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Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
This troubling pattern of turning police into debt collectors not only betrays the principles of justice but also exposes the dangerous erosion of human dignity enshrined in our Constitution.
By 28 days ago
Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
Justice Ibrahim’s legal philosophy was one marked by the struggle against oppression, the scars of detention without trial, and the resilience of a man who refused to be silenced.
By 1 month ago
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
The Data Commissioner needs assurance that the receiving country upholds comparable legal principles, ensuring personal data remains shielded from misuse, unauthorised access, or exploitation.
By 1 month ago
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
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Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
When the Judiciary forgets this moral axis, justice is demeaned.
By 1 month ago
Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
The recent Supreme Court decisions on land and the most recent High Court decision that stripped Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi of ownership of land claimed by the Magugu family.
By 2 months ago
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
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Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
Kenya urgently needs a legal profession that believes in social engineering, one that sees law not as a tool for privilege.
By 2 months ago
Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
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How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
The Court of Appeal, in a decision steeped in principle and courage, answered in the language of constitutional transformation.
By 2 months ago
How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
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Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
From Nairobi to Eldoret, Egerton to Kisii, corridors have whispered of suspensions, court orders, reinstatements, and hurried replacements
By 2 months ago
Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
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Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
It was not the language of defeat but the language of a democrat who understood that even flawed institutions must be strengthened through faith, not fury.
By 2 months ago
Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
Through decades of struggle, exile, detention, and reform, Raila’s political vision has remained anchored in the dispersal of power through devolution and the pursuit of gender equity.
By 3 months ago
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
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Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Raila Odinga's involvement in electoral disputes was not merely about personal ambition; it was a contest over the integrity of institutions.
By 3 months ago
Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
The line between the witness stand and the dock may sometimes shift, but it must never do so at the expense of the Constitution’s promise of justice for all.
By 3 months ago
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
Too often, the IEBC waits until rumors, half-truths, and political spins dominate the public space before it clarifies its position.
By 3 months ago
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
This troubling pattern of turning police into debt collectors not only betrays the principles of justice but also exposes the dangerous erosion of human dignity enshrined in our Constitution.
By 28 days ago
Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
Justice Ibrahim’s legal philosophy was one marked by the struggle against oppression, the scars of detention without trial, and the resilience of a man who refused to be silenced.
By 1 month ago
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
The Data Commissioner needs assurance that the receiving country upholds comparable legal principles, ensuring personal data remains shielded from misuse, unauthorised access, or exploitation.
By 1 month ago
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
Premium
Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
When the Judiciary forgets this moral axis, justice is demeaned.
By 1 month ago
Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
The recent Supreme Court decisions on land and the most recent High Court decision that stripped Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi of ownership of land claimed by the Magugu family.
By 2 months ago
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
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Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
Kenya urgently needs a legal profession that believes in social engineering, one that sees law not as a tool for privilege.
By 2 months ago
Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
Premium
How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
The Court of Appeal, in a decision steeped in principle and courage, answered in the language of constitutional transformation.
By 2 months ago
How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
Premium
Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
From Nairobi to Eldoret, Egerton to Kisii, corridors have whispered of suspensions, court orders, reinstatements, and hurried replacements
By 2 months ago
Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
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Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
It was not the language of defeat but the language of a democrat who understood that even flawed institutions must be strengthened through faith, not fury.
By 2 months ago
Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
Through decades of struggle, exile, detention, and reform, Raila’s political vision has remained anchored in the dispersal of power through devolution and the pursuit of gender equity.
By 3 months ago
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
Premium
Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Raila Odinga's involvement in electoral disputes was not merely about personal ambition; it was a contest over the integrity of institutions.
By 3 months ago
Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
The line between the witness stand and the dock may sometimes shift, but it must never do so at the expense of the Constitution’s promise of justice for all.
By 3 months ago
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
Too often, the IEBC waits until rumors, half-truths, and political spins dominate the public space before it clarifies its position.
By 3 months ago
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
This troubling pattern of turning police into debt collectors not only betrays the principles of justice but also exposes the dangerous erosion of human dignity enshrined in our Constitution.
By 28 days ago
Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
Justice Ibrahim’s legal philosophy was one marked by the struggle against oppression, the scars of detention without trial, and the resilience of a man who refused to be silenced.
By 1 month ago
Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
The Data Commissioner needs assurance that the receiving country upholds comparable legal principles, ensuring personal data remains shielded from misuse, unauthorised access, or exploitation.
By 1 month ago
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
Premium
Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
When the Judiciary forgets this moral axis, justice is demeaned.
By 1 month ago
Courts and judicial temperament in Kenya
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
The recent Supreme Court decisions on land and the most recent High Court decision that stripped Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi of ownership of land claimed by the Magugu family.
By 2 months ago
Land fraud in Kenya and prophetic task of 'due diligence'
Premium
Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
Kenya urgently needs a legal profession that believes in social engineering, one that sees law not as a tool for privilege.
By 2 months ago
Why Constitution needs a Legal profession rooted in social justice
Premium
How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
The Court of Appeal, in a decision steeped in principle and courage, answered in the language of constitutional transformation.
By 2 months ago
How soldier's court win emphasises freedom of religion in the military
Premium
Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
From Nairobi to Eldoret, Egerton to Kisii, corridors have whispered of suspensions, court orders, reinstatements, and hurried replacements
By 2 months ago
Why hiring and firing of vice-chancellors is often contentious
Premium
Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
It was not the language of defeat but the language of a democrat who understood that even flawed institutions must be strengthened through faith, not fury.
By 2 months ago
Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeats
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
Through decades of struggle, exile, detention, and reform, Raila’s political vision has remained anchored in the dispersal of power through devolution and the pursuit of gender equity.
By 3 months ago
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justice
Premium
Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Raila Odinga's involvement in electoral disputes was not merely about personal ambition; it was a contest over the integrity of institutions.
By 3 months ago
Raila stretched court limits and entrenched constitutionalism
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
The line between the witness stand and the dock may sometimes shift, but it must never do so at the expense of the Constitution’s promise of justice for all.
By 3 months ago
Yes, you can be moved from witness stand to the dock
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
Too often, the IEBC waits until rumors, half-truths, and political spins dominate the public space before it clarifies its position.
By 3 months ago
IEBC must embrace proactive communication ahead of 2027
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
The Data Commissioner needs assurance that the receiving country upholds comparable legal principles, ensuring personal data remains shielded from misuse, unauthorised access, or exploitation.
By Ndong Evance 1 month ago
US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya
Why United States' invasion of Venezuela should terrify Africa
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By Gilbert Muyumbu and John Mwendwa
1 hr ago
Kenya to court Sh258b investment at KIICO 2026
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By Esther Dianah
1 hr ago
NSSF payouts fall as collections jump on increased deductions
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By Macharia Kamau
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