Proactive

We are back from a one-month break. We are taking a different approach to the execution of the podcast. In this episode, we cover a few topics such as towing the party line, Nairobi governance, and its politics, The BBI train, Uganda politics and so much more.

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With the festivities going on we will be on a two-week break but we leave you with an episode where we look at the year 2020 and what to expect come 2021. Among the topics covered are what you made of Maraga's tenure as it comes to an end, Matters Covid - Is there another lockdown looming and how life will turn out in the sort of post covid period expected next year and the doctors strike and situation.

Thank you for listening to us this past last third of this year.

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BE PRO-ACTIVE.

The Republic of Kenya shall be a multi-party democratic State

founded on the national values and principles of governance referred

to in Article 10. 

The governments at the national and county levels are distinct and inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultation and cooperation. 

The official languages of the Republic are Kiswahili and English. Kiswahili is the national language.

Constitution recognises culture as the foundation of the nation and as the cumulative civilization of the Kenyan people and nation.

Chap 3: Citizenship

A person is a citizen by birth if on the day of the person’s birth, whether or not the person is born in Kenya, either the mother or father of the person is a citizen. 

A child found in Kenya who is, or appears to be, less than eight years of age, and whose nationality and parents are not known, is presumed to be a citizen by birth. 

A person who is a Kenyan citizen by birth and who, on the effective date, has ceased to be a Kenyan citizen because the person acquired citizenship of another country, is entitled on application to regain Kenyan citizenship.  

A person who has been married to a citizen for a period of at least seven years is entitled on application to be registered as a citizen. 

A person who has been lawfully resident in Kenya for a continuous period of at least seven years, and who satisfies the conditions prescribed by an Act of Parliament, may apply to be registered as a citizen.

Chapter 1 of the Kenyan Constitution

• All Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution.
• The people may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through their democratically elected representatives.
• Sovereign power is delegated to Parliament and the legislative assemblies in the county governments, the national executives and county government executives, and the judiciary and independent tribunals.

Supremacy of this constitution

• This Constitution is the supreme law of the republic and binds all persons and all state organs at both levels of government.
• No person may claim or exercise State authority except as authorised under this constitution.

Defence of this Constitution

• Every Person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend this Constitution.

2010 Constitution

Dissecting the constitution of Kenya, 2nd season of Proactive

What is in the bill? Why is the church against this bill? Are we ignorant on what our young adults are exposed to?

The County Revenue Allocation bill

Corruption, what does the BBI recommend?

Ethnic Antagonism and Competition

A quick look at Mali's coup, drama with Senators!

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If we do not find a better way to manage our diversity, particularly in the competition for power, then it will be our collective ruin. Even those who benefit from dividing us along ethnic lines will lose, and their children, and children’s children, will lose when this mode of competition runs out of room, as it eventually will.

Tribalism as a form of competition and antagonism does not just belong to ethnic groups, there are different forms of tribal attachment that are equally, if not more, destructive. What matters is the amount of cultural, social and political innovation that a country can produce to build itself structures that minimise group antagonism. 

The two leaders respect one another. They have been competitors and even used hard language at times, but they have always been friends and respected one another. They respect each other as individuals and as leaders,. They respect each other's communities. They respect Kenyans, and they respect our nation. Every single Kenyan knows and needs respect. Respect should not mean that we tolerate what is wrong. However, the two leaders want to say to all Kenyans: the sins of individuals should not be visited on groups. We must reject and censure anyone who conducts themselves in a negative and hateful way.

Build and strengthen the ties that bind us — The Taskforce also recommends that throughout their education, and in sustained civic education for non-students, Kenyans be exposed to — and incentivised to respect — ethnic and religious diversity, and for this principle to be reflected in the Public Service. Specifically, the measures required to implement this recommendation are as follows:

1. School curriculum should feature compulsory components on history, cultural diversity, knowledge of the major religions including traditional ones, and the relationship between the Constitution and our cultures/religions.
2. Ensure that secondary boarding schools that are publicly funded have representation from different Counties amounting to at least 50% of the student body.
3. Align the National Museums of Kenya to this mission. Promote and support inclusive cultural centres in every County.

Lack of National Ethos