House of Reps to Vote Today on 37 Landmark Constitutional Amendments

Today, the House of Representatives will vote on 37 proposed changes to the 1999 Constitution. The reforms span electoral rules, judicial processes, security structures, local government autonomy, citizenship rights, legislative procedures, and traditional institutions. Key electoral bills would allow independent candidates and strengthen state electoral bodies. Judicial proposals aim to ease the Supreme Court’s caseload and fast-track election petitions. Security measures include creating state police and securing independent funding for the armed forces. Other reforms would recognize local governments as a tier of government, establish special legislative seats for women, introduce spousal and investment-based citizenship options, enshrine the right to a healthy environment, and provide statutory funding and formal councils for traditional rulers.

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