Wetang'ula says Parliament will fast-track election laws ahead of 2027 elections
Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has promised that Parliament will review and pass all election-related bills ahead of the 2027 General Election...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that Parliament will fast-track electoral law amendments to ensure the IEBC's readiness for the 2027 General Election. These reforms aim to bolster public trust and electoral credibility.
- Parliament aims to complete all election-related bill reviews within the next two to three months.
- Wetang’ula urged the IEBC to focus on registering millions of unlisted voters, targeting 6.3 million new voters, especially youth.
- The UK, through Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Ed Barnett, pledged continued support for the IEBC’s capacity-building and strategic communication efforts.
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Parliament Advances Electoral Reforms and Constitutional Amendments - October 2025
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that Parliament will fast-track electoral law amendments to ensure the IEBC is ready for the 2027 General Election and to bolster public trust. At the same time, the Kenyan Senate is considering a new Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 2 of 2025). This bill aims to achieve the two-thirds gender principle in both the Senate and National Assembly through the nomination of additional special-seat members. This comes as Members of Parliament are defending President William Ruto's signing of eight controversial bills into law on October 15, with Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur stating the President's actions adhered to constitutional requirements.
