President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed claims of a constitutional ammendment, provided it will trigger the faster development of the National agendas.
This was after officiating Kenya’s 57th Madaraka Day celebrations at the State House in Nairobi.
While quoting the likes of the late Tom Mboya, President Uhuru urged Kenyans to exercise their right to question the constitution provided it does not help them achieve national objectives, such as maintaining peace.
“I am already discerning a constitutional moment, not a moment to replace the 2010 constitution, but one to improve on it; to right what we didn’t get correct – a constitution that will bring an end to the senseless election violence cycle.” President Kenyatta said.
Re-Opening the Economy
He went on to state that the government is mitigating with economic policy leaders on how the economy will be back on its feet again.
The hospitality industry, which has suffered the brunt of the Coronavirus pandemic, will recieve a Sh2bn to hoteliers to cushion workers in the hospitality industry as earlier announced in the 8 point economic stimulus.
He also added that the government is in consultations with the education sector, urging Education CS Prof. George Magoha to come up with an updated school calendar of when schools are set to return, hinting that this year’s national examinations might be postponed.
“Finalize ongoing consultations with all stakeholders to provide a calendar for the gradual resumption of education in the country, including all measures to be taken when these institutions reopen”.
He further directed the Ministry of Interior Coordination to finalize measures that will ensure Kenyans uphold strict guidelines when the churches, mosques and other religious establishments begin reopening to the public.
Uzalendo Award
While concluding his address, Uhuru outlined a new State award, dubbed ‘Uzalendo Award’ to recognize and honour Kenyans who have exhibited exemplary service, sacrifice, patriotism, and high sense of civic duty in helping steer Kenya through the current Pandemic.
Deputy President William Ruto, who also addressed the meeting, threw his support behind the president, praising him of managing the country through tough coronavirus times, and steering the country since he took office in 2013.
“Your excellency, as a people we are confident that under your leadership, the govt will take the necessary decisions to ensure we mitigate and minimize the effects of this pandemic”, DP Ruto said.
