One-man-one-vote row could hurt law review

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The row over whether parliamentary constituencies should be increased and the criteria of doing so is building up into a firestorm that could undermine reforms. ...more

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1. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 14:23 PM , James Wafula, Cambodia wrote:
  I would absolutely support population density as a MAIN factor in redrawing constituency maps.Come on! this is the case all over the world. Where do historical injustices come in? Tembea Kalacha, Moyale, Lodwar, Tsavo, and then tell me there should be an equal representation with Nyaribari, Kilungu, Imenti, Kisumu Rural among others.

 
2. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 5:57 AM , FELIX ORIEMA, United States wrote:
  One man one vote is apolitical gerrymandering by pple who have enjoyed power under imperial executive and now their plan is to have premiership with power.Geopolitical factors should be considered most in creating new constituencies,unfair distribution of national wealth affects settlement in some areas hence low population,these historical injustices must be addressed before saying 1 man 1 vote.

 
3. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 5:39 AM , Wilkins Ontsagu, Kenya wrote:
  For those who argue about one man one vote have a point to make at least ethnically speaking. I wonder if we were to compare constituencies by population density then Nairobi would have some estates like Dandora, Kawangware, Kayole, Ofafa Jericho and Kangemi as full constituencies. As a fact some constituencies exaggerated their voter list in 2007 that is why Kenyans fought each other.

 
4. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 0:03 AM , John M, United States wrote:
  Just as an input, in USA representation in the House is determined by the the population. This is fair deal.We can borrow the leaf just like we always does.

 
5. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 21:29 PM , Peter Mwangi, Kenya wrote:
  We should seriously consider Martha Karua's suggestion of an equalizer formula to achieve proportional representation if we're to remain true to the principal of one man one vote. Look to South Africa also for proportional allocation of seats. Alternatively, go for a pure one man one vote, then create an upper house with equal powers to represent regions, as in the US Senate.

 

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