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Spending billions on public participation forums unwise

Members of the public during public participation on Nairobi city county development policy at Charter Hall, on February 20, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The Constitution recognises public participation as a key national value and principle of governance but the focus should not only be on inclusivity, transparency, and accountability but also the price tag that comes with the exercise.

Today, there is no way any public institution can just wake up and ambush a region, or community with a programme or a project.

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