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Why there was need to have a new constitution in Kenya.

Answer Text:
FEATURES OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
Why there was need to have a new constitution in Kenya.
a) The to change the changing needs of the Kenya society, e.g. due to population growth.
b) The rise of gender sensitivity in Kenya/The need to address the rights of women which had been
adequately addressed in the outgoing constitution.
c) The constant misuse of executive authority by Moi and Kenyatta regime/the need to give less or more power to the executive.
d) The need to depart from the colonial policies that found their way into the outgoing constitution.
e) The need to safeguard against social vices like corruption and land grabbing.
f) The need to enhance utility and realize a liberal society due to political maturity.