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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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Abolish outdated death penalty to align with constitutional right to life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 5 months 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Abolish outdated death penalty to align with constitutional right to life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 5 months 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 5 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 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 Demas Kiprono 7 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 Demas Kiprono 8 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 Demas Kiprono 8 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 Demas Kiprono 8 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 Demas Kiprono 9 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 Demas Kiprono 9 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 Demas Kiprono 9 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 Demas Kiprono 9 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 Demas Kiprono 10 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 Demas Kiprono 10 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 Demas Kiprono 10 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 Demas Kiprono 10 months ago
Resolve emerging confusion around media regulation mandate
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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 Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
Demos offered lessons on how not to organise and police public protests
Do not ignore warnings over potential dangers of artificial intelligence
States must adopt and enforce a smart mix of right-based policies and legal measures to govern the development, deployment and use of new technologies like AI before it's too late.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
Do not ignore warnings over potential dangers of artificial intelligence
Don't ignore warnings over potential dangers of artificial intelligence
Recently, various companies, including Microsoft's Bing, Google's Bard, and ChatGPT deployed AI systems that can create humanlike conversations, essays on almost any subject and coding.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
Don't ignore warnings over potential dangers of artificial intelligence
What government, courts should do to strengthen witness protection
The process of resettlement is costly. Witness Protection Agency (WPA) estimates that a single witness costs Sh2.5 million on average.
By Demas Kiprono 11 months ago
What government, courts should do to strengthen witness protection
State should address police officers' mental health to protect lives
Besides murder-suicides, there has also been an increase in public displays of frustration and stress by various officers attached to different stations across the country.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
State should address police officers' mental health to protect lives
Controller of Budget should resign forthwith for betraying her mandate
Margaret Nyakang'o, the COB, told MPs she was under duress to approve irregular public payments totalling Sh15 billion days before the last year's general election.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Controller of Budget should resign forthwith for betraying her mandate
State should deploy all tools available to fight teenage pregnancies
Girls who get pregnant are sometimes forced to procure unsafe abortions, drop out of school, and are married off early against their will, thereby jeopardising their development and potential.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
State should deploy all tools available to fight teenage pregnancies
Historical and contemporary factors that fuel cattle rustling, banditry
Our nation has been dealing with conflict in the North Rift for a long time. Diverse causes contribute to the problem. There are some causes that are historical, while others are contemporary.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Historical and contemporary factors that fuel cattle rustling, banditry
Social media giants must show commitment to respect of human rights
social media platforms soon revealed their dark sides in spreading misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Social media giants must show commitment to respect of human rights
Key issues that the Maraga task force on police reforms should address
Stakeholders include current and retired officers, members of civil society working on police reform, communities, and professional organisations.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Key issues that the Maraga task force on police reforms should address
National Heroes Council should take care of Mukami Kimathi's welfare
A key strategist, Mukami Kimathi organised binding oaths in order to recruit and induct resistance and fighting force members.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
National Heroes Council should take care of Mukami Kimathi's welfare
Kiambu MCAs were wrong to demand bursary funds from governor
MCAs on Monday stormed the office of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wa Matangi, demanding a speedy disbursement of bursaries to them for onward transmission to needy students in their respective wards
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Kiambu MCAs were wrong to demand bursary funds from governor
Hand crime suspects over to police officers instead of lynching them
During the trial, the person whose phone was stolen and led to the lynching testified that the deceased had been brought to their homestead before being assaulted
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Hand crime suspects over to police officers instead of lynching them
Suspects should be handed over to the police instead of being lynched
It is only the courts that can declare a person guilty of a crime and punish them for it. To avoid wrongly convicting an innocent person, the burden of proof is usually extremely high.
By ["Demas Kiprono"] 1 year ago
Suspects should be handed over to the police instead of being lynched
Aden Duale is right, we must protect everyone's right of religious expression
Earlier in 2019, the Supreme Court reversed a 2016 Court of Appeal decision that allowed Muslim children to wear a hijab to school.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
Aden Duale is right, we must protect everyone's right of religious expression
We must protect everyone's right of religious expression
The hijab debate has been raging for years in Kenya. Earlier in 2019, the Supreme Court reversed a 2016 Court of Appeal decision that allowed Muslim children to wear a hijab to school.
By Demas Kiprono 1 year ago
We must protect everyone's right of religious expression