Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to lead a review of the 2010 Constitution, arguing that frequent court injunctions are halting key government initiatives and threatening development plans.
Speaking during an event in Kakamega County, the veteran trade union boss claimed that litigious individuals are abusing judicial channels to block public infrastructure and socio-economic programs. According to Atwoli, the constitutional framework currently enables opponents to file suits that tie down critical state projects in lengthy legal battles, potentially preventing the administration from fulfilling its campaign mandates.
COTU wants specific constitutional provisions amended to prevent courts from easily issuing orders that suspend national projects before full trials take place.
Atwoli stated that legislative and constitutional roadblocks risk stalling economic growth and public administration during a presidential five-year term.
The union leader appealed directly to President Ruto to spearhead an executive and parliamentary effort to reform the law.
The proposal has drawn sharp debate from legal experts and civil society advocates, who argue that the right to seek judicial intervention is a fundamental constitutional protection intended to maintain executive oversight, foster public participation, and uphold accountability under the rule of law.
