Blogs and Opinions

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One to Watch: CRA’s Revenue Allocation Formula

March 3, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Equitable distribution of national resources has always been a point of contention among Kenya’s regions. Comparison of the country’s different regions shows clear and apparent …

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Where is the Policy in our Politics?

March 2, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Politics seems to be our national obsession. Elections are both keenly contested, and keenly discussed. And why not? Our country’s politics is both interesting and …

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How in touch are MPs with their constituents?

February 27, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Over the past few days I have spent a significant amount of time moderating the comments made by the public on the different Members of …

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Vetting for Elective Positions, a Viable Option?

February 20, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

For most high responsibility jobs prospective candidates go through a series of intensive vetting, and production of reference processes to ensure their suitability for the …

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Delimitation of Boundaries, Participate

February 16, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

After 21 days of country wide public forums which ended on 30th January the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission last week submitted it’s preliminary report …

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Notes from the Mzalendo Launch: On Apathy

February 9, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

In the course of the speeches at the launch of Mzalendo 3.0 yesterday apathy emerged as a major challenge to the country’s democracy and progress. …

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On the Court Order and Freedom of Expression & the Media

February 6, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

On Thursday the courts issued an order barring public discussion on the suitability of the Deputy Prime Minister, Uhuru Kenyatta and MP William Ruto as …

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My Media Roundtable: Media and Political Violence

February 3, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya, we are not only a political country where everyone from the mama mboga on the street to the CEO is actively engaged in discussions …

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When Leaders Take Positions that Support Impunity

January 28, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Before their resignation from office the Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Finance, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the Head of Public Service, Francis Muthaura received support from MPs …

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Of M-Pesa and Political Parties

January 20, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Registration for an M-Pesa account is a relatively easy process - go to an M-Pesa agent, fill in the customer registration form, the agent then …

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An Election Year

January 13, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Entry into an election year is always a good time to reflect on where the country is and how the leadership we chose impacts the …

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On Constitution Implementation

January 12, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Despite the enactment of several bills provided for in the constitution, the ongoing establishment of constitutional commissions, the continuing reforms of various arms of government …