Category: Politics

In an article entitled why we should have two strong parties, former Isiolo Deputy Governor Mohamed Guleid enumerates various points on why Kenya needs a dual political party system. He argues that a dual political … Continue ReadingWhy the Idea of Two Political Parties in Kenya Will Not Work

The Constitution of Kenya contains some terms that enable Kenyans to interpret it. This article explores some of these terms and their definitions. Definition of terms used in the Kenyan Constitution “Adult” means an individual … Continue ReadingSome Common Terms Used in the Kenyan Constitution

Public participation in Kenya is considered a crucial pillar of the Kenyan Constitution. It promotes democracy by providing the public with the opportunity to take part in decision-making processes in government. Public participation in Kenya … Continue ReadingThe Legal Framework for Public Participation in Kenya

Democracy and the democratic process are two terms that often go hand in hand. The democratic process is a certain order of interpreting and implementing democratic rules. It also the way people set up agencies … Continue ReadingWhat is Democracy and the Democratic Process?

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 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 either directly or … Continue ReadingThe Qualifications for a Member Of Parliament in Kenya