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The Senate is seeking public input on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to prevent former governors from contesting Senate or Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats for five years after leaving office.
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Amphitheatre in Nairobi starting at 9 a.m. During this session, the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights will receive both oral submissions and written memoranda from citizens and stakeholders.
According to the Senate, the Bill was introduced and read for the first time on March 26, 2026, before being referred to the committee for review, as required by parliamentary procedures.
The proposed amendments target Articles 99(2) and 193(2) of the Constitution, along with related changes to sections 24(2) and 25(2) of the Elections Act. The goal is to disqualify former county governors from running for Senate or MCA positions within five years of leaving office.
The Senate emphasized that the public participation process is in line with constitutional and parliamentary requirements, which mandate consideration of citizens’ views before a final report is prepared.
Members of the public can attend the hearing, present their views in person, or submit written feedback. Those unable to attend physically may send their submissions to the Clerk of the Senate by hand, post, or email.
All submissions must be received by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5 p.m.
