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Is homosexuality to be legalized in Keny…
20-05-2013
Mr. Ian Castleman, an Australian citizen who came to Kenya as a missionary. He is the founder of Ian Castleman...
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The Salaries and Remuneration Commission
23-04-2013
Article 230 of the new constitution provided for the establishment of a Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The idea was...
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Understanding The Process in Election Di…
12-03-2013
Kenyans on 4th of March, 2013 came out in great numbers to exercise their right to vote as citizens. The...
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Election Offences
19-02-2013
As we near the General Elections, it is important for every citizen and voter to recognize and understand the election...
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An In-Depth Look At The Elective Positio…
15-01-2013
There are six elective positions that the electorate will be required to elect leaders come March 4th. This is a...
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Gay Awards Launched in Nairobi
16-12-2012
An event honoring Lesbians, Gays, Transsexual, Intersex and Queer individuals (LGBTIQ) was held on Saturday. The first gay and lesbian...
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The County Governments
13-12-2012
As Kenyans prepare for the coming General Elections, it is important to understand the roles of the people they will...
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Voter Registration Begins
20-11-2012
With the arrival of the Biometric Voter Registration Kits, a 30-day voter registration kicked off countrywide on Monday. The Independent...
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Judicial vs Constitutional Supremacy
07-11-2012
Following a public outcry against the alarming rate of impunity within our country's Judicial system, the Judges and Magistrates Vetting...
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Bensouda's Visit
02-11-2012
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's anticipated five-day visit to Kenya came to a final point last week after she...
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Tide Turning against the MRC
25-10-2012
By Mwana Falsafa The self-styled Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) 'President' Omar Mwamnwadzi has just been granted bail on a 3 Million...
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The Deputy Chief Justice Finally Bows Ou…
25-10-2012
Public pressure, personal convictions, vested interests, legal counsel...name it. These are the countless possibilities that might have influenced the final...
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Know the Elective Positions
23-10-2012
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes two levels of Government: The National Government The County Government Each of these levels is charged with...
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Religious Persecution in Nigeria
18-10-2012
The constitution of Nigeria stipulates that Nigeria is a secular state, it further guarantees religious freedom. However, this freedom has...
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Abortion In Morocco
09-10-2012
'Women on Waves' (WoW) is an organization which was founded in 1999 by Rebecca Gomperts. After completing her training as...
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Religious Persecution in Tanzania
13-11-2012
Religious leaders and sociologists estimate that the Christian and Muslim communities in Tanzania are approximately equal in size, with each...
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Making of the Tanzania constitution; The…
04-10-2012
Making of the Tanzania constitution; The role of public participation. The Constitution of a country is the most important legal document....
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Fresh Hope For Somalia
14-09-2012
For the first time in 43 years, Somalia elected a formal leader. This officially marks the end of an eight-year...
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Religious Persecution in Ethiopia
14-09-2012
The country's population is largely Christian. Though this may be the case, several instances of persecution directed towards Christians have...
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The AU: Mission, Goals, Organs and Objec…
30-08-2012
The formation of the African Union (AU or EU depending on the language) was heralded as an event of great...
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Reviewing The Tanzanian Constitution
27-06-2012
By Ken MbaabuTanzania is going through one of the most important phases in the history of any modern day democracy....
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Abortion In Rwanda
18-06-2012
Rwanda: Conditioned Legalization of Abortion Divides Society Until 1977, abortion was generally illegal in Rwanda. The Criminal Code (Ordinance 43/Just.of 18...
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EALA seeks to transfer Hague Cases to Ar…
11-06-2012
The East Africa Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution to have the Ministers of the EALA institute proceedings that would...
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Churches Burnt In Tanzania
30-05-2012
Muslim extremists have burnt two churches in Zanzibar over the weekend. This was in protest over the arrest of their...
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Struggle for Independence
28-06-2011
As Southern Sudan expects to be declared independent soon and about to be Africa's 53rd state, it faces, among the...
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Abortion In Ethiopia
29-04-2011
Ethiopia like any other country is also struggling with issues concerning abortion. Abortion is illegal in Ethiopia except in cases...
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Abortion In Uganda
27-04-2011
Abortion is illegal in Uganda except to save the life of the woman. Nevertheless, many women obtain abortions, often under...
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Abortion In Tanzania
27-04-2011
The issue of abortion is widespread all over the world. However the level of its effect is varied in different...
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Adulterated Laws
18-01-2013
With only 50 days to go before the general elections are conducted, the aspiring leaders are anxious to overthrow their...
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Your role in the Electoral Process
04-12-2012
The sovereign power belongs to us, the people. You and I are to exercise this sovereignty either directly or indirectly...
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Politics and Bad Marriages
27-11-2012
By Mwana Falsafa Politics and Bad Marriages: Why You Need To Vote Wisely. If you have lived long enough, you most likely...
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We Can Have A Bright Future
19-10-2012
By Mwana Falsafa A recent report by Forbes magazine revealed that the richest man who ever lived, was an ancient African...
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MPs antics a reminder to vote wisely.
10-10-2012
The President has declined to sign in the controversial Finance 2012 bill. He termed it as unconstitutional and unaffordable. What...
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The urgent need to tame politicians with…
26-09-2012
As we are gearing to an election year, more caution should be taken by our politicians to ensure that peace...
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Forget the two thirds rule, lets split t…
23-09-2012
By Joy Mdivo A while back I wrote a blog post on an issue that is proving to be thorny. In...
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The Gay Agenda in Africa
06-08-2012
Just over one month ago, towards the end of June, the American Ambassador to Kenya, Ret General Scott Gration resigned...
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Can The African Court of Justice Deliver…
11-07-2012
By Melissa LukuluAmidst the shambles facing Africa, which include food crises, political unrest and wrangles, ethnic qualms, sinister economies with...
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More Terror Attacks and the Prevention o…
04-07-2012
By Melissa Lukulu Another Sunday has departed and what remains is apprehension coupled with citizens who are close to complacent to...
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The Current State of Security
25-06-2012
By Melissa Lukulu In the wake of the incursions that Kenya has been facing, security measures are being tightened throughout the...
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Farewell Professor Saitoti...
17-06-2012
By Melissa Lukulu On Sunday 10 June, 2012 at around 9:00 a.m. Kenya came to terms with the sad and shocking...
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Access to information: A tool for fighti…
16-06-2012
By Joy Mdivo Article 35 in the Bill of Rights says every citizen has the right to access to information held...
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What Next after 10/06/12?
13-06-2012
By Joy Mdivo Important Points to Ponder after the events of 10th June 2012 Kenya is in the middle of fighting a...
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education and It…
22-05-2012
By Melissa Lukulu The Kenyan Mission to the United Nations recently adopted a particularly detrimental stance during negotiations on a resolution...
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