Katiba News May/ June 2011

A critical analysis of democracy and governance issues in Kenya, focussing on the implementation of the new constitution

Content: * Much ado about transparency* The bigger fight in the Legal Affairs Committee crisis* Extent of external influence in Kenya's Constitution making* Does Wanjiku have a say any more?

The Link – May 2011

Enhancing Governance for all

Articles in this issue: NCIC wants quota system reviewed World Bank rescues Kazi kwa Vijana Yatta residents demand openness in use of funds Participate in implementation of new Constitution: KNHRC Plans underway to process fish in Kakamega Troubled Tanathi owes workers millionsSpecial Report: REVIEW OF DEVOLUTION TASK FORCE REPORTSupplement: The Partnership for Peace – Project funded by the EU

Katiba News March/ April 2011

A critical analysis of democracy and governance issues in Kenya, giving information on the Constitution Review Process

Content: Appointments to public office Does the new Constitution guarantee democracy? Implementation of new law inevitable Countdown 2012

The Link – April 2011

Enhancing Governance for all

Articles in this issue: Illegal tuition hampering FPE Rachuonyo rice farmers get state support Nepotism ripe in local councils — MPs Biting poverty affects education in North Kenya Help find Kimathi —Mau Mau veterans tell Queen Kenya, ADB sign major loan agreementSpecial Report: PROVISIONS OF NEW LAW ON STATE APPOINTMENTSSupplement: THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE EU

ICC summons “Ocampo Six” – End of impunity?

written by Katharina Nett and Iris Föllner

Last week, written summonses issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) have been delivered to the suspects of 2007/08 post-election vio-lence (PEV) in Kenya. In December 2010, ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo had made a request for summoning those personalities he believed to be most responsible for the committed crimes against humanity, widely known as the “Ocampo Six”. The way in which Kenya handles the ICC case is not only decisive for future relationship with her Western allies, but also a very important test of her will to scatter impunity.

AfriKAS II

Berichte, Analysen, Eindrücke aus der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Afrika

Mit der zweiten Ausgabe von „AfriKAS” erhalten Afrika-Interessierte und Freunde der Arbeit der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung diesmal ein Werk, das neben entscheidenden Beiträgen zu Sachthemen auch politische Kurzberichte unserer Auslandsbüros enthält. Jeweils nach Ländern geordnet, werden die wichtigen politischen, wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen und Ereignisse im Sinne eines Almanachs skizziert und dargestellt. Mit der Kenntnis und Expertise unserer Auslandsmitarbeiter erhalten Sie somit einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Entwicklungen in Afrika.

The Link – March 2011

Enhancing Governance for all

Articles in this issue: Varsity signs pact with water body Lake Victoria Basin Commission to build office in Kisumu CDF managers to sign performance contracts Constitution: Let experts take charge Beware of conman offering jobs to Mombasa residents Orphans graduate at Kaheti Youth PolytechnicSpecial Report:NEW NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO REIN IN COWBOY CONTRACTORSSupplement: Partnership for EU Peace Project

Katiba News January - February 2011

A critical analysis of democracy and governance issues in Kenya, giving information on the Constitution Review Process

Content:Meeting the deadlines - the challenges of filling up constitutional officesPush and pull at the ICCJudicial independence and accountabilityPaying for The HagueSo, what will have to change?

The Link – February 2011

Enhancing Governance for all

Articles in this issue: The CDF Fiasco - MPs from poorest constituencies fail to take full advantage of the funds | Prof. Ongeri warns schools over fee hikes | Extra-judicial killings by police rampant in Kenya | Provision of water to Mwingi town wanting | Lang’ata residents to sue devolve fund managers | New device to curb coffee theft in Tetu | Local schools to start e-learning | Special Report: The old persons support programme | Supplement: Partnership for EU Peace Project

Kenya’s New Constitution: a Transforming Document or Less than Meets the Eye?

The Kenyans endorsed a new Constitution in a referendum on the 4th of August. This Constitution is claimed to be the most important political development since independence from Great Britain in 1963. Since the introduction of the Independence Constitution, which led to the formation of the new State, no comprehensive constitutional reform has taken place. As the Independence Constitution was drafted through negotiations with the colonial power this is the first reform which detaches the Constitution from its colonial origin and puts it on a new basis.