Inside William Ruto's public participation nightmare

Rarieda MP Otiende Amolo  addresses journalists at Parliament building, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyans have on numerous occasions challenged the government's projects or appointments and walked out of courtrooms with orders that have irked the President and his team. One thing, however, stands out in the orders: public participation.

According to the Constitution of Kenya (2010), public participation is a mandatory national value and principle of governance that ensures citizens are involved in policy-making, legislative business and decision-making processes.