2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Kenya

From Saba Saba to Sovereign Erosion: Decoding Kenya’s political turmoil

The constitutional framework of Kenya, as established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, was intended to usher in an era of participatory democracy, devolution of power, and protection of fundamental rights. The erosion...

Duty, Dignity, and Decency: Redefining Kenyan policing in the face of brutality

Peaceful protests are a fundamental right, and any use of violence against protesters is a violation of this right. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) plays a crucial role in investigating cases of police...

President William Ruto: A disappointing leader Kenya can do without

Ruto's tenure has been marred by a series of egregious actions that undermine the very fabric of democracy. The people, in granting him power, entrusted him with a sacred duty—to listen, to empathise, and to...

Democracy Mocked: The Finance Bill 2024 and Kenya’s disillusioned citizens

The Finance Bill of 2024, with its contentious provisions and its disregard for the plight of ordinary Kenyans, epitomizes this perversion of legislative intent. The demonstrations sweeping across Kenya are not merely a protest against...

Kenya Kwisha: Of disconnected leaders and disgruntled citizens

The story of Kenya is indeed far from over. It is being written anew in the hearts and minds of brave young men and women who dare to envision a different future. Echoes from historical...

Roar of Young Lions and Lionesses: Generation Z’s crusade unsettling status quo for a...

Generation Z sees through the veil of false promises and understands that this burden is not a necessity, but a choice made by those in power. Their voices, raised in unison, carry the power to...

From Article 37 to the Streets: The legal dynamics of public demonstration

By engaging in public, nonviolent, and conscientious breaches of law, citizens can draw attention to perceived injustices and appeal to the sense of justice within the broader community. The European Court of Human Rights has...

Executive Puppets: The rubber stamp role of Kenya’s National Assembly

The cries of the electorate, already burdened by high taxes and rising costs of living, were drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of “ayes.” In this political farce, the executive plays the role of the...

The role of The Judiciary in environmental sustainability in Kenya

The Constitution of Kenya 2010, enshrines the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental human right (Article 42). The Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 aims to protect and sustainably manage...

Dangers of Academic Inbreeding in African universities, with special reference to Kenya

Many universities in Europe and North America discourage their own students from being employed at their Mother University or Alma mater immediately after doctoral studies. It remains taboo in many African societies for one to...