The role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including NGOs in Social Accountability Monitoring and enhancing transparency at the local level is recognised as shown in a number of important policy papers including the Constitution, national framework on good governance, PMO-RALG/LGRP Medium Term Plan, speeches made by senior Government officials including the President. The National Framework for Good governance recognises (CSOs) as constituting a strong instrument for the effective participation and involvement of people in decision making and social, political and economic activities. It is further stated that CSOs have a crucial role in informing and sensitising the people. Among other things the framework requires that CSOs to be involved deliberately in carrying out activities of civic education, as well as sensitisation on issues of law, health, agriculture, environment, gender, accountability, transparency, integrity and human rights.