In Kenya, we spent the past decade supporting civil society actors to arm themselves with budget knowledge, and advocate for equitable and better-quality services. This has led to lasting changes in openness, inclusion and the transparency of budgeting processes.
higher allocation for operations and maintenance for the water sector in Baringo County.
budget champions were trained and became part of a growing network spanning the entire country.
I became involved in budget work to help my community better organize and engage in county budget making processes.
Rongai Leakwara, budget champion from the Ilchamus community Tweet
We supported the Tax Justice Network Africa as it filed historic legal challenges to double taxation agreements using the tax haven of Mauritius, leading to the nullification of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
Gathering civil society, TJNA has forced the government to include civil society in treaty-making and how civic actors can use the courts to promote more open, effective and equitable tax processes and systems by forcing reviews of tax treaties and policies.
Evidence has shown that contrary to their objectives, these DTAAs have led to double non-taxation and resulted in massive revenue leakage for African countries.
TJNA Director, Alvin Mosioma Tweet