Kenyan courts have struck down the university degree requirement for candidates seeking elective positions, including President, Governor, and Member of Parliament.

• The High Court declared Section 22(1)(b)(i) of the Elections Act unconstitutional on April 13, 2022.
• Key players included the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and petitioners challenging the law.
• The court cited lack of adequate public participation and violation of constitutional rights as reasons for nullifying the degree requirement.

On the 16th anniversary of Kenya's 2010 Constitution, experts are urging citizens to actively defend and implement the supreme law, moving beyond mere celebration.

• Key figures, including Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and National Cohesion and Integration Commission Commissioner Jerusah Mwaadhime, emphasized citizen responsibility at the Katiba Day 2026 forum.
• Kenyans were challenged to understand the Constitution, its institutions, and hold them accountable, recognizing that "All sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya," as stated in Article 1.
• Discussions also highlighted the need for national reconciliation and proactive measures against electoral violence and misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election.