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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 443 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 413 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 558 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 409 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 580 views

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Liberating Kenya by blood, sweat and tears — My story

They say that when a talk about bones starts, old men and women feel targeted.I have been having nightmares since the trouble in Kenya started. My sleep pattern has become erratic and when I manage to...

admin Aug 2, 2024 467 views

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The parliament betrayal: When the ayes have it

In the realm of democracy, the Parliamentis seen as the cornerstone of representation entrusted with the solemn duty of safeguarding the interests and aspirations of the people. However, beneath the s...

admin Jul 4, 2024 504 views

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Statement from the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, about the protests in Kenya

The Commonwealth is deeply saddened by the recent developments in Kenya. A peaceful movement, aimed at sparking dialogue on the Finance Bill, escalated into shocking violence, destruction and tragic l...

admin Jul 4, 2024 734 views