THE LAYPERSONCourt discrepancies: Plan or flub?By Magaregikenyi BenjaminThe new development in the judicial processes leads us to get worried especially in regard to recent judgments. Though I am a layman in judicial matters, recent court rulings smell a rat, so to speak, from my point of view.
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LET US STREAMLINE LAW ON IMPEACHMENT BY FWAMBA NC FWAMBA “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. This adage appears to define the implications of the powers the 2010 Constitution of Kenya gives to various institutions. Members of the County Assemblies (MCA) are on the spot.
Overhauling security system By Ndungu Wainaina Economist David Ndii’s provocative yet informative article, ‘Why Jubilee has become a byword for blunder’ recently published in a daily newspaper, identified institutional change, paradigm paralysis and leadership as serious challenges to the Jubilee Coalition government. “Jubilee seems totally befuddled by the challenge of institutional change brought about by the new Constitution,” he said.
President should act fast to secure Kenya By David Wanjala Three things have contributed to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s failure to contain the spiraling insecurity in the country.
QUOTE: Together with his deputy William Ruto, the President assembled a Cabinet of dull, uninspiring, incompetent and clueless men and women that have been hopping from one embarrassing misstep after another THE BATTLE LINE How Raila is taking advantage of Uhuru’s failures By Ahmednasir Abdullahi
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Cry, the beloved small scale farmers They feed the export sector. But why are they poor, living in indignity? By Nduta Kweheria Vegetables grown on African farms are sold in retail outlets in Europe and the Middle East, while the aroma of coffee, tea and cocoa fills the air in most coffee and confectionery shops. The scent of flowers fills the sidewalks. Yet, the African small scale farmers that produce these valuable products are poor – food insecure, living in dilapidated dwellings without adequate water or sanitation, unable to pay for health care or education. They can ill-afford…
Expert concern over oil drilling insurance By David Wanjala Kenya finally struck a breakthrough with the discovery of oil in in Turkana in 2012. The discovery and subsequent announcement was greeted with excitement throughout the country. “This morning, I have been informed … that our country has made a major breakthrough in oil exploration,” President Kibaki announced on March 26, 2012.
Energy firm in RVR deal Vivo Energy Kenya (VEK), distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants, has shifted to transporting more of their diesel by rail following an agreement with Rift Valley Railways (RVR). This follows extensive rehabilitation of 255 fuel-ferrying tanks.
Insure against terrorism The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is encouraging insurers to cover losses arising from terrorism attacks. According to IRA Legal Affairs Manager Nkirote Mworia, terror attacks are a reality that insurance firms should adopt on policies. “The reality of terrorism cover came to the fore after the recent Westgate Mall attack that led to loss of lives and property running into billions of shillings.”
EAC to go electronic The East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, has granted James Ndahiro leave to introduce a Bill on electronic transactions in the East African Community member states. The Bill is known as the EAC Electronic Transactions Bill, 2014.
