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Capital News
… President Ruto has defended the initiative, saying Kenya needs a long-term development framework anchored in the 2010 Constitution and insulated from electoral politics. …
Matiang’i Dismisses Ruto’s Vision 2060 Talks as Distraction from Governance IssuesCitizen Digital
… "Kibaki's Vision 2030 was launched before the 2010 Constitution, and my Vision 2060 will enable us to operationalise chapters of the 2010 Constitution," Ruto said. …
Ruto promises cheaper fertiliser to boost food production after crop failureCapital News
… , Ruto said Kenya had made significant progress in implementing constitutional provisions on governance, political parties and human rights but had yet to fully operationalise the Constitution’s development agenda. “The Vision 2030 was unveiled before we had the 2010 Constitution …
Ruto Defends Vision 2060, Says Plan Will Be Insulated From PoliticsCapital News
… Ruto described the initiative as the most consequential national conversation since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, saying it will give Kenyans an opportunity to collectively define the country’s long-term development priorities. …
Ruto announces national conversation on Kenya’s roadmap beyond Vision 2030The Standard
… Appeal for applying the law, dealing with civil wrongs instead of looking into the constitutional violations.Otieno told Chief Justice Martha Koome, Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Mohamed Warsame that although the violations happened before the 2010 Constitution …
Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme CourtThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has invited Kenyans to take part in what he described as the country's most significant national conversation since the adoption of the 2010 Constitution, saying the discussions will help chart Kenya's next long-term development agenda. …
Ruto calls for national dialogue to shape Kenya's visionThe Standard
… Here is a legislative body gifted with the most robust constitutional armor in the nation’s history, the 2010 Constitution, yet it has spent its term auditioning for the role of the Executive’s most loyal footstool. …
Why the 13th Parliament should never be forgivenCapital News
… The DCP leader maintained that the Mt Kenya region remains the country’s most decisive voting bloc, arguing that every president elected under the 2010 Constitution has enjoyed overwhelming support from the region. …
Gachagua says UDA will lose every seat in Mt KenyaCitizen Digital
… Mwachi cited the period leading up to the 2013 General Election, noting that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's camp won the majority of by-elections after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution but still lost the presidency after the formation of the Jubilee coalition. …
By-election victories won't decide 2027 polls, says KMPDU chair MwachiThe Standard
… He later became one of the inaugural commissioners of the IEBC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct elections and review electoral boundaries, contributing to the country's transition to a new electoral framework under the 2010 Constitution. …
Former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Sharawe diesThe International Policy Group has called for a fact-based national debate on the proposed $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, arguing the project presents a major opportunity to transform Kenya's industrial and energy landscape but carries significant financial, governance, environmental and regional risks.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
The International Policy Group has called for a fact-based national debate on the proposed $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, arguing the project presents a major opportunity to transform Kenya's industrial and energy landscape but carries significant financial, governance, environmental and regional risks.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
More than a decade after the 2010 Constitution established a framework for policing, Kenyans continue to report difficulty holding police accountable for misconduct, citing fears of retaliation and concerns that accountability mechanisms have not meaningfully changed how citizens experience policing.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
A hearing concluded at the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo over a case challenging the proposed leasing of 51,700 hectares of community land in Sereolipi, Samburu County, to Sera Wildlife Conservancy and Great Plains Sera Limited. Five witnesses testified in the case brought by residents seeking to stop the fresh registration of the land.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has called on leaders to place youth unemployment at the heart of Kenya's development and democratic debate, warning that educated young people are increasingly unable to find work despite their schooling and skills. He argued that the disconnect between education and employment is not merely an economic problem but a threat to social stability and Kenya's democratic future.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines Article 138(3)(c) of the 2010 Constitution, which requires the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to tally, verify, and declare election results after votes are counted at polling stations.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's youth, who comprise close to 57 per cent of the voting bloc, have demonstrated civic engagement through digital organising and peaceful protest — notably forcing withdrawal of the Finance Bill in 2024 — and questions whether authorities are meeting them with adequate response as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot says the Referendum Bill 2026, currently at Third Reading stage, will seal legal gaps and provide a harmonised framework for conducting referendums. The bill, introduced in January 2026, is expected to pass the Senate this week before proceeding to the National Assembly.