KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called on President William Ruto to champion constitutional amendments to overcome legal hurdles stalling national projects.
Speaking at Ekambuli Church of God in Kakamega’s Kwisero constituency, where he accompanied the President on Sunday, Atwoli asserted that the current Constitution’s 2010 provisions empower citizens to challenge development projects in court, creating obstacles to Kenya’s progress.
“The President wants to bring development, but people are running to court to block these projects, even when they are in the national interest,” Atwoli said. “This challenge is significant. We’ll support him, but we need a more flexible framework that can prevent misuse of the legal process.”
Atwoli’s remarks come amid increasing calls from some political factions for constitutional amendments to allow for smoother implementation of government initiatives.
He argued that the existing Constitution could potentially hinder President Ruto’s efforts to deliver on campaign promises, warning that the President’s tenure might end without tangible results if critical changes are not enacted.
Expressing his solidarity, Atwoli assured that the Luhya community fully backs Ruto’s vision for Kenya’s future.
“We are fully committed to supporting him,” he added, emphasizing the community’s intent with the phrase, “tuna uwezo, tuna sababu na tuna nia” — Swahili for “we have the capability, the reason, and the intent.”
Among the leaders in attendance were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, along with various elected officials from Kakamega and other counties.
Speaking at Ekambuli Church of God in Kakamega’s Kwisero constituency, where he accompanied the President on Sunday, Atwoli asserted that the current Constitution’s 2010 provisions empower citizens to challenge development projects in court, creating obstacles to Kenya’s progress.
“The President wants to bring development, but people are running to court to block these projects, even when they are in the national interest,” Atwoli said. “This challenge is significant. We’ll support him, but we need a more flexible framework that can prevent misuse of the legal process.”
Atwoli’s remarks come amid increasing calls from some political factions for constitutional amendments to allow for smoother implementation of government initiatives.
He argued that the existing Constitution could potentially hinder President Ruto’s efforts to deliver on campaign promises, warning that the President’s tenure might end without tangible results if critical changes are not enacted.
Expressing his solidarity, Atwoli assured that the Luhya community fully backs Ruto’s vision for Kenya’s future.
“We are fully committed to supporting him,” he added, emphasizing the community’s intent with the phrase, “tuna uwezo, tuna sababu na tuna nia” — Swahili for “we have the capability, the reason, and the intent.”
Among the leaders in attendance were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, along with various elected officials from Kakamega and other counties.
