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The highest stage of democratization can only be achieved through an independent Parliament

9 Jun 2023 Loise Mwakamba

It has been said time and again that Parliament is a house of the people, where their interests and aspirations are tabled and considered through …

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Why Open Government Partnership is the best space to innovate and push for reforms

19 May 2023 Loise Mwakamba

During the week of 8th -12th May, Open Government Partnership (OGP) reformers across the world commemorated the annual Open Government Week (OGW). The Open Government …

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A fair tax policy is key especially in times of economic distress.

12 May 2023 Loise Mwakamba

A Finance Bill is a legislative proposal from the executive arm of government that contains proposals that impact taxes, duties, exemptions and reliefs. These proposals …

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WALK THE TALK: How can Kenya’s legal framework support political participation among under-represented groups

4 May 2023 Loise Mwakamba

This week, we launched a new report, which assesses the extent to which the legal framework governing Kenya’s political parties supports the inclusion and participation …

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Limiting the oversight role of Parliament is a devaluation of Public Participation

7 Apr 2023 Loise Mwakamba

A proposal by the government to sell loss-making state-owned companies without the approval of Parliament is causing jitters and doubts on new administration's commitment to …

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Does Negotiated Democracy Fit in Our Democracy?

21 Feb 2023 Loise Mwakamba

Negotiated democracy has been described as the practice of agreeing on how to distribute political positions in advance of an election. In Kenya, this practice …

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Tray Full of Expectations as MPs resume Sittings

7 Feb 2023 Loise Mwakamba

Members of Parliament (MPs) will be resuming regular sittings for the second session on the 14th of February 2023 with high expectations from a struggling …

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The Implementation of the Two-Thirds Gender Rule: A Seesaw Progress

27 Jan 2023 Loise Mwakamba

While many lauded the move by the then Kenya Kwanza Coalition flagbearer, Hon. William Ruto to sign a Women’s Charter as a step in the …

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Women Leadership: Leave a Legacy for Longevity

20 Jan 2023 Loise Mwakamba

From the moment Grace Onyango became the first woman mayor (Kisumu) in post-independence Kenya in 1965, women have been shattering glass ceilings in political leadership …

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Having the right conditions in play, the 13th Parliament ought to deliver on its mandate

3 Oct 2022 Loise Mwakamba

President William Ruto officially opened the 13th Parliament on Thursday, 29th September 2022 marking his first address of a joint sitting of Parliament. His speech …

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A full in-tray awaits the 13th Parliament, may it deliver

8 Sep 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs), in both the Senate and the National Assembly, took their oath of office on Thursday marking the beginning of …

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Will our MPs stay true to their oversight role?

30 Aug 2022 Loise Mwakamba

On the 9th of August, Kenyans queued at polling stations across the country to vote in their legislators with the hope that their interests will …