Ruto Honours Yash Pal Ghai, Wanjiku Kabira With Shujaa wa Katiba Award
The Shujaa wa Katiba Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to Kenya’s constitutional journey and the advancement of constitutionalism.
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto honored constitutional experts Prof Yash Pal Ghai and Prof Wanjiku Kabira with the prestigious Shujaa wa Katiba Award on August 27th, commemorating 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. This award, established to recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to Kenya's constitutional journey and the advancement of constitutionalism, joins the inaugural recipient, Abdikadir Mohamed, who served as chairman of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission.
Ghai played a pivotal role in Kenya's constitutional reform process, chairing the CKRC and focusing on constitutional law, human rights, governance, and democratic institutions, both in Kenya and internationally. Kabira, a renowned scholar and gender advocate, championed women's rights, gender equality, and constitutional reform in Kenya, advocating for greater representation of women in leadership and stronger recognition of gender equality within Kenya's constitutional framework.
The awards are presented as the nation reflects on the progress made since 2010 and the ongoing challenges in implementing the Constitution. These recognitions highlight the vital roles of legal scholars, reform advocates, and other stakeholders in shaping Kenya's constitutional order, underscoring the collective responsibility to safeguard and fully implement the Constitution's provisions.
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