Machakos County launches open government initiative
Plan is designed around priority areas of climate action, data, procurement, public debt, and parliamentary activities
Machakos County has become the latest administrative bloc to launch the Open Government Partnership Action Plan (2025-27).
The comprehensive document highlights areas of accountability; empowerment and people centred policies under the leadership of Governor Wavinya Ndeti. This function was held at the County headquarters with representation from the County administration and Department of Devolution officials from the National government.
Kenyan reformers designed a fifth action plan that promises to strengthen government transparency, particularly around priority areas of climate action, data, procurement, public debt, and parliamentary activities. The commitments built on longstanding aims of Kenya’s OGP community and include concrete reforms that can contribute to restoring trust between Kenyans and the state.
A statement from the Governor’s office said; “The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Action Plan reaffirms our commitment to transparency, accountability and citizen participation. During the launch of the 2025-2027 OGP, my County Secretary Dr Muya Ndambuki asserted my government’s commitment to enhancing public participation, budgeting processes, expansion of e-government services, strengthening of procurement processes and enhancing youth empowerment through progressive policies.”
A statement from Youth Senate Kenya on X praised the county government of the feat labeling it as a win for good governance.
“Congratulations to Machakos County Government and Philip Mutooni, Youth Senator Machakos County, on the successful launch of the Open Government Partnership Action Plan (2025-2027).A great step towards transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.”
Kenya’s first four-year action plan largely continues efforts initiated under previous action plans to strengthen government transparency. It includes uncompleted and new activities to advance longstanding aims, such as increasing access to information. The action plan aligns with government policies such as the Digital Master Plan and Climate Change Policy. A commitment on digital governance introduces a new policy area and community of reformers into Kenya’s OGP process.
The forum was attended by Dr. Joel Nzomo; Chief Executive County Member (CECM)- Devolution, Mercy Mutua, Chief Officer (CO)-Decentralised Units and County Administration, Bruce Isika; Chief Officer (CO) Youth & Sports, Charles Mutinda; Chief Officer (CO) Office of the Governor, Philip Mutooni; Youth Senator- Machakos and directors from the Department of Devolution.
