NAIROBI, Kenya Augg 27 – Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to protect the 2010 Constitution, warning against attempts to weaken devolution, democratic institutions and electoral safeguards.

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Speaking as Kenya marked the 16th anniversary of the promulgation of the Constitution, Kalonzo described the supreme law as a shield for citizens and urged Kenyans to remain vigilant in defending the gains achieved since 2010.

“The Constitution is not a document for seasons. It is our shield and defender,” Kalonzo said.

Kalonzo, who served as Vice President when the Constitution was promulgated at Uhuru Park on August 27, 2010, recalled the events surrounding the adoption of the new constitutional order.

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He said the 2010 Constitution represented a historic promise to build a free, secure and prosperous country by placing sovereign power in the hands of the people.

Kalonzo said the Constitution had transformed Kenya’s governance through devolution, public participation and stronger protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.

He particularly defended devolution, describing it as one of the most significant gains of the 2010 constitutional dispensation because it brought resources, development and decision-making closer to citizens.

However, he expressed concern over what he described as delays in releasing funds to county governments.

Kalonzo said county allocations should be released on time and argued that delays undermine the constitutional promise of devolution.

He also opposed proposals that would give the national government greater control over county finances, warning that reforms intended to improve financial management should not undermine the independence of devolved governments.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya