The drug problem refers to the widespread use and abuse of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and other substances with negative physical, mental and health consequences. Communally it has had the effect of destroying relationships such as family and friends. It also ruins one’s capability of working and studying which makes society’s economic status plummet because […]
We have been informed that, during the pendency of the case at the Federal Court, the MACC mounted an investigation against Judge Nazlan, for allegedly violating the Judges Code of Ethics. This allegation had also been raised by Najib Razak in the above-mentioned Federal Court case and was twice dismissed by the Federal Court. The […]
Body dysmorphia disorder and cosmetic surgery The establishment of social media in 1997 has fostered better information and communication mechanisms and with this it has its pitfalls.[1] Cyber pressure and cyber bullying based on ones looks have increased the number of people suffering from body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) otherwise referred to as imagined ugliness syndrome. […]
The Bill further states that it aims to preserve and protect the cultural and family values of the Kenyan people against emerging threats; and, to uphold Article 44 of the Constitution which provides that “a person shall not compel another person to perform, observe or undergo any cultural practice and rite”.[1] In my opinion, this […]
1.0 Introduction A tax system is a legal framework through which government collects revenue from its citizenry. Tax is the main weapon used by the government to raise enough revenue. Taxation is generally targeted at meeting two major objectives.[1] First, it is meant to raise revenue sufficient to fund public expenditure without too much public […]
The opposition has for decades been a headache to the government of the day through the organization of these demonstrations which springs from Article 37 of the Constitution. Under the wake of the new Constitution promulgated in 2010, the country has witnessed at least three demonstrations organized by the Opposition to wit: following the announcement […]
Approximately five untidy individuals approached me with placards labelled “RT33” imploring me to board “their” moving discos destined for Raonda. They literally announced their presence. I expeditiously boarded one that was already occupied to minimize my wait time. Subsequently, a different individual, who appeared slightly more presentable in a maroon T-shirt, boarded the matatu. I […]
To our credit as a country, freedom of religion is one area that has enjoyed relatively few hardships, with persons being allowed to practice their faith unhindered. There have been no major penalties and disabilities hampering the freedom of religion. As a result, we have had exponential growth, particularly in evangelical churches, owing to a […]
Book Review: These Words; An Anthology of Poems by Professor Kivutha Kibwana Life is tough, be tough Life is bitter, make it honey Life is for the living not for quitting, live.[1] Introduction At first glance, the legal profession and poetry seem like strange bedfellows. One may find it curious that the legal profession and […]
Democracy and opposition are supposed to go hand in hand. The nascent debate in Kenya is not just about whether democracy will survive, but about the quality of that democracy if it does. The role, functions, legitimacy and capacity of political opposition, in a situation where it is highly fragmented, constitutes a key aspect of […]
