APRM • SECOND COUNTRY REVIEW REPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1.2 Methodology for the Second Review of Kenya 1.6 The overriding objective of the second review was to assess progress made in terms of governance and socioeconomic development in the period since the base review of 2006. The specific objectives are to: • Reinvigorate and institutionalise the APRM process in the country. • Appraise to what extent the NPoA has been implemented, and its continued relevance, on the basis of which a new NPoA will be proposed and adopted. • Examine whether the identified commendable or best practices in the base review have been reinforced and promoted. • Tackle any new and emerging issues relevant to governance and socioeconomic development. 1.7 The process for the second review of Kenya followed the methodology of the periodic reviews, as outlined in the Methodology for Periodic Reviews in countries that have undergone the Peer Review Process.1 1.8 This Second Country Review Report presents the findings of the CRT to Kenya, as well as Panel recommendations. The report is structured in seven chapters in addition to the executive summary. Apart from this introductory chapter and the overview, the subsequent four chapters evaluate developments and outstanding challenges in the four APRM focus areas (Democracy and Political Governance; Economic Governance and Management; Corporate Governance; and Socio-Economic Development). Chapter 7 contains a discussion of the cross-cutting issues. These are issues, which require holistic and immediate action due to their impact on governance and socio-economic development. 1.3 Context of the Report 1.9 Kenya is often portrayed as the bellwether and key anchor for democracy, development, stability and security for eastern Africa. Over time, this role perception has reflected and affected local realities and elicited global attention and responses in line with Kenya’s profile in the community of nations. It is, therefore, not surprising that, in the context of a coincidence of national and regional thinking, Kenya has emerged the first African country to present itself for a second review under the APRM, reflecting its pioneer status as highlighted in Chapter One of this Report. 1.10 The full context to this Report comprises two phases in Kenya’s political history, and basic lessons and legacies therefrom, viz: • The short but important period of the struggle to avoid, contain and surmount the political and post-election crises (2006-2007/early 2008), and APRM Secretariat. 2010. Methodology for Periodic Reviews in countries that have undergone the Peer Review Process. 1 | 32 |