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August 24, 2025
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Ruto Allies Call for Constitutional Changes Before 2027

Ruto Allies Call for Constitutional Changes Before 2027

They want the referendum to be done in 2027 alongside the general elections...

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Leaders from the North Rift, allied with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), are calling for constitutional amendments before the 2027 General Election. They propose holding a referendum concurrently with the elections to address long-standing challenges that have persisted since the 2010 Constitution's promulgation.

  • Among the key issues highlighted for amendment are controversies surrounding the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and the stalled implementation of the two-thirds gender rule.
  • Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur stated, "Let us start the process of changing the Constitution as soon as now."
  • Nandi Governor Stephen Sang echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need to evaluate the Constitution's effectiveness after 15 years of implementation.

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