In response to growing proposals for a constitutional referendum before of the 2027 General Election, Senior Counsel Paul Muite has sparked a new national debate.
His remarks reveal deeper dissatisfaction with Kenya’s political leadership and the country’s current course. Muite contends that establishing new political posts or modifying power-sharing arrangements are not the true constitutional issues facing Kenya.
Rather, he feels that the nation is experiencing a crisis of legitimacy and leadership. He believes that political leaders have disregarded the Constitution’s explicit declaration of the people’s sovereignty.
He attributes the present movement to amend the constitution to the public’s growing dissatisfaction with the state of the economy, high taxes, mounting debt, and inadequate service.
Muite claims that by revisiting constitutional discussions that benefit the political class rather than common people, politicians are trying to deflect attention from these shortcomings. The senior advocate emphasizes Article One of the Constitution, which grants Kenyans sovereign autonomy.
He contends that when leaders lose the public’s trust, this authority enables citizens to hold them responsible. His comments show that he believes there are other ways to gauge democratic legitimacy outside elections.
Muite also attacked the Executive and Parliament, charging them with acting selfishly rather than upholding the Constitution. He believes that in the current political climate, elites shield one another while disregarding the pain of the general populace.
He cautions that doing so could lead to a major constitutional breakdown. Let’s wait and see what occurs in the interim. To remain up to current on our news, don’t forget to follow, share, and share your thoughts in the comment box below. I appreciate you reading.
By PaulMuite