A political faction led by Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a statement expressing dissatisfaction with the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) constitutional amendment Bill.
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Deputy President William Ruto
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Speaking from the DP's official Karen residence, the group proposed further amendments to the document saying that the aim was to create a win-win scenario.
Demands made by the group were as follows:
- BBI referendum funds to be rerouted to Covid-19 response for SMEs and school re-opening
- Consensus building - the group called for an agreement on the content (what), process (how) and timing (when) of the document. Among the issues to build consensus on were outlined as; outstanding issues on the Judiciary, bloated Legislative arm and affirmative action.
- BBI referendum to be held in 2022 together with the General Election
- Referendum to be structured in such a way that Kenyans will be able to vote on amendments to specific articles of the Constitution (multiple choice) as opposed to a "Yes" versus "No" referendum.
Deputy President William Ruto with Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and Garissa Township MP Aden Duale
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