The Senate has moved to dismiss claims circulating online that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to extend the President’s term from five to seven years.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the House clarified that the Bill does not in any way alter presidential, gubernatorial, parliamentary, or county assembly term limits.
“This information is incorrect. A review of the official Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, shows that the claims being made are false,” the Senate said.
The clarification follows heated social media debate on Tuesday morning, where claims of a plot to alter the President’s term sparked uproar and calls for protests.
The Senate emphasized that the Bill does not propose creating a Prime Minister’s post or restructuring the national executive.
Instead, it focuses on strengthening devolution and bicameralism by ensuring most bills are considered by both Houses of Parliament.
It also seeks to expand the Senate’s role in financial oversight, granting it a say in the national budget-making process and approval of top state officers such as the Controller of Budget and Auditor-General.
In addition, the Bill proposes the creation of a constitutionally protected County Assembly Fund to guarantee financial independence for county legislatures.
The Senate urged Kenyans to verify information before sharing, warning that misinformation only serves to fuel unnecessary anxiety.
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