BBI part of the race for reforms and has its own weaknesses

ODM leader Raila Odinga (c) with from right- Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho, Likoni MP Mishi Mboko, Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and politician Suleiman Shahbal. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

As we head to what appears to be an inevitable referendum, we must also come to terms with the weaknesses of the BBI constitutional changes because they will inform future, inescapable, reforms. Let me re-state the obvious; as a reform proposal, BBI is generally acceptable. Its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, which remains a pleasant surprise.