Citizens’ Assembly (CA), an initiative of Ufadhili Trust, is an open and inclusive movement of citizens and organizations committed to the realization of a good constitutional dispensation, social justice and good governance in Kenya through sensitization, mobilization, and engagement of citizens in matters affecting their democratic rights.
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In the final tally announced by the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC), 6,092,593 votes representing 66.9% supported the new constitution while 2,795,059 votes representing 30.1% opposed the new law. A total of 218,633 votes were rejected by IIEC.
President Mwai Kibaki while addressing the nation said the approval of the new constitution was a win for
The Vice-President, Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka thanked Kenyans for choosing the new law. “I congratulate Kenyans for choosing a new constitution. I feel proud to be a Kenyan…”
On his part, the Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Odinga called on unity among all Kenyans for the full implementation of the new law. He said, “We will now unite and work together.”
The Interim Independent Electoral Commission Chairman Mr. Isaack Hassan called on Kenyans to look beyond the referendum. He said, “This is not a victory for any group, it is a victory for
The President will sign the new constitution into law on August 27, 2010 in a colorful ceremony to be held at
The referendum day is here with us, (4th August, 2010), but citizens be warned; do not incite, spread hate massages or engage in unlawful activities. This is the warning from the Police Commissioner, Mr. Mathew Iteere.
The Police Commissioner warned, “My instructions to all police officers are to be firm and arrest any person spreading hate speech, incitement or engaging in unlawful activities that can cause a breach of the peace.”
Speaking recently, Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication warned that those caught inciting citizens and spreading hate messages will be prosecuted as stipulated in the Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009.
The PS warned that, “Even those who receive and forward hate messages to friends and relatives are liable to prosecution.” He advised the citizens to delete the hate messages.
Recently, the police arraigned in court three Members of Parliament over hate speech and incitement. The MPs are: Hon.Wilfred Machage, Kuria Constituency who has since been stripped his ministerial position as An Assistant Minister for Roads, Hon. Joshua Kutuny; Cherangany Constituency and Hon. Fred Kapondi; Mt. Elgon Constituency.
A renowned constitutional lawyer and member of Ufadhili Trust Board, Dr. PLO Lumumba has taken over as the new Director of Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). Speaking during a welcoming ceremony at KACC offices at Integrity Centre in
He called on all Kenyans to join in the fight against corruption, “I appeal to Kenyans to make individual vow to fight corruption. Everybody should join the battle against corruption.”
On its part, Ufadhili Trust called on the citizens to make the fight against corruption their own responsibility. Coordinator, Citizens Assembly Initiative says, “Citizens must realize that responsibility begins with them and no foreigner will come to solve their problems.”