"Pause, Reflect, Think" - said President William Samoei Ruto

 — 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐁𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚.

Here’s a summary of the key points William Ruto raised during the BBI Report launch at Bomas of Kenya in October 2020, when he was Deputy President:

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1. Inclusivity and Electoral Justice

Ruto emphasized that real inclusivity is not just about creating positions at the top (like Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister), but about ensuring fair representation across the board, especially for the ordinary Kenyan.

He said:

“Inclusivity is not just about sharing positions; it’s about opportunities for all.”

2. Independent Institutions

He cautioned against proposals that could interfere with the independence of key institutions like the Judiciary, the IEBC, and the National Police Service.

“Let us be careful not to weaken the very institutions that protect democracy.”

3. Economy First

Ruto questioned why the BBI was focused on restructuring political leadership while Kenyans were struggling economically. He advocated for prioritizing job creation, youth empowerment, and SMEs (small businesses), warning that the economy should be central to the national agenda.

4. Expanding Executive Power

He raised concern that creating more top positions (President, Prime Minister, Deputies) might only benefit politicians, not the people, and could lead to more political competition and division instead of unity.

5. Danger of a Winner-Takes-It-All Fix That Benefits Elites

Ruto warned that while the BBI claimed to address the winner-takes-it-all mentality, it actually risked creating a new elite-sharing club that left out the hustlers—ordinary Kenyans.

6. Public Participation and Referendum

He called for genuine public participation and questioned whether it was necessary to rush into a referendum, especially during a time of economic hardship and a pandemic.

Many of these points were heckled or dismissed at the time, but later developments—including economic challenges, court rulings on the BBI, and discontent about elite-driven politics—have made Ruto’s concerns appear prescient to many observers.

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