This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's absence in Kenya has sparked speculation about his intentions regarding the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report. The report, which has been met with hostility ahead of its publication, has become a hot potato in the eyes of many.
As governors from the Mt Kenya region issue an ultimatum regarding the report's publication, Uhuru is currently in Saudi Arabia for an undisclosed period. This has led to concerns about his commitment to the report's implementation.
Recently, a group of legislators from the Mt Kenya region opposing the introduction of a parliamentary system threatened to shoot down proposals contained in the BBI report. The sharp reactions from Mt Kenya over the BBI contents signal unease in the President's backyard and the possible showdown over the report's far-reaching proposals.
