I think he suspect Uhuru is playing him so has set these deadlines with Orengo for when the referendum need to happen. They know from 2021 it become dicey - can't have election and referendum so soon.
So first it was by June. Then Sept. Now it by Dec.
Well, now that he is on the driving seat, and Uhuru is weakened - he can push. Raila has Uhuru where he wants - he just has to be smart about it.
Realistically if they release BBI 2.0 by end of June - then let say begin signature collection soon after - then they can get the 1m signatures say in 1-2 months. Then IEBC will have to verify. That could take 1-2 months. Then IEBC forward to county assemblies. That is 3 months. So already you see even the most optimistic estimates is already 9 months before it goes to both houses - give and take 1-2 months. And then goes back to IEBC - where they would have to organize for elections - say 3-6 months. So you see realistic without any injunction from the judiciary this process requires about 1.5yrs.
And certainly with COVID-19 - it's of low priority - economic recovery and of course dealing with COVID-19 is top priority - so this year is basically not tenable.
We are in June - and Raila thinks we can do a referendum in six months - and when that process has not even started.
And we still have COVID-19.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-05-26-referendum-may-be-held-before-the-year-ends-raila/
This is perfect to see how addict is ready to let his people suffer/ we will see his true colors. Its ckear Raira wants referendum this year by force and we are to see how his fellow addict will react, hapa ndio Ruto needs to start play ball ikienda bunge and should Uhuru be against then Ruto needs throw weight behind baba.
The point is Uhuru will regret losing Ruto support. Raira will take advantage fully and bring motions that will make addict scratch his asshole seriously. Atajua pombe si supu.