Aukot hits out at those backing BBI

Aukot meets Turkana assembly members over bill. [File, Standard]

Thirdway Alliance leader Ekuru Aukot accused some political leaders who are campaigning for Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) for failing to comply with constitutional procedures over their push for a referendum.

Dr Aukot said apart from urging Kenyans not to discuss the Punguza Mizigo Bill, the leaders have nothing of substance to show when they oppose his party's initiative.

"The leaders should have alternative constitutional procedure to come up with amendments and this either be through the National Assembly or through popular initiatives," he said.

He spoke on Wednesday at Turkana County Assembly in Lodwar during an informal sensitisation sitting with Members of County Assembly and residents on Punguza Mizigo Bill.

Aukot termed leaders threatening MCAs against supporting the Bill as selfish, pointing out that they only turn to Kenyans when they are taking advantage of them to serve their selfish interests.