Kenya Unveils Policy to Improve Access to Govt Information

The Kenyan government has published a new Access to Information Policy in collaboration with the Commission on Administrative Justice to enhance transparency in public and private institutions. The policy mandates these entities to routinely publish public interest information, establish clear procedures for handling information requests, and communicate decisions promptly. It also includes protections for whistleblowers and oversight by the Commission on Administrative Justice. County governments are required to strengthen their information disclosure mechanisms, including establishing focal points and enacting local access-to-information laws.