Group of Concerned Kenya Initiative (GCKI) members Florence Mpaayei, Lt-Gen (Rtd) Daniel Opande (chairman), Dr Wilfred Kiboro and Maj-Gen (Rtd) Hezron Murunga in Nairobi on January 25. They called for peaceful campaigns. Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group The number of women who will run in this year’s general election, though comparatively low in the region,
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But this will only happen should the Azimio coalition pick the indefatigable Martha Karua, the Narc Kenya leader, as a presidential running mate of a leading contender, ODM leader Raila Odinga. It will be a first for the country to have a possible female deputy president if Mr Odinga wins the election. Read more from
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As Kenyan journalists joined the international community yesterday in celebrating this year’s World Press Freedom Day, it was not lost on them that the coming weeks, up to August 9 and September — the political transition month — will be rough and hectic. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes at Daily Nation. Read More…
With the political party nominations almost done and dusted, it is safe to argue that the country is officially on campaign mode. We are headed to the season of madness proper, which, if not properly handled and the rule of law enforced without fear or favour, political thuggery and violence will reign supreme. WON Executive
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That reports on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against girls and women keep coming in constantly, from different parts of the country, at a time when advocacy against the crime is at its peak, is not only frustrating and heartbreaking but also most egregious.WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes at Daily Nation. Read more…
