Kenya’s high court overturns president’s bid to amend constitution

Judges rule that Uhuru Kenyatta, who claimed BBI plan was to end country's cycle of post-election violence, overstepped his authority and can be sued

The high court in Nairobi has overturned the president's three-year quest to amend Kenya's 11-year-old constitution.

In a ruling heavily critical of President Uhuru Kenyatta, five judges said he had no authority to bring forward plans to create more executive positions and parliamentary constituencies.