Ben Nyabira
@NyabiraBen
#LegalEmpowerment, #Minority #MarginalizedCommunities, #HumanRights, #Federalism, #AccessToInformation, #PublicParticipation, #Peace&Security #RuleofLaw
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/nyabira 22-09-2012 18:33:28
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#hotoffthebench
Justice Byram Ongaya has delivered a progressive and pro-workers Judgement. Firstly , TSC does not have a mandate to employ interns as teachers. Its mandate only extends to hiring qualified and registered teachers. However, it is the second finding that is 🔥(1)
TERM LIMITS: Read an article that discusses how political leaders adapt to new roles after their time in power.
Presidents of Africa, Life after Power! termlimitsinitiative.org/_files/ugd/28c… #TermLimits National Democratic Institute NDI Africa Team
#KnowYourLimits
TERM LIMITS:
'The concept that power should be limited is based on the understanding that the governments, if left unchecked, can abuse their power.”
the-star.co.ke/siasa/2020-02-…
Ben Nyabira Kevin Mabonga
#KnowYourLimits
In this article, Kevin Mabonga and I argued that,
'Term limits increase the likelihood of more citizens getting to political leadership positions. This recognises that government belongs to the people and respects the people’s stake in it, and their ability to lead.'
'The one thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history,' Hegel.
Nation Africa: 56.11% of 1,406 KRA jobs went to people from 2 of Kenya's >45 ethnic groups.
Governance principles (Constitution): Inclusion, equality, non-discrimination, marginalised protection
Day 2 of the training on access to information:
- Obligations of public officials
- Proactive disclosure
- Court pronouncements
#IDeserveToKnow
The Constitution & other statutes set a high standard for governments to proactively share info with the public.- Kevin Mabonga while making remarks during the ongoing training of Comms Directors from county govts facilitated by KI, Media Council of Kenya & AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications
#IDeserveToKnow