To move towards justice and peace, Kenya must disband all police units implicated in unlawful violence and punish criminal officers.
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Politics and Society ‘Gutter water’, ‘monkey tail’ and smoked faeces: new dangers on Nigeria’s drug scene
People in Nigeria are creating new drugs either because they can’t afford more traditional narcotics, because they’re not controlled or because they’re strong.
Politics and Society Kenya’s election: institutional safeguards are still a work in progress
Kenya is not unlike any other country where democratic deepening requires a ‘two-steps forward, one-step back’ outlook.
Politics and Society Passport privilege and Visa apartheid: Africans as unwanted visitors in Europe and America
Africans, whether applying for a US, UK, or German visa, are racially profiled, discriminated, and humiliated. Visa rejections rates are staggering. African applicants are over twice as likely to be refused a visa than applicants from other parts of the world.
Politics and Society Charles Njonjo and the genesis of Kenya’s fixation with security
The Kenya that Njonjo sought to create was the ‘greatest living example of democracy, justice and peace’ – but there was no space for the poor.
Politics and Society Mnangagwa regime continues to score own goals
Attempts to extend the chief justice’s term show a disregard for the judiciary and for fixing the country’s tattered reputation.
Politics and Society 10 key ideas on Climate Justice
On April 2 African Crossroads members met online to discuss Climate Justice. Here are 10 key ideas on Climate Justice which emerged from the discussion.
Africans rising Martha Koome nominated Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice
Lady Justice Koome Martha Karambu has made history after being nominated Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice by the Judicial Service Commission. Justice Koome is set to become Kenya’s 15th Chief Justice.
Politics and Society Why Kenyans should reject latest round of proposed constitutional changes
The changes proposed by the initiative are were well-addressed in the country’s 2010 Constitution.