State order paves way for free, fair Knut polls

KNUT grass root elections. [Munene Kamau, Standard]

The most fundamental principles defining credible elections is that they must reflect the free will of the people. To achieve this, elections should be transparent, inclusive, and accountable. There must be equitable opportunities to compete in the polls.

These broad principles are buttressed by several electoral process-related obligations, as well as a number of key rights and freedoms, each of which derives from Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) constitution, Labour Relations Act, Constitution (2010), and international conventions, treaties and protocols.