A lot of falsehoods have been peddled around on the actual intention of the proponents of the move to amend the constitution. Depending on which side of the political divide one belongs to, objectivity is lost in the process.
It is a pity to realise that those who were agitating for the amendment have sacrificed the good intentions they had for political expediency. The Sauls turned Pauls are a classical example of watermelons where, while on the “campaign trail†(remember we were told it’s too early to campaign) they shout themselves hoarse against the move while silently, like the proverbial vulture, looking forward to reap from the benefits of the plebiscite. This is political dishonesty.
Kenyans need to be told the truth and not fed with propaganda. The former Prime Minister just like any other Kenyan is entitled to state his position on matters touching the lives of ordinary Kenyans. Living in a country where political backstabbing and reneging of MOUs & gentlemen agreements is the order of the day, the Government should stop the political sideshows and tell Kenyans on how they intend to increase the share of revenue to counties from the 15 per cent to over 4o per cent and anchoring this in law. Period.
These are the facts:
1: We want more money to go to the counties. It’s not referendum. Its money we are talking about.
2: Jubilee knew people did not trust it with Devolution. After all Deputy President William Ruto had opposed the new constitution while President Uhuru Kenyatta was a water melon. That is why they promised 40 per cent to buy support. CORD knew people trusted Raila Odinga with devolution so it did not have to prove a point!
3: The last time Ruto said No in a referendum, the No side lost. Ruto will lose again about devolution.