The government has launched consultations for the preparation of Kenya’s first-ever State of Openness Report, an initiative aimed at measuring transparency, accountability and access to information across public institutions. President William Ruto says the report will provide an honest assessment of how government institutions perform and identify reforms needed to strengthen public trust amid continued demand for greater transparency and accountability.
The consultations, launched at State House Nairobi, mark the beginning of a nationwide exercise that will evaluate the level of openness across all government institutions and ministries, with the President highlighting the implementation of electronic procurement reforms aimed at promoting transparency, integrity and institutional independence. The State of Openness Report, scheduled to be launched later this year, will align with Kenya's membership in the Open Government Partnership since 2011.
