This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
As the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report remains delayed, speculation is rife that President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, the driving forces behind the initiative, may not be in agreement on its recommendations.
According to sources, the report was supposed to be ready over a month ago, but its release has been delayed due to 'final editing touches.' However, the prolonged delay has raised eyebrows, with many questioning whether the two leaders are genuinely committed to the initiative's success.
President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have been vocal in their support for the BBI, but a closer analysis reveals that they may have differing views on the proposed solutions to Kenya's problems. While Raila has been adamant about the need for a referendum to pass the envisaged constitutional changes, President Kenyatta has been more cautious, backing the BBI without explicitly endorsing its recommendations.
The delay in the report's release has also sparked concerns that the two leaders may be using it as a means to further their own interests rather than genuinely working towards the betterment of the country.
As the BBI report's release date remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the initiative's success depends heavily on the support of President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga. Without their unwavering commitment, the BBI will likely falter, and its opponents will seize the opportunity to undermine its progress.
