Tuju s Warning to Judges Raises Concern
Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju addresses the media in 2019.
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Speaking in an interview on
NTV on Monday, May 17, the Cabinet Secretary without portfolio reminded the judges that they depend on the same government they were reportedly fighting and frustrating. He further accused them of disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta by referring to him as Mr , and also limiting his powers in his role as a symbol of national unity.
Justices Teresia Matheka, Joel Ngugi, George Odunga, Jairus Ngaah, and Chacha Mwita - on Thursday, May 13 - ruled that the BBI initiative was unconstitutional and that Uhuru failed to respect, uphold and safeguard the Constitution by initiating a referendum.
Kenyan MPs in favour of bill to restructure government The law calls for the reintroduction of the role of prime minister and two deputies, and creation of a role that recognises the head of the opposition 07 May 2021 - 17:18 David Herbling A view shows Kenyan members of parliament and senators attending an address by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan inside the parliament buildings in Nairobi, Kenya, in this May 5 2021 file photo. Picture: REUTERS/MONICAH MWANGI
Kenyan legislators backed a plan to restructure the government and share power more equitably to help avoid a repeat of violent election disputes.
The National Assembly, led by speaker Justine Muturi, approved the constitutional amendment bill late on Thursday, with 224 voting in favour, 63 rejecting it and two abstaining. The proposed changes, known as the Building Bridges Initiative, will be put to a referendum that’s expected to take place before a general election scheduled for 2022.
Raila wins big as BBI set to sail smooth in Parliament, may skip referendum
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The BBI train finally entered its critical stage last week with the transmission of the Constitution of Kenya (amendment) Bill, 2020 to the County Assemblies. The assemblies have three months to either reject or accept the Bill in its entirety.
Baba’s County did him proud by being the first assembly to say yes. I would be surprised if the Bill does not get approval by the requisite 24 counties in the next few weeks.
Even if there were no car allowance sweeteners, there are enough goodies to make it attractive, including MCAs being appointed to county cabinets and the constitutionalisation of the Ward Development Fund.
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