BBI Challenges: Bridges that divide

The Building Bridges Initiative Report has shaken the political ground in Kenya. The BBI taskforce was formed in 2019 after President Uhuru Kenyatta shook hands with his political rival Rt. Honourable Raila Odinga in what the duo termed as an end to divisions brought about by political competition.

The force was tasked with coming up with progressive recommendations on nine areas; Ethnic antagonism, National ethos, Inclusivity, Devolution, Divisive elections, Safety & Security, Corruption, Shared Prosperity, and Responsibility- Human/Civil rights. The taskforce crisscrossed the country, collecting views from Kenyans on the nine points in public participation forums.