Blogs
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Kenya Civil Society Strategy and Positioning Workshop on United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC)
On 8–9 July 2026, the Centre for Economic Governance (CEG) co-convened a two-day Civil Society Strategy and Positioning Workshop in Nairobi on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC), alongside Oxfam Kenya, the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), the Institute of Public Finance (IPF), and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). The…
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Study report on Citizen Education, Public Participation and Citizen Engagement (2024)
Study report on Citizen Education, Public Participation and Citizen Engagement (2024) Study report on Citizen Education, Public Participation and Citizen Engagement (2024) prepared by Nairobi County Government in partnership with Uraia, CEG, Civic Voices, World Vision, among other CSOs. Read the Report here.
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Local Government Property Tax Administration and Collaboration with Central Government: Case Studies of Kiambu, Laikipia, and Machakos Counties Kenya
Local Government Property Tax Administration and Collaboration with Central Government: Case Studies of Kiambu, Laikipia, and Machakos Counties Kenya Property taxes are a major source of revenue at sub national levels in most countries, with significant implications for state building and public accountability. However, their administration is complex and in most cases the process involves…
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Review of Solid Waste and Sanitation in Nairobi County: Case study Kibra Sub County
Review of Solid Waste and Sanitation in Nairobi County: Case study Kibra Sub County Solid waste and sanitation management refers to the collecting, treating and disposing of solid material that is discarded because it has served its purpose or is no longer useful. Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions and these…
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Kenya taps innovative digital mapping to enhance public participation
Kenya taps innovative digital mapping to enhance public participation Kenya is well known for its innovation in technology, particularly mobile technology in cash transfers. These innovations have largely been championed by the private sector and young entrepreneurs. In contrast, the public sector tends to play catch up adopting new technology, and that has remained true…
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Let Counties Seek Participation Benefits
Let Counties Seek Participation Benefits Public participation is one of our national values articulated in Article 10 of the Constitution and pervasive throughout the constitutional and other laws. It is a cornerstone for the success of Kenya’s devolution agenda of promoting self-governance and the vehicle for delivery of efficient services throughout the 47 counties. With…
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Counties must generate and manage own revenue to win donor confidence
Counties must generate and manage own revenue to win donor confidence It is that time of the year again when the government prepares its budget and defines its financing options. It is the third year when this exercise is being carried out by 47 county governments and the national government – 48 governments in total.…
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Let’s stop working and paying tax till our MPs come to their senses
Let’s Stop Working and Paying Tax Till our MPs Come to Their Senses Kenya argues that it applies a progressive form of taxation where those with less pay less, and those with more are taxed more, but this is not true if the political class is treated differently. Acting Finance minister John Muchuki did not…
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Sarah Palin and Martha Karua, Is this what women are in politics, just a little seasoning of salt and pepper?
Sarah Palin and Martha Karua, Is this what women are in politics, just a little seasoning of salt and pepper? The introduction of Sarah Palin as the running mate totally revolutionised the Republicans campaign. Suddenly there was a breath of fresh air for the Grand Old Party, with its grand old presidential candidate. The citizens…
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It Is All Or Nothing, Mr. Muchuki and Mr. President – Taxation Should Not Target the Poor Majority
It Is All Or Nothing, Mr. Muchuki and Mr. President – Taxation Should Not Target the Poor Majority Kenya argues that it applies a progressive form of taxation where those with less pay less, and those with more are taxed more, but this is not true if the political class is treated differently. I would…