DANIDA, GCERF, SIDA and EU among others. She has served as the grants management technical lead at Faith To Action Network and Act Change Transform.