Tag: Devolution
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Op-ed: Refine Kenya’s Constitution, Not Rush to 2027
The Case for Refinement Since the landmark promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, the nation has made meaningful strides in governance, citizen participation, and the decentralization of power. Yet the journey is ongoing. A rush toward the 2027 elections, without deliberate refinement of the constitutional framework, risks entrenching gaps rather than closing them. This op-ed argues…
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Kenya’s Constitution: Refine, Not Rush to 2027
Introduction: A Constitution That Serves, Not a Rush to 2027 The 2010 Kenyan constitution marked a watershed in governance, decentralization, and citizen participation. It introduced a devolved system that promised better service delivery, checks and balances, and a foundation for accountable leadership. Yet more than a decade later, the question is not whether the constitution…
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KP CM Afridi Slams Behind-Closed-Door Anti-Terror Policy
KP Chief Minister Pushes for Inclusive Security Strategy Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has publicly challenged what he described as top-down, “behind-closed-doors” decisions on anti-terrorism policy. Speaking to local stakeholders, Afridi warned that the approach, which he says has been imposed on the province without meaningful consultation, has failed to deliver the expected results…
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English nationalism poses biggest threat to Northern Ireland’s union, Nesbitt warns
Introduction: A new challenge to the Union At his party’s annual conference, Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt argued that English nationalism has overtaken Irish nationalism as the principal threat to Northern Ireland’s continued place in the United Kingdom. The remarks come amid ongoing debates about funding, Brexit’s constitutional aftershocks, and the future shape of…