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Babies Surviving Abortion Have a Right t…
18-03-2014
The Right to Life is universal and every human being is entitled to it.This is according to Article 3 of...
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Religious Extremism a Threat to Kenya's …
17-02-2014
The world today is faced by many issues, from natural calamities to financial struggles and even insecurity. It may not...
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Domestic Violence
13-02-2014
Violence has largely been ignored as a public health issue and this is due to the lack of a clear...
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New Media legislation, away from Self Re…
12-12-2013
One of the key rights and freedoms that have been promoted in line with achieving a free and democratic society...
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Executive vs Judiciary
08-12-2013
The recent tussle between the executive and the judiciary has once again brought up the question on the supremacy of...
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Religious Attacks in Kenya
11-11-2013
Insecurity is not a new phenomenon in Kenya and the world as a whole. Kenya has so far had its...
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The AU, ICC and Kenya
03-11-2013
The African Union (AU), formerly the Organization of African Union (OAU) was formed on the 9th September 1999 when the...
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County Government Amendment Bill: A Bles…
14-10-2013
Devolution has been a contentious matter both in government and around the country for a while now. One of the...
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Terrorism in Kenya
05-10-2013
The events of 21st September 2013, have left indelible memories to Kenya as a Country and further raised more cognizance...
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Aftermath of the Terror Attack at Westga…
03-10-2013
21st September 2013 was a dark day for Kenya, when the very popular Westgate Mall was attacked by Al Shabaab...
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Election Petitions and the Arising Juris…
03-10-2013
4th March 2013 marked the first General Elections exercise under a new Constitutional dispensation. It was also recorded as the...
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VAT Law 2013 Threatens Inflation Rates
18-09-2013
Initial introduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill 2013, which was expected to impose a 16 per cent levy...
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Who Are The Real IDPs?
13-09-2013
6 years on and it is sad to see the state of most Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). It is in...
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Insecurity in Nigeria
13-09-2013
Nigeria has had its share of insecurities which have raised concern not only in the country but in the African...
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Kenya and the ICC: To Remain or to Withd…
11-09-2013
Kenya and the ICC: To Remain or to Withdraw, that is the Question. The last two weeks have been very eventful...
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Repatriation Of Refugees
05-06-2013
The IGAD (Inter-Governmental Authority on Development) Heads of State and Government Summit held it's 22nd Extra-Ordinary session on the 24th...
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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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Illegal Abortions on the Rise
08-08-2013
A recent survey has revealed that teenage pregnancies are on the rise. As a result, the Deputy President, William Ruto...
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From Katiba Mpya to Kenya Mpya
25-06-2013
By Joy MdivoThe new Constitution has been developed in a spirit of "for Kenyans by Kenyans". Now that it is...
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Hands Up If You Are Fed Up With The 11th…
25-06-2013
By Joy MdivoI said it before and I shall say it again, Kenyans passed a new constitution that did away...
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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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Violence has largely been ignored as a public health issue and this is due to the lack of a clear
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