NGUGI: To unburden Kenya, amending the law must follow a democratic process
Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot addresses journalists at his party offices in Nairobi on January 8, 2019. Aukot’s Bill would serve us better if it were tabled at a delegates’ conference. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Ekuru Aukot’s Punguza Mizigo Bill, which seeks to change the Constitution of Kenya by a referendum, has started its journey through the various stages of approval. The Bill has reasonable and even desirable proposals.
The Bill’s proposal to increase county revenue allocation to 35 per cent of the national budget will generate much support. Although counties have proved to be as corrupt as the national government, there is no doubt that the money left over after the theft has improved lives.
