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Open Government Week: Enhancing Openness in the Governance Ecosystem

May 20, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

This week, the world commemorates the Open Government Week, a period that seeks to creatively train focus on the need for embracing openness in the …

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Kiswahili Is a National Language Too, Let’s Use it to Our Advantage

May 11, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan made history on Wednesday, 5th May 2021 by being the first female President to address Kenya’s joint Houses of Parliament, …

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Media: The Alternative Voice that Needs to be Protected at all Costs.

May 4, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya, on Monday, joined the globe in celebrating the World Press Freedom Day that is observed annually on 4th May with this year’s theme being …

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Corruption Is Eating Away at the Country

April 28, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

A recent article by the Daily Nation highlighted a shortage in entrepreneurs bidding for tenders advertised at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa). On the other …

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Curfew Chaos Present Need to Rethink Approach to Covid-19 Protocols

April 21, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

In enforcing the 8pm curfew in the ‘one-zoned’ area, police on Saturday night placed roadblocks on Thika Super Highway leaving hundreds of motorists stranded. Social …

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Strategic Plan 2021-2025: The New Dawn

April 6, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

On 31st March, 2021, Mzalendo Trust launched its five-year Strategic Plan, intended to inform our work for the next five years until 2025. The Plan …

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Covid-19 in Kenya: Reflecting on the Last Twelve Months

March 30, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

President Uhuru Kenyatta issued the second public order of 2021 on Friday, March 26th imposing new restrictions in the wake of the third wave of …

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Pan-African Parliament (PAP) launces PAP Day

March 23, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) launched its official “PAP Day” which is set to be commemorated every year on the 18th of March. The PAP Day …

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The Gendered Face of the Pandemic

March 16, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

During the week of the International Women’s Day, Mzalendo Trust released a report on the impact of Covid-19 related corruption on women dubbed “The Gendered …

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Arrival of the Covid-19 Vaccine calls for Robust Oversight

March 3, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya received a consignment of 1.02 million units of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on Tuesday night marking a significant step for Kenya in the fight against …

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Citizens Should Remain Steadfast in Holding Leaders to Account

February 22, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Trust and Transparency International-Kenya (TI-Kenya) jointly sponsored the Machakos Senatorial Debate that was moderated and aired on Musyii FM’s morning show on Friday 19th …

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Good on Parliament to Reject the Public Order Bill

February 16, 2021 Loise Mwakamba

On February 11th 2021, the National Assembly shot down the Public Order Bill, 2019 that was sponsored by Ruiru Member of Parliament, Hon Simon King’ara. …