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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…