Inside Cherargei Bill that seeks to increase presidential term limit

Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargei addresses a past press conference. [File, Standard]

A United Democratic Alliance Senator now wants the Constitution amended to extend the term of the president from the current five to seven years.

Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargei Thursday tabled The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which also seeks the extension of all other elected representatives, among them governors,  Members of Parliament, senators and Members of County Assembly (MCA).

Currently the elected leaders serve for five years before they seek re-election...