Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Karume: Focus on implementation

Written by zachary gathuku
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:47

Kenya's independence was declared in 1963, the same year that Kenya got its first Constitution, which was changed in 1964 to centralize the government, after Kenya became a republic. The late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was given the mantle to lead the country as the first president. Though many of us were not there to witness this historical event, one Dr Njenga Karume was. To speak to him, the former Kiambaa MP even tells the story as if it happened yesterday.


Many Kenyans expected Independence to be a turning point, with the majority expected a reversal of all things to their favour, while the Europeans settlers, on the other hand, were gripped with fear and uncertainty over their future.


47 years down the line, history is in the making once more. The country is embracing a new Constitution, after two decades of research. Yet again, Mr Karume will be there to witness the event. He says the new Constitution is a milestone in the country's democratic process, but warns that it is not a bed of roses, and Kenyans will have to work all the harder.


With the country grappling to deal with economic crimes, Mr Karume says the political leadership should show an iron will to fight the vice. He also believes that the new Constitution is amendable, and therefore Kenyans should now focus on the implementation process.

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