Unconstitutional changes of government are an overthrow of a constitutionally elected government. Therefore, elections are an integral aspect of the definition of UCG. Defined under article 23 of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance, in universal terms, are determined as having to be conducted with integrity if it is based on the democratic principles of universal suffrage and political equality as reflected in international standards and national constitutional and legal frameworks in which the freeness and fairness of the process are guaranteed. Its management must also reflect that constitutional and legal imperative and respect for human rights such as freedom to form political parties, freedoms of expression, association, and of the press among others.
Regional Youth Declaration on Children and Youth Rights in Armed Conflict Zones
In the last few days, the world has witnessed the breaking of International Law and the established norms, including practices of hostage-taking, collective punishment, and indiscriminate bombing. The mass killing of civilians that qualify as genocide and ethnic cleansing as defined by the UN Genocide Convention are egregious violations. This includes reports of civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructures, targeting hospitals, schools, and civilian residences, with actions including collective punishment, the use of incendiary weapons, and orders of forced displacement of populations. All of these violations have raised serious questions about the protection of civilian populations and the motives of Member States’ actions that constitute violations of international law.
Corruption And Unethical Conduct In The Kenyan Health Care Projects | A Study Of Procurement And Financial Management Practices
Surveys conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) depicts Ministry of Health (MoH) as one of the institutions with high ranking in matters of corruption and unethical conduct. In addition, the extent of corruption and unethical conduct in procurement and financial management in relation to health care projects are not well documented.
How The Youth Cafe Engages Young People In The Fight Against Corruption
In a world where corruption undermines development like a parasite weakening a healthy body, The Youth Café (TYC) has emerged as a beacon of hope, empowering young people across Africa to champion transparency and accountability. As Africa’s largest and most diverse youth organization, TYC harnesses the energy, creativity, and passion of young advocates, transforming them into catalysts for change. These young leaders are the future architects of a corruption-free Africa, and TYC is providing them with the blueprint for a better tomorrow.
Macho Reimagining The Fight Against Corruption
Between 2019 and 2020, over 200 billion has been misplaced in Kenya through different graft strategies. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the country loses an estimated 1/3 of its annual budget to corruption. In a nation where young people make up more than 75% of its population, it is our responsibility to revise the fight against corruption.
The Kenya's Corruption Journey | A 10 Year Audit On Provisions In The Constitution On Leadership And Integrity In Curbing Graft
The first ever public corruption scandal in Kenya was in 1965, less than three years after independence. It was famously known as the Ngei Maize Scandal. Paul Ngei, the Minister of Marketing and Cooperatives then was accused of meddling with the Maize Marketing Board and smuggling the crop occasioning a huge shortage in the country.