Allies of President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto could reach a consensus likely to see the BBI referendum Bill reopened for 'slight' amendments. They dropped other demands, including holding the BBI referendum and 2022 General Election on the same day. While two of the DP's issues can be addressed through legislative interventions, the 47 woman representatives issue might require the BBI Bill be altered. The BBI secretariat co-chaired by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Dennis Waweru last week had said they would present the BBI signatures to the IEBC by Friday. Constitutional expert Bobi Mkangi said the BBI Bill can be amended as long as it has not been submitted to the electoral commission for signature verification.

Source: The Star December 09, 2020 02:03 UTC