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.