Members of Parliament allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga have said they are ready for a referendum. This comes after the legislators held a meeting with Uhuru and Raila in Naivasha. He said through an increase of county allocations to 35 per cent, the BBI will ensure that all counties are fully equipped and adequately resourced. He said through the meeting, the legislators have thus agreed to ensure gender equity is achieved by making specific provisions that will see the two-thirds gender rule implemented. "It is evident that over 300 MPs drawn from the Senate and the National Assembly have agreed on a total unwavering commitment to the BBI," Orengo said.

Source: Daily Nation November 02, 2020 12:00 UTC