IEBC is the weakest link on our walk to reforms

When the current Constitution was promulgated in 2010, it marked a significant moment for Kenyans, especially those who had been frustrated, abused, marginalised and victimised by the political, social and legal regime since independence.

The hallmarks of the new social contract included respect for every persons’ human rights regardless of tribe, religion, race, gender or disability; the deliberate insistence on the sovereignty of the people as opposed to political figureheads; devolution of power and resources; rule of law; and, consultation and participation of the people in decision making at every level. It was a document soaked in the blood and sweat of Kenyans who organised, taught, advocated, marched, litigated and protested for democracy sake. Examples include the bloody Saba Saba movement that ultimately led to an end of one-party rule and other piecemeal reforms such as the IPPG led to the repeal of sedition, removal of permits in favour of notifications for assemblies and electoral reforms that led to an unprecedented peaceful transfer of power in 2002.