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Demas Kiprono

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.

As climate crisis worsens, courts increasingly standing for human rights

Ensure that political party constitutions are aligned with the law

Ensure that political party constitutions are aligned with the law

Constitutional change without respect for rule of law will not bear fruit

Constitutional change without respect for rule of law will not bear fruit

Kenya should always take the front seat during climate change talks

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.

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Sections 22 and 23 of the Cybercrimes Act and laws such as subversion should be repealed by Parliament.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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago

Haji leaves behind a stronger ODPP better equipped to protect Kenyans

Not even Shakahola should make us to reverse decision on death penalty

For many death penalty supporters, it should be applied to the most heinous crimes such as murder, robbery with violence, treason, terrorism, defilement, and others.

By 4 months ago

Not even Shakahola should make us to reverse decision on death penalty

Stakeholders should address existential threats to media freedom

Even though Kenya ranks well in the region, there have been concerns about press freedom and freedom of expression. Government censorship and interference worry media practitioners.

By 4 months ago

Stakeholders should address existential threats to media freedom

No one should misuse religious freedom to harm others

We need self-regulating mechanisms and early warning systems to protect the community from those abusing their religious leadership positions.

By 5 months ago

No one should misuse religious freedom to harm others

Resolve emerging confusion around media regulation mandate

Article 34, which provides for a free press, contains specific provisions to ensure media independence and facilitate licensing and regulation.

By 5 months ago

Resolve emerging confusion around media regulation mandate

Demos offered lessons on how not to organise and police public protests

The protests and their effects drastically disrupted commerce, learning and the ability to work within the affected areas, especially on Mondays and Thursdays.

By 5 months ago

Demos offered lessons on how not to organise and police public protests

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.

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago

Haji leaves behind a stronger ODPP better equipped to protect Kenyans

Not even Shakahola should make us to reverse decision on death penalty

For many death penalty supporters, it should be applied to the most heinous crimes such as murder, robbery with violence, treason, terrorism, defilement, and others.

By 4 months ago

Not even Shakahola should make us to reverse decision on death penalty

Stakeholders should address existential threats to media freedom

Even though Kenya ranks well in the region, there have been concerns about press freedom and freedom of expression. Government censorship and interference worry media practitioners.

By 4 months ago

Stakeholders should address existential threats to media freedom

No one should misuse religious freedom to harm others

We need self-regulating mechanisms and early warning systems to protect the community from those abusing their religious leadership positions.

By 5 months ago

No one should misuse religious freedom to harm others

Resolve emerging confusion around media regulation mandate

Article 34, which provides for a free press, contains specific provisions to ensure media independence and facilitate licensing and regulation.

By 5 months ago

Resolve emerging confusion around media regulation mandate

Demos offered lessons on how not to organise and police public protests

The protests and their effects drastically disrupted commerce, learning and the ability to work within the affected areas, especially on Mondays and Thursdays.

By 5 months ago

Demos offered lessons on how not to organise and police public protests

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.

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago

Haji leaves behind a stronger ODPP better equipped to protect Kenyans

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