The programme is cross-institutional led by the Government and supported by more than 15 development partners. Coordinated through the Ministry of Justice, the programme is being implemented in 32 Government institutions and ministries.

They are linked to the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice-President and Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, the state Law Office, the Judiciary, Ministry of Immigration and Registration of Persons and Ministry of Youth Affairs.

The GJLOS programme’s aim is to reform and strengthen institutions for enhanced protection of human rights, and efficient, accountable and transparent governance and Justice. It seeks to implement far-reaching reforms in the public sector. It was Kenya’s first Sector Wide Approach (SWAP), bringing together Government, donors, civil society and the private sector. This approach involves broadening policy dialogue, developing a policy that addresses private and public sector issues) and with better coordinated procedures for funding and procurement.

GJLOS aims to strengthen anti-corruption legislation and institutions. The programme also supports the drive for a new constitution. It also facilitates the development of laws that enhance democracy in political parties. It expands democracy, especially women and children, over human rights.

GJLOS builds mechanisms that will enable greater openness and transparency in institutions. Reforming the Judiciary and the entire judicial system is at the core of the programme. It supports measures aimed at prison decongestion, community service orders as an alternative to rehabilitating petty offenders, the strengthening of public prosecution, legal aid and strengthens the parole system through probation and aftercare services. The reform programme has helped improve the services of the police and other law enforcement agencies. This includes the provision of equipment and change of attitude through capacity building including retraining of staff on work culture, attitude change and community policing.

One goal under the sector is the launch of a national crime prevention strategy. In addition, the programme is reforming Kenya’s investment and commercial laws by supporting the simplification of complex rules and procedures.