Former Chief Justice David Maraga has issued a stark warning that Kenya's 2010 Constitution is "under siege," citing several worrying trends as the nation marked 16 years since its promulgation.

• Key concerns raised by Maraga include the criminalization of dissent, disregard for court orders, and the treatment of public participation as a mere formality.
• The former Chief Justice also criticized Parliament for its perceived failure to effectively check executive power, describing a regression from oversight to acquiescence.
• Maraga, who is also the United Green Movement (UGM) Party's presidential flag bearer for 2027, emphasized that the upcoming general election will be a critical test of Kenyans' commitment to constitutionalism.