Charles Owino

At the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, speakers warned that Kenya's progressive Constitution cannot deliver its promise unless leaders and public institutions translate democratic guarantees into tangible results, accountability and meaningful citizen participation. Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga said those in power find constitutional provisions inconvenient and are unwilling to implement them, while other speakers emphasised that rebuilding public confidence requires changes in institutional processes, personnel and direction, not just improved messaging.