Kenya: Maraga Warns of Constitutional Erosion, Cites Dissent Crackdown and Executive Overreach

Kenya: Maraga Warns of Constitutional Erosion, Cites Dissent Crackdown and Executive Overreach

Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that Kenya's 2010 Constitution is "under siege", calling for greater citizen vigilance as the country marks 16 years since its promulgation.

Maraga points out gaps even as Kenya celebrates 16 years of Constitution

As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for renewed vigilance to protect the gains of the country’s constitutional order, warning that key institutions and citizens must do more to safeguard the principles enshrined in the supreme law. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Maraga said the Constitution should be a source of national reflection, describing …

Maraga warns of constitutional erosion, cites dissent crackdown and executive overreach

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 27 — Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that Kenya’s 2010 Constitution is “under siege”, calling for greater citizen vigilance as the country marks 16 years since its promulgation. Maraga, who is eying the presidency under the United Green Movement party, issued the warning on Thursday as President William Ruto led a Katiba Day Symposium at State House, Nairobi, marking the 16th anniversary of the promulgation of th…