LSK: Supreme Court ignored public participation concerns in Finance Act 2023 ruling

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared Finance Act 2023 constitutional. In a statement, Odhiambo asserted that the court’s decision overlooked the issue of inadequate public participation by Parliament. She argued that legislative processes cannot override legitimate expectations and public interest. “We respectfully disagree with…

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IG Kanja pushes for AFRIPOL reforms at Steering Committee meeting in Algeria

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is spearheading discussions on critical reforms within the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) at the 12th AFRIPOL Steering Committee meeting in Algiers, Algeria. Kanja, who also serves as President of the AFRIPOL General Assembly, on Wednesday presided over deliberations focused on restructuring the organization’s statutes, governance, and…

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President Macron reiterates France’s support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over Its Sahara

French President Emmanuel Macron,  on Tuesday reiterated his country’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara at a joint session of the two Houses of the Moroccan Parliament. “And I reaffirm it here before you. For France, the present and future of this territory lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty. Autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty…

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Kenya commits to work with Türkiye to build climate resilience, sustainable future

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Kenya stands ready to work alongside Türkiye in global efforts to build climate resilience and a sustainable future while enhancing her bilateral ties. This is according to Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale who spoke Tuesday evening when he joined Turkish Ambassador to Kenya Subutay Yüksel in…

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Waiguru urges police to halt recent wave of femicide

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the police to put a stop to the ongoing killings of young women in the country. Waiguru expressed that the nation is shocked by the frequent reports of mysterious deaths occurring almost daily across the country. She further urged investigative agencies to accelerate their inquiries and ensure that…

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Women in Coast region benefiting from blue economy

The Kilifi County government, in partnership with Groots Kenya, has launched the Regeneration Seascapes Project (ReSea) to enhance the physical and socio-economic resilience of coastal communities in Kenya. This initiative aims to support men, women, and young people. The ReSea project focuses on strengthening biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and women’s economic empowerment. It represents a…

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Supreme Court overturns ruling that declared the entire Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has partially upheld a consolidated appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Act, 2023. The seven judges of the apex court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, declared several sections of the Act unconstitutional, emphasizing the need for adherence to legislative processes and public participation requirements. This decision, following a lengthy legal…

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