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The Role of Women Representatives in Kenya

Some of the women legislators in Kenya. Photo courtesy; www.capitalfm.co.ke By George Githinji Each of the 47 counties has an elected women representativ...

Political aspirants should have a university degree to qualify for election

Kenya's politicians from Left to Right; James Orengo, Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga, William Ruto, Charity Ngilu and Ababu Namwamba Photo courtesy of www.keny...

Election pledges return to haunt MPs

Kenyan MPs haven't covered themselves in glory and are testing the patience of their constituents. (Photo/info.mzalendo.com) Election pledges made during th...

MPs: the New Lords of Impunity

Kenyan MPs at a past session of parliament. Corruption scandals involving MPs have shocked Kenyans given that they are some of the best remunerated elected rep...

Corruption in Kenya: How Graft is Chocking Kenya

Corruption in Kenya is systemic. One of the institution that allegedly fuels it is Parliament. In addition, most of the elected and appointed leaders have been ...

Separation of Powers Principle needs to be cultured

(image courtesy) James Madison on the need for the “separation of powers” because “men are not angels,” profoundly stated “But the great security...