This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.
On July 2, 2021, a TIFA poll revealed a stark divide among Kenyans regarding the proposed BBI reforms.
According to the poll, only 19 percent of Kenyans would support the Constitutional Amendment Bill (BBI) 2021 if it were put to a vote.
On the other hand, 31 percent would vote against it, while 18 percent would not vote at all, 25 percent are undecided, and 7 percent hold no opinion.
Among those who indicated they would vote 'no' in a BBI referendum, the proposals that received the most positive mentions are increased budgetary allocation to the counties (10%) and the creation of 70 new parliamentary constituencies (5%).
However, among those prepared to vote 'yes' in a forthcoming BBI referendum, the proposals attracting the most negative mentions are the increased budgetary allocation to the counties (9%) and the creation of 70 new parliamentary constituencies (8%).
As of now, almost twice as many Kenyans say they would vote 'no' to reject the BBI Constitutional Amendment bill as would vote 'yes' to approve it.
