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 By James Mutua The judicial system of Kenya, in partnership with the International Association of Women Judges and Equality Now, a non-profit organization, launched the "Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation" on Tuesday in Nairobi. This initiative aims to address gender injustices globally through the law. In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons which is celebrated on July 30th every year, Chief Justice Martha Koome remarked, "This Bench Book on trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation seeks to facilitate a greater understanding of this form of trafficking, bringing attention to its elements, including institutional barriers, to support access to justice for victims and survivors." The Book is the first of its kind in Kenya focusing specifically on sex exploitation and human trafficking in the country. It complements existing judicial resources, such as the Bench Book on Labour Trafficking (2022) and th...

 By James Mutua The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) on Monday announced that Nairobi will host the inaugural World Chambers Federation (WCF) Africa Summit in June 2025. The announcement was made official by Dr. Erick Rutto, President of the KNCCI, during a press briefing with journalists in Nairobi. Dr. Rutto shared the exciting news, highlighting that KNCCI emerged victorious in a highly competitive bidding process, surpassing several formidable contenders. He expressed pride and gratitude for the robust efforts of KNCCI and the unwavering support of their partners, which played a crucial role in securing the bid. The WCF Africa Summit is expected to be a transformative event, bringing together over 4,500 participants from more than 70 countries worldwide. This includes key stakeholders from various sectors, such as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. The summit aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and economic ...

By James Mutua The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party issued a strong statement on Thursday condemning recent actions by President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza-led government, highlighting several concerns about threats to Kenya's democratic integrity and constitutional adherence. The coalition criticized President Ruto for nominating top leaders from one of its constituent parties, the ODM, to his Cabinet, calling it an attempt to undermine multiparty democracy and seize control of the Parliamentary system. They argued that this move aims to silence opposition voices both within and outside Parliament. Additionally, they accused Ruto of systematically weakening political parties, particularly Jubilee and ODM, in a manner that contradicts the Constitution of Kenya and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report. They believe these actions are detrimental to Kenya’s democratic framework and view President Ruto as an existential threat to democracy, asserting that his ...