The Referendum Bill, 2026

Summary

Consolidates the law relating to conduct of a referendum and establishes procedures for constitutional, county and other referenda, including pre-referendum processes, questions and notices, referendum committees, voting thresholds, declaration and certification of results, petitions, offences, regulations and consequential amendments.

Issued by

Senate, Wakili Hillary Sigei, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Who it affects

the conduct of a referendum; the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; county assemblies; Parliament; referendum committees; voters; and county governments