13/10/2026
Strengthening Accountable Governance Through Inclusive Development and Gender-Responsive Budgeting.
The Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF Kenya), represented by Mr. Vincent Ayako, Youth Leadership Development and Environment Programme Manager, today participated in the launch of the 2026 County Development Index and Gender Budget Analysis, organised by the SDG Kenya Forum Secretariat under the leadership of Ms. Florence Syombua.
The event brought together key stakeholders in governance, sustainable development, public finance management and gender equality. It was graced by Ms. Antonia Ngabala-Sadonon- UN Women Country Representative , Mr. George (UNDP Representative), Ms. Mary Mwiti, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Governors, and representatives from the State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, among other stakeholders.
The launch provided an important platform to assess the state of county development, examine progress in gender-responsive budgeting and strengthen accountability in the allocation and utilisation of public resources.
Key discussions emphasised the importance of ensuring that public budgets reflect the lived realities of citizens, respond to community needs and promote equitable development. Participants highlighted the need for counties to strengthen revenue collection, ensure fair distribution of resources, track public expenditure and use budget performance data to inform policy planning, implementation and evaluation.
The discussions further underscored the importance of mainstreaming gender considerations across government departments, enhancing women's participation in decision-making throughout the governance process, and assessing how the distribution of public resources and development investments impacts different groups within society.
At the Global Peace Foundation Kenya, we recognise that sustainable peace and development thrive where governance is inclusive, public resources are managed accountably, and every citizen has an opportunity to participate in shaping development priorities.
