[PHOTOS] Ruto meets members of constitutional commissions

Meeting was aimed at creating a collective consultation among the institutions.

In Summary
  • Ruto said this will result in unlocking the full promise of the constitutional dispensation.
  • He added that for delivery on the various commitments made, the chairpersons and leaders must recognize that the institutions matter.
President William Ruto with Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) during a meeting at the State House on January 17,2023.
President William Ruto with Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) during a meeting at the State House on January 17,2023.
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President William Ruto on Tuesday met with chairpersons of the constitutional commissions and holders of independent offices.

The meeting, which took place at the State House, was aimed at creating a collective deliberation and consultation among the institutions.

Officials from independent institutions at the State House on January 17,2023.
Officials from independent institutions at the State House on January 17,2023.
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Ruto said this will result in unlocking the full promise of the constitutional dispensation.

He added that for delivery on the various commitments made, the chairpersons and leaders must recognize that the institutions matter.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the State House when Ruto met with chairpersons of independent institutions on January 17,2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the State House when Ruto met with chairpersons of independent institutions on January 17,2023.
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"We are committed to full and consistent compliance with the constitution as a means of achieving sustainability in our governing agenda and demonstrating that sustainable development demands institutional soundness which calls for constitutionalism," he said.

Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) during a meeting with President William Ruto on January 17,2023.
Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) during a meeting with President William Ruto on January 17,2023.
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Some of the commissions present included ; Kenya National Human Rights Commission, National Land Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Parliamentary Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission and Commission on Revenue Allocation.

Others are Public Service Commission, Salaries and Remuneration Commission, Teachers Service Commission, National Police Service Commission and Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission.

Prime Cabinet Secretary at the State House when Ruto met with chairpersons of independent institutions on January 17,2023.
Prime Cabinet Secretary at the State House when Ruto met with chairpersons of independent institutions on January 17,2023.
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In attendance were officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate).

Others were outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati and EACC chairperson Eliud Wabukala among others.

Officials from independent institutions at the State House on January 17,2023.
Officials from independent institutions at the State House on January 17,2023.
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Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot at the State House on January 17,2023.
Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot at the State House on January 17,2023.
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Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with the EACC chairperson Eliud Wabukala at the State House on January 17,2023.
Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with the EACC chairperson Eliud Wabukala at the State House on January 17,2023.
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Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with the EACC chairperson Eliud Wabukala at the State House on January 17,2023.
Outgoing IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati with the EACC chairperson Eliud Wabukala at the State House on January 17,2023.
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