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Ruto reveals why he’s opposing the coalitions bill

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 08:48 | By
Deputy President William Ruto. PHOTO/COURTESY

Deputy President William Ruto has said he has no problem with the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill that is set to be discussed in Parliament this week.

He, however, says the proposal to form coalitions six months to the general elections, which is part of the amendment bill, does not sit well with him.

"Why six months? Why not three months? Why not two months? Why not one week? Or why not even post-elections?" He posed.

He says his competitors were trying to amend the law for their own 'selfish' interests.

"The law is not made for someone or a group of people. The laws are made for the interest of all Kenyans," he said.

Clause 8(b) of the Bill provides that in the case of a coalition, the coalition members shall submit an agreement at least six months before a general election. 

The clause on coalition formation has been interpreted as part of a scheme by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his handshake partner Raila Odinga to allow the registration of Azimio La Umoja Movement as a coalition and allow it to field candidates in 2022.

The Bill is sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya and is set for debate on Wednesday, December 29.

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