New bill seeking to extend terms of the President, MPs, MCAs and Governors from 5 to 7 years
New bill seeking to extend terms of the President, MPs, MCAs and Governors from 5 to 7 years
Senate addresses alleged bill seeking to extend terms of the President, MPs, MCAs and Governors from 5 to 7 years.
The Senate has moved to dismiss speculation surrounding the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clarifying that it neither seeks to extend term limits nor create the position of Prime Minister.
The Senate has moved to dismiss speculation surrounding the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clarifying that it neither seeks to extend term limits nor create the position of Prime Minister.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 9, the Senate stressed that the proposals contained in the Bill have been misrepresented and do not touch on term limits for elected leaders.
“Nowhere in the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is there any proposal to extend the terms of office for the President, Governors, MPs, or MCAs from five to seven years. The Bill does not amend the articles of the Constitution that deal with term limits for these elective positions,” the statement read.
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The Senate further made it clear that the Bill has no intention of restructuring the executive arm of government.
“The Bill makes no mention of creating the Office of a Prime Minister or any other new position within the executive branch. The proposed amendments do not alter the existing structure of the national executive,” the statement added.
Senate explained that the real intent of the Bill was to reinforce devolution and strengthen the role of the Senate in governance.
Key proposals contained in the Bill included enhancing bicameralism by ensuring that most bills are considered and passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate and strengthening Senate’s oversight role in the national budget.
Another proposal was granting the upper house the authority to approve key state officers such as the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General.
The Bill also sought to protect the autonomy of county legislatures by establishing a constitutionally guaranteed County Assembly Fund to ensure their financial independence.
Senate urged the public to focus on the actual contents of the Bill rather than misinformation being circulated on social media platforms.
“It’s crucial to read and verify information before sharing. This Bill focuses on fixing procedural issues in Parliament to better support county governments, not on altering term limits or the structure of the executive,” the statement further read.
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