Crowds have gathered at the Bomas of Kenya in the capital, Nairobi, for the launch of a much awaited report on political reforms in Kenya.

The Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI), as the report is called, was an idea of President Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga aimed at uniting the country following the contentious 2017 election which, like past polls, was hit by violence.

The team writing the report was tasked to address electoral reforms, ethnic and gender inclusivity, and political representation among other issues.

Some of the proposals they have made include the creation of a prime minister post, banning state workers from doing business with the government, and awarding corruption whistle-blowers 5% of the amount recovered.

Some critics however have been scathing of BBI, saying it was an initiative meant to preserve the status of the political class: Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC said “I have read the full BBI report. A thumping endorsement of the wretched status quo. A total repudiation of a bright future. Desultory and Insincere. A report made to entrench the rule of the ruling class. A false dawn. Another instance of CRUELLY taking the people for ride”.

Other critics say that Kenya's constitution, in force since 2010, would solve the problems the country faces if it was "fully" implemented: Ndung'u Wainaina said “I confirm have finished reading the final #BBI report. Bomas will only be fury political rhetorical speeches for politicians. BBI was political placating exercise to restore normalcy and stability. Implement constitution of Kenya 2010 fully and faithfully”.

Others have praised the BBI initiative saying it is a "a new vision" for Kenya: A Political Analyst Dr. Sam Kamau says “BBI is a good report & an attempt to diagnose the problems we are facing in the country. It seems to offer a new vision for a new Kenya & a better pathway for a better future”.