April 20, 2025
Article 257 of the Constitution of Kenya talks about Amendment by popular initiative.
(1) An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a popular initiative signed by at least one million registered voters.
(2) A popular initiative for an amendment to this Constitution may be in the form of a general suggestion or a formulated draft Bill.
(3) If a popular initiative is in the form of a general suggestion, the promoters of that popular initiative shall formulate it into a draft Bill.
(4) The promoters of a popular initiative shall deliver the draft Bill and the supporting signatures to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, which shall verify that the initiative is supported by at least one million registered voters.
(5) If the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is satisfied that the initiative meets the requirements of this Article, the Commission shall submit the draft Bill to each county assembly for consideration within three months after the date it was submitted by the Commission.
(6) If a county assembly approves the draft Bill within three months after the date it was submitted by the Commission, the speaker of the county assembly shall deliver a copy of the draft Bill jointly to the Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament, with a certificate that the county assembly has approved it.
(7) If a draft Bill has been approved by a majority of the county assemblies, it shall be introduced in Parliament without delay.
(8) A Bill under this Article is passed by Parliament if supported by a majority of the members of each House.
(9) If Parliament passes the Bill, it shall be submitted to the President for assent in accordance with Articles 256 (4) and (5).
(10) If either House of Parliament fails to pass the Bill, or the Bill relates to a matter specified in 255 (1), the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people in a referendum.
Here's a summary of a constitution petition to remove Ruto and Kindiki, among other items:
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
OFFICE OF THE PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT
MUUNGANO WA GEN ZOTE INITIATIVE
REFERENDUM 2025 – A NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION
In pursuit of a more accountable, inclusive, and people-centered governance framework, the citizens of Kenya may be called upon before the close of 2025 to participate in a national referendum. This process aims to address critical issues affecting governance, economic justice, and social welfare.
THE MUUNGANO WA GEN ZOTE BILL
The proposed referendum seeks to effect the following key reforms:
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Dissolution of the Executive
- The removal of President William Ruto, the selected Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and the entire Cabinet of Kenya to allow for the establishment of a transitional leadership framework that reflects the sovereign will of the people.
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Enhanced Devolution and Resource Allocation
- An increase in the county equitable share allocation from the current 15% to 30%, to empower local development and bring services closer to the people.
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Elimination of Double Taxation
- Comprehensive tax reforms to abolish multiple layers of taxation on individuals and businesses, promoting economic growth and fairness.
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Tax Exemption on Food Products
- Removal of all taxes on basic food items to lower the cost of living and protect vulnerable households from economic shocks.
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Revitalization of Education and Healthcare Systems
- A national mandate to restructure and strengthen education and healthcare, ensuring quality, accessibility, and sustainability across the country.
POST-REFERENDUM: SOVEREIGN PEOPLE’S CONVENTION
Following the successful passage of the referendum, a Sovereign People’s Convention will be convened at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to guide the nation through a structured transitional period of two years.
Composition of the Convention (Approx. 530 Members):
- Members of the National Assembly and Senate
- All 47 County Governors
- Majority and Minority Leaders from each of the 47 County Assemblies
- The Chief Justice and the Registrar of the Judiciary
- 27 Specially Designated Seats for representatives from key sectors, including:
- Students
- Farmers
- Clergy
- Trade Unions
- Engineers
- Doctors
- Teachers
- Nurses
- Bankers
- Economists
- Other critical professional and civic sectors
Mandate of the Convention:
To elect a Transitional Government and oversee the implementation of referendum resolutions, ensuring a stable, lawful, and people-driven transformation of national governance.
For the People. By the People. In the Name of the People.
Muungano wa Gen Zote – Tujenge Taifa Tukiwa Pamoja.
This article shall be updated whenever new information is availed by the promoters of the bill.
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