"The Referendum Will Send Parliament And President Home Now And Not In 2027" SC Paul Muite Alleges

Senior Counsel Paul Muite has stirred fresh national debate after reacting strongly to renewed calls for a constitutional referendum ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

His comments point to deeper frustrations with Kenya’s political leadership and the direction the country is taking.

Muite argues that the real constitutional issue facing Kenya is not about creating new political positions or adjusting power-sharing structures. Instead, he believes the country is facing a crisis of leadership and legitimacy. 

In his view, political leaders have failed to respect the sovereignty of the people, which is clearly stated in the Constitution.

He links the current push for constitutional change to growing public anger over economic hardship, high taxes, rising debt, and weak service delivery. 

According to Muite, leaders are attempting to divert attention from these failures by reopening constitutional debates that benefit the political class rather than ordinary citizens.

The senior advocate places emphasis on Article One of the Constitution, which gives sovereign power to the people of Kenya. He suggests that this power allows citizens to hold leaders accountable when they lose public trust. 

His remarks reflect a belief that elections alone are not the only measure of democratic legitimacy.

Muite also criticised Parliament and the Executive, accusing them of acting in their own interests instead of defending the Constitution. 

He sees the current political environment as one where leaders protect each other while ignoring public suffering. This, he warns, risks creating a serious constitutional breakdown.