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Demas Kiprono

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

The police must be reminded that their primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all citizens rather than acting as an arm of the government.

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government’s investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By 2 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By 3 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.

By 4 months ago

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.

By 4 months ago

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right

Justice Samwel Mohochi recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict, declaring subversion unconstitutional for violating freedom of expression in Kenya.

By 5 months ago

Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right

JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects

Although each candidate was supposed to be interviewed for an hour, some interviews took as long as two hours before JSC announced Frida Mokaya Boyani as the candidate chosen.

By 5 months ago

JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects

How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service

Promoting national unity must involve recognising and respecting Kenya's cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and concerted efforts to include all communities in governance and decision-making.

By 6 months ago

How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service

This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya

The recommendations of Nadco centred around the creation of the office of the Leader of the Opposition and the office of the Prime Minister through a constitutional amendment.

By 6 months ago

This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya

Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights

Greater attention is given to possible ‘high-risk’ AI applications such as health care, biometric identification, criminal justice, and credit scoring.

By 7 months ago

Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights

It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted

Courts have ruled that the lack of commissioners may render the actions of the commission illegal as it is not legally constituted.

By 7 months ago

It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted

Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority

Earlier in the year, the IG purported to promote 514 police officers unilaterally. The NPSC declared the promotions irregular and illegal and advertised the positions again.

By 7 months ago

Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority

Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary

Kenyans have been discussing President William Ruto's declarations that certain individuals are manipulating the Judiciary to obstruct government initiatives through corruption.

By 8 months ago

Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary

Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected

Because all three branches of government are interdependent, leaders should be careful not to appear disrespectful or apathetic towards them.

By 8 months ago

Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected

Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers

Daniel’s abduction, torture, and murder have been vehemently condemned by Dennis Itumbi, a Kenya Kwanza digital strategist who himself was abducted and tortured in 2021.

By 8 months ago

Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers

MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming

By participating in public affairs, citizens and stakeholders can influence decisions, policies, and legislation and provide oversight for service delivery, development, and governance.

By 8 months ago

MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming

Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku

Observers point out that the NADCO recommendations were underwhelming because they offer no concrete solutions to the problems that bedevil Kenya.

By 9 months ago

Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku

Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?

The commission also sat pretty as the BBI process proposed its disbandment initially and, in the second iteration, recommended its domination by the Inspector General of the NPS.

By 9 months ago

Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?

Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity

The courts should interpret Chapter Six purposefully to protect the country from corruption and impunity.

By 10 months ago

Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government’s investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By 2 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By 3 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.

By 4 months ago

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.

By 4 months ago

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right

Justice Samwel Mohochi recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict, declaring subversion unconstitutional for violating freedom of expression in Kenya.

By 5 months ago

Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right

JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects

Although each candidate was supposed to be interviewed for an hour, some interviews took as long as two hours before JSC announced Frida Mokaya Boyani as the candidate chosen.

By 5 months ago

JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects

How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service

Promoting national unity must involve recognising and respecting Kenya's cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and concerted efforts to include all communities in governance and decision-making.

By 6 months ago

How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service

This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya

The recommendations of Nadco centred around the creation of the office of the Leader of the Opposition and the office of the Prime Minister through a constitutional amendment.

By 6 months ago

This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya

Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights

Greater attention is given to possible ‘high-risk’ AI applications such as health care, biometric identification, criminal justice, and credit scoring.

By 7 months ago

Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights

It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted

Courts have ruled that the lack of commissioners may render the actions of the commission illegal as it is not legally constituted.

By 7 months ago

It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted

Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority

Earlier in the year, the IG purported to promote 514 police officers unilaterally. The NPSC declared the promotions irregular and illegal and advertised the positions again.

By 7 months ago

Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority

Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary

Kenyans have been discussing President William Ruto's declarations that certain individuals are manipulating the Judiciary to obstruct government initiatives through corruption.

By 8 months ago

Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary

Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected

Because all three branches of government are interdependent, leaders should be careful not to appear disrespectful or apathetic towards them.

By 8 months ago

Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected

Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers

Daniel’s abduction, torture, and murder have been vehemently condemned by Dennis Itumbi, a Kenya Kwanza digital strategist who himself was abducted and tortured in 2021.

By 8 months ago

Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers

MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming

By participating in public affairs, citizens and stakeholders can influence decisions, policies, and legislation and provide oversight for service delivery, development, and governance.

By 8 months ago

MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming

Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku

Observers point out that the NADCO recommendations were underwhelming because they offer no concrete solutions to the problems that bedevil Kenya.

By 9 months ago

Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku

Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?

The commission also sat pretty as the BBI process proposed its disbandment initially and, in the second iteration, recommended its domination by the Inspector General of the NPS.

By 9 months ago

Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?

Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity

The courts should interpret Chapter Six purposefully to protect the country from corruption and impunity.

By 10 months ago

Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity

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