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UGM Party leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on Kenyans to uphold the Constitution, warning against changing it for political convenience.
In a statement on Monday, Maraga described the 2010 Constitution as a progressive framework designed to serve the people of Kenya and stressed the need for leadership grounded in respect for the law.
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“Kenya needs leaders who honour the Constitution in place,” Maraga said, adding that governance should focus on serving citizens rather than creating new offices or positions at their expense.
He highlighted that the Constitution remains transformative 15 years on, urging full implementation rather than alterations.
“The challenge is not that the Constitution has failed us, but that its provisions have yet to be fully applied. We must obey the law, enforce the two-thirds gender rule, fund the Judiciary adequately, and protect the Bill of Rights,” he noted.
Maraga reaffirmed his commitment to the Ukatiba Movement, which he said is founded on strict adherence to the Constitution and aims to safeguard citizens’ interests.
“The true constitutional moment is not in changing the law, but in choosing to respect and implement it. Kenyans want the Constitution to function as intended, not to be amended unnecessarily,” he said.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, PCS Musalia Mudavadi outlined plans for a constitutional referendum in 2027 alongside the General Elections. He argued the review is necessary to address long-standing gaps and ensure the integrity of future elections.
“There is a pressing need for a constitutional review 15 years after the 2010 Katiba,” Mudavadi said, stressing that unresolved issues could affect the 2027 elections.
He noted the Constitution requires electoral boundaries to be reviewed every eight to 12 years, with the last deadline having passed on March 6, 2024. Mudavadi added that the 2019 Census was invalidated in Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa, and a supplementary census is expected in January 2026.
Mudavadi also warned that population growth has increased pressure on representation under Article 89(4), which caps constituencies at 290.
“Without constitutional amendments, high-growth areas may lack adequate representation,” he said.
His remarks have sparked reactions from both the public and political leaders.
