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September 23, 2026
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Senator Cheruiyot says Referendum Bill 2026 will seal legal gaps

Senator Cheruiyot says Referendum Bill 2026 will seal legal gaps

The Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has moved to allay fears over the Referendum Bill 2026, saying it will provide a harmonised framework to guide how referendums are conducted...

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The Kenyan Senate is poised to pass the Referendum Bill 2026, aiming to establish a clear legal framework for conducting referendums and address past legal uncertainties.

  • The Bill, currently at the Third Reading stage, is intended to streamline the process for initiating, conducting, verifying, and overseeing referendums under the 2010 Constitution.
  • Key proponents include Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and the Bill's sponsor, Senator Hillary Sigei.
  • This legislative effort comes ahead of the 2027 General Election, with some opposition figures expressing concerns about the Bill's underlying intentions.

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