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The Validation Team led by Lead Panel Member, *Mr. Pete Ondeng*, paid a courtesy call to H.E. the Governor of Homa Bay County, Hon. Gladys Wanga, on the ongoing County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) validation
The Panel briefed the Governor on the objectives of the validation exercise and the forthcoming Peer Review Summit.

H.E. the Governor expressed her readiness for the exercise and appreciated the peer review process as a critical tool for strengthening governance and accountability. She reaffirmed Homa Bay County's commitment to participate in the forthcoming Summit where participating Governors will peer review each other and share best practices on how to best improve service delivery.

The validation exercise seeks to assess governance performance across key areas including the 14 devolved functions of the County and promote peer learning among counties.

NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat Kicks Off Phase III CPRM Validation Exercise in Four Counties

The NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat today commenced Phase III of the County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) Validation Exercise in Kisumu, Homa Bay, Meru and Migori counties, marking a step towards strengthening accountable, participatory and responsive governance at the county level.

In Kisumu, the validation team paid a courtesy call on H.E. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, Governor of Kisumu County, at his office. Governor Nyong’o welcomed the exercise, noting that the validation process is critical in strengthening governance and is aligned with the Government’s broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

The Governor emphasised the importance of evidence-based engagement and continuous improvement in advancing effective service delivery and development at the county level.
In his remarks, the National Governing Council (NGC) Chairperson, H.E. Sospeter Ojaamong, also briefed the Governor on the objectives and significance of the validation exercise. He underscored the need for stakeholders to approach the process with openness, honesty and a commitment to improving governance outcomes.

“It is important that this exercise is approached in the spirit of honest reflection and a desire for continuous improvement rather than as an exercise for assigning blame,” H.E. Ojaamong noted.

The validation process provides an opportunity to interrogate the findings generated during the county self-assessment and ensure that the final County Review Reports present an accurate, balanced and evidence-based picture of governance and service delivery in the respective counties.

Stakeholders participating in the process are therefore encouraged to freely confirm findings, provide clarification, challenge findings where they are not adequately supported, and submit additional evidence, perspectives and recommendations.

Speaking on the exercise, the Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, Dr. Bonface Makokha emphasised the importance of candid and constructive stakeholder engagement in strengthening the quality and credibility of the CPRM reports. The PS called on stakeholders to engage openly with the validation teams and provide evidence and practical recommendations that can contribute to improved governance and service delivery.
The Kisumu validation team is being led by CPRM Panel Member Ambassador Rukia, alongside the CEO NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, Director APRM & Governance, Mr. Peter Kimemia and officers from the Secretariat.

The County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) is a voluntary and participatory governance self-assessment and peer-learning framework that Kenya has adopted to cascade the principles and values of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to the sub-national level.

The CPRM provides counties with an opportunity to assess their governance systems, policies, practices and service delivery performance; identify areas of good practice and challenges; and develop practical measures for continuous improvement.

The mechanism is designed to promote transparency, accountability, citizen participation, peer learning and improved public service delivery, while providing counties with a platform to learn from one another and strengthen their governance systems.
Kenya is recognised as a pioneer in cascading the peer-review approach to the sub-national level, demonstrating its commitment to deepening the principles of the APRM and promoting accountable governance across all levels of government.

At the conclusion of the Phase III exercise, the Secretariat expects to have eight validated County Review Reports, supported by documented stakeholder comments, additional evidence, agreed amendments and recommendations.

The process will also capture good practices and identify priority areas requiring further improvement in the respective counties.
Following the validation exercise, the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat will consolidate the findings and coordinate the incorporation of agreed amendments into the final County Review Reports.

The CEO AUDA-NEPAD H.E. Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas, accompanied by the CEO NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, paid a courtesy call on Prime Cabinet Secretary H.E. Musalia Mudavadi
The delegation briefed the PCS on AUDA-NEPAD’s plans to establish a Continental Centre of Excellence for Human Capital and Institutional
Development in Kenya. The Centre is envisioned as a continental platform for translating human capital investments into opportunities, particularly for Africa’s growing youth population.
The proposed Centre is a key focus of the AUDA-NEPAD Human Capital, Social and Institutional Development Week, which commenced in Nairobi on 11 August 2026.
is set to accelerate implementation, strengthen skills and help bridge the gap between Africa’s growing workforce and the opportunities available to the people

The CEO of AUDA-NEPAD H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, and CEO of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, paid a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning Planning, Dr. Bonface Makokha ahead of the official opening of the AUDA-NEPAD Human Capital, Social and Institutional Development Week on Continental Transformation.
The engagement restated the importance of strengthening partnerships and advancing human capital, social and institutional development towards Africa’s transformation agenda.

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The CEO NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat
Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, attended the inaugural meeting of the National Social Budgeting Observatory (NSBO) and the official launch of the revised Social Budgeting and Social Intelligence Reporting (SB-SIR) Guidelines, 2026 Edition.
The meeting marked a significant milestone in strengthening social budgeting, evidence-based policymaking, and accountability in support of inclusive and sustainable development in Kenya.

Strengthening partnerships for better governance. Ahead of the Country Review Mission (CPRM) Focus Group Discussions in Kiambu County, Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Peter N. Ndegwa, Ag. County Secretary and Head of the Kiambu County Public Service. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of collaborative governance, inclusive stakeholder participation, and the County Government's critical role in advancing the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Subsequently, Amb. Dr. Okwiya addressed stakeholders during the Focus Group Discussions, emphasizing the value of evidence-based dialogue in promoting accountability, good governance, and sustainable development.

The NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat under the leadership of CEO Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya is participating in the 2026 Kisumu National Show.
We invite you to visit our exhibition booth to learn more about our work in advancing good governance, sustainable development, regional integration, and Africa's development agenda. Discover how our programmes contribute to Kenya's socio-economic transformation and engage with our team to explore the impact of the Secretariat.

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The Chief Executive Officer Secretariat, Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya today appeared live on Inside Governance on KBC, where he discussed the critical role of good governance in advancing sustainable development.

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