presidential term limit Stories

Parliament urged to limit tenures of MPs, MCAs to two 5-year terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The initiative argues that term limits would allow voters to experience a variety of leadership styles and ideas, fostering a diverse political enviro...

Over 99% of Kenyans oppose proposed extension of presidential term limits - Senate report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2024

The report recommended that the House should not pass the bill, which was introduced by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

Senate committee rejects Cherargei's Bill on leaders’ term limit extension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

Currently, the Constitution limits presidential terms to a maximum of two five-year periods.

ICJ Kenya faults proposal to extend term limits for elected leaders
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 25, 2024

The amendments through a Bill currently before the Parliament seek to extend term limits for the President among other elected leaders from five to se...

Senate email system crashes as 200,000 Kenyans respond to term limits Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The proposed changes have sparked significant online mobilisation against the initiative led by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

Friday deadline for public input on controversial Bill to extend President's term
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

In addition to extending term limits, the Bill aims to establish the office of the Prime Minister, appointed by the President from among Members of Pa...

New Bill proposes to extend President, lawmakers' term to seven years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

This proposed law sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei aims to increase the terms of service for the President, Members of Parliament (MPs), Me...

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