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Data Privacy in An Electioneering Period
On 28th January 2022, the world celebrated the World Data Privacy Day. The day seeks to raise awareness on and promote privacy and data protection …
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Media Sensitization Workshop on Election Campaign Financing
Mzalendo Trust with the Support of the Canadian High Commission held held a Media Sensitization Workshop on Friday, 28th February 2022 to deliberate on Election …
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The 12th Parliament resumes with a plate full of activities
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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. …