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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why you would be in trouble if someone dies after meeting you

If a person was last seen alive with someone, and shortly thereafter is found dead, the burden falls on that companion to explain what happened in the intervening period.

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Populist, generalised attacks slow down judicial reform

Instead of reasoned, evidence-driven discourse, political and social actors increasingly rely on emotionally charged rhetoric and social media disinformation to delegitimise courts.

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Why KRA looks at firms' bank deposits as taxable income first

In Kenya, one of the most common disputes between businesses and the KRA is whether money deposited into a company’s bank account should automatically be treated as taxable income.

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Reject Bill that will allow State to have authority over the pulpit

By allowing an executive committee to block websites and censor sermons under the guise of stopping “extreme” practices, it obliterates the principle of separation of powers.

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15 years of the Constitution: Kenya's journey of promise and paradox

Fifteen years after its birth, the 2010 Constitution remains both Kenya’s boldest achievement and its most unfulfilled covenant.

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Prenup: Perfect shield against matrimonial property battles

A prenuptial agreement is simply a contract that two people sign before getting married to decide what will happen to their property if the marriage ends, whether through divorce or death.

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Supreme Court has protected devolution through its decisions

Twelve years on, devolution remains a living reality in large part, albeit with challenges, because the Supreme Court has defended it with clarity, courage and constitutional fidelity.

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Employees who admit guilt can be dismissed without a hearing

The employer must act as a quasi-judicial authority, balancing the need to enforce discipline with the duty to uphold fairness.

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IEBC can facilitate recall of MPs even without an enabling law

The electorate under Articles 97 and 98 have the right to recall the MP representing their constituency before the end of the term of the relevant House of Parliament.

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Magistrate courts punishing the poor with exorbitant bail terms

Bail terms for arrested protesters and those charged with petty offences border on punitive excess, guised as judicial discretion.

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Why Passaris' Bill on public demos is unconstitutional

Demonstrations outside Parliament or the Judiciary can be critical in influencing policy or highlighting miscarriages of justice

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Mugonyi has no constitutional powers to stop media coverage

The recent directive by Communications Authority of Kenya to suspend live media coverage of the Gen Z protests is an affront to Article 34 of the Constitution.

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Citizens not duty-bound to give the State reasons for a protest

You cannot ask citizens to choose between security and liberty, between order and expression, between business and protest.

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EACC has completely neglected its ethics enforcement role

Kenya has long lived in a path where the polity does whatever pleases them once ingrained in power, they act whimsically with reckless abandon.

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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Why you would be in trouble if someone dies after meeting you

If a person was last seen alive with someone, and shortly thereafter is found dead, the burden falls on that companion to explain what happened in the intervening period.

By 1 month ago

Populist, generalised attacks slow down judicial reform

Instead of reasoned, evidence-driven discourse, political and social actors increasingly rely on emotionally charged rhetoric and social media disinformation to delegitimise courts.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why KRA looks at firms' bank deposits as taxable income first

In Kenya, one of the most common disputes between businesses and the KRA is whether money deposited into a company’s bank account should automatically be treated as taxable income.

By 2 months ago

Reject Bill that will allow State to have authority over the pulpit

By allowing an executive committee to block websites and censor sermons under the guise of stopping “extreme” practices, it obliterates the principle of separation of powers.

By 2 months ago

Premium

15 years of the Constitution: Kenya's journey of promise and paradox

Fifteen years after its birth, the 2010 Constitution remains both Kenya’s boldest achievement and its most unfulfilled covenant.

By 2 months ago

Prenup: Perfect shield against matrimonial property battles

A prenuptial agreement is simply a contract that two people sign before getting married to decide what will happen to their property if the marriage ends, whether through divorce or death.

By 3 months ago

Supreme Court has protected devolution through its decisions

Twelve years on, devolution remains a living reality in large part, albeit with challenges, because the Supreme Court has defended it with clarity, courage and constitutional fidelity.

By 3 months ago

Employees who admit guilt can be dismissed without a hearing

The employer must act as a quasi-judicial authority, balancing the need to enforce discipline with the duty to uphold fairness.

By 3 months ago

IEBC can facilitate recall of MPs even without an enabling law

The electorate under Articles 97 and 98 have the right to recall the MP representing their constituency before the end of the term of the relevant House of Parliament.

By 3 months ago

Magistrate courts punishing the poor with exorbitant bail terms

Bail terms for arrested protesters and those charged with petty offences border on punitive excess, guised as judicial discretion.

By 4 months ago

Premium

Why Passaris' Bill on public demos is unconstitutional

Demonstrations outside Parliament or the Judiciary can be critical in influencing policy or highlighting miscarriages of justice

By 4 months ago

Mugonyi has no constitutional powers to stop media coverage

The recent directive by Communications Authority of Kenya to suspend live media coverage of the Gen Z protests is an affront to Article 34 of the Constitution.

By 4 months ago

Citizens not duty-bound to give the State reasons for a protest

You cannot ask citizens to choose between security and liberty, between order and expression, between business and protest.

By 4 months ago

EACC has completely neglected its ethics enforcement role

Kenya has long lived in a path where the polity does whatever pleases them once ingrained in power, they act whimsically with reckless abandon.

By 5 months ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago