The Parklands Diary

 Image by RDNE from Pexels Marriage is the voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or polygamous union. [1] Couples may get property in the course of their marriage either jointly or individually. Upon divorce, the properties acquired need to be divided.   Division of marital property upon divorce is primarily governed by the Matrimonial Property Act, 2013. Although the law recognises both monetary and non-monetary contributions, issues on what contains a fair division arises most especially in instances where one spouse is the primary financial provider while the other contributes through unpaid domestic labour. Understanding the legal Framework for marital property in Kenya. Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 The matrimonial property act offers more extensive guidelines on the respective rights of spouses to matrimonial property. Key provisions include ●      Definition of matrimonial property; it defines matrimonial property...

AI Generated Image The current world faces critical triple planetary crises which are composed of environmental pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Nowadays, every global organization and institution actively supports the development of powerful local institutions which include specialized judicial bodies to handle environmental issues. This article will look into the legal frameworks that govern sustainable environmental conservation as well as outline a comparative analysis between the statutory laws in Bangladesh and India. The Rio Declaration 1992 establishes through principles 10 and 13 the requirement for national authorities to establish local judicial administrative proceedings that would address environmental law violations. SDG 16 strengthens the importance of enabling effective local institutions with accountability and inclusiveness to ensure justice access for everyone in reaching sustainable development goals. Even the Constitution of Bangladesh imposes a ...

  AI Generated Image ‘ A long time ago there were a king and queen who said every day, ‘Ah, if only we had a child… .’ Thus begins the original tale of Sleeping Beauty, in which supernatural forces grant the King and Queen’s deepest desire, and cause a curse to befall them, all in the same breath. Such is the fate that confronts many a couple, when biological reasons hinder them from having a child. You see, there is something profound in having children. It speaks to something deep within us, the incredible desire to create life, to pass on our stories, our love, our legacy. So much so that in the good book, God gives man an explicit command to ‘ Go forth, be frutful, multiply and fill the earth ’. [1] But what happens when your body has other plans? It raises tough questions, doesn't it? Is having a child something we're entitled to, a fundamental right? Or is it one of life's precious gifts that some of us might have to find different ways to embrace? These questio...

  AI Generated Image In the refugee camps of Bangladesh, children wake each day to circumstances that are wholly unfit for any child in the world: no safety, no stability, no routine. For many people, life has been defined by loss, trauma and displacement. However, although there are many challenges above, education is a shining light and a pathway out of one's origins. In the Rohingya refugee crisis, more than a million refugees, primarily women and children, have fled to safety in Bangladesh; education is not just a humanitarian need; it is a necessary step for rebuilding their lives. The right to education is a fundamental human right for all children, including those in refugee situations. Article 28 of the UNCRC, which Bangladesh is a signatory of, guarantees the right to free and compulsory primary education for every child, regardless of nationality or origin. Similarly, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizes education as essential for maintaining huma...

 Image by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels From the moment I first grasped the weight of expectation, I knew I was destined to achieve. Not because I wished for it, but because the world had already carved my path, one paved with excellence and admiration. A child prodigy, an inspiration, a name whispered among peers with reverence. I walked hallways bathed in golden light, the chosen one, the beacon, the daughter who could never falter. They say pressure creates diamonds, but does anyone ever ask what happens when the weight becomes too much? When the cracks begin to form beneath the dazzling surface? My journey began in a small town, where whispers of my brilliance spread like wildfire. Teachers called me extraordinary; neighbors told their children to look up to me. I became the yardstick of success, the gold standard, the embodiment of every parent's unspoken dream. Bevin, the key reference. And so, I lived up to it. I surpassed it. I carried the burden with grace, earning my pla...

 Image from World Food Program In the eastern expanse of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the city of Goma finds itself once again embroiled in a tempest of violence, as decades of simmering conflict erupt into full-scale devastation. With a population exceeding two million, Goma has been thrust into the frontline of an intensifying military campaign led by the M23 rebel group, whose advances, bolstered by Rwandan support, have triggered a full-scale crisis. This analysis seeks to explore the current turmoil engulfing Goma, the parties responsible, and the unbearable consequences borne by its civilian population. Goma’s Collapse: The Rebel Surge On January 27, 2025, Goma, the strategic hub of North Kivu province, fell under the control of the M23 rebel forces, signalling a grievous setback for both the Congolese military and international peacekeeping efforts. With the rebels receiving significant backing from Rwanda, their swift encroachment caught the Congolese forces ...