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Demas Kiprono

Trump's comeback must not undermine global climate action

Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement in June 2017, signaled a troubling shift away from the global consensus on the urgent need to address human-driven climate change.

Trump's comeback must not undermine global climate action

Kenya should prioritise safety of journalists for the sake of democracy

Kenya should prioritise safety of journalists for the sake of democracy

Issues that should be addressed to improve digital public infrastructure

Issues that should be addressed to improve digital public infrastructure

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Traditional media is subject to regulations under various laws, however social media remains largely unregulated, giving rise to a host of challenges regarding free expression and responsibility.

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Commissions and independent offices are creatures of the Constitution, deriving their authority and mandates solely from it

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

The police must be reminded that their primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all citizens rather than acting as an arm of the government.

By 2 months ago

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

The recent ban of X (formerly Twitter) by the Brazilian Supreme Court has ignited a critical debate about the role of big tech companies in global democracies

By 2 months ago

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Lack of accountability has fostered a culture in which police officers feel emboldened to use excessive force against protesters or bystanders like Baby Pendo.

By 3 months ago

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

The enactment of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act in 2018 introduced provisions akin to criminal defamation and criminalised false publication under Sections 22 and 23.

By 3 months ago

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

By 3 months ago

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government’s investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

By 4 months ago

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By 5 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By 5 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.

By 6 months ago

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.

By 7 months ago

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Traditional media is subject to regulations under various laws, however social media remains largely unregulated, giving rise to a host of challenges regarding free expression and responsibility.

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Commissions and independent offices are creatures of the Constitution, deriving their authority and mandates solely from it

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

The police must be reminded that their primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all citizens rather than acting as an arm of the government.

By 2 months ago

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

The recent ban of X (formerly Twitter) by the Brazilian Supreme Court has ignited a critical debate about the role of big tech companies in global democracies

By 2 months ago

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Lack of accountability has fostered a culture in which police officers feel emboldened to use excessive force against protesters or bystanders like Baby Pendo.

By 3 months ago

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

The enactment of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act in 2018 introduced provisions akin to criminal defamation and criminalised false publication under Sections 22 and 23.

By 3 months ago

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

By 3 months ago

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government’s investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

By 4 months ago

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By 5 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By 5 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.

By 6 months ago

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.

By 7 months ago

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Traditional media is subject to regulations under various laws, however social media remains largely unregulated, giving rise to a host of challenges regarding free expression and responsibility.

Kenya's expanding digital space and the limits of free expression

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Commissions and independent offices are creatures of the Constitution, deriving their authority and mandates solely from it

Constitutional commissions should be free from executive control

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

The police must be reminded that their primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all citizens rather than acting as an arm of the government.

By 2 months ago

Unmet Goals of Kenya's 2010 Police Reforms

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

The recent ban of X (formerly Twitter) by the Brazilian Supreme Court has ignited a critical debate about the role of big tech companies in global democracies

By 2 months ago

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Lack of accountability has fostered a culture in which police officers feel emboldened to use excessive force against protesters or bystanders like Baby Pendo.

By 3 months ago

Baby Pendo's pending trial could reshape police accountability in Kenya

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

The enactment of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act in 2018 introduced provisions akin to criminal defamation and criminalised false publication under Sections 22 and 23.

By 3 months ago

Ensure the review process streamlines media regulation in Kenya

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

By 3 months ago

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government’s investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

By 4 months ago

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By 5 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By 5 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

This alarming situation has triggered a parliamentary inquiry and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture.

By 6 months ago

Establish an international court to boost fight against grand corruption

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

Kenya is experiencing another constitutional change push after the crisis caused by the 2023 Azimio-led protests related to the cost of living.

By 7 months ago

All our constitutional reform initiatives have been on roller coaster

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

The law requires police and prison officers to report any death occurring within a prison or police custody.

By Demas Kiprono 3 months ago

There's urgent need to operationalise the National Coroners Service Act

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

A significant point of contention has been the extent of the national government's investment in devolved functions such as healthcare.

By Demas Kiprono 4 months ago

Align intergovernmental relations body with current devolution needs

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

This week, despite the National Police Service's full force, Kenyans persisted with their efforts to occupy the streets of Nairobi and expressed displeasure with the 2024-25 Finance Bill proposals.

By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago

Law protects peaceful demonstrators from harassment by police officers

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

Protesting in the streets has been a significant aspect of Kenyans' fight for justice and rights.

By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago

How public demonstrations will change if proposed new law is passed

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