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Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), commemorated the 14th anniversary of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by calling for a day of reflection on the progress and challenges in implementing the nation’s fundamental legal document.
In her statement, Odhiambo emphasized the importance of evaluating the current state of leadership and its impact on achieving the vision outlined in the Constitution. “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey since the promulgation of the Constitution. It presents an opportunity to reflect on both our achievements and the areas where we have fallen short in implementing its provisions,” she said.
Odhiambo commended the Kenyan people for their proactive stance in demanding the full implementation of the Constitution, particularly highlighting the role of the youth in advocating for human rights, democracy, and public participation. “The unity of the youth in pushing for these values is a testament to our collective commitment to upholding the National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Article 10 of the Constitution,” she remarked.
She urged Kenyans to remain vigilant in ensuring that the fundamental provisions of the Constitution that have yet to be fully activated are brought to fruition. “To realize the Kenya we all aspire to, we must collaboratively address key constitutional issues, including the Rule of Law, public participation, the Bill of Rights, the two-thirds gender rule, integrity and accountability in leadership and public service, judicial independence and oversight, and electoral justice and reforms,” Odhiambo stressed.
Concluding her message, Odhiambo wished Kenyans a meaningful day of reflection and unity. “Tusimame imara, tulinde Katiba. May Justice be our Shield and Defender,” she concluded, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to uphold the Constitution’s values and principles.