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen years after Kenya's 2010 Constitution, devolution has shifted service delivery—healthcare, roads, water, and education—from Nairobi to counties, though results are mixed. Counties have made measurable gains in health infrastructure and early childhood education, but remain heavily dependent on national transfers, struggle with revenue, pending bills, corruption, and public participation challenges.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Sixteen years after the 2010 Constitution, Kenya should have an honest conversation about constitutional reform to address weaknesses in the governance system and create a model suited to its realities, while ensuring minority voices remain part of the national conversation.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national constitutional conference to revisit devolution, arguing that more than a decade in, counties remain constrained by held-back funds and legal "clawbacks." He noted devolution has shifted development toward local needs and advanced healthcare, roads, and industrialisation, citing Migori's progress toward an international airport and tourism development.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's political elite may use a post-Vision 2030 blueprint as justification to claim the 2010 Constitution's structure is incompatible with global economic realities, framing constitutional "streamlining" as necessary for survival.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contends that while President William Ruto's Katiba Day speech defended constitutionalism and called for an audit of the 2010 Constitution's implementation, the document's promise of transforming governance and safeguarding citizens' rights remains an unfinished national project sixteen years after adoption.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
On Thursday, August 27, a group largely composed of youth gathered at Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi to protest what they view as the deliberate failure of authorities to fully implement the 2010 Constitution, carrying Kenyan flags and banners inscribed with "implement the constitution. Kenyans first."
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's devolved health system has delivered gains over 16 years since the 2010 Constitution, but continues to be hampered by health workers' strikes that leave wards deserted, theatres abandoned, and maternity wings closed, limiting Kenyans' access to essential care.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's devolved health system, 16 years into implementation under the 2010 Constitution, continues to deliver improvements, but is undermined by ongoing health workers' strikes that have left wards deserted, theatres abandoned, and maternity wings closed, limiting Kenyans' access to essential care.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
On the 16th anniversary of Kenya's 2010 Constitution, Katiba Day—now a perpetual national anniversary as of 2025—presents an opportunity to reflect on both celebration and how well the document's promises have been fulfilled, particularly following its origins in the post-2007–08 election violence.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has stated that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation. While acknowledging the Judiciary's performance under the new constitutional dispensation, Ruto said frequent injunctions were frustrating government programmes.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders have challenged Kenyans to use the 2027 General Election to elect leaders committed to implementing the 2010 Constitution, accusing the current political leadership of undermining it.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sixteen years after Kenya promulgated the 2010 Constitution, lawyers, faith leaders and professionals have challenged Kenyans to move beyond celebrating the country's supreme law and take an active role in protecting, implementing and holding institutions accountable to it, said at Katiba Day 2026 organised by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned against the National Treasury's Treasury Single Account (TSA) proposal, arguing that consolidating all public funds into a single centralised system would undermine devolution and reverse gains made under the 2010 Constitution. The Cabinet approved the TSA in 2024.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights activists and legal practitioners said Kenya has little to celebrate 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, with activists accusing the government of failing to uphold constitutional principles on human rights, accountability and the rule of law.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to protect the 2010 Constitution and defend devolution, democratic institutions and electoral safeguards on the 16th anniversary of its promulgation. He expressed concern over delays in releasing funds to county governments, arguing that timely allocations are essential to the constitutional promise of devolution.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga marked the 16th anniversary of Katiba Day by acknowledging his late brother Raila Odinga's role in Kenya's democratic struggle, including the fight for devolution and the 2010 Constitution. Oburu promised to bring economic liberation to Kenyans through a broad-based government.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame, Ukweli Party's Boniface Mwangi, and Shadrack Oketch called for President William Ruto's resignation at Jeevanjee Gardens on Thursday, accusing his administration of failing to uphold the 2010 Constitution during celebrations marking 16 years since its promulgation. The leaders urged Kenyans to elect candidates committed to protecting constitutional principles in the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga declined to attend the Katiba@16 celebrations where President William Ruto was set to honour him with the Shujaa wa Katiba Award and admit him to the Roll of National Heroes. The event on Thursday marked 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →