The APRM Process in Kenya: A Pathway to a New State

Ordinary Kenyans have not felt a significant impact from the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process, according to this report commissioned by the Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) and OSI's Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project (AfriMAP). The APRM Process in Kenya: A Pathway to a New State calls on the government to deliver a Program of Action that will increase democratic space for Kenyans.

Kenya's APRM review focused heavily on the delivery of services, according to the report, but did not tackle the more challenging task of institutional reform that is vital for Kenya's democratic transition. Set up by the African Union, the APRM process is intended to give citizens a greater voice on how the country is governed and thereby foster democratic participation in Africa. Kenya conducted its APRM process from February 2004 to March 2006.

The APRM Process in Kenya provides the leading independent analysis of Kenya's experience. It is a valuable resource not only for Kenyans, but also for other African countries about to undergo the APRM review.

The full report is available for download in English and in French.