Most Kenyans have no clue on new constitution Besides that, if a referendum were to be held today, less than half of Kenyans - 40 per cent - would vote in favour of the document, while 25 per cent would vote to reject it.

According to the poll conducted by Synovate (formerly Steadman), 54 per cent want the number of MPs reduced
It also shows that the issues that worried Kenyans most include food prices, corruption in public sector, poverty and unemployment.

Currently, Kenya's Parliament is debating proposed amendments to the Draft Constitution, which was presented to the House by the Committee of Experts about a month ago. Kenyans will have a chance to approve or reject the document during a referendum later in the year.

When asked what they would want Parliament to do about the draft law, 52 per cent of the said they would want it revised before being passed. However, a significant 25 per cent say they do not know anything about it. A further 19 per cent want the draft passed in its current form.

The opinion poll sought to establish the rate of support of the draft law among Kenyans, their outlook on the contentious issues like kadhis courts and abortion; and their views on the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC). The poll also established the popularity ratings of political parties and potential presidential candidates among others

The poll was conducted over six days from March 21 to 26 and it involved 2003 respondents from both urban and rural settings.