Since independence, successive Kenyan governments have—even in the worst of times—relied on a few honourable men and women to sustain the civic public. More importantly, these men and women of honour have depended on robust debate and sound ideas, grounded in law and politics, to pursue their vision of a better society. Senior Counsel John Khaminwa invites us to examine the tools available to the current crop of leaders—tools they can rely upon to build strong institutions for Kenya’s future.