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1. Introduction
The year 2011 saw significant developments in the long struggle for reform and against corruption.
Great strides were taken towards reforming the judiciary, electoral environment, security sector
and areas relating to leadership and integrity and access to information. These changes are
expected to have far reaching consequences in terms of governance in Kenya in the coming years.
In addition, the developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the prosecution
of those alleged to be the most responsible for post-election violence by the Special Prosecutor
have the potential to deal a fatal blow to impunity.
This report documents events in 2011 that were significant in terms of governance, leadership,
integrity and accountability. It is divided into four parts. The first examines key reforms arising
from the implementation of the new constitution in 2011. The second section examines some of
the external processes that had an impact on the culture of impunity. The third highlights some
of the key setbacks in the fight against corruption and the final section concludes with some
recommendations.
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