Key highlights of the FY 2023/2024 supplementary budget.
What interesting thing have you heard or read about the Supplementary Budget I FY2023/24?
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1/2: "We must prioritize the advocacy for peaceful protests. Organizations operating at the county level face surveillance challenges. There's also a concerning use of democratic principles and order to silence opposition voices."
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Digital and Privacy Rights are anchored in the Kenyan Constitution 2010 in articles 31 and 35 as well as in the Data Protection Act 2019, Access to Information Act, Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and other regional pacts that Kenya is party to.
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1/2: Digital and Privacy Rights in Kenya at #CSPS3 : We delve into the realm of technology. The legal landscape, including Article 31, Article 35, the Data Protection Act 2019, and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, is pivotal in safeguarding of online freedoms and privacy.
Looking at the 'laws' we have been making over the years, do they align with the vision that is there in the promulgated constitution 2010? That is the question we are struggling with today. ~ H.E. James Orengo #CSPS3
1/5: 🇰🇪 #PressFreedom is a cornerstone of a vibrant democracy. Despite Kenya's diverse media landscape, journalists face serious challenges, including physical attacks, political intimidation, and defamation charges, leading to self-censorship. #CSPS3
"We urgently need to heighten public awareness about digital rights, cybercrimes & the impacts of their specific legal frameworks. These interventions are aimed at educating citizens about their rights and responsibilities."~@WinnieMasai#CSPS3#WatchDiscussAct
1/6: 🇰🇪 Despite constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, excessive force during protests remains a concern in Kenya. The use of live bullets, tear gas, and arrests by law enforcement agencies raises alarms. #CSPS3
MUHURI is in Kisumu, participating in the 3rd Civic Space Protection Summit. This two-day event takes stock of human rights achievements and challenges in Kenya, thirteen years after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
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.@KhalifaKhelef: Before the election and after elections. there were government instigated clashes. Before 1997 there were clashes on the South Coast, where upcountry people were perceived as the opposition. About 100k people migrated from Likoni to Mombasa.
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Khelef: "You must be real and believe in what you are doing. When you stand up to fight against corruption, you get into someone else's territory,but that's our work. I turned 74 two months ago, and I always tell myself to stop, but something propels me to always step in." #CSPS3