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Introduction Citizen-centred public service in Kenya represents a transformative approach to governance, placing the needs, experiences, and satisfaction of citizens at the core of service delivery. As a nation, the government has prioritized responsive and people-centric governance, seeking to build a public service sector that is accessible, efficient, and accountable to its population. To achieve

Introduction Upgrading of informal settlements involves scaling up of interventions that seek to address the challenges faced by the population living in slums. This includes providing affordable housing with adequate and quality water, and sanitation and security for the residents to have a decent lifestyle. Informal settlements emerge due to rapid and unplanned urbanization. Approximately

Introduction The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Treaty in Article 17 advocates for privacy and protection of personal information by the State. Similarly, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees the right to privacy as a fundamental right. To safeguard individual privacy, the Data Protection Act, 2019 was enacted and came into effect on

Introduction Access to land is inextricably linked to social justice. The concept of social justice pertains to fairness in the relation between individuals in society and the extent to which different socio-economic groups have equal access to land. It is a fundamental means whereby everyone including the poor can contribute to economic development. By 2030,

Introduction Cash Plus is a cash transfer modality that pairs unconditional cash transfers with productive inputs, assets and or technical training, aimed at supporting beneficiaries to address immediate needs while engaging in productive activities (FAO, 2023). Approximately 46 per cent of Kenyans live below the poverty line, with 19 per cent living in extreme poverty.

Introduction Timely delivery of services in the judicial system includes a prompt and effective disposition of legal issues and cases within an acceptable period. Timely provision of judiciary services relates to reduction of undue delay, optimization of court procedures and ensuring that justice is not delayed. This is an important concept to keep public trust

Introduction Human dignity is at the heart of human rights and at its most basic, human dignity is the commitment that all people hold an exceptional value that is tied solely to their humanity. It has nothing to do with their class, race, gender, religion, abilities, or any other factor other than their being human.