Special Edition

The Referendum Bill, 2026: Legal Clarity, Complex Politics

Since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, Kenya has provided for referenda as a mechanism for constitutional amendment. However, controversy has persisted over the absence of a comprehensive standalone referendum law to operationalise these provisions. This gap came into sharp focus during the litigation surrounding the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), where the Supreme Court questioned whether a constitutionally compliant referendum […]...

Beyond Borders: Kenya’s Expanding Military Footprint and the Question of Global Positioning

Recent reports indicate that several former members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This development provides an unexpected dimension to Keny...

13 Feb 2026

Analysis of the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026

The National Assembly recently published the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026 (the Bill). The Bill is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, and seeks to es...

21 Mar 2025

IWD 2025: CELEBRATING WOMEN AT THE FORE OF BRANDS: VOLUME 2 OF 2025

Background: Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements and contributions. The entire month of March has evolved into Women’s Month—an opportunity ...

11 Mar 2025

IWD 2025: CELEBRATING WOMEN AT THE FORE OF BRANDS

Background: Every year, March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global celebration of women’s achievements and contributions across all spheres. This year, the theme “Accelerate Actio...