Referendum talk likely to shape 2022 politics

President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga at a golf championship in Nairobi last month following their unity talks. (File, Standard)

Calls for constitutional changes to create extra top leadership positions have gained momentum, with the Jubilee Party appearing to be reading from different scripts.

Talk of a referendum to amend the law and create positions of Prime Minister and deputies has often attracted opposition largely from the Jubilee leaders. But now, silent undertones are pointing to a likely clamour for changes to the 2010 constitution ahead of the next elections.