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Kisumu okays BBI Bill, debate hots up

Nakuru county assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chair Eric Gichuki (left) and Kabazi MCA Peter Mbae at the chambers during the tabling of the referendum bill on February 9, 2021. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard].

The Kisumu County Assembly yesterday became the second after Siaya to pass the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, signalling a resolve by assemblies in ODM leader Raila Odinga’s turf to speedily pass the document.

The Bill, which was tabled by Justice and Legal Affairs Committee member Seth Okumu and seconded by Majority Leader Ken Onyango, was passed in a record three hours with members saying they were following residents’ wishes after a public participation exercise.

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