President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM boss Raila Odinga have shaken DP William Ruto's hitherto perceived stranglehold on county assemblies as they sprint towards the magic 24 required to pass the BBI Bill. The Yes vote by Ndiritu Muriithi's Laikipia County Assembly hinted at a looming mad rush by counties' in Uhuru's turf to pass the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Trans Nzoia county which is within his turf approved the bill as well raising concerns on the DP's strategy to block the referendum at the county assemblies. Other counties that have also approved the BBI Bill include Raila's home turf counties of Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Busia and Kajiado. Two more county assemblies, Nyamira and Marsabit, started public participation hearings this week, ahead of debate next week.

Source: The Star February 19, 2021 02:03 UTC