CSs shouldn’t interfere with State corporations

The Constitution of Kenya envisaged and provided for separation of powers among the various arms of government. The Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary all have distinct but complementary responsibilities. While the Legislature is tasked with oversight and law-making responsibilities, the Executive carries out the implementation of the government agenda and policies while the Judiciary deals with disputes and interpretation of the law.

In recent days, the Executive has been caught on the wrong side of the law. Through Cabinet secretaries, the Executive has tended to overstep its mandate by micromanaging the independent organs in the different ministries. A perfect example is the unnecessary interference in the operations of university councils and boards of parastatals.