[DPPS]Leaders from across the political divide have reacted to the High Court’s ruling on the nullification of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) process. A five-judge bench has declared the BBI referendum process unlawful, saying the initiative violated the Constitution of Kenya. Deputy President William Ruto, who has openly challenged the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 since its inception expressed gratitude to a higher power, moments after the shocking ruling. It is clear that the bill is an initiative of the president,” Justice Jairus Ngaah said. Economist David Ndii, who was among a team of five petitioning the BBI process thanked former Chief Justice David Maraga for paving way for a “sagacious and courageous bench”.

Source: Standard Digital May 13, 2021 19:36 UTC