Either way, the President's final decision on whether or not to dismiss the 12th Parliament - as advised by Chief Justice David Maraga - will have far-reaching constitutional, economic and political ramifications. The President faces another massive dilemma that could threaten his political fortunes given his frosty relationship with Deputy President William Ruto. But former constitutional adviser to the President Abdikadir Mohammed has asked the President to respect the Constitution and disband Parliament. We must treat a constitution as a living document that must constantly adjust to emerging realities," Uhuru said on August 26. The President has previously emphasised the need to uphold the Constitution but the Maraga bombshell presents him with a political and economic conundrum.

Source: The Star September 24, 2020 02:03 UTC