If MPs who pass the budget don't need a degree, who does?
OPINION
The High Court has annulled a section of the Elections Act 2012 which required those aspiring for election as MPs to have university degrees.

By Veronica Onjoro | 1 month ago

Use IQ tests, not degrees, to determine aspirants’ suitability
The current election laws require leaders in executive positions like governors and president or their deputies to have a minimum of a basic degree
Mohamed Guleid | 1 month ago
Academic qualification doesn’t guarantee productive political leadership
While some argue that a good leader is one with impeccable academic qualifications, others say one doesn’t need a degree to serve the people.
John Ouma | 2 months ago
There’s nowhere to run and hide for academic cheats, says Mwiria
The body seeks to create a database that will include information on politicians, many of whom have questionable academic papers.
Brian Otieno | 5 months ago
Meru County assembly currently has three PhD holde...

By Phares Mutembei | Aug 25, 2021
The debate on whether elected leaders require univ...

By Benedict Omollo | Jul 14, 2021
Why should politicians, who undoubtedly are powerf...

By Charles Onyango | Jul 03, 2021
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By Moses Nyamori | Jun 28, 2021
Most arguments against the current degree requirem...

By Odoyo Owidi | Jun 25, 2021
Advocates for the repeal of the section argue that...

By Patrick Muinde | Jun 23, 2021
If voters were better educated, wananchi would not...

By Ted Malanda | Jun 20, 2021
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissio...

By Akisa Wandera | Jun 16, 2021
So by training, I am supposed to be familiar with ...

By Ted Malanda | Jun 07, 2021
Government advisors in effort to address the defic...

By Robert Wesonga | May 03, 2021
Implementation of Section 22 of the Elections Act ...

By Moses Nyamori | Apr 27, 2021
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