Recognising integrity, performance & innovation

The Annual Chief Officers Awards (ACOA) — an evidence-based framework for County Chief Officers, built on public records and independent adjudication.

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Celebrating devolution excellence

Independent, transparent, and corruption-proof — the awards that set the standard for county governance.

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Strengthening county governance

A national platform that strengthens ACCO Kenya's advocacy on public finance accountability and the Zero Fault Audit initiative.

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Award categories

Ten data-anchored categories, each judged against verifiable public records – not impressions.

Nomination & selection process

A genuinely public, transparent journey: from open call to independent adjudication and public scrutiny.

Integrity & anti‑corruption safeguards

Sponsorship firewall · no pay‑to‑nominate · published rubric · blind scoring · rotating panel · external integrity observer · whistleblower channel · full shortlist disclosure.

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A powerful and influential network

Meet the leaders, experts, and partners who make ACOA a credible force for good governance.

Organising & governance structure

Three distinct functions – convening, adjudication, integrity – kept deliberately separate to protect credibility.

Strategic & institutional partners

In strategic partnership with the Association of Ex-County Chief Officers (ACCO Kenya) and Synchro Pamoja

In strategic partnership with the Association of Ex-County Chief Officers (ACCO Kenya) and Synchro Pamoja