GHAI: The rule of law, and unconstitutional laws
Various actors are getting used to the Constitution, and the process is perhaps improving.
JILL COTTRELL GHAI
Director, Katiba InstituteGHAI: Declaring law unconstitutional critical for courts
A lot of our statute law needs amendment, to take account of the constitution and of changing norms and practices.
GHAI: What judges do in sentencing someone to death
No execution since 1987, so a death sentence can mean life, limbo or eventual pardon.
GHAI: Parliament is supposed to represent us
It is time for MPs to be conscientiously involved in governing for the benefit of people.
GHAI: Rights for prisoners and prison staff
Parliament must pass law to provide for humane treatment
GHAI: Lessons from a saga of law making and unmaking
Hurriedly made laws are likely to be ill-thought through; language in Acts must be clear.
GHAI: Human rights and democracy: The issues at stake
Constitutional human rights protections are arguably a restriction on democracy.
GHAI: Understanding High Court’s Haiti decision
The NPS Act includes a procedure for Kenyan police to be used overseas.
GHAI: Web of accountability among the arms of government
Unlike the President, CSs and others in public service can face criminal charges.
Can state officers elected as independents join parties?
Party hopping by governors is not an impeachable offence.