Sixteen years after the 2010 Constitution established new accountability institutions in Kenya, these watchdogs continue to grapple with deep-seated issues like corruption and human rights abuses despite significant funding.

• Despite billions in funding, key oversight bodies such as the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and other independent commissions are struggling to effectively address persistent corruption and abuses.
• The article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by accountability institutions, including the NCIC, since their creation following the 2010 Constitution.
• These institutions have achieved notable investigations and recoveries, but their impact is undermined by persistent corruption, police abuses, ethnic profiling, and political incitement.