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The Double-Edged Sword that is Negotiated Democracy

April 26, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Political parties have just concluded their nationwide party nominations process with negotiated democracy emerging as a consistent theme in the exercise. Some popular political hopefuls …

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Party Primaries in full gear and a call for transparency and inclusion in the process

April 11, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

The country is barely three months away from the general election and all focus has now shifted to the political party primaries that are currently …

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Information is the Power Citizens Need Ahead of the Polls

March 16, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Information is fundamental in enabling informed decisions. As the popular saying goes, knowledge is power. Where information is not freely accessible, breach of ethics and …

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Time Has Come to #BreakTheBias in the Political Space

March 9, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

On Tuesday, 8th March 2022, Kenya joined the world in observing the International Women’s Day. This year’s theme #BreakTheBias is one whose objective is to …

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Dire Need for Inclusive, Free and Fair Party Primaries

March 1, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Democracy is a means through which inclusion can be achieved in political participation and representation at all levels of government. In Kenya’s democracy, political parties …

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Data Privacy in An Electioneering Period

February 2, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

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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The 12th Parliament resumes with a plate full of activities

January 25, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

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.

January 13, 2022 Loise Mwakamba

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

December 6, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

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

November 23, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

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

November 16, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

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

November 3, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

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 …