This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
Francis Muthaura, a former head of public service, has proposed a solution to the recurring post-election conflicts in Kenya.
Speaking to the BBI Committee on Thursday, July 11, Muthaura suggested that the presidential runner-up should take the position of Prime Minister.
According to Muthaura, this would help to prevent the recurring post-election conflicts in Kenya.
He argued that the current Constitution is the source of ethnic divisions and conflicts witnessed during elections, and that these can only be addressed if the position of Prime Minister is reserved for the loser of the presidential election.
Muthaura also suggested that the appointment of ministers should be independent of the President and the Prime Minister.
He proposed that ministers should be appointed from Parliament, and that their positions should be reserved for the President and the Prime Minister.
Muthaura's proposal has been supported by several individuals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has been advocating for the position of Prime Minister to be reserved in the Constitution.
Francis Atwoli, the Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has also been pushing for the position of Prime Minister to be reserved.
Source: Tuko, July 12, 2019
