YES/NO

Four Maasai MPs have thrown their weight behind the Proposed Constitution.

The leaders, William ole Ntimama, Gideon Konchellah, Nkoidila ole Lankas and Joseph Nkaissery accused the ‘No’ camp of peddling misinformation on land and the Executive clauses.

They argued that some ‘No’ proponents were using the Kadhis’ Courts and clauses on abortion to retain the status quo so as to further their presidential bids for 2012. They also denied that Agriculture Minister William Ruto and his allies in the ‘No’ camp speak for the whole of the Rift Valley.

Heritage Minister William ole Ntimama, who led the four Maasai MPs, accused the ‘No’ teams of incitement especially claims that the proposed law will lead to confiscation of private land if adopted.

Historical problems

"We as the Maa community support the document. We support ‘Yes’," said the minister. He added the proposed law should not be sabotaged.

Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah said the proposed charter would enhance the war on corruption, land grabbing and marginalisation.

"This is a good constitution. It will fight corruption, land grabbing and major historical problems," said Mr Konchellah. He added the Maasai and other Kenyans support devolution of resources through counties.

He said no one would lose land if the new law is passed.

Separately, a minister has called for dialogue and consensus on contentious issues in the proposed law.

Home Affairs Assistant Minister Beatrice Kones said Kenyans should not go to the referendum until thorny issues are resolved.

Ms Kones said a referendum without consensus would divide the country. She said it is wrong to have a new law when a section of Kenyans are not satisfied.

Speaking in Bomet on Tuesday Kones urged Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Kibaki to seek dialogue with the religious leaders saying any group with dissenting voices on the draft deserves hearing.

The Bomet MP said: "There is no need to go the referendum then 40 per cent or 51 per cent agree with or reject the draft law."

The MP at the same time urged the Government to print more copies of the proposed law to ensure everyone gets a copy so as to make an informed decision on its content.