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Drawing the line
The apparent assumption of “free speech” defenders is that offensive speech is essentially harmless—that is, just words with no demonstrable link to consequences. But…
For most leaders, it has never been about the country
You were elected as the new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman in April this year. There are other committees that you would have gone…
Dilemmas for the Judiciary
In an interesting and stimulating article in the October issue, Professor John Harbeson raises the question of the place of the Rule of Law,…
Not assertive enough
As the curtains come down on his reign, there is no arguing that Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has played a pivotal role in transforming…
Speaking for himself
Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga is a soft-spoken man but the work he has undertaken at the Judiciary speaks volumes about his work ethic.…
Auditing Mutunga
The first verse of Kenya’s National Anthem asserts, “Justice be our shield and defender”. Justice, together with liberty and equality, summarise the spirit of…
Tale of two cities in administrative law
BY JARED JUMA Administrative law is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. Government agency action can include rulemaking, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda. Administrative law is…
Bail and bond policy guidelines are here, but are we out of the woods?
BY BEVERLINE ONGARO The administration of bail and bond by courts and police officers is a crucial procedure in the Kenyan criminal justice system.…
Rework the law to differentiate functions
By Kevin Motaroki The past month has been as dramatic as it has been revealing and shocking. It began with EACC chair Mumo Matemu…
Attempt to grab Integrity Centre proves rot runs deep
BY TNLM REPORTER Expired leases are the new goldmines in Kenya. With powerful contacts at the Ministry of Land at Ardhi House, the Ethics…