The growing frequency, unpredictability and complexity of emergencies mean that more and more people are being affected by crises, and the current international system is being stretched to its limit.  Research has found that partnerships with national and local organisations help to enhance the relevance, appropriateness, and accountability of humanitarian responses and ensure smoother transitions and better connectedness (Missed Opportunities: 2013) . However, for local actors to be able to deliver more effectively, take decisions and  provide strong  leadership,  much greater investment is required to create  and reinforce permanent local capacity to prepare for and, crucially, to respond to emergencies. 

19th and 20th January 2016 marked the Tax Justice-Tax Power Campaign media training held at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. The training drew 11 journalists from different leading local media houses in Kenya .