Kenya: Senate Extends Deadline for Constitution Amendment Bill Feedback After 200,000 Submissions

The Senate has extended the deadline for public submissions on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5 PM.

This decision comes after the Senate’s email system crashed due to an overwhelming response, receiving over 200,000 submissions regarding the proposed extension of term limits.

The Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights is conducting a public hearing on the Bill today in the Senate Chambers. Among the key proposals is an…