This archive report was first published on 18 December 2021.
Garissa MP Aden Duale has pledged to help President Uhuru Kenyatta realise his Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) dream. Speaking at a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) rally in Subukia Township, Nakuru County on Saturday, December 18, 2021, Duale stated he would bring an amendment on the budget policy statement to increase the allocation to county governments.
According to Duale, the sole reason why the President wanted to change the constitution was to allocate more money to the County Governments. He argued that the current 17 per cent allocation was insufficient and that he would table a motion in parliament in January 2022 to increase it to 35 per cent.
"The president said he wants the BBI dream realised one day and because I am his friend, I will fulfil his dream in January so that his dream to give more money to the county governments can be realised," Duale stated.
During his Jamuhuri Day speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated that the Building Bridges Initiative constitutional amendment would still be achieved. He encouraged Kenyans to come together and mend the cracks on the walls of our nation.
At the same time, Duale condemned a section of public servants for their involvement in the upcoming elections, urging them to respect the constitutional right of citizens to choose who to vote for without coercion, intimidation or threats.
