Blogs and Opinions

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On the Court Order and Freedom of Expression & the Media

6 Feb 2012 Loise Mwakamba

On Thursday the courts issued an order barring public discussion on the suitability of the Deputy Prime Minister, Uhuru Kenyatta and MP William Ruto as …

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My Media Roundtable: Media and Political Violence

3 Feb 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya, we are not only a political country where everyone from the mama mboga on the street to the CEO is actively engaged in discussions …

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When Leaders Take Positions that Support Impunity

28 Jan 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Before their resignation from office the Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Finance, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the Head of Public Service, Francis Muthaura received support from MPs …

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Of M-Pesa and Political Parties

20 Jan 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Registration for an M-Pesa account is a relatively easy process - go to an M-Pesa agent, fill in the customer registration form, the agent then …

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An Election Year

13 Jan 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Entry into an election year is always a good time to reflect on where the country is and how the leadership we chose impacts the …

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On Constitution Implementation

12 Jan 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Despite the enactment of several bills provided for in the constitution, the ongoing establishment of constitutional commissions, the continuing reforms of various arms of government …

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Harambees and Elections

22 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Talking about the “harambee ban” on political aspirants Isaack Hassan, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), recently stated, “politicians and aspirants for …

Opinion

On the Electoral Opinion Bill

21 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Is the Electoral Opinion Bill overkill or much needed? Though no one can argue about the need for polls to be conducted in a scientific …

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Scrap the Senate?

14 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

In the time since the constitution was promulgated, just over a year ago, there have been three suggested constitutional amendments: the most well known the …

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Mzalendo Vox Pop: A doctor's perspective on the strike / linda afya

14 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Below is a guest post by Dr. Peter Mburu. What are your thoughts? Let us know via the comments or email your response to info-at-mzalendo.com …

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Mzalendo Vox Pop: Anon from Kitutu Chache

7 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Vox Pop is a feature where we open up our blog to our readers to share their views on their constituency or on matters …

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Grassroots and By-Elections a Sign of Things to Come

6 Dec 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Part of the constitutional requirements for political parties is that they have a democratically elected governing body as well as promote and practice democracy through …