This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Published on November 20, 2019, Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru appeared on Citizen TV's News Night show, hosted by Wahiga Mwaura, where she confidently stated that the government would find a way to fund a referendum for the BBI report.
As the de facto leader of the Team Embrace women group, which supports the BBI agenda, Governor Waiguru emphasized the importance of a stable country, likening the current state of the country without a BBI referendum to a war-like situation.
When questioned about the financial tenability of a referendum, Governor Waiguru responded by asking, 'What is the cost of running a stable country as opposed to funding a referendum that would ensure stability going forward? Even in business, we talk about the opportunity cost.'
She further stated, 'I can tell you confidently that the government will find a way of raising the money to fund a referendum.'
However, many Kenyans have questioned the feasibility of the government's claim, given the current economic struggles and austerity measures.
