August 24, 2014 - Today's News In Gazetikenya

Raila starts signature hunt as MCAs fail to reach deal

Cord leader Raila Odinga yesterday dismissed the Jubilee Government’s opposition to the referendum terming it a “cheap political gimmick”. Mr Odinga said the fouryear- old constitution was ripe for amendments, pointing out that it is only through the referendum that devolution will be strengthened. “The issues we have picked will enhance equitable distribution of resources, jobs and wealth irrespective of one’s tribe, party or religion,” Mr Odinga said yesterday as he launched the campaign to collect a million signatures in Migori town. 

He had earlier conducted a fundraiser for the Kadika SDA church. “Constitutions are usually amended the world over in between general elections and not during the national polls. This is the best time to make the changes to safeguard the gains achieved through devolution,” Mr Odinga said, adding that the majority of Kenyans supported the quest for a referendum. He added that after the referendum counties could start receiving more than Sh800 billion annually instead of the current Sh226 billion.

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