Nandi Senator Samson Kiprotich Cherargei is advocating for the extension of presidential, parliamentary, and gubernatorial terms from five to seven years, igniting a political controversy. As of the recent deadline for public feedback, over **240,000** emails were submitted to the Senate regarding this proposal.

• Samson Cherargei has faced multiple arrests related to his outspoken nature and has described his arrests as “political persecution.”
• The senator publicly supported impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua but later voted for his removal.
• Political commentator Caroline Cherotich noted that Cherargei often speaks his mind, although critics question his motives during public disputes with local leaders.