The illusion of separation powers doctrine in Kenya
The term separation of powers otherwise referred to in French as “trias politica” was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, an 18th century French social
Author: Michael Omondi Odhiambo Michael Omondi Odhiambo
Michael has an unbeatable interest in research and is a keen and enthusiastic follower of emerging jurisprudence. He can be reached at Myllomosh@gmail.com
The underlying threat of the freedom of media from politicians
If there is something that is so crucial in a democracy is the need to ensure that information freely flows from one person to another. To this point therefore, it
The illusion of judicial advancement: A commentary on judicial regard to procedural technicalities
Introduction “Legal technicality is a casual or colloquial phrase referring to a technical aspect of law and it is not a term of art in the law, has no exact
A commentary on the unemployment crisis in Kenya
Unemployment is not a newly emerging issue.[1] It has historical underpinnings attached to it that cannot just be wished away. Notably, employment is a global problem but is felt more
The silent scourge: a call for outlawing marital rape in Kenya
The article attempts to analyse both the local and universal jurisprudence on rape laws and to show that exemption for marital rape does not align with the fundamental principles of
The silent scourge: a call for outlawing marital rape in Kenya
Introduction Rape is defined as an unlawful sexual activity that involves engaging in sexual activity against the victim’s will by using force or the threat of using force, or with
End of an era or error? a contextualized analysis of the historical evolution of the law on the division of matrimonial property
The law on matrimonial property has experienced massive progress. First things first, matrimonial property is made up of matrimonial home(s), household goods and effects in the matrimonial home or homes
The difficult conundrum on consent in sexual offences: The place of consent and the emerging issues on consent in sexual offences in Kenya
Legal framework Women and men alike enjoy equal protection by the law. It is worth noting that both men and women are affected by sexual violence but women experience such
Law and State in relation to the bourgeoisie and the proletariat: Is labour undervalued in Kenya?
Substantive arguments The true value of labour A labourer who knows the true value of his labour is an unwelcome guest within a society that has embraced capitalism. Labour has