Kenya's Constitution Referendum: Lessons for Zimbabwe

It is increasingly likely that Kenya is becoming the big brother of Zimbabwe. Kenya has been leading the way on many occasions.

Zimbabwe was however the leader in starting massive election-related violence since its 2002 Presidential elections. Kenya followed suit by producing its own election-related violence in 2008.

However when Kenya assumed the lead it never stopped. It went on to establish a coalition government and Zimbabwe followed suit. It appointed a Prime Minister and Zimbabwe followed again. Now it has voted on a Constitutional Referendum. Will Zimbabwe follow suit and if so when?  What can Zimbabwe learn from the recent constitutional referendum held in Kenya? A lot I suppose.

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