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Notes from the Mzalendo Launch: On Apathy
In the course of the speeches at the launch of Mzalendo 3.0 yesterday apathy emerged as a major challenge to the country’s democracy and progress. …
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On the Court Order and Freedom of Expression & the Media
On Thursday the courts issued an order barring public discussion on the suitability of the Deputy Prime Minister, Uhuru Kenyatta and MP William Ruto as …
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My Media Roundtable: Media and Political Violence
Kenya, we are not only a political country where everyone from the mama mboga on the street to the CEO is actively engaged in discussions …
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When Leaders Take Positions that Support Impunity
Before their resignation from office the Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Finance, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the Head of Public Service, Francis Muthaura received support from MPs …
News
On the Partial Stepping Aside
Following their indictment by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity both the Head of the Public Service, Francis Muthaura, and the Deputy Prime …
News
ICC Indictments and Chapter 6 of the Constitution
The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mutula Kilonzo was recently quoted as having said, “it is unfortunate they appear to say that Chapter 6 …
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Of M-Pesa and Political Parties
Registration for an M-Pesa account is a relatively easy process - go to an M-Pesa agent, fill in the customer registration form, the agent then …
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An Election Year
Entry into an election year is always a good time to reflect on where the country is and how the leadership we chose impacts the …
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On Constitution Implementation
Despite the enactment of several bills provided for in the constitution, the ongoing establishment of constitutional commissions, the continuing reforms of various arms of government …
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Harambees and Elections
Talking about the “harambee ban” on political aspirants Isaack Hassan, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), recently stated, “politicians and aspirants for …
Opinion
On the Electoral Opinion Bill
Is the Electoral Opinion Bill overkill or much needed? Though no one can argue about the need for polls to be conducted in a scientific …
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Scrap the Senate?
In the time since the constitution was promulgated, just over a year ago, there have been three suggested constitutional amendments: the most well known the …