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What is conflict of interest?

What is conflict of interest?

The old adage goes, “you cannot serve two masters”. This is true because service to two masters will cause conflict of interest. Conflict of interest is relevant in the law…

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018
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Glossary of election terminology

Glossary of election terminology

The Rwandese cast their vote in the general election recently, and Kenyans are yet to cast theirs. On Tuesday 8th August 2017, the general election in Kenya will be held,…

August 4, 2017
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The Independent candidature; the new concept in Kenya’s democracy and the law

The Independent candidature; the new concept in Kenya’s democracy and the law

Kenya, just like any other Nation in the world gets heated towards elections. People are so passionate on political issues and stakes are ever higher in political leadership. This year’s…

June 16, 2017
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Stella Nyanzi: The Classic Faux Pas.

Stella Nyanzi: The Classic Faux Pas.

Here’s to the crazy ones! The misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of the rules,…

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017
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Citizen Participation in the budget making process: A case of Mombasa County.

Citizen Participation in the budget making process: A case of Mombasa County.

The budget making process is one interesting topic. Numerous publications have been done on it since Kenya came under the new constitutional dispensation in 2010. The constitution, by creating 47…

April 20, 2017April 21, 2017
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Impeaching a president: Severing the social contract

Impeaching a president: Severing the social contract

Impeaching a president is a mechanism of democracy where the social contract between the people and the president is severed. The Constitutional Court in South Korea has confirmed the impeaching…

March 10, 2017March 13, 2017
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Voter apathy undermines the spirit of democracy.

Voter apathy undermines the spirit of democracy.

Voter apathy is when the citizens do not care about what becomes of or results from the election. Voter apathy is the reason for citizens’ refusal to register to vote…

February 16, 2017February 21, 2017
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Uphold Prisoners’ right to vote: Kenya making the right strides

Uphold Prisoners’ right to vote: Kenya making the right strides

The right to vote is provided for by the constitution. Let’s begin from the premise that majority of readers appreciate the history of some countries in Africa, Kenya and South…

February 9, 2017February 10, 2017
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Voter education: What you need to know.

Voter education: What you need to know.

Voter education is paramount in the fulfillment of the purpose of democracy. A look at the electoral body’s website under resources/election laws is not helpful for anyone who wants to…

February 3, 2017February 9, 2017
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Minority Vis-À-Vis Majority Rights

Minority Vis-À-Vis Majority Rights

The status quo The human rights situation in Africa is diverse, complex and it varies from country to country and from one community to another. Whereas some states and communities…

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017
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Asylum seeker, refugee, and immigrant

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Defending Civic Space

The right not to be subjected to medical experimentation

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Can the African Union travel advisories in reciprocity?

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Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery

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CRB TO LIST DIRECTORS AND KEY SHAREHOLDERS

The names of directors and key shareholders of companies whose loans are non perfoming will now be listed with Credit Reference Bureaus. This is according to the new proposed CRB…

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What is Immunity?

Wikipedia defines immunity as ‘…a doctrine of international law that allows an accused to avoid prosecution for criminal offences.’ It goes ahead and divides immunity into two types, i.e.: functional…

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Why You Need to Lodge a Caveat on Your Land

"The land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for, because it’s the only thing that lasts". The above quotation reflects the…

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Right to Privacy is Fundamental

The right to privacy, I believe, protects the dignity of a person. “the right of people to make personal decisions regarding intimate matters; under the Common Law, the right of…

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