By Ongaga Ongaga The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to defend the country’s constitutional order, warning of rising threats from judicial corruption, political violence, and weakening institutions. In its inaugural statement for the 2026–2028 Council, led by President Charles Kanjama, the society said it assumes office “at a moment of acute constitutional stress,” […]

By Nyang’au Araka Stakeholders at the First National Conference on the National Interest of the Republic of Kenya have called for urgent action to define and operationalize the country’s national interest. They warned that failure to do so remains a critical gap in implementing the Constitution. The three-day conference, held recently at the ASK Dome […]

By Gitile Naituli After spending the better part of this week at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, I left with a sobering realization: thirteen years into Kenya’s devolved governance experiment, most counties have little to show for the powers and resources they’ve been entrusted with since 2013. I walked through nearly every booth, […]

By KPC Reporter The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to address public concern over delays in holding by-elections. The Commission explained that the 90-day constitutional limit for filling vacant parliamentary seats could not be applied under the current circumstances. In a statement issued from Mombasa, the Commission referred to Article 101(4)(b) of […]

By KPC Reporter Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has called for swift action against individuals who orchestrated and participated in recent violent protests, emphasizing the need for accountability and rule of law. Speaking during separate events in Samburu North and Samburu West constituencies, Wetang’ula condemned the destruction witnessed during the demonstrations. He noted […]

By KPC Reporter Elected leaders have been asked to ensure that government policies align with its obligation to fulfill citizens’ economic, social and cultural rights. This, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Transparency International (TI) will avert public protests in future. “They should ensure meaningful public participation in the design and implementation of […]