National Assembly

All Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution

Article 1 (i), Constitution of Kenya, 2010

This week’s SMS question:

Do you think MPs and MCAs should possess university degrees? Why or why not?

“No. A leader is defined by Morals, Ethics and Virtues. We know the examples set by our before judges prophets and king's including Jesus, That is the perfect example of a leader. So the people should know him/her in terms of Morals and ethics and virtues. His conduct among the society.He should uphold protect The Morality Of Our People. Unfortunate these leaders are from poor families and background. They can not afford much less this education. We should pave way for leaders of today. Eugene Thomas Mokong'a. Kisii County.”

3 years, 2 months ago

“No they should not. The choice of people basing on their objectives and above all chapter 6 of constitution is enough. James Musembi from Taita Taveta County.”

3 years, 2 months ago

“Yes,Degrees will help in improving quality of our legislations and oversight within the assemblies . Chris Owalla, Siaya”

3 years, 2 months ago

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