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HomeDaily NewsFriday, August 29, 2025Leaders Reflect on 2010 Constitution's Legacy and Governance - August 2025
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Leaders Reflect on 2010 Constitution's Legacy and Governance - August 2025

President William Ruto, while serving as Agriculture Minister, initially campaigned against the 2010 Constitution of which he is now a significant beneficiary. This has led to accusations of insincerity from critics like Martha Karua and Kalonzo Musyoka. As Kenya celebrated 15 years since the constitution's promulgation, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo highlighted that the Senate remains weak, particularly in the 13th Parliament. Conversely, Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u noted significant progress in the judiciary's independence and capacity. Meanwhile, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki criticized the opposition while promoting the government's job creation efforts, such as the Affordable Housing Programme, at Murang'a Technical and Training Institute.

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Thursday 4:03 PMStandard Politics

Kindiki hits the opposition as he popularise Ruto

Kindiki hits the opposition as he popularise Ruto

Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki criticized the opposition for allegedly misleading youth, emphasizing the government's efforts to create employment through programs like the Affordable Housing Programme. Speaking at Murang'a Technical and Training Institute, he highlighted job creation and government investment in education.

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Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki criticized the opposition for allegedly misleading youth, emphasizing the government's efforts to create employment through programs like the Affordable Housing Programme. Speaking at Murang'a Technical and Training Institute, he highlighted job creation and government investment in education.

  • Over 350,000 youth are currently engaged in government-backed construction projects across Kenya, with a target to upscale to 1 million in two years.
  • Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Migosi announced plans to revoke licenses of all liquor outlets near learning institutions.
  • Attendees included MPs Mary Wamaua, Betty Maina, Peter Kihungi, Nominated MP Sabina Chege, and Senator Veronica Maina, all expressing support for President William Ruto's administration.
Wednesday 8:22 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

Senate remains weak 15 years after constitution, says Otiende Amollo

Senate remains weak 15 years after constitution, says Otiende Amollo

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.

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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.
Thursday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary

How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary

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.

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Key Highlights

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.
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