On the 23rd of May 2021, a special five-judge panel sitting at Kenya high court ruled out the constitution of Kenya (ammendment) bill 2020 as unconstitutional.
"The judgment is by far the most significant ruling by Kenyan courts since Uhuru Kenyatta's election win was nullified in 2017." Said Ferdinand Omondi, a journalist.
Judge Fatuma Sichale has ruled in favour of the BBI with judge Francis Tuiyott upholding the high court ruling with other five judges left to give an independent judgment. Government had appealed the ruling of the high court and a seven judge bench was expected to deliver the verdict on 20/08/2021.
If the BBI passes, then Kenyans could start contemplating of a referendum. However if it fails, then no more slots shall be created in Kenya's government and this shall have an ominous effect on the politics of this country.
The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) ruling could be a sign of political and judicial independence in Kenya and the court of appeal results shall affect how Kenya runs its affair and state proceedings which shall usher a new era in Kenyan judicial framework."We shall not go to the supreme court if the BBI push fails," spoke Raila Odinga
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