When drafting the 2010 Constitution, Kenyans envisaged a document that would cure bad leadership, which has plagued numerous institutions since independence. Consequently, the drafters provided Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity to streamline the public service. “Kenyans themselves said, we have a great country but have been let down by leaders. As it stands, those vying for public office, regardless of their criminal records and court cases, cannot be barred from running for office until they have exhausted all legal channels for appeal. From the ODPP, the Judiciary, civic society and drafters of the Constitution, the hope now rests on the electorate to vote for leaders of integrity.

Source: Standard Digital May 26, 2022 12:20 UTC