Former Lagdera MP Farah Maalim is among politicians who are backing the push to amend the 2010 constitution.
Maalim is rooting for a referendum that will adopt a parliamentary system of governance.
According to Maalim, the current presidential system of governance is not working for Kenya.
He argues that the presidential system has created inequality and discrimination in terms of resources and power sharing.
The former National Assembly Deputy Speaker adds that the presidential system is not inclusive.
“The political contest in Kenya today is not between individuals but between systems. It is between a parliamentary system and the current presidential system,” Maalim says.
Maalim observes that for Kenya to adopt a parliamentary system, a referendum is a must.
He argues that a parliamentary system will heal the inequalities and guarantee the country’s political social and even economic stability.
Maalim is also rooting for slashing of some elective political seats.
The former ODM argues that the country is overrepresented with duplication of roles.
He observes that Kenyans will continue to pay huge taxes unless the number of representation is reduced.
The former MP is rooting for slashing of Women rep and MCA seats.
He also wants the number of state agencies reduced and some merged to save on public funds.
A section of politicians among them Garissa Township MP Aden Duale is however opposing push to amend the 2010 constitution.
Duale says that referendum is not a priority and terms it a plot to derail Jubilee government development agenda.
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