Tag: accountability
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SC Approves 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability
Introduction: A Landmark Update for Judicial Ethics The Supreme Court has approved the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability (CJCA), a comprehensive framework designed to guide every member of the judiciary. Built to reinforce the principles of independence, integrity, impartiality, propriety, equality, competence, diligence, and accountability, the CJCA signals a focused effort to elevate…
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Majority Leader Backlash Over Embezzlement in County Assembly
Overview A cosmopolitan county assembly is under intense scrutiny as its Majority Leader faces mounting backlash from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Allegations that the leader diverted millions of shillings intended to calm anger over recent county developments have sparked questions about governance, transparency, and accountability at the heart of local leadership. What is…
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Top Cop admits speeding lapse: a candid look at accountability in policing
Introduction: A candid admission from the nation’s top police official In a rare moment of candor, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged that he was “away with the fairies” when he was pulled over for speeding last week. The admission, coming from the highest rank in the country’s police force, underscores a broader conversation about accountability,…
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Dumbest thing I’ve done: Top cop owns up to speeding ticket
NZ’s Police Commissioner admits speeding lapse amid wave of security headlines In a candid moment that has sparked renewed discussion about accountability at the highest levels of law enforcement, New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has acknowledged he was “away with the fairies” when he was pulled over for speeding last week. The admission came…
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Mark Dreyfus Removed from Reynolds Action Over Brittany Higgins Settlement
Background: The Reynolds vs. Commonwealth Case In a case that has put the spotlight on how the Australian government handles high-profile settlements, Senator Linda Reynolds has pursued legal action against the Commonwealth and its lawyers over the Brittany Higgins compensation deal. The $2.4 million settlement, aimed at addressing Higgins’ circumstances, has been a focal point…
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Urgent Parliament Debate After Damning Police Handling Report on McSkimming Saga
Overview of the Urgent Debate The parliament is preparing for an urgent debate following the release of a damning report into how police handled complaints against former senior officer Jevon McSkimming. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) concluded that serious misconduct occurred at high levels, prompting political urgency and public scrutiny. Lawmakers are expected to…
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Parliament to Convene Urgent Debate Over Damning IPCA Report on McSkimming Handling
Urgent Parliament Debate Sets the Tone In a move that underscores the severity of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings, lawmakers will convene an urgent debate on the damning report into how complaints against former senior police officer Jevon McSkimming were handled. The document, described by several officials as a watershed in policing accountability, points…
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Urgent Parliament Debate on Damning Police Handling Report In McSkimming Saga
Live Coverage: Urgent Parliamentary Debate Pending the McSkimming Report Parliament is preparing for an urgent debate following the release of a damning report into how police handled complaints against former top cop Jevon McSkimming. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings cast a harsh light on conduct at the highest levels, triggering a political and public…
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Wetang’ula urges World Bank support to strengthen Auditor General’s office
Kenya’s Speaker Urges World Bank Backing for Auditors Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is pressing the World Bank to extend both technical and financial support to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The aim is to boost the capacity of Kenya’s supreme audit institution to scrutinize public bodies with greater rigor, transparency, and…
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Kenya’s Wetang’ula Calls for World Bank Support to Strengthen the Auditor General’s Office
Kenya Looks to the World Bank for Audit Reform National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on the World Bank to step in with both technical guidance and financial backing to strengthen the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The move aims to bolster Kenya’s ability to conduct thorough and independent audits of public institutions,…