Gilbert Kimutai

Print journalist @Standard/Communication Consultant/ Sportsman/Views expressed here are my own!

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In the wake of a High Court ruling declaring that the general election should be held this year, vocal Ndaraweta Catholic Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Ambrose Kimutai, has called for an urgent review of the 2010 Constitution to resolve persistent legal gray areas.
​Speaking to the press, the outspoken cleric said the court's decision serves as an eye-opener and a wake-up call for the nation to address underlying constitutional ambiguities that continue to trigger political and legal uncertainty.
​“A constitutional review is now inevitable,” Fr. Kimutai declared. “Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who vigorously campaigned for the adoption of the 2010 Constitution, later turned his back on the necessity of reviewing and clarifying its gray areas. That failure is precisely why the country today finds itself at a crossroad over election dates.”
​The 2010 Constitution, promulgated over a decade ago, established set terms and dates for general elections. However, conflicting interpretations regarding electoral cycles, transition periods, and official dates have repeatedly sparked litigation in the High Court.
​Fr. Kimutai urged President William Ruto to take decisive leadership on the matter and spearhead a comprehensive review process to establish long-term political stability.
​“President William Ruto should take the bull by the horns and lead this constitutional review,” Fr. Kimutai said. “He should take charge—even if it requires extending the governance period by up to three years without an election—so that the country can once and for all settle these constitutional gray areas.”
​Reflecting on the passage of the 2010 supreme law, the priest noted that many early proponents anticipated that amendment mechanisms would be deployed soon after promulgation to refine its administrative frameworks.
​“Some of us who supported the adoption of this Constitution held the view that it should be fine-tuned immediately after promulgation. That time has finally arrived,” he added.
​Fr. Kimutai also defended President Ruto against current criticisms regarding the legal standoff, noting that it is unfair to blame the current administration for structural weaknesses inherent in the 2010 charter.
​“It is unfortunate that blame is now being heaped on President William Ruto, who was originally opposed to parts of the 2010 draft during the referendum,” Fr. Kimutai observed. “The focus should not be on political posturing, but on fixing the flawed provisions for the benefit of future generations.”
​Fr. Ambrose Kimutai, a well-known cleric in Bomet County, has frequently voiced strong opinions on national governance, civic rights, and constitutional accountability. His call adds to a growing debate among political leaders, legal scholars, and civil society actors over whether Kenya requires targeted constitutional amendments to harmonise election timelines and governance structures.

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@liteitoradio it's a wrap.

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@kaborus keep the fire burning men..

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@AokoOtieno_ enough said.

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We go out again..

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Faith the queen.

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#UhuruDelivers

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Korom

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