Beware of hidden dangers in calls for Constitutional referendum

Former President Mwai Kibaki displays the Constitution during the promulgation of the new constitution at the Uhuru Park grounds in the capital Nairobi on August 27, 2010. [Reuters]

On August 27, Kenya will mark 14 years since the 2010 constitution was inaugurated. Our constitution has been globally celebrated as being among the most progressive, especially for the powers and freedoms it gives Kenyan citizens, as well as the rigorous checks and balances designed to ensure that the people's will remains supreme while curbing all attempts at impunity or authoritarian leadership.

As a young Kenyan, I am amazed at how much power and influence Gen-Z have wielded in the past few weeks, without needing to be propped up by a political party. Such vibrance in exercising our democratic rights would not be possible without our current constitution. But a dark cloud now hangs over the nation as we commemorate Katiba Day this year.