Transfer of Nairobi roles poses legal hurdle

Nairobi County has had a tumultuous ride since the 2017 elections. Consequently, when it was announced last week that the county government had exercised the option of transferring some of its functions to the national government it was just another chapter in this bumpy ride.

Many sentiments have been expressed about the decision. It is important, however, that our lens of assessment is right. We must choose whether we comment on the matter from an emotional, political or legal lens.

Coronavirus: Step up public awareness

"...The importance of information is constitutionally recognised and internationally affirmed. It is for this reason that civic education has become a core component of any democratic society. The levels of information that citizens have on coronavirus currently is such that the preparations that the government is undertaking can easily be compromised by ignorance on the part of the citizenry.." - Dr. Collins Odote (Business Daily, March 9 2020)