Moi says he is still opposed to new law

By Steve Mkawale

Former President Moi says he is still opposed to certain clauses of the Proposed Constitution.

"Now that ‘Yes’ has won, I cannot change my stand, which informed the rejection of the new laws in the first place. The question of land is still emotive and the abolition of provinces," said Moi.

Moi said the new law has foreign values, which militates against African morality.

Speaking to the Standard Online at his Kabarak home, Moi said the rejection of the new laws by majority of Rift Valley Province residents was a matter of great concern.

"My concern now is the rejection of the new laws by residents of this province. They voted overwhelmingly against the new law and made a strong statement, which should not be ignored," said the former head of state.

Moi said the abolition of provinces would affect Rift Valley, which he said was not homogeneous like other regions.

"Rift Valley is unique in that it is inhabitated by different communities with different backgrounds and should therefore be handled with care," said Moi.

Moi said the results of the just concluded referendum would only be accepted if the exercise was free and fair, and in line with international thresholds.