Ichung'wah Speaks on Mudavadi's 2027 Referendum Plan

He expressed concerns about polarising the country by introducing too many issues on the ballot...

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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah clarified on December 30, 2025, that Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's call for a constitutional referendum concurrent with the 2027 general elections is his personal view, not the official stance of the Kenya Kwanza government.

Mudavadi advocated for constitutional reforms, including formalizing the Office of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Official Opposition, to ensure regional representation.
Ichung'wah raised concerns about burdening the electoral process, noting the new IEBC Commission, formed around July 11, 2025, needs time to strengthen operations with six ballots already scheduled for 2027.
He suggested addressing constitutional amendments after the 2027 elections to avoid polarizing the country and overwhelming the newly constituted electoral body.

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