This archive report was first published on 22 December 2019.
On Friday, December 20, 2019, Senator Kipchumba Murkomen was in Homa Bay for a burial ceremony. He took the opportunity to address the mourners on the Building Bridges Initiative and handshake.
Murkomen asked Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta to make clear what they want in the BBI. He has been hailed by Kenyans for speaking what many feared to say following the Homa Bay speech.
Senator Kipchumba Murkomen addressing mourners in Homa Bay during burial ceremony of Senator Moses Kanjwang's mother Dorcas Kajwang. Photo: Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen
"I have heard people say we should all support BBI and handshake, I was left wondering who is opposing these initiatives? The only thing we are waiting is to pass the BBI proposals in Parliament but other issues can be resolved without using the BBI," said Murkomen amid cheers from mourners.
From left: Kipchumba Murkomen talking to Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Photo: Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen
"Baba (Raila) we have heard your calls for Constitution amendment but you and Uhuru are not clear on this issue. What is it that you want? Do you want a parliamentary, presidential or high-breed system of governance, Say it now so that we know what to pass, stop revolving around the BBI, just say what you want and we as your foot soldiers in Parliament we will pass it without again going back to Kenyans," he said as the mourners clapped.
