Constitution Change Flop - Kenyatta's Biggest Regret During Rule

Kenyans are voting in a high-stakes election that has polarised the country's political elite. The election pits Deputy President William Ruto, who will be trying for the top office for the first time, against Raila Odinga, the veteran head of the opposition Orange Democratic Movement. As deputy president, Ruto once seemed to be the heir apparent, but he has fallen out bitterly with President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is serving his second and last term. Instead, Kenyatta backs the candidacy of his own long-time rival Odinga, who has made four previous attempts to win the presidency, writes Meron Elias for International Crisis Group. 

Kenyatta says the only regret during the ten-year term is the failure to pass the Building Bridges Initiative saying he hopes to work the incoming government to pursue the same again.

Speaking during a live interview with Kikuyu vernacular stations, the head of state said he wished he had implemented BBI, so that resources are distributed in accordance with the population of the various counties.

Kenyatta further expressed his regret on the current situation in the country saying he had hoped that the handshake would bring more peace in the country.

He said he was happy that campaigns have come to an end without any incident of violence and called on politicians to continue with the same during elections.

Ruto has urged Kenyans to maintain peace during and after the general election slated for August 9, reports Capital FM.