Strengthening Accountability in Kenya’s Extractive Sector
KOGWG works at the intersection of policy, community rights and environmental protection to ensure extractive resources contribute to sustainable development without undermining livelihoods, ecosystems or constitutional rights.
A National Civil Society Platform for Extractives Governance
The Kenya Oil and Gas Working Group (KOGWG) is a civil society-led platform formed to respond to governance, environmental and social challenges arising from oil, gas and mining developments in Kenya.
Our Approach to Extractives Governance
We combine community-level engagement with national policy advocacy to advance transparency, accountability and community rights across the extractives value chain.
1.
Policy & Legal Advocacy
Engaging Parliament, regulators and county governments to strengthen laws, policies and oversight mechanisms governing oil, gas and mining.
2.
Community Land & Resource Rights
Supporting communities to understand, protect and register their land rights in line with the Community Land Act, 2016.
3.
Citizen Monitoring & Accountability
Empowering citizens to monitor extractive activities, document impacts and engage regulators for environmental and social accountability.
Our Areas of Work
Our work spans policy advocacy, community empowerment, research and coalition building to promote just and accountable extractives governance in Kenya.
Research & Evidence-Based Advocacy
Conducting and supporting research to inform advocacy, policy reform and public discourse on extractive governance.
Campaigns & Movements
Supporting national and community-led campaigns that challenge harmful extractive projects and promote sustainable alternatives.
Coalition Building & Convening
Bringing together civil society organizations, community networks and policy actors to coordinate advocacy and share learning.
Our Impact at a Glance
1️⃣ Counties Engaged
Turkana, Lamu, Isiolo and other frontier regions
2️⃣ Community Land Rights
Communities supported in land and resource governance
3️⃣ Policy Influence
National and county-level policy processes influenced
4️⃣ Citizen Monitoring
Strengthened community oversight of extractive operations
5️⃣ Coalitions Convened
Civil society networks across Kenya
6️⃣ Environmental Accountability
Improved engagement with regulators and duty bearers
Our work is made possible through collaboration with communities, civil society partners, research institutions and development partners committed to justice, accountability and sustainability.
