15 Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Comprehensive reforms to strengthen Kenya's democratic institutions and drive national development

Amendment Categories

Governance
(2)
Devolution
(1)
Judiciary
(1)
Rights
(2)
Commissions
(3)
Integrity
(1)
Economy
(1)
Democracy
(3)
Environment
(1)
1

Re-Organize Parliament

Streamline parliamentary structures for improved efficiency

Governance

Key Points:

  • •Reduce number of constituencies from 349 to 210 in the National Assembly
  • •Make Senate the Upper House
  • •Apply gender rule to appointments only, not elective positions
2

Strengthen Devolution

Empower county governments with increased resources and responsibilities

Devolution

Key Points:

  • •Increase Revenue Share from 15% to 45%
  • •Devolve Education infrastructure to the counties
  • •Devolve Kenya Urban Roads Authority to Kenya Rural Roads Authority to counties
  • •Abolish former system of governance (Regional, County, Sub-County Commissioners)
3

Independence of the Judiciary

Strengthen judicial autonomy and operational independence

Judiciary

Key Points:

  • •Allocate 2.5% of Revenue Share to the Judiciary for operationalization of Judiciary Fund
  • •Make appointments of Judges by Judiciary Service Commission final
  • •Give President 14 days to ceremonially confirm appointments; failure results in deemed appointment
4

Enforce Bill of Rights

Ensure fundamental rights and services for all citizens

Rights

Key Points:

  • •Provide Free Education in all public schools and colleges
  • •Provide Free medicare in all public hospitals
  • •Enforce and Implement all recommendations of all Public Inquiry Reports
  • •Allocate 40% to County Governments and 60% to National Government from revenue from National Resources
5

Establish a National Health Commission

Create independent commission to oversee national health policy and coordination

Commissions

Key Points:

  • •Establish constitutional body for health system oversight
  • •Coordinate health services across national and county levels
  • •Ensure equitable access to healthcare nationwide
6

Establish a National Agricultural Commission

Create independent commission to drive agricultural development

Commissions

Key Points:

  • •Establish constitutional body for agricultural policy
  • •Coordinate agricultural development and food security
  • •Support rural and urban food production initiatives
7

Enforce Integrity and Ethics

Strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms and public accountability

Integrity

Key Points:

  • •Amend Chapter 6 to expressly adopt recommendations of Audit Reports and Public Inquiry Reports
  • •Bar all adversely mentioned persons from holding any public or state office
  • •Try corruption and theft cases within 9 months
  • •Conclude all appeals within 3 months
  • •Recover all proceeds of corruption to the government
8

Establish Religious Affairs Commission

Create independent body to manage religious affairs and inter-faith dialogue

Commissions

Key Points:

  • •Coordinate government engagement with religious institutions
  • •Promote inter-faith harmony and dialogue
  • •Ensure religious freedom and protection
9

Strengthen Land Rights Protection

Ensure secure and equitable land tenure for all citizens

Rights

Key Points:

  • •Protect communal land rights and customary ownership
  • •Strengthen title registration and land dispute resolution
  • •Combat land grabbing and ensure fair distribution
10

Economic Development Framework

Establish framework for inclusive and sustainable economic growth

Economy

Key Points:

  • •Align national and county development strategies
  • •Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • •Ensure equitable resource distribution for development
11

Constitutional Review Process

Simplify constitutional amendments for responsive governance

Democracy

Key Points:

  • •Streamline amendment procedures for citizen-initiated reforms
  • •Enable regular constitutional reviews
  • •Ensure transparency in amendment process
12

Expand Citizens' Petition Rights

Strengthen mechanisms for direct citizen participation

Democracy

Key Points:

  • •Enable citizens to initiate constitutional amendments
  • •Establish clear petition and referendum procedures
  • •Ensure meaningful citizen engagement in governance
13

Environmental Conservation Mandate

Constitutionally entrench environmental protection obligations

Environment

Key Points:

  • •Strengthen environmental impact assessments
  • •Ensure sustainable natural resource management
  • •Protect biodiversity and wildlife
14

Create Deputy Cabinet Secretaries and Limit Principal Secretaries

Restructure executive positions for better governance

Governance

Key Points:

  • •Create Deputy Cabinet Secretaries positions up to maximum of 22
  • •Restrict Principal Secretaries positions to maximum of 30
  • •Streamline executive branch structure
15

Establish Office of the Oversight Leader

Create mechanism for presidential runner-up oversight role

Democracy

Key Points:

  • •Create Office of the Oversight Leader for Presidential runner-up
  • •Create Office of Deputy Oversight Leader
  • •Applicable when runner-up garners at least 30% of total votes cast
  • •Enhance democratic checks and balances

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