Status of Freedom of Information in Kenya
There is no Freedom of Information law in Kenya, and therefore no proper framework exists in which to access information from public bodies as of right. The situation is further aggravated by legislations that inhibit or allow for the continued refusal of public bodies to disclose information/deny access to it. ICJ-Kenya believes that access to information is a fundamental requirement for a democratic, free and open society.
The constitutional review process in Kenya offers renewed hope of an access to information law as well as its recognition as a fundamental right as provided for under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ICJ Kenya is one of the leading organizations in Kenya advocating for Freedom of Information legislation, and is heavily involved in all sectors promoting access to information and governmental accountability and transparency.
