Collusion, Collaboration or Confusion? Pan African and regional Electoral Law and Politics as a standard for African nation-states
Has electoral law and practice ever been the subject of normative consensus? …. : more
Electoral Systems and Processes in Africa: Towards Reform
Having been a keen observer of democratization in Africa and watched several elections over the years, I wish to make the following observations before addressing the issue of reforming the electoral system and processes in Africa….. : more
Gender perspectives
On November 3, 1992 when a young Bill Clinton heard that he had won the elections as the new president of USA one of the things he said to his wife was… “Had the world been a better and fairer place you would have been the one celebrating this presidency today, because you are better suited for the job than me……. : more
Presidentialism and Constitutionalism in Africa: “Third Term” phenomenon/ extension of tenure; the Zambian experience
Constitutional developments that have taken place in Africa are mainly seen in the context of the colonial constitutions. It is trite to conclude that although Africa has posted several positive constitutional developments during the post colonial period, there have also been major erosions, reversals and general developments that have occurred which have tended to undermine the struggle for progressive constitutionalism. …. : more
Role of parliament in electoral reform
The electoral reform process is a permanent feature of any democratic society. Each country is unique and as such will implement reforms, which take into account its political realities. …. : more
“Enhancing The Independence And Roles Of National Electoral Institutions”
Despite the differences observed here and there in the practice of conducting elections over the years from one country to the next, the convergence of various democratic traditions have given rise to what may be considered the norms and standards of election management….. : more
The Struggle For Democracy In Kenya Through The Electoral Process
It is a great honour and privilege to get this opportunity to share our thoughts and experiences from Kenya with you. I had been asked to write and make a presentation on “Presidentialism and Constitutionalism in Africa: ‘Third Term’ Phenomenon/Extension of Tenure: The Kenyan Experience.” …. : more
Regulation Of Political Parties Zimbabwe: Registration, Finance And Other Support
The now defunct Electoral Supervisory Commission (ESC) in its valedictory report on the Senatorial elections and the Gutu House of Assembly by-election of November 2005 notes that the absence of laws for the registration of political parties had led to the emergence of ‘fly-by-night’ political parties. It then recommended that to curb this tendency, political parties should be formally registered….. : more