Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the proposal to remove the cap on presidential term limits, offering a different perspective from those advocating for its abolition.
Barasa, a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), suggested that the ruling alliance, Kenya Kwanza, could potentially maintain its dominance for up to 50 years without needing to abolish presidential term limits. Contrary to calls for constitutional changes, he believes that the existing framework allows for long-term governance.
In a morning interview on K24 TV, Barasa emphasized that Kenya Kwanza could achieve this extended governance period without necessarily scrapping the term limit cap. He proposed that ensuring President William Ruto’s successor emerges from within the ruling alliance would be key to sustaining its continuity.
Barasa clarified that the succession plan aims to build upon the progress achieved during President Ruto’s constitutionally mandated 10-year term. Drawing parallels with enduring political parties in other countries like Tanzania’s Chama Cha Mapinduzi and South Africa’s ANC, he highlighted the potential for Kenya Kwanza to maintain power over decades, akin to these established political entities.
His remarks provide an alternative perspective to the discourse on presidential term limits, countering propositions advocating for their removal to facilitate indefinite governance under President Ruto.
