Law Review

Raila Odinga has said constitutional making process was critical for reforms and asked Kenyans to quickly resolve issues that could jeopardize the realization of a new constitution in the country.

The PM was speaking Saturday in North Alego, Siaya district during the burial of Patrick Onyango Sumba, a reformist of the country's second liberation struggle.

Emphasizing that Kenyans should be cautious of the pitfalls that have derailed past attempts at a new constitution, the PM said there was need to resolve any sticky issues now and avoid acrimony when the draft document is subjected to a referendum.

Raila called for sobriety among Kenyans of all shades of opinion saying placing unnecessary obstacles in the constitution making process would be a major disservice to the majority of Kenyans who are yearning for changes.

He said, "I appeal to Kenyans to put national interests first and avoid advancing personal political agenda that could jeopardize this very important exercise in our country."

Raila expressed confidence that the reforms the country has been yearning for will be considered in the new document.

He said Kenyans should expect major changes in the country's institutions including the police, judiciary and the public service in general once the new constitution is enacted.

Other speakers were Ministers James Orengo, and Anyang Nyong'o, assistant minister Oburu Odinga and MPs Edwin Yinda and Jakoyo Midiwo.