Kenya’s new constitution promulgated in August 2010 entrenches consumer protection in the Bill of Rights and mandates Parliament to enact consumer protection legislation. But in addition the constitution allows for strong institutions and protects them. Strong institutions define appropriate incentives and the rules of the game to encourage prudent behavior.
*  *  Introduction  Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be with you today a few days after the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Let me take this occasion to wish you and all our Chinese friends a happy and prosperous year of the rat!