The Kenyan president has signed into law a new constitution on Friday that intends to devolve power to the people. <br /><br />Tens of thousands of residents gathered in Nairobi, the capital, as Mwai Kibaki signed the documents, which will give more authority to local governments and gaurantee Kenyans freedom of expression. <br /><br />In a referendum earlier this month, nearly 70 per cent of Kenyan voters approved the constitution which addresses major issues including corruption, political patronage, land grabbing and tribalism.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi on high expectations among the public that the constitution will bring drastic change to the country. <br /><br />[August 27, 2010]
