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Uhuru's headache over referendum and Big Four plans

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Deputy President William Ruto at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday. [DPPS]

President Uhuru Kenyatta will face a dilemma should the country decide to hold a referendum. According to analysts the resulting campaigns could create an electioneering climate likely to interfere with the president's development agenda.

The president has fought hard to discourage early campaigns ahead of 2022 elections as he seeks to secure his legacy in his final term in office.

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