Tag: public participation

Okiya Omtatah eyes the Presidency

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced his intention to run for president in 2027. Through a gazette notice, the senator announced a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess the feasibility of his candidacy for the upcoming elections. The committee consists of members, including Mary Kathomi Riungu as Chairperson and Charles ole Kabaiku as Deputy Chairperson. […]...

Significant Political Sentiment: Public Participation Exercises to be Held at The Constituency Level

Constituency offices are now set to become places for public participation exercises, creating an avenue where citizens can engage in the political processes. This will allow constituents to voice the...

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...

18 Jul 2024

Bridging Innovation and Governance: Lessons From ICTA Bill, 2024

The civic space in Kenya is undergoing a significant transformation, with platforms like X Spaces revolutionising how we interact with our leaders. High-profile government officials, including ...

18 Jul 2024

IMF and Social Contract: How to Address Root Causes of Kenyans’ Rage

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should work with the Kenyan government to ensure that the global organisation’s support for the country is aligned with human rights and that corrupt...

24 May 2024

Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.

Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...