The Parklands Diary

                                                           Image on Freepik Having recognized the transboundary and utterly critical nature of plastic pollution, the international community spearheaded by the UNEP, began serious contemplation of a more definitive global strategy that could address the plastic crisis. Key to these considerations was the consideration of the gaps that had not been addressed by previous legislation on plastic pollution. This includes objectives that encompass the entire lifecycle of plastics and extended producer responsibility.  [1]  On March 2nd, 2022, at the resumed fourth session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-5.2), the assembly adopted the historic resolution to develop a global plastics treaty that would act as a tool to curb environmental pollution. The resolution adopted aims at reducing all forms of plastic pollution including ocean pollution and microplastics. The resolution also requested the Executive director of UNEP to

                                                Image on Freepik INTRODUCTION The world today is a bearer of different customs which support a foundation of individuals   behavior in the society. This article is meant to discuss in brief, the relationship between law and morality, the history of these two concepts and the difficulty in applying the concepts in harmony. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAW AND MORALITY Morality and the law in Kenya are interconnected but distinct concepts. Morality innovates a set of principles and values that govern behavior while the law breeds a set of rules enforced by the state to regulate conduct. When the two are intertwined, social harmony is fostered and a just society is created. Not forgetting the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr while giving a speech about remaining awake through a great revolution at the National Cathedral, March 31, 1968. “The arch of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice. [1] ” MORALITY AS THE BASIS OF L

                                                               Image on Freepik     ‘Information is only as reliable as the people who are receiving it. If readers do not change or improve their ability to seek out and identify reliable information sources, the information environment will not improve’ - Julia Koller, a learning solutions lead developer Is the information I receive every day reliable? How should I fact-check what I consume? Am I susceptible to receiving wrongful information? The questions posed are just a ‘sample’ of the numerous questions individuals ask themselves when reading, watching, and listening to the news, newspaper articles, their favourite author, or even scrolling through social media. In today’s society, with just a click of a button, you get access to numerous pieces of information all sourced from around the world. According to statistics, Google processes 8.5 billion queries every day. This equates to 99,000 searches each second and 594,000 searc

                                              Image on Freepik That the President acknowledges judicial tyranny and impunity as major impediments to the realization of justice and the rule of law is adequate. It is an open secret in the public domain. Granted, the President is an equal shareholder in this country and reserves the right to his own opinion as well as ‘a fair hearing.’ However, publicly chastising elements within one arm of government by another and threatening them with quasi-judicial actions in response to their judgements in the absence of solid incriminating evidence is totally reckless and uncouth. It altogether nullifies the President’s averment that he recognizes the independence of the Judiciary and the significance of the rule of law. It elevates him to becoming a law unto himself and betrays his solemn promise to uphold the spirit and the letter of the 2010 Constitution at his swearing in. The Presidency is the highest office in the land, mandated with performin