Constitutional lawyer Willis Otieno sparked debate on the next presidential election asserting that the State House race should be held in August 2026—not 2027 as widely expected.
Citing Article 136(2)(a) of the Constitution, Otieno argues that the requirement presidential elections occur “on the second Tuesday in August, in every fifth year,” overrules the expectation that a presidential term should last a maximum five years.
(WATCH) Why elections should be in August 2026 and not August 2027, according to lawyer Willis Otieno
