The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which received overwhelming endorsement by a majority of county assemblies will proceed to a referendum regardless of Parliament's verdict. Constitutional lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo told the Star the BBI Bill will end up in a referendum regardless of Parliament's verdict. The Constitution provides that the Bill shall without delay be introduced before the Senate and the National Assembly for debate. A Constitutional amendment bill by popular initiative must be supported by more than half or the members of each House for it to automatically become law — if not touching on protected areas. Mkangi said the whole constitutional amendment Bill will be subjected to a referendum.

Source: The Star February 24, 2021 02:03 UTC