Sorry, Adani deal is a NO!
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Mediating Migration: The Role of ADR in Refugee and Migration Disputes in Kenya
Introduction Kenya has long been a significant destination for refugees and migrants, drawn to its relative stability in a region often marked by conflict and…
International Criminal Law's Departure from State-Centric Norms of Public International Law
Introductions The concept International Criminal Law (ICL) refers to the set of rules developed to deal with crimes that are considered particularly heinous…
Partnership with Zero Street Foundation: Empowering Communities Through Access to Justice and Legal Information
About Zero Street Foundation Zero Street Foundation, founded by Peter Ndiboe, is a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting the marginalized communities…
A Technical Deep Dive: Engineering the First Comprehensive Legal Corpus for Kenya
The Esheria LexChat Kenyan Legal Corpus represents a groundbreaking advancement in the field of legal artificial intelligence (AI) within the African context.
Sexual Violence in War: The Ongoing Challenge of Prosecuting Rape Under International Humanitarian Law
Introduction Rape allegations in war-torn countries like Syria, Sudan (Darfur conflict), Somalia, Ethiopia, and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict have…
THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Habeas corpus has been described as the greatest guarantee of human freedom ever devised by man. This is because without habeas corpus, other rights and…
Analyzing President’s refusal of Finance Bill and its impact on popular sovereignty.
Introduction On June 25, 2024, the National Assembly voted to pass the Finance Bill 2024. Kenyans watched as their leaders seemingly ignored their voices.
Popular Sovereignty vs. Party Politics: Who Really Holds the Power?
Introduction Yesterday, the Members of the National Assembly resoundingly voted for the finance bill 2024 to be read for the second time.
Eminent Domain vs. Private Land Ownership: Constitutional Property Rights in Kenya"
Introduction The system of private land ownership in Kenya is based on the Australian Torren system named after Sir Richard Torrens, who conveyed it to South…
TOO MUCH POWER CORRUPTS: THE CASE OF THE ODPP
Introduction The Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (ODPP) which derives its mandate from Article 157 (6) of the Constitution is the National…
THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN
Data protection and regulation is a fairly recent matter in Kenya. Before 2019, people (both natural and juristic), public authorities, agents and other…