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Senator Cherargei’s Bill creates anxiety about governance, representation and integrity of the electoral process
A Bill recently introduced in the Senate by Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei aimed at amending Article 136 of the Kenyan Constitution has sparked uproar and concern among Kenyans, leading to suspicions about the intentions behind the legislation. Among other proposals, the Bill proposes to amend the term of the president and elected officials from […]...
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2 Aug 2024
Public Participation: Why the National Assembly Should Take Public Participation Seriously
Following the Court of Appeal’s declaration of the Finance Act, 2023 as unconstitutional, the National Assembly has been accused of failing to adhere to the dictates of the Constitution on pu...
24 May 2024
Ruto’s state visit to the US highlights strengthened Kenya-US partnership and shared commitment to democracy, climate, and trade.
President Ruto is the first African leader to be invited for a state visit to the US in 15 years. President William Ruto became the sixth head of state after US President Joe Biden accorded the...
19 May 2024
Revenue sharing formula: Gachagua’s new push and an analysis of the ‘one man, one-one shilling’ chorus.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently waded into the emotive debate about the sharing of revenue between counties and the national government, stating that resources should be shared accor...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya’s foreign policy: A balancing act between peace and mediation
Kenya’s foreign policy has long promoted peace rather than conflict with other countries, earning it a reputation as an impartial mediator among its peers. Kenya’s commitment to non-interference i...
9 Feb 2024
Kenyan shilling expected to continue free fall against the dollar through 2024, prompting urgent action
The Kenyan shilling’s free fall against the dollar and major currencies is expected to continue for the better part of 2024, as the local currency officially crossed the 160-unit points against the ...
25 Nov 2023
When two dogs fight, a third enjoys the bone: Kenya angles to reap from US-China trade tensions
On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held their first face-to-face meeting in a year at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. This was the second time the two le...
23 Oct 2023
With the arraignment of police, Kenya Kwanza seeks an official end to abducted Indian nationals and Kenyan driver saga
On Tuesday, October 17, a group of 15 men were charged at Kahawa Law Court in Nairobi, a few meters from Kamiti Prison. Apart from the last two and the first one on the charge sheet, the men were at v...
28 Aug 2023
Devolution Conference: County Assemblies’ financial autonomy a welcome move
County Assemblies are inching closer to financial autonomy after the devolution conference rooted for their independence in order to strengthen their oversight role on county executives. Last week, se...
7 Aug 2023
Political Sentiment: Performance Contracts: Recent move by Ruto is key to enhancing public sector performance
When the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc) government under Mwai Kibaki took over power in 2003, one of the apparatus they implemented was performance contracts and appraisals within the public servic...
19 Jun 2023
Kenya Kwanza’s First Budget: Tough choices towards recovery plan, stability and growth.
The first budget of President William Ruto’s administration, geared towards an economic turnaround and inclusive growth, came against a background of a challenging domestic and external environment....
12 Jun 2023
Electrifying transportation: Moving from petroleum towards a sustainable e-mobility sector
During the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu County on June 1, President William Ruto noted that as international petroleum prices continue to rise beyond reach, the cost of fuel locally is risin...
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