Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has revealed some of the contents of the final Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report, which is set to be unveiled next week.
Taking to his Facebook account on Wednesday June 24, 2020, the controversial lawmaker listed 12 critical issues that have been captured in the report.
The MP revealed that the current 290 constituencies will be retained, but the number of nominated MPs will be increased from 12 to 162 so that they can take care of the highly populated constituencies.
He also hinted that the report suggests for President to be elected directly by the people to be the head of state and take charge of internal security, defence and Foreign affairs.
Below is Moses Kuria’s full post with the 12 critical issues.
BBI Report will be released Next Week
1. 290 Constituencies to be retained
2. Nominated MPs to be increased from 12 to 162 to take care of highly populated constituencies
3. President will be elected directly by the people to be Head of State and take charge of Internal Security, Defence and Foreign Affairs. He will have a Deputy President with roles defined in the constitution
4. Prime Minister will be voted for by parliament and will appoint all other Ministers. He will have 2 Deputy Prime Ministers
5. 50% of Ministers will come from parliament and the rest will be appointed outside parliament
6. The First Runner Up in a Presidential Election will occupy the best office of the Official Leader of the Opposition. His running mate will be the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. They will have a state funded shadow cabinet
7. Chief Justice will NOT be a member of the Judicial Service Commission
8. Health and Agriculture functions will revert back to national governments
9. IEBC Commissioners will be appointee by political parties
10. Nairobi County will be abolished
11. All monies to counties will be conditional grants from National Government to ensure devolved funds are spent for the intended purposes
12. If you are charged you can not vie for public office
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