The Senate has moved to clarify details surrounding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This follows the circulation of a fake poster claiming the bill seeks to extend the president’s term limit and create a prime minister position.
Senate Issues Clarification
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Senate released an official statement on its verified X account. In the statement, the Senate stamped the circulating poster with a bold red “FAKE” mark, warning the public against misinformation.
“The Bill does not extend term limits. Nowhere in the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is there any proposal to extend the terms of office for the President, Governors, MPs, or MCAs,” the statement read.
The Senate also clarified that the bill makes no mention of creating a prime minister post or altering the structure of the executive branch.
Public Reactions
The fake post sparked heated reactions online. Human rights activist Hussein Khalid shared the poster with the caption: “It’s back to the streets again.” Lawyer Willis Otieno also criticized the claims, warning that any attempt to extend terms or create new executive positions would undermine constitutional safeguards.
Otieno argued that sovereignty rests with the people, who set the current five-year term under Articles 101, 102, 180, and 136 of the Constitution.
True Focus of the Bill
According to the Senate, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is primarily aimed at strengthening devolution and reinforcing the role of the Senate.
Key proposals include:
- Ensuring most bills are passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate.
- Giving the Senate a bigger role in budget-making and financial oversight.
- Involving the Senate in approving key state officers such as the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General.
Final Word
The Senate’s clarification underscores its commitment to protecting the 2010 Constitution. While the fake poster raised public concern, the actual bill seeks to strengthen democratic governance through deeper devolution and accountability.
