Cherargei threatens fresh bid to extend Ruto’s stay in power
Cherargei has threatened to revive his proposal to extend presidential terms to seven years, telling opposition leaders to prepare for 2032 as he declared President William Ruto the likely winner of the 2027 election.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has vowed to reintroduce his controversial proposal to lengthen presidential term limits, potentially enabling President William Ruto to remain in power beyond the current two-term limit, if the opposition fails to organize effectively for the 2032 elections. Speaking directly to Ruto, Cherargei criticized the opposition for lacking a clear political agenda, urging them instead to prioritize equitable development over short-term electoral considerations.
He emphasized that focusing on 2027 is premature, given Ruto's already secured victory, and suggested that opposition parties should begin planning for 2032. Should they fail to organize and demonstrate a coherent strategy, Cherargei threatened to reintroduce his proposal to amend the Constitution, which previously sought to extend term limits from five to seven years for various elected officials.
This proposal, outlined in the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, faced extensive criticism and was ultimately rejected by the Senate on November 1, 2024, after receiving overwhelming opposition. Cherargei's stance on term extensions has been a contentious issue, drawing opposition from both within his own political party and from various quarters of the political landscape.
He argued that a longer tenure would allow leaders to better implement their development agendas and fulfill campaign promises.
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