Its unnecessary for President William Ruto to make proposals to Parliament for amendment of the Constitution. It is misplaced, untimely and would gradually cannibalise the Constitution to create the hybrid stuff Kenyans moved away from in 2010. All the proposals are unworthy of amendment to the Constitution.
In a Presidential system such as ours, separation of the three arms of Government is imperative. Parliament is designed to provide effective oversight, including approval of all appointments to State offices. In essence, it checks the President, and is the de facto opposition...