-Kenya. Devolution. Citizen Power.
Building Accountable Counties
Through Citizen Power.
County Governance Watch strengthens transparency, participation, peace and inclusive
governance across Kenya through evidence-driven advocacy and citizen engagement.
A decade of measurable civic impact.
Strategic Pillars
Four anchors driving accountable
governance in Kenya.
Empowered Citizens
Equipping communities with knowledge, tools and platforms to demand accountable services.
Responsible Leadership
Strengthening ethical, transparent leadership at the county and national levels.
Inclusive Governance
Centering women, youth, and persons with disabilities in decision-making.
Organizational Sustainability
Equipping communities with knowledge, tools and platforms to demand accountable services.
Featured Initiatives
Tools and platforms putting
power back in citizens' hands.
County Governance Index (CGI)
A flagship index ranking county performance on transparency and service delivery.
CITA Reports
Citizen Issues Tracker & Analysis surfacing what counties get right — and what needs fixing.
RCAFs
Regional Citizen Accountability Forums turning data into local action.
Citizens' Legislative Conferences
Convening citizens, legislators and civil society around policy that matters.
Tabasamu Mtaani
Grassroots peacebuilding through dialogue, sport and storytelling
Defend My Future
Youth-led advocacy for climate justice and intergenerational equity.
Reports & Publications
Evidence you can act on.
Citizen Issues Tracker 2024
County Governance Index 2024
Localising UNSCR 1325 in Kenya
Voices
From counties, citizens, and partners.
Trusted Partners
Working with leading institutions across Kenya
and the world.
Join the Movement
Accountable governance is built by all of us.
Partner, fund, volunteer or amplify — choose how you stand with Kenya’s counties.