All interviews and field notes were transcribed and coded into thematic categories using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo 8 (QSR, 2008). The analysis of the effectiveness of Kenyan SEA public participation was guided by the ideal learning conditions as identified by Mezirow (2000) and operational definitions for EA formulated by Sinclair and Diduck (2001). The evaluation of learning and action outcomes was guided by constructs from the transformative learning literature (e.g., Cranton, 2006; Mezirow, 2000, 2003; Taylor, 2007). The data collected is often represented by quotes in the text below. These have been selected to highlight the intent and voice of our participants and represent majority of the views shared unless otherwise noted.