By Barrack Muluka
The Constitution of Kenya (2010) is clear on the matter of ethnic and regional diversity. Article 30 for example states: “The national Executive of the Republic comprises the President, the Deputy President and the rest of the Cabinet.” It goes on: “The composition of the national Executive shall reflect the regional and ethnic diversity of the people of Kenya.” Elsewhere, Article 131 states: “The President is a symbol of national unity . . . The President shall respect, uphold and safeguard this Constitution.” It goes on: “The President shall promote and enhance the unity of the nation.” It also says, “The President shall promote respect for the diversity of the people and communities of Kenya.”