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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
The new office holder will take over from Bernard Mogesa and will serve for five years, with the possibility of one renewal. The position is based in Nairobi and comes with occasional travel, while the CEO will report directly to the Chairperson of KNCHR.
Speaking at the 16th anniversary Katiba Day Symposium at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Ruto said the State could not honour the Constitution by ignoring allegations of unlawful arrests, forced disappearances and excessive use of lethal force
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
Kindiki said Kenya's constitutional identity recognises the country's cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity while requiring citizens to remain united as one sovereign nation
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Njeru said the effects of poor governance were increasingly being felt in households and schools, with poverty, food insecurity, children being out of school and inadequate teacher competencies threatening the development of Kenya’s human capital
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Njeru argued that political parties play a central role in determining who gets appointed to the executive, Parliament and other public institutions, making their internal standards critical to the quality of governance.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday, Maliba said the 2010 Constitution already provides a clear picture of the country Kenyans want to build, including the values leaders should uphold and the rights citizens should enjoy
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Okang’o cited Article 73 of the Constitution, which sets out the principles of leadership and integrity that should guide the exercise of public authority
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mokua said this was evident in areas such as housing, where poor planning and weak oversight could expose residents to unhealthy living conditions.
Fedorov, who did not directly mention Zelensky in his video, was unexpectedly removed as defence minister in late July, only six months after taking up the position.
Prof Mak’Ochieng warned that political divisions could undermine the legitimacy of the process if key sections of Kenya’s political leadership and the public are excluded from discussions on the country’s post-2030 development agenda