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December 29, 2025
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Seventh ballot: Will Ruto risk a referendum vote in 2027?

Seventh ballot: Will Ruto risk a referendum vote in 2027?

Ahmednasir warns Kenya’s proposed seventh ballot could unify opposition and complicate President Ruto’s 2027 re-election strategy, sparking legal and political debate...

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Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has proposed a "seventh ballot" constitutional referendum to run concurrently with the 2027 general election, aiming to resolve long-standing constitutional issues. This idea, however, faces strong opposition and legal doubts.

  • Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC warned that such a referendum could unify the opposition and be a "death wish" for the incumbent, President William Ruto.
  • The proposed referendum seeks to address issues like the two-thirds gender rule, devolved funds, and the creation of offices like Prime Minister and official Leader of the Opposition.
  • Critics, including former Justice Minister Martha Karua and Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, question the legality of holding a referendum alongside a general election, citing that the Constitution only recognizes one event on election day.

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