Kenyans have been divided by opposition leader Raila Odinga’s calls for referendum.
Already, the referendum is shaping up to be a Raila-Ruto battle which could be a dress rehearsal of the 2022 presidential campaign.
It also seems that President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Mt. Kenya region are solely behind the referendum, leaving DP William Ruto in the cold.
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria and political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi, who were Raila’s biggest critics in the run up to the 2017 elections have taken to social media to suport the calls for a refurendum.
On Thursday, Ngunyi said that Raila is right on push for a referendum.
“On referendum, Raila is dead right. We ate a half-baked constitution. Now we are politically constipated. We must change “Katiba Mbichi”. What do you think?” Mutahi tweeted.
On REFERENDUM, Raila is DEAD RIGHT. We ATE a half-baked constitution. Now we are POLITICALLY CONSTIPATED. We must CHANGE “Katiba Mbichi”. What do you THINK? “Raila Odinga”
— Mutahi Ngunyi (@MutahiNgunyi) October 4, 2018
Moses Kuria also said that he will support the efforts to change the constitution. However, the legislator said that he will only do that if the idea is to ease the burden on Kenyans.
In a Facebook post directed at Raila Odinga, the Kuria said he agrees with the Opposition leader’s calls to repeal the supreme law but “these changes are about reducing the burden for Wanjiku.”
“It’s about reducing elective and nominated positions not adding positions. It’s not about adding the position of a Prime Minister or creating a parliamentary system. I hope you get this clearly,” Kuria said.
On Thursday, Raila maintained that Kenya will go to a referendum if it has to realise the goals of the Building Bridges initiative.
He said calls to change the constitution and the structure of government are tied to the peace initiative which followed the March 9 handshake.
Hatuna pesa ya maendeleo but tukona ya kupiga kura. FOH. For the record, anyone who thinks politicians will draft changes that will impact them negatively then think again! They’re preparing our graves and those who wake up to vote ndio watakua wanatuzika. #SitaVoteTena
— THE KANSOUL (@KMeja) October 4, 2018
Wrong question!
You should be asking: “What would you like changed in our constitution?”— Mungai Kihanya (@mungaikihanya) October 4, 2018
If something is not good on his side he wants to change the situation to fit him, you remember IEBC reforms? Unfortunately he is a all time failure. Raila Odinga is in business no more politics.
— Team William RUTO (@TeamWiliamRuto) October 4, 2018
The referendum i support is Punguza mzigo initiative, i ave endorsed it. @EAukot is making it no this,
— steve mutua (@stevemmutua) October 4, 2018
The problem in kenya is not monarchy leadership country Like England are lead by that and they are okay…. Kenya need leaders who can fight corruption like martha karua but Ruto is mastermind behind all big corruption scandals…..
— Gitonga wa Tharaka Nithi (@sir_git5001) October 5, 2018
When a government gets broke., it schemes all measures to achieve austerity … including drawing of draconian laws and constitutional amendments.
We’ve tasted the fruits of devolution and for sure , “it’s bitter sweet” .
Return the health sector to the national government .
— Dr ? ? ? ?® (@Fred_daktari) October 4, 2018