The judges said Uhuru does not have powers to initiate constitutional amendment under the law, only Parliament and the people have that power. “The only purpose for consideration of constitutional amendment bill is proper understanding and views of public gathered to either approve it or reject the bill. The judges noted that the BBI Bill seeks to short-circuit Section 87 of the Constitution and as such it is illegal. Their decision comes a week after lawmakers passed the BBI Bill with an overwhelming vote in support of the amendments. Parliament, county assembly cannot alter or amend the constitution amendment bill presented to them.

Source: The Star May 13, 2021 20:37 UTC