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Faith in Democracy is Strong, but Trust in Political Parties is Weakening
Kenya has established itself as a political powerhouse in the region since the introduction of the multiparty system in 1992. This is in addition to the 2010 Constitution that further entrenched the multiparty principle by explicitly guaranteeing every Kenyan the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of any political party. Currently, there are 96 fully registered political parties in the […]...
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