This archive report was first published on 1 September 2019.
On September 1, 2019, Deputy President Dr. William Ruto cautioned that the ongoing calls for a referendum were a distraction to Kenya's development agenda.
Speaking at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kirinyaga County, Ruto warned that the ensuing crusade might jeopardize the delivery of much-needed services to citizens if not checked.
Leaders allied to Ruto vowed to frustrate attempts to expand the executive to accommodate election losers, with some promising a massive campaign to oppose any constitutional amendment process aimed at resurrecting the fortunes of some politicians.
Notably, Ruto stated that Jubilee could not entertain political sideshows as time was running out for the administration to execute promises made to Kenyans prior to the 2017 elections.
Some notable politicians who are currently out in the cold are reportedly using the referendum to rebuild their political careers, according to Ruto.
However, Mt Kenya leaders in attendance promised to rally behind Dr. Ruto when he seeks to succeed President Kenyatta in 2022, provided the Building Bridges Initiative transforms the lives of Kenyans.
