Katiba Institute
Katiba Institute seeks to promote knowledge and understanding of Kenya’s Constitution and constitutionalism, defend the Constitution, and facilitate its implementation.
VISION : A just and equitable society rooted in constitutionalism.
What we do
Public Interest Litigation
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a key strategy in fulfilling KI’s core objectives of facilitating constitutional implementation.
Research and Publications
Research & Publications Why? We believe that proper implementation of the Constitution would benefit greatly from well researched work that
Education about the Constitution
KI’s philosophy is hinged on the full implementation of the Constitution and the establishment of a culture of constitutionalism in Kenya’s society.
Access to Information
Katiba Institute regularly makes use of Article 35 on Access To Information (ATI) to give effect to the constitutional principles of transparency
Partnerships & Community Outreach
Katiba Institute conducts various civic education activities across the country with the aim
Devolution
Devolution is a system of governance that decentralizes power from the national government to regional and local levels.
Our PHILOSOPHY
KI’s philosophy is hinged on the full implementation of the Constitution and the establishment of a culture of constitutionalism in Kenya’s society. KI believes that proper implementation of the Constitution […]
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October 31, 2025
Empowering Journalists to Advance Governance and Accountability.
October 13, 2025
Strengthening Access to Information in Samburu County
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Katiba Institute’s Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029
This Strategic Plan, the third since our inception, outlines KI’s strategic direction for 2025 – 2029. It is motivated by the need for regular strategic (re)positioning to better align with shifting contexts. The plan presents our organisational identity, strategic ambitions, goals and interventions. The strategic choices are based on the analysis of our operating context, reflections on our record of accomplishment, and lessons learnt from our ending strategy period.
January 14, 2026
An Audit of the 2010 Constitution
What is an Audit?
It is a set of rules and guidelines about how something should be done – how does actual behaviour measure up to these?
For this exercise, the rules and guidelines are those found in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 – decided upon by the people of Kenya over the 10-year period of active Constitution making.
March 12, 2025
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