Kenyans want Katiba fully enacted, not for just a few

Thursday marked the tenth anniversary of the Constitution. In the last of four articles exploring its’ significance today, this one reflects the views of everyday citizens and the challenges ahead.

Despite COVID-19, civic organisations, academic institutions, media houses, the Judiciary and the United Nations held no less than fifteen virtual conversations this week. President Kenyatta reiterated his Madaraka Day call for constitutional reform and referred to the constitution as a “cease-fire” document. Hon Raila Odinga called for an additional third tier of regional governments and assemblies. Notably absent were similar public conversations of parliamentarians and civil servants to audit their progress and rededicate their offices.