National Assembly Legal Affairs Committee Warns MPs against Attempt to Alter BBI Bill
National Assembly Chairman of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee Muturi Kigano has issued a warning to the MPs against any attempt to amend the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
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Muturi who co-chaired the joint team that considered the Bill said errors encountered were external and that they did not affect the material of the Bill.
He said any attempt to alter the BBI Bill is an affront to the people’s sovereignty as provided for in the current law.
The Kangema MP spoke on Thursday during the second day of a special sitting to consider the BBI Amendment Bill 2020.
“This House has no power amend or alter the Bill in its present form. In fact, it does not even have residual power to amend or interfere with the structure or architecture. If Wanjiku wanted the house to have the power to amend nothing could be easier,” Kigano said.
“Whether we pass it or not we must submit it wholesome for people to hold a referendum on it. What was brought to us is the same which goes to the people. Our purpose here is to implement Wanjiku’s wish.”
Kigano also defended the proposal to create Judiciary Ombudsman saying the new body will enhance accountability in the institutions.
The legislature quoted Sweden and India as some of the countries in the world using the model.
