Sandra Cherotich

This guide provides an outline of key components that make up a good Citizens’ Budget and good practices within the country.

This guide looks at the presentation and level of information provided by county governments in Kenya in their PBBs.

Amid superficial citizen engagement, Bajeti Hub’s Regional Budget Hubs demonstrate a sustainable model for meaningful public participation. This research shares our key insights and practical guidance for building effective engagement networks.

Programme Based Budgets (PBBs) in Kenya, adopted since FY 2013/14, improve budget planning by prioritizing effective services with clear targets. This guide reviews county PBBs, highlighting successes and improvement areas, based on legal requirements and global best practices.

This guidance document provides best practices and essential strategies for establishing, managing, and sustaining citizen engagement networks, based on the documentation of Kenya’s Regional Budget Hubs.