RAILA’S TOUGH WARNING TO ORENGO AND ALLIES

ODM leader Raila Odinga has cracked the whip on his allies behind the push to amend the BBI Bill, saying debate should begin without further delay.

The Star has reliably established that the matter was extensively discussed when the former Prime Minister met with his close confidantes at his Karen home on Wednesday.

He gave express instructions to the party members to deal with the bill as it is, and not waste more time in the deadlock of whether the bill can be amended or not.

“The push for amendments is by persons who want the BBI to collapse for their own political gain. That is why they are blowing hot and cold on this matter,” a member of Raila’s inner circle familiar with the proceedings said.

Siaya Senator James Orengo, a key voice in Raila’s camp, had given the clearest indication that they wanted Parliament to amend the BBI Bill.

A similar view was shared by MPs Olago Aluoch (Kisumu West), Jared Okelo (Nyando), TJ Kajwang (Ruaraka), and Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town).

By The Star