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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