David Makali writes that MPs have watered down the elections law to ensure they can still party hop hence falling short of the high standard in the new constitution. The Act does little to instill discipline in political parties in Kenya. The Act allows aspirants to switch or join parties three m

A new Bill requiring Parliament to be in charge of ratifying international treaties has been introduced in parliament. The Ratification of Treaties Bill 2011 sponsored by MP Millie Odhiambo went through first reading and now await debate after the second reading. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Mutul

Lady Justice Mumbi Ngugi has direct the AG and Justice Minister to respond to a case filed by two voters challenging sections of the elections law. She also asked the IIEC to answer to the case filed by Alexander Muthengi and Daniel Kipchirchir by November 7. The Judge further ordered the lawyers

David Aduda argues that the motive behind the Constitution amendment Bill is to extend the term of parliament and circumvent tackling the cause for poor women representation in parliament. These proposed amendments set a bad precedence as they show the government is ready to change the law whenev

 There are concerns on whether consensus on competitive politics should decide how multi-ethnic counties should elect its leaders especially to ensure mintory groups are also considered. It is important that civic education is stepped up to ensure voters make informed decisions.

CIC has appointed a consultant to harmonise the divergent positions taken by the ministries of Finance and that of Local government. The two ministries are wrangling over the Public Finance Management Bill and another proposed law on inter-governmental fiscal relations. CIC says the two ministrie

Lukoye Atwoli argues that holding elections in December is disastrous because young people are more idle hence more likely to participate in the violence. Most of the youth who participated in the 2007 PEV were school going children. However, in August, there is a shorter school holiday hence the

Beverline Ongaro says Article 10 of the constitution sets out national values which should be adhered to by men and women to result into better quality life. These are the principles that should guide the discourse in implementing the constitution. Women should not be equated to gender to affirm