15 Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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

Detailed Amendment Document

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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, fair, and well-governed land and rent administration for all citizens

Rights

Key Points:

  • •Protect communal land rights and customary ownership
  • •Rename the National Land Commission to the National Land and Rent Commission and assign it regulatory powers to regulate the cost of parcels of land and rent
  • •Enable the Commission to assist the Kenya Revenue Authority in tracking the collection of rates and rent taxes
  • •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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