ODM legislators are plotting to overhaul the presidential system in favour of the parliamentary system.
The MPs are of the opinion that it is only through the parliamentary system that Kenya will see an end to electoral violence witnessed every General Election.
According to Standard, the party is working on the changes in collaboration with Kanu, Jubilee, Wiper Democratic Party and Amani National Congress.
“We will only deal with select parts that have not proved effective nine years since the promulgation of the new law in 2010,” expounded Mathare MP Antony Oluoch.
They also intend to streamline the mandate of members of both Houses of Parliament.
Some of the proposals could force the Senate to cede part of its mandate to the National Assembly like power to block legislation and impeach governors through a vote of no confidence.
“We target to eliminate overlapping powers between the lower and upper houses of the bicameral legislative system,” explained Oluoch.
The leaders are also proposing to centralise government and strengthen the power of the Prime Minister through constitutional amendment.
ODM MPs plan to address historical political injustices which are sustained by the winner takes it all system.
“The law changes will streamline the country’s complex political system. This is what many want going by the mood of the country,” said mentioned Rongo MP Paul Abuor.
