Kenya headed to a Referendum as 41 Counties pass BBI bill

Raila Odinga’s Super Tuesday prediction came to pass on 23rd February 2021 as members of 37 county legislators voted in favour of the Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill 2020.

The numbers have effectively surpassed the minimum threshold of 24 counties required to push the bill to the referendum via parliament which is just a formality because they have no role major role. This means that whether parliament passes or rejects the Bill, it will still proceed to the referendum.

County Assemblies that have approved the Constitution Amendment Bill 2020 

1. Siaya
2. Homabay
3. Kisumu
4. Busia
5. West Pokot
6. Trans Nzoia
7. Kajiado
8. Kisii
9. Vihiga
10. Nairobi
11. Laikipia
12. Samburu
13. Kakamega
14. Narok
15. Nyamira
16. Taita Taveta
17. Murang’a
18. Bungoma
19. Kitui
20. Makueni
21. Nyeri
22. Lamu
23. Nyandarua
24. Kirinyaga
25. Garissa
26. Machakos
27. Mombasa
28. Nakuru
29. Meru
30. Tharaka Nithi
31. Bomet
32. Kiambu
33. Marsabit
34. Kwale
35. Migori
36. Isiolo
37. Embu

Counties remaining

1.Nandi
2.Kericho
3.Elgeyo Marakwet
4.Uasin Gishu
5. Wajir
6.Mandera
7.Tana River
8.Turkana
9.Kilifi