About CGW
A Kenyan institution
for accountable,
inclusive governance.
Since 2014, County Governance Watch has worked with citizens, counties and
partners to strengthen devolution, transparency and peace across Kenya.
A civic institution rooted in
evidence and people.
CGW is a non-partisan Kenyan NGO advancing devolution through citizen participation, transparent leadership and inclusive governance. We operate at the intersection of civic technology, research, advocacy and grassroots mobilization — and we believe accountability is built daily, county by county.
Mission
To empower citizen engagement for quality service delivery, sustainable development and peace in Kenya's counties.
Vision
Empowered citizens enjoying high-quality, efficient and transparent service delivery from county governments.
The principles we lead with.
Integrity
Truth and ethics guide every engagement we lead
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same standards we demand
Collaboration
Change is collective. We partner across boundaries.
Excellence
Rigorous evidence, professional delivery, lasting impact.
Empowerment
Citizens at the center of every decision and program.
A decade of building accountable counties.
Founded in Nairobi
CGW launches to advance devolution and citizen-led governance.
First CGI published
The County Governance Index sets a new national benchmark.
Tabasamu Mtaani launched
Grassroots peacebuilding rolls out across informal settlements.
UNSCR 1325 Localization
Women, peace & security framework adopted in 19 counties.