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The second day of the @KIPPRAKENYA - @ACBF_Official training on Strengthening Oversight and Accountability in Kenya's Public Financial Management (PFM) System focused on external scrutiny and audit, with emphasis on strengthening institutional accountability and ensuring that audit recommendations translate into meaningful action.
The sessions brought together Members of Parliament and representatives from key oversight and public finance institutions, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Public Investments Committee (PIC), Office of the Auditor-General (OAG), Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB), Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), National Treasury and Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).
A key highlight of the day was the practical, group-based sessions, where participants worked through institutional scenarios and developed action plans aimed at strengthening follow-up on audit findings. The discussions focused on addressing gaps between the identification of audit queries, the issuance of recommendations and the implementation of corrective measures by the responsible institutions.
The KIPPRA staff and partners facilitating the training are Dr Eluid Moyi, Ms Zainabu Rono, Mr Elvis Kiptoo, Mr Jacob Nato, Mr Austin Cheboi, Mr Paul Lutta, Mr Fredwilly Nderitu, Dr George Lutomia, Dr Reuben Mauki as well as Dr Martin Mbewa from Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training and Mr Baldwin Anyiga from Public Finance Management Reform Secretariat.

KIPPRA, in partnership with the African Capacity Building Foundation @ACBF_Official , is conducting a three-day high-level training on Strengthening Oversight and Accountability in Kenya's Public Financial Management (PFM) System. The training, which kicked off today in Machakos, targets Members of Parliament and other public officers who manage and oversee public financial resources.
Led by KIPPRA's Macroeconomics Division, the training draws on the Institute's policy research under the Enhancing Leadership and Governance in Public Financial Management (ELG-PFM) project. The study found that while Kenya's PFM laws are strong, their enforcement is weak.
The training brings together the institutions across the accountability chain. These include the Legislature: Members of Parliament; directors serving the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Investments Committee (PIC); the Parliamentary Research Services; the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training; and the County Assemblies Forum. Others are independent offices and commissions such as the Office of the Auditor-General, the Office of the Controller of Budget and the Commission on Revenue Allocation.
The trainees also constituted the Executive: The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary; the National Treasury, including the PFM Reform Secretariat, the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) department, Internal Audit and Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers; the State Department for Economic Planning; the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board; and the Parliamentary Budget Office.
The training aims to examine how policy research recommendations can be translated into legislation, House resolutions, budget decisions and stronger follow-up on audit findings.
The first day covered modules one and two, focusing on accounting and reporting and the causes of delays in financial reporting. Sessions were marked by rich dialogue and solution-oriented feedback, particularly on closing the gap between audit queries and the implementation of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee and the Public Investment Committee recommendations. Participants explored how audit findings can be turned into clear, time-bound committee recommendations, and how those recommendations can be tracked until they are acted on. #PFM #Accountability #Oversight #ThinkingPolicyTogether #ACBF #Kenya

The KIPPRA Executive Director, Dr Eldah Onsomu, has been awarded second runner-up under the Chief Executive Officer of the Year, Public Sector category at the Champions of Governance (CoG) Awards Gala.
The awards, which are organized annually by Institute of Certified Secretaries @ICS_Kenya Kenya, are meant to recognize organizations and individuals for high standards of ethics, transparency, and compliance.
Dr Onsomu accepted the award alongside the Board Chair, Prof. Paul Wachana, one of the KIPPRA Board Directors, Dr Boaz Cheluget and the Corporate Services Director, Ms Irene Mithia. KIPPRA also received a certificate of participation.

As we mark #WorldCitiesDay under the theme of People-centred Smart Cities, we are reminded that sustainable urban development goes beyond expanding infrastructure and housing. It also means creating safe, resilient and well-planned cities where people can live and work with confidence.
In Kenya, recurring building collapses expose gaps in construction standards, regulatory enforcement and accountability. A National Building Inspectorate audit conducted in 2025 found that 87% of the 396 buildings assessed either lacked approvals or failed to meet basic building standards. Poor workmanship, substandard construction materials, weak supervision and non-compliance with approved plans continue to undermine building safety.
In its latest blog, @KIPPRAKENYA highlights the need to move beyond approval-based development control towards continuous compliance and accountability throughout the building lifecycle.
Read more kippra.or.ke/strengthening-…
#ThinkingPolicyTogether #SustainableCities #SafeBuildings #UrbanDevelopmen #BuildingSafety

Is Kenya ready for nuclear energy?
As Kenya works to meet rising energy demand and advance its clean energy goals, nuclear power is emerging as a potential part of the country’s future electricity mix.
Kenya has made progress in establishing national nuclear policies and safety frameworks. However, a @KIPPRAKENYA policy brief on Kenya’s readiness for nuclear energy identifies gaps that must be addressed to prepare the country for nuclear power generation.
Key findings indicate that Kenya needs a dedicated nuclear leadership development programme and sustainable financing mechanisms to support the long-term operation of a nuclear power plant. Further legal and regulatory improvements are necessary to address all aspects of nuclear energy.
Read more: kippra.or.ke/download/kenya…
#ThinkingPolicyTogether #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy