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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 …

News

On the Partial Stepping Aside

January 28, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

Following their indictment by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity both the Head of the Public Service, Francis Muthaura, and the Deputy Prime …

News

ICC Indictments and Chapter 6 of the Constitution

January 23, 2012 Loise Mwakamba

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mutula Kilonzo was recently quoted as having said, “it is unfortunate they appear to say that Chapter 6 …

Blog

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 …

Blog

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 …

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Harambees and Elections

December 22, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Talking about the “harambee ban” on political aspirants Isaack Hassan, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), recently stated, “politicians and aspirants for …

Opinion

On the Electoral Opinion Bill

December 21, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Is the Electoral Opinion Bill overkill or much needed? Though no one can argue about the need for polls to be conducted in a scientific …

Blog

Scrap the Senate?

December 14, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

In the time since the constitution was promulgated, just over a year ago, there have been three suggested constitutional amendments: the most well known the …

Blog

Mzalendo Vox Pop: A doctor's perspective on the strike / linda afya

December 14, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Below is a guest post by Dr. Peter Mburu. What are your thoughts? Let us know via the comments or email your response to info-at-mzalendo.com …

News

On the Doctors’ Strike

December 9, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

If health care workers per capita, the quality of public hospitals, government spending on health care, the availability and affordability of health care, and doctors …

Blog

Mzalendo Vox Pop: Anon from Kitutu Chache

December 7, 2011 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Vox Pop is a feature where we open up our blog to our readers to share their views on their constituency or on matters …