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MPs Own Enemies in Fighting Corruption
The corruption song has been sung tirelessly by Kenyans for years; from the Goldenberg Scandal, to the Kazi Kwa Vijana Initiatives and recently the Eurobond …
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To Check Committee Corruption; Let’s return to the Basics
Parliament has betrayed its social contract with Kenyans! It is difficult to understand why the most powerful institution established by the 2010 Constitution has consistently …
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In Checking Corruption: Parliament ought to do what the President didn’t do
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s cabinet reshuffle this week was met with split reactions from Kenyans. One side questioning the Constitutionality of the appointments while the other …
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Recognizing MPs advocating for issues of great public interest is only fair
The People’s Shujaaz Awards 2015 are here with us for the second year running and it’s fulfilling to realize that indeed there are Kenyan politicians …
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Rule of Law Must be Written in Hearts and Minds to Check Corruption!
Presently, the problem of Kenya is not lack of laws, we have enough of them. If they were to be implemented many leaders, politicians, their …
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Take advantage of the New Roles and Opportunities in Budget making
Kenyans would be surprised to know the 2016/17 government budgetary process is already under way. In many ways, the current discussion on the 2013/14 budget …
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Opposition has let Kenyans down in Parliament
Since the 11th Parliament was sworn into office, the opposition has proved to be rudderless and tactless in keeping the ruling coalition in check. While …
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National Assembly must reign in poor financial probity in government
Revelations by the Controller of Budget that the Eurobond proceeds were deposited in an offshore account which she has no control over shocked the country …
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Kenyan MPs selfishness is appalling!
The 11th Parliament had a false start in 2013 and it has never quite found its foot since. Goofing has become its enduring identity. The …
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Women legislators are Equal to the Task
Article 81 of the Constitution stipulates that there should not be more than two thirds gender in elective and appointive positions. Attaining the appointive requirement …
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Urbanites need to own urban politics
According to the recent Ipos-Synovate study, Kenyans in rural areas are more aware of their legislators and also engage them more than those living in …
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Sobriety will end public servants strike
The four week long teachers’ strike ended in a stalemate as the Executive remained adamant that the 50-60 per cent pay increment teachers were demanding …