One of the major highlights of the New Constitution is that all Kenyans are equal before the law. Calls by a section of Kenyans to amend the constitution are therefore ridiculous. The roots of this suggestion is the 'promise' made by the President and Prime minister that 'contentious' clauses would be amended.
Well gone are the days of executive orders, the President can only fulfill his promise pursuant to the law. Amendments can not be effected by a stroke of the pen. Since this will negate the Sovereignty of the Kenyan people who ratified the Constitution on 4th August 2010. The 'promise' was only made in the context of a political contest.
All methods of amending the constitution are provided under Chapter 16 of the New Constitution, Article 256 and 257 provide for amendment through Parliamentary initiative or Popular Initiative. Let someone advice the Cardinal and all those who share his views.
Lastly i agree, civic education is crucial to the implementation process. I recall recently listening to Prof Wangari Maathai after watching her documentary Taking Root The Vision of Wangari Maathai.
Prof emphasized that our main problem is our lack of interest in reading and seeking knowledge and understanding so that when things go wrong then we can question.
Read a book before watching a movie and respect the rule of law.
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