Katiba Corner

Why recent Supreme Court case is disappointing

In 2018, the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional section 204 of the Penal Code directing courts to sentence to death anyone convicted of murder. It said this “deprives the Court of […]
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Conflict of Interest Bill, the Constitution – and Gen Z

Recently newspapers carried a story about the Senate “watering down” the Conflict of Interest Bill. Indeed, this looks like a good example of what “GenZ” have been complaining about – corruption […]
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Constitutional fidelity and Kenya’s financial agreements

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have played a significant role in shaping the economic policies of many developing countries, including Kenya. While these institutions provide necessary financial assistance, […]
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Constitutional perspective on some aspects of recent events

“We the people” (in the Preamble), sovereignty of the people (Article 1) and the right to assemble and demonstrate (Article 37) have figured prominently in recent demonstrations. And obedience to […]
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What the Judiciary must do to ensure safety of the court as a public space

The legal fraternity is reeling with grief following the murder of Hon Monica Kivuti in open court on June 13 by an aggrieved accused person’s husband. After two weeks of […]
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We’re all consumers and the constitution tries to protect us

Article 46 of the Constitution on consumer rights is neglected. It is unusual to have consumer rights protected in a constitution – though more common recently. People tend to think […]
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Muguka, Counties and the Constitution

In 2016 Yash Ghai wrote critically of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s efforts to persuade countries that had banned miraa to reconsider their decision to protect the miraa growers of Meru […]
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How County Allocation of Revenue Bill continues to undermine accountability

You have probably read about counties that regularly spend more of their budget on recurrent expenses (like salaries) than the law allows and not enough on development. You may also […]
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