Ball now in Attorney General’s court
Attorney General Amos Wako may choose to publish the draft earlier than May 2, bringing the referendum date closer. Photo/FILE
After Parliament’s approval of the proposed constitution, Attorney General Amos Wako has until May 2 to publish the draft in readiness for the referendum.
The AG may choose to publish the draft earlier than May 2, bringing the referendum date closer.
The law does no allow him to effect any alterations except for editorial purposes, in consultation with the Parliamentary Select Committee.
Mr Wako’s changes to the Bomas draft in 2005 was one of the reasons cited for its rejection.
When the proposed constitution is published, the Interim Independent Electoral Commission will announce the referendum date, which should come 60 days after, latest July 2.
The Committee of Experts will also embark on 30 days of civic education to educate the public on the proposed constitution.
The Constitution of Kenya Review Act, 2008, says the proposed laws can only be passed after acquiring 50 per cent of the votes cast and 25 per cent in five of the eight provinces.
The IIEC is required by law to announce the results within two days, which will be on July 4.
