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SPEC (Social, Political, Economic and Cultural) BarometerJuly 2011 Findings
Key deadlines for the Constitution implementation:
Publishing crucial bills: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011
Crucial bills yet to be passed: Deadline is August 27th 2011 Elections Bill Political Parties Bill Devolved Government Bill Bill on Citizenship Bill on Ethics and Corruption Budget and Finance Bill
Article 261 (1)“Parliament shall enact any legislation required by this Constitution to be enacted to govern a particular matter within the period specified in the Fifth Schedule, commencing on the effective date” Article 261 (5) “If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter”
Over 13 candidates have declared interest in the Presidency:
Professor James Ole Kiyiapi Professor Chirau Ali Makwere Isaac Jafar Paul Muite Mutava Musyimi Eugene Wamalwa Moses Wetangula Bifwoli Wakoli Martha Karua Uhuru Kenyatta Raila Odinga Kalonzo Musyoka William Ruto Charity Ngilu Moses Mudavadi
Article 138(4) : Declaration of winner “A candidate shall be declared President if the candidate receives a) more than half (over 50%) of all votes cast in the election and b) “at least 25% of the votes cast in each of more than half of the Counties “(47 Counties i.e. 24 Counties)
Article 137(1d) : The nomination process “A person is qualified for nomination as a Presidential Candidate if he or she is endorsed by not fewer than 2,000 voters from each of a
majority of the Counties ( in at least 24 Counties before being endorsed by the electoral commission)”
Article 148 (1 and 3): Declaring a running mate “Each candidate in a presidential election shall nominate a person who is qualified for nomination for election as President, as a
candidate for Deputy President”
“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall declare the candidate nominated by the person who is elected as the President to be elected as the Deputy President”
Other factors at play: Cabinet secretaries will not be elected office holders [will not come from among MPs, senators , governors etc e.g. Article 99 (2)]
The Electoral Commission aims to register 19, 000,000 voters in the next General election (currently 12.4 million voters registered, IIEC)
Voters also expected to elect; on the same day as President;a.Governorb.Senatorc.Member of Parliament d.County representativee.County Women’s representative f.And probably a mayor in urban areas e.g. Nairobi
5 Key Qualities Kenyans will consider when voting for a particular Presidential candidate
Leadership Aspect Context
One who has good leadership skills
Visionary, responsible, principled, hardworking, courageous, impartial, authoritative, mature and builds unity among Kenyans [article 131 (1e); Symbol of unity ]
A person of integrityNot corrupt, transparent and trustworthy , knows what is good
An individual who is a reformist
Will bring about change in Kenya, is ready for change, will initiate reforms, e.g. implementing the new constitution diverse opinions, has progressive ideas, will streamline the political landscape
One who is mindful of Kenyans’ welfare
Helpful to people , cares about the people’s welfare, cost of living, understands people’s problems, can defends citizens, concerned with youth welfare and represent their interests
One who is development consciousHas good development ideas, good development record, action oriented