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Why Coast leaders want a federal government system for Kenya

Mombasa governor Hassan Joho greets Mr Stephen Karau, a member of Building Bridges Initiative at Kenya School of Government in Mombasa yesterday. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Kenya should become a federal republic. This is the message from Coast leaders to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) team, when its members visited the region on Wednesday 5, December.

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi said a federal system (known as Majimbo) would end cut-throat competition for the presidency, foster inclusiveness and reduce the likelihood of electoral violence.

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