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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 6, 2025
15h ago
Senate’s Constitutional Amendment Bill Gains Momentum in Public Hearings
Residents who attended the forum expressed support for the changes, saying they would enhance accountability. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
The Senate’s Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025, aiming to expand the upper house's legislative and oversight powers, has garnered significant public support during initial hearings in Busia County. This proposed legislation seeks to redefine the power balance between the National Assembly and the Senate.
- The Bill proposes allowing the Senate to originate any Bill, share authority in budget-making, and jointly vet State officers with the National Assembly.
- Public backing came from residents like Edgar Ouma and Caxson Obatsa, who believe it will enhance accountability and balance the legislative process.
- While the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), through President Faith Odhiambo, supports the changes to end rivalry and boost devolution, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) and the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) raised concerns about potential bureaucratic overlap, legislative stalemates, and increased costs.
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