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How MPs are making it an offence to be poor in Kenya

A quick look at the Preamble in the Constitution of Kenya promulgated in 2010 gives one an impression that Kenya is comprised of a just and equal society. Specifically, the preamble begins with a clause, “We the people of Kenya…” and continues to state, “RECOGNISING the aspirations of all Kenyans for a government based on the essential values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law…” 

It is this very beginning part of our constitution that portrays it as a noble document that guarantees a heaven-like country whose citizens would be proud to belong to. Unfortunately, this constitution has turned to be mere words written on paper, just like any other book, newspaper or magazine. The words in it have little meaning to the lives of majority of Kenyans.

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