Citizens have a right to participate in the making of decisions that affect their lives. Being open and transparent, and involving those affected in decision-making is key to ensuring people participate in measures designed to protect their own health and that of the wider population. We have noted with great concern, gaps in transparency, and accountability by government agencies charged with managing COVID-19 resources.
Kenya has been waging war against corruption since it became an independent state. Almost every socio-economic challenge grappled by Kenyans can be linked to the corruption menace. Graft had been ill to Kenyan society during Mzee Kenyatta’s presidency where corruption was isolated and only those close to the executive arm got a piece of the illicit cake. Since then, corruption has morphed and permeated a majority of institutions beyond the executive arm.
