Critical issues as we move towards the referendum

Although many political scientists consider referendums messy and dangerous, Kenyans seem to be headed for a plebiscite. And as calls for constitutional review gather momentum, politicians seem to be taking the driving seat, shouting themselves hoarse and strategising how to best benefit as mwananchi takes a beating.

Total confusion for Wanjiku. Why? First, I’m always sceptical and suspicious when politicians are the prime movers of anything in this country. Not that it is always all bad. The reality is that politicians would want to hijack the whole process and run away with everything in the name of representing the electorate. They are deeply interested in this matter of constitutional review and left to their own devices, they will expand and expand the scope. And laugh all the way, as before.