Referendum or not, the electoral body needs restructuring

One-term president is good, electoral system should be reformed to make it better.

by Oluchina Antony

Coast11 July 2019 - 11:03

In Summary

• Leaders are already plotting how to succeed President Kenyatta, yet voters have not seen much development.

• Punguza Mizigo initiative proposes an amendment of the Constitution to remove the belief we have a political dynasty.

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot during a meeting in Mombasa on March 27, last year

The current system of governance upholds much of idealistic and innovative policies that will propel Africa to the political world stage.

Leaders have indulged in 2022 politics yet voters have not felt much development. Initially, the presidential seat takes time to negotiate on. How electoral offices handle presidential elections does not reflect the will of voters.

Kenyans believe we have a political dynasty which will not change. Reconstructing the election body to be independent will lead to fair elections and removing that belief.

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