UGM Party leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged Kenyans to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution, cautioning against altering the law for political convenience.
In a statement on Monday, Maraga described the 2010 Constitution as a progressive framework designed to serve the people of Kenya.
He emphasised the importance of leadership rooted in adherence to the law.
“Kenya needs leaders who respect the Constitution that exists in the country,” Maraga said.
He added that governance should prioritise serving citizens rather than creating new offices or positions at their expense.
“The 2010 Constitution is a transformative document. Fifteen years on, our focus should be on ensuring it works fully for Kenyans,” he said.
“The challenge is not that the Constitution has failed us, but that its provisions have yet to be fully implemented. We need to obey the law, realise the two-thirds gender rule, fully fund the Judiciary, and protect the Bill of Rights.”
Maraga reaffirmed his commitment to the Ukatiba Movement, which he described as being founded on “strict fidelity to the Constitution” and aimed at safeguarding citizens’ interests.
“The true constitutional moment is not in changing the law, but in deciding to respect and implement it. Kenyans are calling for the Constitution to work as intended, not for new amendments,” he said.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, PCS Musalia Mudavadi outlined reasons for a proposed constitutional referendum in 2027, to coincide with the General Elections.
Mudavadi said the review would address long-standing constitutional gaps and support the integrity of upcoming elections. Describing the period as a “Constitutional Moment,” he highlighted the need for legal and structural reforms.
“There is an imperative need for a constitutional review 15 years after the 2010 Katiba,” Mudavadi said.
“As a country, we face potential challenges where the 2027 elections could be affected if these issues are not addressed.”
He noted that the Constitution requires a review of electoral boundaries every eight to 12 years, with the last deadline having passed on March 6, 2024.
Mudavadi added that the 2019 Census was invalidated in Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa, and a supplementary census in these counties is expected by January 2026.
Mudavadi also warned that population growth has increased pressure on representation under Article 89(4), which limits constituencies to 290.
“Without constitutional amendments, high-growth areas may not get adequate representation,” he said.
His remarks have drawn responses from both the public and political leaders.
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