Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has backed her Machakos counterpart Alfred Mutua’s proposal for constitutional amendment ahead of the 2022 general election.
Ngilu argues that there is need for amendment of the law to allow for inclusivity.
The NARC party governor says the amendment should not necessary be based on creating positions but inclusivity.
She said as currently constituted, the constitution is vague in some sections a move she said has created controversy especially to management of general elections.
Ngilu said Mutua and others should not be dismissed for proposing amendments.
“There is need for review of some sections of the law so that we can create inclusivity and put an end to election disputes,” Ngilu said.
She addressed journalist's on the sidelines of the Fifth Devolution Conference in Kakamega County on Tuesday.
Ngilu warned that the country is likely to experience the same issues it witnessed during and after last year’s general election if proper amendments are not made.
She called on leaders to push for electoral reforms in the country.
Ngilu said the electoral reforms will heal the negative ethnicity that has been created by general elections.
“As leaders we should not run away from issues that feting us but provide the right leadership in ensuring a peaceful and sustainable country,” Ngilu said.
The governor asked President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga to take front lead in electoral reforms.
Last week, Deputy President William Ruto castigated politician's calling for constitutional amendments.
The DP said that it is wrong for politicians to champion changing of the constitution to create room for political positions.
He said that as constituted the constitution is okay and that those advocating for creation of position's should stop.
Governor Mutua alongside his Kakamega counterpart Wycliffe Oparanya are advocating for constitutional amendment in order for inclusivity.