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The 12th Parliament resumes with a plate full of activities

25 Jan 2022 Loise Mwakamba

The National Assembly resumed its plenary sittings on Tuesday 25th January 2022 marking the beginning of the last session of the 12th Parliament. The sittings …

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Parliamentarians must rise to the Occasion and safeguard our democratic ideals.

13 Jan 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Whenever the role of parliament as an agent of nation-building, especially in fragile developing states is discussed, the wise words of Edmund Burke keep coming. …

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IDPD: Inclusion of PWDs in governance still low

6 Dec 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Every 3rd December, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) to mark the challenges, barriers and opportunities of those with disabilities. …

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Independent Media Coverage is vital ahead of general elections

23 Nov 2021 Loise Mwakamba

As Kenya prepares for elections, much will be expected from the 4th estate who play a critical role in enable citizens make informed choices on …

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A call to exercise tolerance in our politics

16 Nov 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Election campaigns are in full swing and one would be forgiven for thinking that Kenyans would be going to the ballot in a few weeks. …

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How OGP is bringing government to the people

3 Nov 2021 Loise Mwakamba

The nearness of citizens and the government triggers engagement but also structures citizens’ perception of the government. Last week, civil society organizations (CSOs) actors under …

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Young people, arise and make your vote count

18 Oct 2021 Loise Mwakamba

The most recent numbers released by IEBC on voter registration are disheartening, though expected due to the existing anger against the political class. The numbers …

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Why IEBC may get it wrong again.

13 Oct 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Most of us will agree that it is hard to be an IEBC commissioner. This is one institution that is supposed to be active throughout …

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Youth, enlist as voters to make your voice heard

4 Oct 2021 Loise Mwakamba

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday kicked off a 30-day voter registration exercise in preparation for next year’s general elections. The electoral …

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It is better for media to get it right than getting it first

21 Sep 2021 Loise Mwakamba

While misinformation has previously been reported and recorded since the early days of miscommunication, recent times have seen it become rampant causing a worrying trend. …

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IEBC now fully constituted with a plate full of tasks ahead

8 Sep 2021 Loise Mwakamba

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recently attained the quorum threshold following the appointment of four new members to the commission by President Uhuru …

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Campaign Financing Legislation and the 2022 General Elections

18 Aug 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Implementation of Election Campaign Financing Act 2013 was suspended prior to the 2017 general elections with the promise that the Act was to come into …