A whooping 64 per cent of Kenyan citizens have no trust in politicians. In a research brief titled
“Constitution, Devolution and Invlusion: Citizens’ views on governance in Kenya” by Twaweza East Africa, many Kenyans reported not being familiar with some of the core tenets of governance in the country.
According to the report released today, 44 per cent of Kenyans are dissatisfied with the country’s democracy while another 43 per cent do not know what it is.
The report indicates a huge margin of dissatisfaction attributed to critical pillars of Knowledge, freedoms, participation and inclusion, devolution and trust.
According to the report, seven out of ten citizens, which attributes to 67 percent, agree that the government respects freedom of expression, while 69 percent believe that the government interferes with the media operations.
Speaking while releasing the report in Nairobi, the Director of Data and Voice Twaweza Dr. John Mugo, said Kenyans who believe that the government interferes with media operations was a large number.
He further added that half of Kenyans disagree that there is equality before the law of the Country, 18 percent strongly disagree while 32 percent just disagree.
“Citizens do, however largely believe that there is room for them to participate in decision making, to be active and to have their voices included in discussion and decisions,” said Mugo.
