The Constitution Amendment Bill dubbed BBI was violently rejected in Baringo County, home of avid proponent Senator Gideon Moi. – By Gerald Gekara.
The afternoon debate descended into chaoswhen the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chairperson Charles Kosgei tabled the bill for debate sparking confrontation from those in support of the bill.
Charles Kosgei was thrown into a heated fist fight over whether the bill is to be shelved pending public participation.
However, opposers of the bill demanded it be subjected into voting.
The County Assembly Speaker was overwhelmed trying to have the house postpone the bill to allow for public participation.
Homa Bay County successfully passed the BBI Bill becoming the third county, after Siaya and Kisumu.
So far the constitution amendment bill has been tabled in 22 counties. The BBI bill requires approval of 24 counties for it to be forwarded to parliament.
