Kenya: Only Civil Society Can Stop Elites Changing the Constitution

16 July 2018
analysis

Many fear that changes to constitution could see its progressive elements removed.

Not for the first time in Kenyan history, politicians seem to be gearing up to amend the constitution. Over the last few months, individuals have launched a variety of campaigns to change Kenya's political system. So far, none has been successful, but some believe that amendments of some sort - and which could roll back on the progressive elements of the 2010 constitution - are becoming inevitable.

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