This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
Published on October 19, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto has made a significant shift in his stance on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), a move that may signal a potential rift within the Jubilee Party.
According to sources, Ruto has been a vocal critic of the BBI, but he has now seemingly changed his mind and is now supporting the initiative. However, he has also warned that if the BBI is used to divide the Jubilee Party, it will face severe consequences.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has been a strong supporter of the BBI, and he has emphasized that his close relationship with Raila Odinga is aimed at uniting Kenyans, not dividing them.
The BBI team, led by Yusuf Haji, has been holding meetings with citizens across the country to gather their views on the proposed constitutional changes. However, Ruto's team has been critical of the BBI, accusing it of being a ploy by Raila to gain power.
As the debate on the BBI continues, it remains to be seen whether Ruto's shift in stance will have any significant impact on the party's dynamics.
