Opinion: The letter and spirit of the Constitution

No doubt, it is a good document that has its shortcomings but for a people used to getting their way in all situations, the constitution has a gagging effect on leaders who now feel frustrated.PHOTO:COURTESY

Parliament played a critical role in the drawing and enactment of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Yet going by the activities that have taken place in the august House lately, one cannot miss the fact that Members of Parliament did not grasp the import of the document they okayed amid pomp and colour; a document they said heralded a new dawn for Kenyans

No doubt, it is a good document that has its shortcomings but for a people used to getting their way in all situations, the constitution has a gagging effect on leaders who now feel frustrated.

The separation of powers has seen a resurgent Judiciary that has the Executive sitting on the edge of the chair. An alarmed Executive used its superior numbers in Parliament to change the constitution to give the president the power to hire and fire the Inspector General of Police.

Members of Parliament are now scheming to change the law to ensure not only do ministers come from their midst, but that the post of prime minister is brought back.

Clearly, this is being done with ulterior motives; the reason why Parliament should not be allowed to take us back to where we came from. The letter and spirit of the Constitution must be respected.