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The Land and Corruption in Africa Project

Project Overview

TI-Kenya is currently implementing a project founded by the German government and coordinated by TI-Secretariat titled ‘’Land and Corruption in Africa’’. The project target areas are Nairobi and Kwale Counties. The project seeks to explore mechanisms on how people-centered land-governance can be supported at national and local levels, and land-related corruption can effectively be addressed in the country. The purpose of the initiative is to build linkages with state and non-state actors involved in land governance, and gather and share relevant data on corruption in the land sector, its trends, nature and strategies that have been utilized to combat it. This will contribute to the development of a body of evidence on land and corruption in Africa having assessed various laws, regulatory provisions and practices and how well these work.

The project seeks to foster existing efforts of citizens and organized groups in the fight against corruption in the land sector. Furthermore, the initiative will actively support the development, implementation and evaluation of various social accountability tools and approaches that actively engage citizens and curb corruption around land (like public dialogue forums, social compacts/development pacts, advocacy and legal advice services).

The main goals of the project are:

1. Enhancing transparency and accountability in land management within Kenya.

2. Promoting the realization of secure tenure rights for land within Kenya.

3. Significantly curbing corruption in land management and land administration within Kenya.

Project Objectives

1. A strong citizenship of men and women of different generations and social and cultural backgrounds that is informed of their land and tenure rights, legally empowered to defend their rights, aware of solution mechanisms, and demands transparency and accountability and citizen participation and oversight from their governments to end corruption in the land sector.

2. Stakeholders from civil society, private sector and government who are engaged in land related anti-corruption initiatives, systematically act to promote good land governance, and prevent corruption in the land sector nationally.

3. Intergovernmental institutions, governments, and businesses have strong, equitable, and just procedures in place to prevent and redress corruption in land distribution, land acquisition, and land dispute management, as well as to sanction infractions.

Key result areas for the project

Result 1: A strong citizenship of men and women of different generations and social and cultural backgrounds is informed of their land and tenure rights, legally empowered to defend their rights, aware of solution mechanisms, and demands transparency and accountability and citizen participation and oversight from their governments to end corruption in the land sector.

Result 2: Stakeholders from civil society, private sector and government are engaged in land related anti-corruption initiatives, systematically act to promote good land governance, and prevent corruption in the land sector nationally, regionally and globally.

Result 3: Intergovernmental institutions, governments, and businesses have strong, equitable, and just procedures in place to prevent and redress corruption in land distribution, land acquisition, and land dispute management, as well as to sanction infractions.

The project focuses on outreach that will increase knowledge levels on corruption and anti-corruption strategies in the land sector among Kenyans, directly and through local mass media. This is intended to contribute to the level of responsiveness by the county government and participation by citizens

Publications

1. Land Sector Baseline Survey, Political Analysis and Risk Mapping in Kwale & Nairobi Counties

TI Kenya designed and conducted a study encompassing a baseline survey; a political analysis; and a corruption risk mapping. The study sought to establish the corruption risk, prevalence and the nature of corrupt practices in the land sector in target ‘communities’ (areas and/or sectors) in Kwale and Nairobi County. The Land Sector Baseline Survey, Political Analysis and Risk Mapping can be downloaded here.

2. Land Corruption Risk Mapping Tool

TI-Kenya with support from TI Secretariat and in partnership with the Centre for Rural Development (SLE) at Humboldt University, students from Technical University of Kenya (TUK) and Strathmore University developed a generic land corruption risk mapping instrument. This was based on research work in Kenya and on literature review from other sectors and countries. The land corruption risk map was based on research through: Analysis of existing literature and material such as legal documents, and documentation on pending and already executed land transactions, and collation of empirical data. The empirical research included key-informant interviews with relevant public officials, civil society organizations, and citizens as users of administrative services and land users as well as focus group discussions with communities of interest.

The tool will be used by TI-Kenya and its partners, the National Land Commission, the Ministry of Lands, civil society, academia in Kenya, and members of the public. The map will be an advocacy tool that will help NGOs, governmental institutions, and other actors in Sub-Saharan Africa to systematically identify and assess corruption risks in land governance and to develop effective counter-measures.

The handbook is divided into three phases:

1. Research on the historical, legal, and institutional context of the respective land governance system;

2. Conduction of a participatory multi-stakeholder workshop to identify and assess corruption risks in key land governance processes:

The Handbook on Land Corruption Risk Mapping can be downloaded here

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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.