Senate has invited public views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to extend terms for the elected leaders from 5 to 7 years. The Prime Minister shall be the leader of the largest party or coalition of parties in Parliament,” reads part of the bill sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cheragei. If successful, the new law will also apply to other elected officials such as Governors and other elected leaders. We have been pushed to the corner by high fuel prices, taxation and an amendment to the constitution to increase the number of elected leaders is therefore not fair at all,” he said. The focus should be on making the economy better, not adding more positions like that of Prime Minister.

Source: The Star October 17, 2024 08:08 UTC