Darubini Ya Uchaguzi Issue No. 8

Thank you for joining us once again for another captivating read in our eighth issue of the Darubini ya Uchaguzi.  Everyone is driven by an urge to know, discover, and demystify various facts and issues in their respective environments. Our newsletter is no exception. We strive to share information that provides a broad spectrum of insight on issues impacting the electoral environment. In our current guest column, we feature Dr. O’Brien Kaaba from Zambia, who assesses two ground-breaking legal cases that have set precedents for presidential election petition cases in the African continent. He discusses the Kenya and Malawi Presidential Election Petitions as well as the implications thereof.

Additionally, we also feature the Chairperson of the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) as she shares her take on the current implementation status of the electoral reform agenda and the country’s electoral preparedness as it heads towards the 2022 General Elections. She further shares insights on the preparations the institution she represents is making towards strengthening it to manage and resolve electoral disputes before 2022.

Finally, don’t forget to check out the electoral news roundup section covering current affairs affecting the electoral environment.