The fight for positions in post-President Uhuru Kenyatta government has intensified, with politicians pushing for a referendum to expand the Executive. Pundits, politicians and civil society groups say the referendum push is part of the wider scheme for top politicians to remain relevant post-2022, and to have an influence in the next government. Although opposition leader Raila Odinga has not publicly said he will be on the ballot, it is widely seen that we will still vie. In return, they will support a referendum and endorse Uhuru for Prime Minister after his term ends. Nobody will stop the change that is coming,” Raila told the students.

Source: The Star February 15, 2019 21:00 UTC