Quest for referendum and the pitfalls of BBI

Kenya has made impressive strides in developing democratic institutions by enacting laws that guarantee freedom of expression and transparent governance. But like all other countries, democracy in Kenya is a work in progress.

John Dryzek, author of ‘Political Inclusion and Dynamics of Democratization’ describes why democracy will remain an unfinished business even in more developed countries where ethnic and religious minorities feel disadvantaged due to low representation. The deepening of democratic institutions is, therefore, a journey that can take many years or even centuries.