For these reasons, BBI deserves our support

Former MP Paul Sang, Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama (partially hidden) handing over BBI signatures from five counties in Rift Valley to secretariat member Abraham Barmasai (right) in Nakuru on December 3, 2020. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

Martin Luther King said, “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy”. Today we stand at such a time.

The BBI debate has unfortunately split the country. An ambition designed to unite has somehow divided the country and we are compelled to take a position for or against it. It is my duty as a leader to read and understand before I ask my people to support. More importantly, what’s good for us in Mombasa? Where do our interests lie? This is how I evaluate the BBI.