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The 2010 Constitution established devolution with the aim of promoting democratic and accountable government, public participation, equitable sharing of resources and greater access to services across the country
According to the ODM leader, Raila was central to Kenya’s efforts to expand democratic space and reform the country’s political system.
In a message marking Katiba Day on Thursday, Odhiambo called for a renewed examination of how the Constitution has shaped Kenya since it was promulgated on August 27, 2010, arguing that its promise must be measured by the everyday experiences of citizens
Speaking during a forum marking 16 years of the 2010 Constitution, Muigai said the Senate was originally conceived as an Upper House that would provide “elderly supervision” over the National Assembly, but politicians altered that arrangement during the constitutional process.
Speaking during a forum marking 16 years of the 2010 Constitution on Thursday, Koome said Kenyans had confidence in the Judiciary, demonstrated by their decision to bring disputes before the courts.
The President explained that accountability must extend across the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, national and county governments, constitutional commissions and independent offices. He also defended judicial independence while calling for a balance between constitutional oversight and the democratic mandate secured through elections
The new Constitution replaced the previous constitutional order after a reform process that gained renewed momentum following the disputed 2007 presidential election and the subsequent post-election violence
Irungu Nyakera also questioned why citizens have struggled to exercise the constitutional power to recall non-performing MPs, while backing implementation of the National Dialogue Committee report, including proposals on political offices, electoral reforms, inclusivity and the two-thirds gender rule
Mudavadi served as Kenya’s Vice President from November 4, 2002, to January 3, 2003, making his time in the office the shortest of any Vice President in the country.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, the Uasin Gishu Woman Representative said the government has not done enough to consistently explain its actions and policies to the public
The President said the process of preparing the new development agenda must involve citizens from all parts of the country and should not be influenced by political competition or election timelines
Speaking during a public address in Mombasa on Thursday, Orengo said he was "surprised and shocked" that Oburu, a veteran politician from a family long associated with Kenya's struggle for democracy, would make such remarks.