SELF-ASSESSMENTTake, for instance, the form that candidates in the August poll were expected to fill before they were cleared by the IEBC. MIRED IN LEGALITYPart of the problem with enforcing the integrity chapter of the Constitution is that the issue is mired in legality and obfuscation, which candidates vying for political or public office fully exploit. One of the problems with enforcing the integrity chapter of the Constitution is a poorly drafted Leadership and Integrity Act (2012). The Act talks of conflict of interest, but says nothing about convicted or suspected criminals running for public office. In other countries, negative public opinion or personal shame are often enough to force people to stand down or not run for public office.

Source: Daily Nation June 25, 2017 18:33 UTC