Ruto Speaks About his Term Limit and Stay in Office

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Thursday, October 24, 2024 –President William Ruto has rejected plot to extend his term limit in office.

Speaking from Nakuru where he had gone for ground breaking event, the head of State observed that to under his watch, such a thing as extension of stay in office will not happen.

He added that it can be a breach of the Constitution to start a debate and clamour for extension of presidential term limit when the country has serious issue to deal with at the moment

“I Will be on the frontline to stop any clamor to change the Constitution so that to extend term limit

“I We will oppose any attempt to change the term limit, or the Constriction. That’s is unnecessary, uncalled for and exercise in futility because it will not happen under my watch,” asserted Ruto.

The head of State wsa addressing the rumour by a section of Kenyans that he is plotting to interfere with the term limit for elected leaders.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is pushing for the changes through the Senate and yesterday announced that citizens have until tomorrow Friday to contribute their views on the matter before it moves to the next level.

The adamant lawmaker argues that the term limit of seven years will enable the country to realise the full performance of an elected leader moistly the president.

In a press briefing, he noted that five years are not enough for any leader to make development changes for the people.

But his Kiambu counterpart, Karungo wa Thang’wa, who presented his memorandum to the Senate Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, said he is of a different view. He, instead, proposed a reduction in the term limits of elective offices.

“I have sent my proposals to have the term reduced from five years to four years. This is to ensure accountability of leaders,” said Thangwa.

Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wa has laughed off the proposed increase of term limits, saying the bill is dead on arrival.

Same to members of the clergy who, days ago, also jumped into the debate and advised leaders to cease the push for more time in office.

Kenyans have until Friday to submit their memoranda to the Senate.