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On Constitution Implementation

January 12, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Despite the enactment of several bills provided for in the constitution, the ongoing establishment of constitutional commissions, the continuing reforms of various arms of government …

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Harambees and Elections

December 22, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Talking about the “harambee ban” on political aspirants Isaack Hassan, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), recently stated, “politicians and aspirants for …

Opinion

On the Electoral Opinion Bill

December 21, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Is the Electoral Opinion Bill overkill or much needed? Though no one can argue about the need for polls to be conducted in a scientific …

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Scrap the Senate?

December 14, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

In the time since the constitution was promulgated, just over a year ago, there have been three suggested constitutional amendments: the most well known the …

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Mzalendo Vox Pop: A doctor's perspective on the strike / linda afya

December 14, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Below is a guest post by Dr. Peter Mburu. What are your thoughts? Let us know via the comments or email your response to info-at-mzalendo.com …

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Mzalendo Vox Pop: Anon from Kitutu Chache

December 7, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Vox Pop is a feature where we open up our blog to our readers to share their views on their constituency or on matters …

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Grassroots and By-Elections a Sign of Things to Come

December 6, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Part of the constitutional requirements for political parties is that they have a democratically elected governing body as well as promote and practice democracy through …

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Whatever happened to Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence

December 3, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

The principle of separation of powers differentiates between the powers held and exercised by the legislature, the judiciary and the executive. The principle of separation …

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Constitution Implementation Turf Wars

November 29, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

In a perfect Kenya all government organs involved in the implementation of the constitution would work together in congress to make the provisions of the …

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Salaries and Remuneration Commission

November 25, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Parliament has received the names of 13 nominees for the Salaries and Remuneration Commission - Sarah Serem (Chair), Peter Oloo Aringo (to represent the Parliamentary …

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Supreme Court and (No) Election Date

November 19, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

On Tuesday this week Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Willy Mutunga, declared that the Supreme Court declined to give an opinion with …

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On Syokimau

November 18, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Yesterday the High Court issued orders temporarily halting the demolition of homes in Syokimau. The demolitions that began on Sunday target roughly 200 homes built …