Katiba Day 2026: Elachi calls for constitutional audit 16 years after 2010 Constitution
Dagoretti North Member of Parliament (MP) Beatrice Elachi has called for a fresh audit of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, 16 years after it was promulgated, arguing that the country must assess its achievements, challenges and the areas requiring reform. Elachi made the remarks during a morning breakfast show on K24 TV on Thursday, August 27, 2026, […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for Kenyans to reflect on the 16 years since the 2010 Constitution came into effect, urging the nation to assess how far it has come in fulfilling the promise of a modern, democratic and united Kenya. Speaking at the Katiba Day 2026 symposium on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Kindiki emphasized the importance of examining the country's progress in achieving sovereignty, preserving national unity, and embracing diversity.
He pointed to the relationship between Kenya's institutions and levels of government as a key measure of constitutional progress, highlighting the separation of powers, institutional independence, and the effective implementation of devolution. Kindiki stressed that the Constitution's Preamble and foundational articles serve as the "software of our nation," and that a political culture anchored in the values enshrined in the document is essential for genuine constitutional development.
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