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Role of the County Commissioners under the Devolved Government

Role of the County Commissioners under t…

19-06-2013

Kenyans officially celebrated 50 years of independence on 1st June 2013. The celebrations, which come at a time when the...

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Law Against Torture

Law Against Torture

13-06-2013

The UN Committee Against Torture has urged Kenya to enact a 'Prevention of Torture Bill' to render all acts of...

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Supremacy Battle Between the Senate and National Assembly

Supremacy Battle Between the Senate and …

28-05-2013

Members of the National Assembly and the Senate have in the past week been embroiled in a heated debate over...

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Update on the ICC cases

Update on the ICC cases

23-05-2013

Kenyans are celebrating the prevailing peace in the land after a highly anticipated General Election. However, with a new Government...

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Is homosexuality to be legalized in Kenya?

Is homosexuality to be legalized in Keny…

20-05-2013

Mr. Ian Castleman, an Australian citizen who came to Kenya as a missionary. He is the founder of Ian Castleman...

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The Salaries and Remuneration Commission

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission

23-04-2013

Article 230 of the new constitution provided for the establishment of a Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The idea was...

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Understanding The Process in Election Dispute Case at the Supreme Court

Understanding The Process in Election Di…

12-03-2013

Kenyans on 4th of March, 2013 came out in great numbers to exercise their right to vote as citizens. The...

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Election Offences

Election Offences

19-02-2013

As we near the General Elections, it is important for every citizen and voter to recognize and understand the election...

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An In-Depth Look At The Elective Positions

An In-Depth Look At The Elective Positio…

15-01-2013

There are six elective positions that the electorate will be required to elect leaders come March 4th. This is a...

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Gay Awards Launched in Nairobi

Gay Awards Launched in Nairobi

16-12-2012

An event honoring Lesbians, Gays, Transsexual, Intersex and Queer individuals (LGBTIQ) was held on Saturday. The first gay and lesbian...

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The County Governments

The County Governments

13-12-2012

As Kenyans prepare for the coming General Elections, it is important to understand the roles of the people they will...

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Voter Registration Begins

Voter Registration Begins

20-11-2012

With the arrival of the Biometric Voter Registration Kits, a 30-day voter registration kicked off countrywide on Monday. The Independent...

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Judicial vs Constitutional Supremacy

Judicial vs Constitutional Supremacy

07-11-2012

Following a public outcry against the alarming rate of impunity within our country's Judicial system, the Judges and Magistrates Vetting...

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Bensouda's Visit

Bensouda's Visit

02-11-2012

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's anticipated five-day visit to Kenya came to a final point last week after she...

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Tide Turning against the MRC

Tide Turning against the MRC

25-10-2012

By Mwana Falsafa The self-styled Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) 'President' Omar Mwamnwadzi has just been granted bail on a 3 Million...

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Repatriation Of Refugees

Repatriation Of Refugees

05-06-2013

The IGAD (Inter-Governmental Authority on Development) Heads of State and Government Summit held it's 22nd Extra-Ordinary session on the 24th...

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Religious Persecution in Tanzania

Religious Persecution in Tanzania

13-11-2012

Religious leaders and sociologists estimate that the Christian and Muslim communities in Tanzania are approximately equal in size, with each...

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Making of the Tanzania constitution; The role of public participation

Making of the Tanzania constitution; The…

04-10-2012

Making of the Tanzania constitution; The role of public participation. The Constitution of a country is the most important legal document....

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Fresh Hope For Somalia

Fresh Hope For Somalia

14-09-2012

For the first time in 43 years, Somalia elected a formal leader. This officially marks the end of an eight-year...

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Religious Persecution in Ethiopia

Religious Persecution in Ethiopia

14-09-2012

The country's population is largely Christian. Though this may be the case, several instances of persecution directed towards Christians have...

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The AU: Mission, Goals, Organs and Objectives

The AU: Mission, Goals, Organs and Objec…

30-08-2012

The formation of the African Union (AU or EU depending on the language) was heralded as an event of great...

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Reviewing The Tanzanian Constitution

Reviewing The Tanzanian Constitution

27-06-2012

By Ken MbaabuTanzania is going through one of the most important phases in the history of any modern day democracy....

