Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has forecasted that Parliament will soon deliberate on constitutional amendments to establish an expanded executive structure. This would include the creation of a Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Minister posts alongside the President and Deputy President.
In a statement released on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Kuria highlighted that both the Kenya Kwanza government and the opposition are under intense political pressure, making the current executive framework unsustainable.
Expanded Executive to Address Political Tensions
Kuria argued that without a broader power-sharing arrangement, tensions within the ruling and opposition camps will escalate significantly. He warned that the fallout could be felt as far as Mt. Ruwenzori if reforms are not adopted.
He further predicted that the proposed structure, linked to recommendations from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), would soon be tabled in Parliament and garner swift bipartisan support.
Vindication of BBI Architects
The proposed changes echo key elements of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), notably the introduction of a Prime Minister's office and additional executive roles to foster inclusivity and reduce winner-takes-all politics.
Kuria stated that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, principal proponents of the BBI, will ultimately be vindicated by these reforms.
Background and Political Context
- The BBI process was halted in 2021 after courts ruled it unconstitutional.
- NADCO was formed following bipartisan dialogue between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions after the 2022 elections.
- Current political realignments and succession speculation ahead of the 2027 elections have intensified calls for constitutional reform.
Kuria did not specify the exact timeline or details of the constitutional amendment bill expected to be introduced.
