Big win for Raila, Uhuru as BBI passes counties stage

The Building Bridges Initiative Bill Constitutional Amendment Bill 2020 now moves to Parliament ( National Assembly & Senate) after being passed by 24 County Assemblies.

In Parliament, the final vote will be taken to decide if Kenyans will vote on its proposals in a referendum

During the weekend, ODM leader Raila Odinga expressed confidence that the required 24 assemblies would have passed the BBI Bill by Tuesday, paving the way for it’s next step; the National Assembly.

Raila also fired shots at the Bill’s critics, encouraging them to continue opposing it, promising them a sound beating at the ballot.

County assemblies that passed the BBI Bill on Tuesday include Kakamega, Narok, Makueni, Nyamira, Taita Taveta, Kitui, Bungoma, Murang’a, Machakos, and Lamu.

Others are Nyeri, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, and Garissa.