It is for this reason that on August 27, 2010, Kenyans promulgated a new Constitution with a chapter dedicated to leadership and integrity. Chapter Six sets personal integrity as the yardstick for appointment and election to state office. It cannot be denied that Kenya still suffers serious deficits in leadership and integrity among state and public officials. In a majority decision of 5-2 in February this year, the Supreme Court rendered its ruling. The Supreme Court, as the final arbiter in Kenya, should have given direction, guidance and breathe life into this matter.

Source: The Star June 14, 2020 03:33 UTC