Mombasa — Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed calls for a referendum saying they are politically motivated. Ruto said the calls have nothing to do with the constitution as architects of the referendum push claim.
The Deputy President said those agitating for the referendum supported the constitution which is just a few months into full implementation. "The people calling for the referendum are those who lost in the last General Election and are keen on finding a new platform for a political competition," said Ruto.
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