APRM • SECOND COUNTRY REVIEW REPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA Country Review Mission in assessing Kenya’s performance in the four thematic areas. The pre-mission was done using different scientific methodologies including online survey, focus groups, and review of statistical data. This facilitated the preparation of the Issues Paper. 26. From 24 October to 12 November, the Country Review Team (CRT) led by Professor Al Amin Abumanga, Lead Panel Member visited Kenya. The CRT was composed of independent African experts chosen for their competence and expertise in the area of governance, particularly in the focus areas of the review mission. The CRT also included experts from APRM strategic partner institutions and a coordinator from the APR Secretariat, as indicated below: i) On behalf of the APR Panel and APR Secretariat • Professor Al Amin Abumanga, Member of the APR Panel and Lead Panelist for the second Kenya review. • Dr Rachel Mukamunana, Head of Division, Country Review Coordination at the APRM Secretariat, and Coordinator of the Kenya review mission. ii) Independent experts • Professor Adigun Agbaje, from Nigeria, expert in the area of democracy and political governance. • Professor Festus Egwaikhide, from Nigeria, expert in economic governance and management. • Dr Bernard Dasah, a Ghanaian national, expert in the area of socioeconomic development. • Dr Elvis Mtonga, from Zambia, expert in economic governance and management. • Professor Kofi Adusei, from Ghana, expert in corporate governance. • Ms Laura Nyirinkindi, from Uganda, expert in issues of human rights. On behalf of the APRM Strategic Partner Institutions • Paul Mpuga, representing the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). • Mr Charles Akong, representing the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). • Mr Mayer Ngomesia, representing the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). • Professor Nehemiah Osoro, representing the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) • Honourable Isa Ozi Salami, representing the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption (AUABC) | 60 |