Former Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale addresses hundreds of mourners at Mahiakalo, Kakamega County. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Khalwale joined the community for the burial service of the late Bonface Khakabo, a renowned bullfighting enthusiast and local leader. During his speech, Khalwale launched a scathing attack on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), urging residents to reject the proposed constitutional amendments. He argued that the BBI report—then awaiting public release—was a “self-serving document” designed to create top-tier executive positions for President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga at the expense of the taxpayer. Khalwale warned that the proposal to reduce the number of constituencies would marginalize the Western region and lead to a bloated wage bill. He further asserted that the initiative was a ploy to stall Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 ambitions, vowing to lead a “No” campaign if the document did not prioritize the economic empowerment of the “common person” over political power-sharing. October 26, 2019.