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March 11, 2026
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Bite the bullet on governance or forget legacy, Lumumba warns Ruto

Political analyst Prof Patrick Lumumba has told President William Ruto to enforce the rule of law and free institutions from political control...
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Political analyst Professor PLO Lumumba has urged President William Ruto to uphold the rule of law and strengthen independent institutions to secure a lasting legacy.
- Lumumba criticized the current administration's approach, stating that Kenya's problems stem not from a lack of laws, but from a failure to implement the 2010 Constitution and the executive's erosion of independent bodies.
- He advised President Ruto to implement discipline in governance, rather than relying on political theatre such as broad-based agendas and committees, to address issues like the cost of living and corruption.
- Lumumba also called for Parliament to relinquish control of development funds and for institutions like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to be shielded from political interference and granted prosecutorial powers.
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