Category: Politics

The laws on hate speech in Kenya relate to the freedom of expression. Article 33(2) (c) of the Constitution deals with the same. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Act further extends the definition … Continue ReadingThe Legal Framework for Hate Speech in Kenya

Most people blame tribalism in Kenya for the country’s failure to progress. Other factors include corruption and bad leadership. Tribalism in Kenya arises when one or more ethnic communities exalt themselves above other communities. This … Continue ReadingKenyan Politicians Promote and Lie about Tribalism in Kenya

There are various ways in which propaganda in Kenya portrays itself. Propaganda is any technique that attempts to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes, or behaviour of a group in order to benefit the sponsor. To Kwame … Continue ReadingThe Common Techniques and Types of Propaganda in Kenya

Before we look at the land injustices in Kenya, let us talk about land facts in the country. Kenya has a land size of about 581,751 square kilometres (44.6 million hectares). Land makes up 97.8 … Continue ReadingHow Colonial Practices Led to Land Injustices in Kenya

People receive a budget in budget forums. A government budget is a document presenting the government’s proposed revenues, spending and priorities for a particular financial year. The legislature passes the budget and the chief executive … Continue ReadingWhy Budget Forums in Kenya are Not About Food and Per Diem

IEBC has deployed various forms of election technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the electoral process. Section 44 of the Election Act 2011 allows IEBC to use such technology “as it considers appropriate” in … Continue ReadingThe Four Types of Election Technology Used by IEBC Kenya

A Member of County Assembly (MCA) or a Ward Representative plays a crucial role in devolution. The Constitution limits the role of a Member of the County Assembly to the county level of governance. A … Continue ReadingQualifications for a Member of the County Assembly in Kenya

Kenyans in every constituency elect a Member of Parliament every five years. Article 1 of the Constitution says that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya. The people may exercise their sovereign power … Continue ReadingHow To Become A Member Of Parliament in Kenya

A Women’s Representative (or Woman County Representative) in Kenya plays a very crucial role in the state and government.  As a Member of Parliament, a Women’s Representative plays three crucial roles. They are legislation, representation, … Continue ReadingHow to Become a Women’s Representative in Kenya

What does it mean to be literate? The common understanding is the ability to read and write. Yet, many literate Kenyans suffer from ignorance, brainwash, and herd mentality. They do not have the ability to … Continue ReadingMany Kenyans Are Still Politically Naïve and Uninformed