Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya wants the BBI referendum pushed to next year so that the available resources can be used to deal with Covid-19. Oparanya said on Tuesday the economic crisis that the country is facing is a clear indication that holding a referendum this year will be a tall order. "If there is no money at the National Treasury, there is no need of pushing to have the referendum this year. We should plan to hold the referendum next year when our economy has stabilised and Covid-19 contained," he said. Oparanya said the Covid-19 containment measures put in place by President Uhuru Kenyatta will hinder referendum campaigns.

Source: The Star March 30, 2021 15:46 UTC