By Ghost Writer
Inside the silent transfer of power when MPs fall sick (Nation, April 21, p.2). Transfer of power aje? Down at nth para: The Constitution and parliamentary standing orders are, however, are largely silent on clear procedures for temporary replacement of incapacitated MPs. Basi, “silent transfer of power” gani is the headline talking about? Alafu: …Members of Parliament retain their seats unless they resign, are recalled or are declared incapacitated under strict legal thresholds. That tells you there is nothing like “silent transfer of power when MPs fall sick”, si ndio?
Kenya’s political landscape has over the years witnessed several cases of legislators forced to govern from hospital beds or remain absent from their constituencies for extended periods due to illness (Nation, April 21, p.2). Kweli, but do waheshimiwa “govern”? Representation, oversight, and legislation is their job. The Executive governs: administration, policy, enforcement, and implementation.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has acknowledged emerging tensions within its coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), confirming that the disagreements, chief among them zoning arrangments, exist and will be subjected to structured talks between the two parties (Standard, April 23, p.2). Two things: thing one, UDA and ODM have never signed a “coalition” agreement. They remain separate parties. Thing two: This intro is wordy and repetitive. UDA “has acknowledged tensions” and “confirming the disagreements…exist” mean the same thing, ama niaje?
Headline: Opposition leaders call for anti-government protests on June 25. Intro: The alternative government leaders yesterday announced plans for nationwide mass demonstrations on June 25 to pressure President William Ruto to address pressing national issues (Standard, April 23, p.2). Are demonstrations to push the President to address pressing national issues “anti-government”? Not at all. Peaceful protest is legitimate civic expression.
Amnesty flags loopholes after fake news ruling (Star, April 24, p.10). Intro: The broader system enabling digital repression remains largely intact despite a recent court decision striking down fake news provisions. Sasa hii ni intro kweli? Sounds like para 4 or 5, si ndio?
