Kenya's top court reviews disputed bid to change constitution

Building Bridges Initiative

President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and Raila Odinga with copies of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in October, 2020. The Supreme Court ruling on the proposed constitutional changes, expected after three days of hearings, may have major consequences for the August 9 presidential and parliamentary polls. PHOTO | PSCU

Kenya's highest court began Tuesday weighing a legal bid to revive government plans to shake up the country's political system, just months ahead of crucial elections.

The Supreme Court ruling on the proposed constitutional changes, expected after three days of hearings this week, may have major consequences for the August 9 presidential and parliamentary polls.