So I stumbled on this gem on the Nation this afternoon. I'll skip to the interesting bit: Vice-Chancellor George Magoha said the building should be completed in 120 weeks and will be named Chandaria University of Nairobi Towers. [Ed: That would be C.U.N.T for short] He said the Chandaria Foundation would contribute Sh125million towards the [...]

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By Isaac Rutenberg** The Supreme Court has neither friends nor enemies among Kenyans. It just cares about justice for all Kenyans.-- Dr Willy M Mutunga (@WMutunga) March 31, 2013 I have nothing but the utmost respect for Dr. Willy Mutunga. He is brilliant and progressive, and I couldn't pick anyone better to lead the judiciary. [...]

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"We also speak knowing that it is our duty to ask ourselves what is the use of having a Constitution if it is not honoured and respected by the people. The people will lose faith in the Constitution if it fails to give effective protection to their fundamental rights. The people know and believe that [...]

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This past Saturday marked the 10 year anniversary of E-Sir's passing. The thought alone sinks my heart. Anyone you ask who ever met the guy, whether in a studio, club, classroom or in their neighborhood will tell you the same things about him. His personality and charisma overflowed. The thing that struck me about about [...]

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After many hours spent in queues trying to vote, clenching cheeks in unison, and shaking fists at the IEBC, Kenyans finally got a new president. The opposition did not accept this result. Kenyans however, did, as some celebrated, some waited for the court hearings and the rest were just happy to be back at work. [...]

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"I have given most of my life to a better Kenya and if taking it is what will be required to consolidate and secure our democratic gains in this election, or even thereafter, that is a price I am not afraid to pay." - Chief Justice Dr. Willy Mutunga, 20th February 2013. Fellow Kenyans, make [...]

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Kenya's 1st Presidential Debate held on Monday night was indeed a historic event viewed and listened to across the country and beyond our borders. Our local media did a great job covering the event live, while regional and international media outlets offered post-event coverage and analysis of the debate. Close to 100 regional and international media [...]

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The stage is set, or so it seems. Tonight, the candidates get on stage, strut their stuff, talk their sh** and try to get us to buy it. And while I may sound cynical, I think it's a large stride in the right direction. A necessary change, in many ways. That said, there is another [...]

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"...Having celebrated the repeal of Kenya's older Constitution that legitimated discrimination in the areas of adoption, marriage, divorce, burial, devolution of property on death and personal law, I expected that the new constitutional dispensation would make the quest for equality and non-discrimination on the grounds of sex easier. However, in the short period that the [...]

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Guest post by Soni In a parallel universe, perhaps, Diaspora Kenyans would've registered to vote for this year's General Elections. On a related note, in a parallel universe, ICC suspects would not be running for positions of power and certain governor-hopefuls would be in prison, but that is not my focus today. There's no denying [...]

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