Ruto Allies Push for Constitutional Changes Ahead of 2027
A group of leaders from the North Rift region have renewed calls for constitutional amendments, arguing that the country must fix challenges that have lingered for more than 15 years since the 2010 Constitution was adopted.
The leaders, who are close allies of President William Ruto under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), want the referendum on the proposed changes to be held on the same day as the 2027 General Election.
They believe this will not only save money but also guarantee maximum voter participation, since millions of Kenyans will already be turning out to cast their ballots.
During a Sunday service at AIC Boma Church in Kapsabet, Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur emphasized that the time had come to start the journey of amending the Constitution.
He said the 2010 Constitution was well-drafted and visionary at the time, but it has not addressed certain pressing challenges, leaving the country in the same struggles for more than a decade.
“Let us begin the process of changing the Constitution right away. If there are weaknesses in the current law, we should not wait any longer to fix them.
Those who worked on the 2003 draft were praised for their foresight, but if after 15 years the same problems still exist, then it is only fair that we bring back the process and begin correcting those issues,” Kitur said.
He further suggested that the country should identify all the key areas that need changes, combine them into one referendum question, and then allow Kenyans to make their decision at the ballot in 2027.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang supported Kitur’s position, saying that 15 years is long enough to test the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution. According to him, it is now clear which parts have worked well and which ones need urgent adjustments to ensure the law supports Kenya’s development and political stability.
“With 15 years of living under the new constitutional order, we are now able to evaluate what has worked effectively and what has failed to deliver. That is why it is necessary for us to make changes in specific areas and strengthen the law where it is weak,” Sang said.
The leaders maintained that constitutional amendments would anchor critical issues in law and provide the country with a stronger and more stable foundation for governance.
Among the issues they pointed out was the long-running controversy around the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), which has faced several court challenges over its legality.
They also highlighted the failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, which remains one of the biggest gaps in the current constitutional framework.
The debate over constitutional change has been gaining momentum across the political divide. Recently, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga also proposed reforms, especially around devolution and the management of education, suggesting that certain responsibilities should be adjusted to strengthen counties and improve service delivery.
With both government allies and opposition voices calling for changes, the push for constitutional amendments is likely to become a central debate as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.
The question now is not whether Kenyans will revisit the Constitution, but rather what specific issues will be included in the referendum and how the changes will shape the country’s future.
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