Amending Kenya's Constitution via a referendum is a lengthy and expensive process, often taking over one year. This complex legislative journey requires significant public involvement and approval from multiple governmental bodies before presidential assent.

• A popular initiative requires at least one million signatures from registered voters, with no more than one-third from a single county and representing at least half of all counties.
• The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) verifies signatures and forwards the draft Bill to county assemblies for consideration within three months.
• For a proposed amendment to pass a referendum, at least 20 percent of registered voters in at least half of the counties must participate, and it must receive a simple majority of votes cast.