Mudavadi Pushes for New Constitution Talks, Wants PM Office Back: “Every Region Must See Itself in Government"

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has renewed calls for a constitutional review, arguing that Kenya needs institutional reforms to reflect political and regional realities 15 years after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.

Speaking on the structure of government, Mudavadi said the country should formally establish the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition. 

He noted that such changes would promote inclusivity and present a more unified face of Kenya’s governance system.

Mudavadi argued that formalising the two offices would help address long-standing concerns over exclusion by ensuring that different regions and political groupings feel represented at the highest levels of government. 

According to him, this would strengthen national cohesion and reduce the sense of marginalisation that often follows tightly contested elections.

He maintained that Kenya’s political evolution has exposed gaps in the current constitutional framework, particularly in managing power-sharing, opposition oversight, and post-election stability. 

A structured opposition, he said, would enhance accountability while allowing government to function more smoothly.

The Prime CS emphasised that a constitutional review should be driven by national dialogue and consensus, not partisan interests. 

He added that any reforms must focus on strengthening unity, governance, and democratic institutions rather than creating divisions.