As Kenya celebrated 15 years since the promulgation of its Constitution, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo highlighted that despite some parliamentary gains, the Senate remains weak, especially in the current 13th Parliament, due to historical and institutional challenges. Conversely, Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u pointed to significant progress in the judiciary's independence and operational capacity.

• Otiende Amollo noted the Senate's role was reduced from an "upper house" to primarily protecting devolution, creating "sibling rivalry" with the National Assembly.
• The MP attributed institutional weakness to the parliamentary system's adaptation to a presidential system, leading to majority parties labeling themselves "government" and minority parties "opposition," losing sight of their oversight role.
• Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u emphasized the judiciary's increased decisional and operational independence, with more funding, staff, and operations now across all 47 counties, improving access to justice.

President William Ruto, a significant beneficiary of the 2010 Constitution, initially campaigned against its adoption while serving as Agriculture Minister. Despite his opposition, the reforms he rejected ultimately provided him with the protected office of Deputy President and later, the presidency itself, leading to accusations of insincerity and constitutional defiance from critics like Martha Karua and Kalonzo Musyoka.

• William Ruto campaigned against the 2010 Constitution as Agriculture Minister, forming a "No" campaign with the church.
• The constitution he opposed later protected him as Deputy President from presidential dismissal, even during his fallout with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
• Critics, including Martha Karua (People’s Liberation Party leader) and Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper leader), accuse President Ruto of hypocrisy and violating the very constitution he swore to protect.