Raila hints on a referendum

ODM leader Raila Odinga hinted that a referendum to amend the Constitution could be held this year.

He told politicians still undecided on the need for constitutional change to declare their stand.

While speaking after meeting members of the Kenya Universities Students Organisation (Kuso), led by their matron, Ms Agnes Kagure said,“This year is going to be a year of change in this country. We want to look at our governance structures and see what needs to be rectified.”

In addition he said, “We want to change this country, and the change movement is on. Anybody who does not want to move with it will be left behind.”

Mr Odinga spoke days after Deputy President William Ruto opposed the expansion of the Executive and instead proposed the creation of an office of the opposition leader to keep the government of the day in check.

“I further propose that, with the leader of the opposition taking leadership of the opposition in Parliament, the Deputy President should take over the leadership of government business in Parliament. This should be replicated with the deputy governors in the counties,” he said.

 

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