Parliament has dismissed widespread claims circulating online that a new bill seeks to extend the term of the President and other elected leaders from five to seven years.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Senate clarified that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, does not in any way propose changes to presidential, gubernatorial, parliamentary, or county assembly term limits.
The House described the reports as misleading and cautioned Kenyans against falling for misinformation.
“This information is incorrect. A review of the official Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, shows that the claims being made are false,” the Senate stated.
The clarification comes after intense debate on social media, where claims of a bid to alter the President’s term limits sparked public uproar on Tuesday morning. Already, there were hundreds of tweets calling for a return to street protests.
The Senate stressed that the Bill does not touch on any of the constitutional articles dealing with tenure of elective positions.
According to the statement, the proposed amendments also do not create a new position of Prime Minister or restructure the national executive.
The House insisted that the executive arm of government remains intact under the current provisions of the Constitution.
What the Bill Focuses On
Instead, the Bill focuses on strengthening devolution and the role of the Senate in Kenya’s governance framework. Among its key objectives is enhancing bicameralism by ensuring that most bills are considered and passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate.
It also seeks to expand the Senate’s financial oversight powers by giving the House a direct role in the national budget-making process and in the approval of top state officers such as the Controller of Budget and Auditor-General.
Another key proposal in the Bill is the creation of a County Assembly Fund, which would be constitutionally protected.
This fund is designed to guarantee financial independence for county legislatures and shield them from undue interference.
The Senate urged Kenyans to verify information before sharing, warning that false claims only serve to stir unnecessary anxiety.
