Political party leaders have called on Kenyans to put aside their political differences for the country's unity.
In a joint statement, the leaders led by President Uhuru Kenyatta ODM leader Raila Odinga, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford Kenya's Moses Wetangula, ANC's Musalia Mudavadi, Kanu's Gideon Moi and Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu rallied Kenyans to back the Building Bridges Initiative (Amendment) Bill to resolve many longstanding national challenges that hold them back from realizing a united and prosperous nation.
“Now is the moment for all Kenyans to put aside partisan divides and come together to build a better Kenya; for ourselves, our children, and for generations of Kenyans yet to be born,” state part of the statement read by the KANU party leader Gideon Moi.
The BBI proponents resolved to embark on civic education to sensitize citizens on benefits available in the document.
“To ensure the voice of every Kenyan is heard and to enable every one of us to exercise their civic duty, we will undertake civic education to sensitize the entire Kenyan nation on the opportunities that lie for our homeland and nation as part of this initiative,” the statement further stated.
They further expressed their gratitude to County Assemblies for unanimously endorsing the popular report when it was transmitted to them for debate by the electoral commission.
As of Thursday, 42 Counties had approved the document, with only two rejecting it, and the remaining three are yet to vote.
“Thus far, 42 County Assemblies have considered the Bill. Their affirming voice has thundered across the Republic, in resonance with the desire of all Kenyans to further strengthen our governance by breaking the cycle of divisive elections, fostering the equitable distribution of resources by enhancing the share of revenues to County Governments, and creating a more robust and responsive framework to secure opportunities for all Kenyans including our micro, small and medium enterprises," they said.
The leaders who spoke from the State House in Nairobi said they would hold a joint consultative meeting between Members of Parliament and County leadership on the 9th March 2021.
The BBI document will be tabled in the National Assembly and the Senate next week for debate.