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Abortion In Rwanda

Abortion In Rwanda

18-06-2012

Rwanda: Conditioned Legalization of Abortion Divides Society Until 1977, abortion was generally illegal in Rwanda. The Criminal Code (Ordinance 43/Just.of 18...

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EALA seeks to transfer Hague Cases to Arusha

EALA seeks to transfer Hague Cases to Ar…

11-06-2012

The East Africa Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution to have the Ministers of the EALA institute proceedings that would...

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Churches Burnt In Tanzania

Churches Burnt In Tanzania

30-05-2012

Muslim extremists have burnt two churches in Zanzibar over the weekend. This was in protest over the arrest of their...

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Struggle for Independence

Struggle for Independence

28-06-2011

As Southern Sudan expects to be declared independent soon and about to be Africa's 53rd state, it faces, among the...

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Abortion In Ethiopia

Abortion In Ethiopia

29-04-2011

Ethiopia like any other country is also struggling with issues concerning abortion. Abortion is illegal in Ethiopia except in cases...

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Abortion In Uganda

Abortion In Uganda

27-04-2011

Abortion is illegal in Uganda except to save the life of the woman. Nevertheless, many women obtain abortions, often under...

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Abortion In Tanzania

Abortion In Tanzania

27-04-2011

The issue of abortion is widespread all over the world. However the level of its effect is varied in different...

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Adulterated Laws

Adulterated Laws

18-01-2013

With only 50 days to go before the general elections are conducted, the aspiring leaders are anxious to overthrow their...

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Your role in the Electoral Process

Your role in the Electoral Process

04-12-2012

The sovereign power belongs to us, the people. You and I are to exercise this sovereignty either directly or indirectly...

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Politics and Bad Marriages

Politics and Bad Marriages

27-11-2012

By Mwana Falsafa Politics and Bad Marriages: Why You Need To Vote Wisely. If you have lived long enough, you most likely...

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We Can Have A Bright Future

We Can Have A Bright Future

19-10-2012

By Mwana Falsafa A recent report by Forbes magazine revealed that the richest man who ever lived, was an ancient African...

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MPs antics a reminder to vote wisely.

MPs antics a reminder to vote wisely.

10-10-2012

The President has declined to sign in the controversial Finance 2012 bill. He termed it as unconstitutional and unaffordable. What...

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The urgent need to tame politicians with loose tongues

The urgent need to tame politicians with…

26-09-2012

As we are gearing to an election year, more caution should be taken by our politicians to ensure that peace...

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Forget the two thirds rule, lets split this 50-50!

Forget the two thirds rule, lets split t…

23-09-2012

By Joy Mdivo A while back I wrote a blog post on an issue that is proving to be thorny. In...

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The Gay Agenda in Africa

The Gay Agenda in Africa

06-08-2012

Just over one month ago, towards the end of June, the American Ambassador to Kenya, Ret General Scott Gration resigned...

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Can The African Court of Justice Deliver?

Can The African Court of Justice Deliver…

11-07-2012

By Melissa LukuluAmidst the shambles facing Africa, which include food crises, political unrest and wrangles, ethnic qualms, sinister economies with...

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More Terror Attacks and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill

More Terror Attacks and the Prevention o…

04-07-2012

By Melissa Lukulu Another Sunday has departed and what remains is apprehension coupled with citizens who are close to complacent to...

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The Current State of Security

The Current State of Security

25-06-2012

By Melissa Lukulu In the wake of the incursions that Kenya has been facing, security measures are being tightened throughout the...

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Farewell Professor Saitoti...

Farewell Professor Saitoti...

17-06-2012

By Melissa Lukulu On Sunday 10 June, 2012 at around 9:00 a.m. Kenya came to terms with the sad and shocking...

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Access to information: A tool for fighting Impunity

Access to information: A tool for fighti…

16-06-2012

By Joy Mdivo Article 35 in the Bill of Rights says every citizen has the right to access to information held...

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What Next after 10/06/12?

What Next after 10/06/12?

13-06-2012

By Joy Mdivo Important Points to Ponder after the events of 10th June 2012 Kenya is in the middle of fighting a...

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Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Its Dangers to our Society

Comprehensive Sexuality Education and It…

22-05-2012

By Melissa Lukulu The Kenyan Mission to the United Nations recently adopted a particularly detrimental stance during negotiations on a resolution...

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