Kenya - EU Roadmap for engagement with civil society 2022 - 2025

Kenya is touted as having a vibrant, dynamic, resilient and innovative civil society, that has been key in the democratic and developmental gains made by the country. The political dispensation in 2002 opened the door for improving relations between the civil society and government, as meaningful dialogue and increased mutual engagement began to take place. However, this relationship became increasingly strained from 2013, as the incoming authorities came down hard on the sector, partly in retaliation for the role of some CSOs in pushing for accountability for the 2008 post-election violence, corruption and other accountability issues. 

The EU Roadmap for engagement with civil society sets out the priorities for the EU engagement with CSOs in the country.