TEN STICKY ISSUES IN THE REFERENDUM DEBATE
1. Is it the right time for the referendum? The constitution does not stipulate when to hold a referendum. However, it provides a referendum as the ultimate recourse whenever there are certain constitutional issues that need to be addressed. The right time for a referendum is that dependent on Kenyans. If we decide that this is the right time, then it is the right time. What is required is that the stipulated procedure be followed. I suspect the governors and CORD are following the procedure diligently and there are as many Kenyans who believe the time is right. On a personal note, I wish we were spared the electioneering shenanigans that come with referendum so that leaders focus on delivering their promises to Kenyans. 2. What are the real issues to be addressed through referendum? There are a plethora of issues that have been raised both by the Pesa Mashinani and Okoa Kenya initiatives. Key among them is increasing county allocation and enshrining it in the cons