Political Scientist Hanna Lerner, in an article titled, ‘Constitution-making in deeply divided societies, argues that in recent years’ constitutions have become an important tool for mitigating conflicts and promoting democracy in deeply divided societies. The other day, Francis Atwoli, the Cotu Secretary-General, proposed that we should postpone the 2022 elections if we are unable to effect constitutional changes that would see us go into 2022 elections without worrying about post-election violence. Before we move into the 2022 elections, we must, at all cost, ensure the country has peace. For instance, by expanding the Executive, the BBI report is alive to the fact that Kenya is a deeply divided society that needs a representative Executive. However, by demanding an election come 2022, Wanjiku is also right considering it is their constitutional right.

Source: Daily Nation June 28, 2021 21:33 UTC