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DP allies: It's early to celebrate

Kanu Secretary-general Nick Salat celebrates outside Bomet County Assembly after the passing of the BBI Bill yesterday. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto's allies have now said the fate of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill will be decided by Kenyans at the referendum.

A number of legislators who spoke to The Standard yesterday after 27 county assemblies endorsed the draft Bill on what has now been dubbed 'Super Tuesday',  said they will continue to air their objections even in Parliament when the document will be tabled for debate.

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