Kiambu County Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has accused President William Ruto of violating the Constitution by signing into law eight controversial bills that allegedly bypassed the Senate.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Thang’wa claimed that out of the eight bills assented to by the President on October 15, seven did not go through the Senate as required under Article 110 of the Constitution.
“On Wednesday, 15th October 2025, President William Ruto committed a gross violation of the Constitution by assenting into law eight Bills, seven of which were never brought before the Senate as required under Article 110 of the Constitution,” the senator said.
He argued that the Senate, which represents and protects the interests of counties, was “unlawfully bypassed.”
“This act not only undermines the principle of bicameralism but also strikes at the core of devolution, a cornerstone of our constitutional order,” he added.
The bills Thang’wa claims never reached the Senate include: The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Privatisation Bill, 2025; The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025; and The National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Thang’wa further accused the President of assenting to the laws “like a thief in the night” on a day when the country was mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.
“In what can only be described as a deliberate and cynical move, the President chose to sneak the assents in broad daylight, on a day when the entire nation was mourning the passing of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, a statesman who spent his life defending democracy and constitutionalism,” he said.
According to Thang’wa, the timing and manner of the signing raise “serious moral and political questions.”
“While Kenyans reflected on the democratic values and justice that Raila Odinga stood for, Mr. Ruto quietly assented to laws that weaken the very institutions he fought to strengthen,” he stated.
The senator questioned the President’s motive for rushing the process, asking:
“Why did the President proceed to sign these Bills into law despite clear constitutional guidance and legal precedent requiring the Senate’s input? What urgency or motive justified such a blatant disregard of due process? And why was this done on the very day our nation was plunged into mourning for a national hero whose lifelong mission was to defend good governance?”
Thang’wa has now called on the Senate leadership to urgently seek an advisory opinion from the courts under Articles 110, 111, 112, and 163 of the Constitution regarding the legality of the Acts.
He also urged the Council of Governors, civil society, Gen Z activists, and constitutional watchdogs to defend the integrity of the legislative process.
“This is not a partisan issue; it is a national concern. The Constitution of Kenya belongs to the people, not to Ruto, not to the Executive. We will not allow any arm of government to mutilate, ignore, or sidestep it for political convenience or expediency,” Thang’wa said.
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