Lately, the plebiscite campaigns have taken root, especially after the surprise handshake between erstwhile political antagonists, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga last year. The proponents of a referendum say law changes will remedy the ills facing the nation such as unequal distribution of wealth and winner takes all model. All in all, referendum campaigns are misinformed and very insensitive given the state of the nation. Therefore, conversations about the need to change the Constitution are insensitive and convey how detached the political class in Kenya is. A referendum is misplaced and extremely insensitive when all factors are considered.

Source: The Star February 22, 2019 21:00 UTC