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Lessons from a year of crisis and conflict

As the curtain falls on 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that tested our resilience, illuminated systemic vulnerabilities, and underscored the urgent need for change. This was a ye...

admin Dec 30, 2024 357 views

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Judicial oscillation in Kenyan courts

The 2010 Constitution of Kenya brought significant changes to the judicial landscape, particularly in how courts approach merit review and process review of administrative decisions. Prior to ...

admin Dec 30, 2024 297 views

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The intricacies of the Political Doctrine Question; Its politics, relevance, and applicability in Kenya

The Political Question Doctrine is defined by the Black’s Law Dictionary as the principle that a court should refuse to decide an issue involving the discretionary power by the executive or legislat...

admin Dec 5, 2024 351 views

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Impeachment in Kenya

Public participation as a constitutional principle, though cardinal should not be cast on stone. Quasi-judicial proceedings like vetting for nominees for appointment into positions, tribunals establis...

admin Nov 5, 2024 565 views

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Unpacking the Illegal Investment of Ksh 20 Billion Housing Levy Funds in Treasury Bonds

The allure of power and wealth can be a powerful motivator for most politicians as leadership positions offer access to significant resources like public funds, lucrative contracts and influential net...

admin Nov 5, 2024 379 views

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Kenya's crisis of trust and the pursuit of responsive leadership -an uphill task

The debate over public participation did not end with the High court decision. Instead, it took on new dimensions as the struggle for authentic civic engagement moved to the Court of Appeal. In its re...

admin Sep 5, 2024 367 views

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Public participation in the impeachment process of a governor

Public participation, enshrined as a constitutional principle, holds a pivotal role in the process of impeaching governors. This principle underscores the necessity of involving the citizenry in decis...

admin Sep 5, 2024 512 views

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Breaking executive chains: A call for true autonomy of Kenya's National Police Service Commission

The Kenya National Police Service Commission (NPSC), established under the 2010 Constitution, aims to ensure police accountability and democratic oversight. However, its independence is compromised by...

admin Aug 2, 2024 364 views

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Voices of accountability and the quest to be heard

In the beginning of the year, I distinct recall posing questions to my colleagues in the field of human rights: "How much longer will we tolerate being disregarded by the government? How much longer w...

admin Aug 2, 2024 527 views