There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act
The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.
By Demas Kiprono 4 months ago
There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act
Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs
A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government's investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.
By Demas Kiprono 4 months ago
Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs
Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers
This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.
By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago
Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers
How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed
Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.
By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago
How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed
Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption
This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.
By Demas Kiprono 7 months ago
Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption
All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster
Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.
By Demas Kiprono 7 months ago
All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster
Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right
Justice Samwel Mohochi recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict, declaring subversion unconstitutional for violating freedom of expression in Kenya.
By Demas Kiprono 8 months ago
Court ruling recognises freedom of expression as an instrumental right
JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects
Although each candidate was supposed to be interviewed for an hour, some interviews took as long as two hours before JSC announced Frida Mokaya Boyani as the candidate chosen.
By Demas Kiprono 8 months ago
JSC interviews for Chief Registrar position fell short in these respects
How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service
Promoting national unity must involve recognising and respecting Kenya's cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and concerted efforts to include all communities in governance and decision-making.
By Demas Kiprono 9 months ago
How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service
This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya
The recommendations of Nadco centred around the creation of the office of the Leader of the Opposition and the office of the Prime Minister through a constitutional amendment.
By Demas Kiprono 9 months ago
This is the best time to forestall another general election crisis in Kenya
Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights
Greater attention is given to possible 'high-risk' AI applications such as health care, biometric identification, criminal justice, and credit scoring.
By Demas Kiprono 10 months ago
Kenya's AI regulatory model must consider global trends, human rights
It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted
Courts have ruled that the lack of commissioners may render the actions of the commission illegal as it is not legally constituted.
By Demas Kiprono 10 months ago
It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted
Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority
Earlier in the year, the IG purported to promote 514 police officers unilaterally. The NPSC declared the promotions irregular and illegal and advertised the positions again.
By Demas Kiprono 10 months ago
Inspector General of Police appears keen to subvert NPSC's authority
Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary
Kenyans have been discussing President William Ruto's declarations that certain individuals are manipulating the Judiciary to obstruct government initiatives through corruption.
By Demas Kiprono 10 months ago
Our Constitution provides no room for radical surgery of Judiciary
Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected
Because all three branches of government are interdependent, leaders should be careful not to appear disrespectful or apathetic towards them.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
Separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected
Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers
Daniel's abduction, torture, and murder have been vehemently condemned by Dennis Itumbi, a Kenya Kwanza digital strategist who himself was abducted and tortured in 2021.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
Investigate and prosecute blogger's killers
MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming
By participating in public affairs, citizens and stakeholders can influence decisions, policies, and legislation and provide oversight for service delivery, development, and governance.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
MPs, executive's continued disregard for public participation alarming
Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku
Observers point out that the NADCO recommendations were underwhelming because they offer no concrete solutions to the problems that bedevil Kenya.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Dialogue committee focussed more on political interests, not Wanjiku
Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?
The commission also sat pretty as the BBI process proposed its disbandment initially and, in the second iteration, recommended its domination by the Inspector General of the NPS.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Why did the NPSC commissioners abandon their mandate?
Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity
The courts should interpret Chapter Six purposefully to protect the country from corruption and impunity.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Courts should interpret Chapter 6 to protect Kenya from graft, impunity
What State should do to successfully roll out new digital ID system
Using a person's ID number, the system can be used to verify the accuracy of information to prevent double registration and fraud.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
What State should do to successfully roll out new digital ID system
Slaying corruption dragon requires an independent, transparent ODPP
Justice should not only be done but be seen to be done. Slaying the corruption dragon requires an independent, transparent, and accountable ODPP.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Slaying corruption dragon requires an independent, transparent ODPP
Task force on guidelines for artificial intelligence use by media timely
According to David Omwoyo, CEO of MCK, the guidelines will create a mechanism to ensure appropriate and ethical integration of AI, social media and data for use in professional journalism.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Task force on guidelines for artificial intelligence use by media timely
Abolish outdated death penalty to align with constitutional right to life
In Kenya, the death penalty is a form of punishment that can only occur after conviction for serious crimes such as treason, murder or robbery with violence.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Abolish outdated death penalty to align with constitutional right to life
Implement the 2010 Constitution fully instead of overhauling it
There is a sense that the political elite is deliberately leading Kenya into a constitutional review mode through the ongoing Raila-Ruto bipartisan talks.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Implement the 2010 Constitution fully instead of overhauling it
Implement universal healthcare free of graft
It is essential to acknowledge that various socioeconomic factors impact one's health, including access to safe drinking water, ample supply of safe food, proper nutrition, suitable housing
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Implement universal healthcare free of graft
As climate crisis worsens, courts increasingly standing for human rights
Climate change was not considered a human rights issue. In recent years, climate-related lawsuits have increased worldwide following the adoption of the Paris Agreement.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
As climate crisis worsens, courts increasingly standing for human rights
Ensure that political party constitutions are aligned with the law
Political parties are the foundation of Kenya's democratic system, shaping its political, social, and economic development.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Ensure that political party constitutions are aligned with the law
Constitutional change without respect for rule of law will not bear fruit
Kenya has a very progressive 13-year-old constitution that puts the citizen at the centre and has many progressive tenets.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Constitutional change without respect for rule of law will not bear fruit
Kenya should always take the front seat during climate change talks
Human-induced climate change is one of the biggest global challenges of our time. Ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide are affected by its impacts.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Kenya should always take the front seat during climate change talks
Address concerns raised over the safety of data collected by miners
Worldcoin intends to be the world's most prominent identity and financial public network, open to everyone regardless of country, background or economic status.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Address concerns raised over the safety of data collected by miners
Purge our statute books of vague laws that executive can abuse
Sections 22 and 23 of the Cybercrimes Act and laws such as subversion should be repealed by Parliament.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Purge our statute books of vague laws that executive can abuse
Why life sentences are considered cruel and unusual punish
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights also provides that prisoners be treated humanely, consistent with their human dignity.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Why life sentences are considered cruel and unusual punish
Economic challenges, protests, and the need for productive dialogue
Due to inflation, a weakening Kenyan Shilling, higher taxes, an unsustainable debt burden, rampant corruption and a lack of accountability, Kenya is facing a cost of living crisis.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Economic challenges, protests, and the need for productive dialogue
Kenyans have traveled the long route in bid to acquire freedom of speech
Kenya's democratic journey has undoubtedly produced this freedom, highlighted by hard-won battles for democratic space by activists, students, lecturers, opposition figures
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Kenyans have traveled the long route in bid to acquire freedom of speech
Abortion, the law and unfortunate deaths of pregnant teenage girls
Abortion is not permitted in Kenya unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Abortion, the law and unfortunate deaths of pregnant teenage girls
NPSC, not Inspector General, has final word on all police promotions
All human resources functions; recruitment, appointment, confirmation of appointments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary control and removal from service, belong to the NPSC.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
NPSC, not Inspector General, has final word on all police promotions
Whatever crime has been committed, torture of suspects isn't justifiable
The Constitution in Article 25 lists freedom from torture among the laws that cannot be limited under any circumstances, alongside access to justice and freedom from slavery
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Whatever crime has been committed, torture of suspects isn't justifiable
Hold bipartisan talks but ensure that victims of violence get justice too
12 people, including two babies, died due to police action, especially unlawful use of force in Nairobi, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori during Azimio protests.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Hold bipartisan talks but ensure that victims of violence get justice too
Haji leaves behind a stronger ODPP better equipped to protect Kenyans
He has been praised for transforming ODPP by setting standards, procedures, and regulations to streamline prosecution
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Haji leaves behind a stronger ODPP better equipped to protect Kenyans
Sonko comes to the rescue of Jamaican star Etana
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Kindiki: How government is promoting jobs
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Courts halts Ruto's e-Citizen directive
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