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President Uhuru’s view of country out of touch with the people's realities

President Uhuru Kenyatta delivers the 2021  State of the Nation address at Parliament Buildings on November 30, 2021. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Article 132 of the Constitution requires the president to report annually, in an address to the nation, on measures taken and progress made in realising national values and principles, as well as fulfilling international obligations. 

Article 240 obliges the National Security Council to report annually to Parliament on the state of security “of Kenya”. The president chairs this council.

Combined,...