The Court of Appeal on Friday affirmed the High Court's position that those behind the Building Bridges Initiative process flouted the Constitution and did not engage the public.
In summary, it said that a constitutional review is too grave a matter to be driven by a small cabal to the exclusion of Kenyans.
The driver and conductor of the bus called Kenya must consult the passengers on the destination and fare and not expect them to be carried along without engagement.
This is as it should be. The High Court and the Appellate court judgments instil confidence in Kenyans that justice, indeed, is our shield and defender as captured in the National Anthem.
The historic judgments should be a lesson to those in power that the real power lies with the people who have delegated this authority to them.
The government has made many decisions that flout the Constitution and ignored court judgments declaring their actions null and void.
Impunity has never built any country and those in government must learn to respect court judgments.
Better still, they need to consult widely to benefit from wise counsel before taking actions that leave them with egg on the face.
With BBI behind us, let the country now focus on ensuring the forthcoming elections are held in a free and fair environment.
That way, Kenyans can elect leaders of their choice without intimidation or undue influence from those in or outside government.
Quote of the Day: “Men don’t follow titles. They follow courage.”
Sir William Wallace
The Scottish patriot was hanged, disembowelled and beheaded at Smithfield, London, on August 23, 1305
