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As Kenya celebrated its inaugural Constitution Day, President William Ruto emphasized the critical need to eradicate corruption to achieve constitutional goals and urged county governors to devise new strategies for increasing revenue. However, a new report indicates that 15 years after its implementation, the constitution's execution has been marked as "bittersweet," with several crucial articles not fully observed. Civil society organizations expressed grave concerns about what they deem significant shortcomings in its implementation, claiming key constitutional provisions are being undermined. These organizations also allege that the government's constitutional celebrations are a tactic by the President to distance himself from accusations of human rights violations.
A new report indicates that 15 years after its implementation, the current constitution's execution has been marked as "bittersweet," with several crucial articles not fully observed. Experts in constitutional and legal matters are calling for stricter adherence to the constitutional provisions.
As Kenya marked the 15th anniversary of its current constitution, civil society organizations expressed grave concerns about what they deem significant shortcomings in its implementation. These organizations claim that key constitutional provisions, particularly those addressing human rights, are being undermined.
Kenya today celebrated its inaugural Constitution Day, with President William Ruto emphasizing the critical need to eradicate corruption to fully achieve the goals outlined in the constitution.
On Constitution Day, President Ruto urged county governors to devise new strategies for increasing county revenue. This call was made during a live broadcast by KTN News Kenya, which is also covering the US Election Day 2024.
Civil society organizations in Kenya are alleging that the government's constitutional celebrations are a tactic by the President to distance himself from accusations of human rights violations.