Powerful forces influencing vote on Punguza Mizigo Bill

Third Way Alliance leader Dr Aukuru Aukot at Murang’a County Assembly where he told off those alleging his Punguza Mzigo Initiative was donor-funded. [Boniface Gikandi/Standard]

Claims that powerful forces were swaying voting on the Punguza Mizigo referendum initiative surfaced following its rejection in four county assemblies perceived to be strongholds of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.  

The Punguza Mizigo (Constitution of Kenya Amendment) Bill, 2019, has however received a nod from Uasin Gishu County Assembly, the home turf of Deputy President William Ruto, raising eyebrows whether its fate is tied to political affiliations.