Research and Publications
Why?
We believe that proper implementation of the Constitution would benefit greatly from well researched work that includes detailed explanation of the various concepts and provisions and a comparison with other jurisdictions as to how they are implemented. However, that research must also look at the local context within which these provisions apply.
Why Research ?
A great deal of our own internal work requires research. It feeds into our preparation for our litigation and we pride ourselves on its quality. Research is also essential to our publications, including books, manuals on key Constitutional issues, occasional papers, journal articles, newspaper articles, advisory opinions to government and non-governmental institutions, development of model legislation and critique of proposed and existing legislation and designing of training programmes for the judiciary, developing civic education materials.
We note that there still is a significant need to carry out more constitutional research. At present, there are very few institutions, including institutions of higher learning, that are engaging in the thorough constitutional research that is necessary to help explain the meaning, context and implications of various constitutional provisions.
Therefore KI sees as part of its mandate to include undertaking research on topical and complex constitutional issues which is needed to assist in policy development, seminal litigation and guiding precedent setting judgments and informing civil society work on constitutional matters.
PUBLICATION
Katiba Institute’s Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029
This Strategic Plan, the third since our inception, outlines KI’s strategic direction for 2025 – 2029. It is motivated by the need for regular strategic (re)positioning to better align with shifting contexts. The plan presents our organisational identity, strategic ambitions, goals and interventions. The strategic choices are based on the analysis of our operating context, reflections on our record of accomplishment, and lessons learnt from our ending strategy period.
January 14, 2026
An Audit of the 2010 Constitution
What is an Audit? It is a set of rules and guidelines about how something should be done – how does actual behaviour measure up to these? For this exercise, the rules and guidelines are those found in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 – decided upon by the people of Kenya over the 10-year period of active Constitution making.
March 12, 2025
Equality under Article 27 of the Constitution
The book explains the way the Constitution of Kenya deals with the matter of equality. It is inevitably a law book and draws on the cases that have been decided […]
March 24, 2023
Kenya’s Constitution: An Instrument of Change
The Constitution aims at the equal rights of all Kenyans, especially for women, the disabled, and those marginalised in other ways. It promises everyone the basic necessities of life, such as food, health care, housing, water and a clean environment, by their own efforts and with the assistance of the government. It makes the government accountable to the people—the source of all sovereign power.
March 3, 2023
Ten Years on: Assessing the Achievements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Assessing the Achievements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
May 31, 2022