A fresh political debate has emerged in Kenya after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei revived calls to extend the presidential term from five years to seven years, a proposal that could create the possibility of a 14-year presidency if a president served two full terms.
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The remarks have renewed questions about what former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other political opponents of President William Ruto could do if they want to oppose the proposed changes.
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According to People Daily, Cherargei made the remarks on Monday, October 12, 2026, during President Ruto’s North Rift development tour. He challenged the President’s opponents to begin preparing for the 2032 political contest rather than concentrating only on the 2027 General Election.
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The senator’s reference to “kumi na nne supuu” pointed towards the possibility of 14 years of Kenya Kwanza leadership if the proposed seven-year presidential terms were introduced and a president won two terms.
Why the seven-year proposal matters
Kenya’s Constitution currently provides for a five-year presidential term, with a maximum of two terms. President Ruto began his first term in 2022 and is expected to face voters again in 2027.
Cherargei has previously argued that extending the terms of elected leaders would give them more time to implement development programmes and reduce the time spent campaigning.
His proposal is not new. In 2024, he sponsored the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, seeking to extend the terms of the President, governors, senators, MPs and members of county assemblies from five years to seven years.
However, the proposal encountered strong public opposition. A Senate committee recommended that the Bill be rejected following public participation in which an overwhelming majority of submissions opposed the changes.
The key fact Kenyans should understand
The suggestion of a 14-year Ruto presidency remains a political scenario linked to the proposed seven-year terms, not an established change to Kenya’s Constitution.
Cherargei’s remarks do not automatically extend Ruto’s current term, guarantee his re-election or establish that the proposal will become law.
For Gachagua and other opponents, the central question is whether they can build sufficient public and political support to oppose the proposal through constitutional, parliamentary and electoral processes.
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, the debate is likely to remain politically significant. Ultimately, any constitutional change must follow the law, and Kenyans retain the right to participate in decisions affecting the country’s democratic future.
