[VIDEO] Uhuru Delivers Speech on BBI in the US

President Kenyatta has said that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), which was born after his March 9th, 2018 handshake with ODM leader Raila Odinga, will help grow the country’s economy and bring an end to chaotic presidential elections.

Kenyatta said the United States can learn a lot from the BBI, describing it was a unique initiative that should be adopted internationally. Speaking at the Atlantic Council Forum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, Uhuru added that the BBI is a key pillar to the political and social governance engineering.

“This is a homegrown solution for a divisive political culture that has bred conflicts. It is the best way to preempt further escalation in political competition,” Uhuru said.

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He added: "We have realized that first-past-the-post form of election competition is not sustainable for our country.”

He further indicated that the country is using the initiative to fix its socio-political structure as a platform for sustainable economic development.

“We are focusing on using inclusivity to strengthen the center of politics. We want a country where leaders can have the willingness to compromise to disorient politics of extremism,” he said.

“This initiative further looks at bold reforms that advance inclusion and eliminate corruption. I, therefore, ask you as a council to delve deeper into the initiative.” 

“I dare you to imagine and support African driven solutions. Resist from being drawn into a proxy struggle with other states and support Africa.”