We should look back to know why ‘Yes’ vote matters

By Yash Ghai

The struggles of Kenyans for constitutional reform led in 2000 to a national compact on the objectives of reform and the process for formulating the constitution. All organs of review, except the referendum, have discharged their responsibilities under the Review Act 2008, which embodies the principles of that pact. As we debate the Proposed Constitution and begin the referendum campaign, it is time to remind ourselves of the obligations the Act places upon us. All voters are party to the ‘referendum’.