Proposed constitutional amendment in Kenya would extend terms to seven years and expand mandate of senate

A Bill extending the terms of the President and all elected leaders from five to seven years has been published. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, is now set for introduction in the Senate for first reading. The proposed law increases the term of service for the President, MPs, MCAs and governors to seven years. Kenyans elect their leaders after every five years. “The Bill proposes to amend Article 136 of the Constitution, which provides for election of the President, to increase the term of President from five years to seven years,” the Bill states. Further, the Bill amends Articles 101, 177 and 180 of the Constitution to extend the terms of MPs, senators, MCAs and governors to seven years.
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