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ODM party leader Raila Odinga with Vihiga County Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo and his Deputy Patrick Saisi during Saisi s wife Ashura Bakari at Cheptulu in Vihiga on August 1, 2021. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has warned a section of politicians from the Western region against politicising President Uhuru Kenyatta’s planned tour of the region.
The party has also put on notice some Amani National Congress (ANC) and Ford-Kenya leaders opposed to the idea of its leader Raila Odinga accompanying Uhuru in the tour slated for this weekend. Speaking at Kakamega Golf Hotel yesterday, ODM leaders, including Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito, argued that Raila, as the President’s handshake partner, must be part of the Head of States entourage.
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Standard Team |
February 22nd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi (right) arrives in Kimana town, Kajiado County, to drum up support for the BBI Bill. With him is Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]
The push to amend the Constitution reaches a crucial stage tomorrow as 21 counties debate the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill.
The day’s events are expected to culminate in what proponents are calling ‘Super Tuesday’.
There are indications that a majority of these 21 counties will pass the Bill, helping it cruise past the 24 county threshold required to give the document the impetus needed for the next stage.
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Busia county assembly Speaker Bernard Wamalwa leaves the chamber after presiding over a session. [Ignatius Odanga/Standard]
Busia County Assembly Speaker Bernard Wamalwa has urged residents to attend public participation forums next week and give out their views before the BBI draft bill is returned to the assembly.
Busia, Kakamega and Vihiga county assemblies have set in motion the process to pass the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2020.
The Justice and Legal Affairs House Committees will now start collecting views from locals next week across the seven constituencies - Matayos, Butula, Budalang’i, Funyula, Teso South, Teso North and Nambale - as the ward reps lay the ground for passing the document.