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Good on Parliament to Reject the Public Order Bill

February 16, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

On February 11th 2021, the National Assembly shot down the Public Order Bill, 2019 that was sponsored by Ruiru Member of Parliament, Hon Simon King’ara. …

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Legislative Agenda for 2021 Already Cut Out

February 10, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Parliament is set to resume regular sittings of the First Part of the Fifth Session this Tuesday. With several items on the Priority Agenda already …

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Reverend Wainaina's Civic Education Moment is Timely

January 27, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Reverend Sammy Wainaina has caused quite a buzz since delivering his Sunday sermon that spoke to current political affairs in the country. A move that …

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To find solutions in 2021, leaders need to listen more.

January 11, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

While the pomp and cheer around festive holidays have significantly fizzled out over the years, the ushering of 2021, will so far, go down as …

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Is Kenya ready to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine?

December 21, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

There has been a lot of concern about the Covid-19 vaccines that are out in the global market. In Kenya, the greatest concern has been …

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Party Manifestos: A Tool for Accountable and Transparent Governance

December 2, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

Party manifesto is the primary tool via which every political party makes its position known in a raft of issues touching on the governance of …

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Covid-19 Reminds Us of the Much-needed Health Reforms

November 23, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

In early 2017, Kenya’s striking doctors used the hashtag - #MyBadDoctorExperience” to tell their horror stories on social media. For about 50 days, the Kenyan …

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Youth Central to Inclusive Governance

November 9, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

It has been exactly one year since Mzalendo Trust launched two reports on the inclusion and participation of youth and women in the 11th and …

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State Officials Should Lead by Example in Fight against Covid-19

October 25, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

During his weekend press briefing Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe expressed concern with the rising number of positive Covid-19 cases in the country that signaled …

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If not careful we might find ourselves back in 2007

October 9, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

When President Uhuru Kenyatta further eased the Covid-19 restrictions during his September 28th address most Kenyans took this as a cue to revive the economy …

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The Call for Respect for Mothers Should be Followed by Action

September 27, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

A video of a woman giving birth outside Pumwani Maternity Hospital recently surfaced on the internet resulting in immediate and justified uproar among Kenyans. While …

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Parliament Resumes with A Great Task Ahead

September 19, 2020 Loise Mwakamba

As Parliament resumes sittings this week a big task lies ahead to get as much legislative work done as possible before the end of the …