The Kenyan Parliament is reviewing the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes to repeal laws that currently prevent the President William Ruto and his ruling party from easily switching allegiance among opposition MPs without penalties.

• The amendment could allow elected officials to support rival party ideologies freely, undermining political party discipline.
• Key figures include Mr Raila Odinga, co-sponsor of the bill, and Aaron Cheruiyot and Stewart Madzayo, Senate Leaders of Majority and Minority, respectively.
• This proposal contradicts recommendations from the National Dialogue Committee which sought to reinforce party discipline following political unrest after the 2022 General Election.