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It is all systems go as county assemblies across the country debate the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
The Bill has already surpassed the constitutional threshold of at least 24 counties. This means it will now move to the Senate and National Assembly whose voting is mainly ceremonial because whether they approve it or not, it will still end up at the referendum level here voters have the final say on its fate.
At least 21 counties are expected to debate the Bill today, in what is looking to be a ‘Super Tuesday’.
By 10.30am, Narok and Kakamega County assemblies had unanimously passed the BBI Bill, raising the number of counties that have voted yes to 28.
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POLITICS
It is all systems go as county assemblies across the country debate the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
The Bill has already surpassed the constitutional threshold of at least 24 counties. This means it will now move to the Senate and National Assembly whose voting is mainly ceremonial because whether they approve it or not, it will still end up at the referendum level here voters have the final say on its fate.
At least 21 counties are expected to debate the Bill today, in what is looking to be a ‘Super Tuesday’.
By 10.30am, Narok and Kakamega County assemblies had unanimously passed the BBI Bill, raising the number of counties that have voted yes to 28.
THE STANDARD By
Njau Gitu |
February 23rd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
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Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula campaign for Matungu ANC candidate Oscar Nabulindo at Bulimbo on Wednesday. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
The race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta is billing itself as a highly polarising contest that has already attracted many contestants, with 15 aspirants emerging 17 months to the General Election.
Already alliances are being formed and the crowded race, which started building momentum immediately President Kenyatta was sworn in for his final term in November 2017, is beginning to take shape.
Pundits believe the number of aspirants will eventually come down to smaller groupings that will lighten the political scene.
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Dominic Omondi |
February 3rd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Some of the top-performing counties include Ali Roba’s Mandera (83.8 per cent). [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]
Even before Mike Sonko met his Waterloo at the Senate in December last year, his legacy as governor of Nairobi was in a free-fall.
Official data shows that the flamboyant politician, who was impeached on allegations of abuse of office, had one of the worst development records in his last financial year at the helm of City Hall.
The percentage of cash the capital city absorbed in the 12 months to June 2020 for projects that would generate cash was the lowest among the 47 counties.