Constitutional Transformation
2010 - 2024
2010
Promulgation of the New Constitution
A historic day as Kenya adopts a new, progressive constitution that introduces devolution and a robust Bill of Rights.
2017
Annulment of Presidential Election
The Supreme Court of Kenya makes history as the first in Africa to annul a presidential election result.
Parallel Impact
Political Tension
High electoral anxiety
Deep divisions and fears of violence dominated the landscape following the initial vote count.
Judicial Independence
Global legal precedent
The ruling cemented the independence of the judiciary and proved the strength of the 2010 constitutional institutions.
2021
BBI Ruling
The courts declare the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) unconstitutional, upholding the 'basic structure' doctrine.