Today, we joined our friend Katiba Institute in an inception meeting of a project that aims to empower state institutions & citizens to use the Access of Information law to promote human rights and good governance.
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ACCESS TO INFORMATION:
Right to Information Act seeks to:
1. Give effect to the right of access to information by citizens as provided under Article 35 of the Constitution
2. Provide a framework for proactive disclosure by both the public & private entities
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ACCESS TO INFORMATION:
Who has the right to access information?
1. A person with Kenyan nationality.
2. A company in which Kenyan citizens hold more than 50% of the voting shares.
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The Access to Information law helps people, it empowers people – Victor Bwire OGW at the ongoing training by Media Council of Kenya, Katiba Institute and AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications.
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🖼️: Katiba Institute.
Day 2 of the training on access to information:
- Obligations of public officials
- Proactive disclosure
- Court pronouncements
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PUBLICATIONS:
Creating a constitution is an important step, but making sure it actually works is even more crucial.
To learn more, please refer to katibainstitute.org/download/katib…
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I DESERVE TO KNOW:
Today, we are in Kawangware, engaging the community about how access to information is critical in promoting good governance.
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One critical element in the implementation of the access to information law is proactive disclosure of information, whose rationale is to satisfy the public demand for information.
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Victor Bwire OGW : Access to information empowers citizens who could be critical in ensuring accountability.
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When good people come together for the people, I never left behind. I should know and protect my people.
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