Kenya needs a new governance system, IEBC and judiciary reformed, corruption made painful

Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) advisory task force led by from left Chairman Senator Yusuf Haji and Vice Chairman Adams Oloo and Joint Secretary Paul Mwangi receives a document from Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua (R) during a public participation at KICC. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

A ruthless approach to tackling corruption, overhaul of governance system and reducing the size of Parliament, are key constitutional reforms proposed by political parties.

Kanu, Maendeleo Chap Chap and Narc Kenya have recommended tougher measures to deal with runaway corruption, including amendment to the law to eliminate the option of a fine for graft lords, in submissions to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) team in Nairobi yesterday.