{"id":4455,"date":"2026-07-10T14:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=4455"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:28:55","slug":"punguza-mzigo-eric-omondi-calls-for-referendum-to-cut-counties-scrap-senate-and-woman-rep-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=4455","title":{"rendered":"Punguza Mzigo&#8221;: Eric Omondi Calls for Referendum to Cut Counties, Scrap Senate and Woman Rep Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"<pre><strong><em>By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\nEric Omondi Unveils 'Punguza Mzigo' Campaign, Proposes Sweeping Constitutional Changes\r\nComedian and activist Eric Omondi has unveiled a bold constitutional reform proposal aimed at significantly reducing the cost of governance in Kenya through a nationwide referendum ahead of the 2027 General Election.\r\nSpeaking under the #PunguzaMzigo campaign, Omondi announced that he intends to collect 500,000 signatures to initiate a referendum seeking major changes to the country's governance structure.<\/pre>\n<p>Among the key proposals is the reduction of Kenya&#8217;s 47 counties to eight regional administrative units, a move he says would eliminate duplication of functions and reduce public expenditure.<\/p>\n<p>Omondi also proposed the abolition of the Senate, Woman Representative positions, and nominated seats, arguing that the offices have become an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WA_1783693336338.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4457\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WA_1783693336338-197x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WA_1783693336338-197x300.jpeg 197w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WA_1783693336338-673x1024.jpeg 673w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WA_1783693336338.jpeg 714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHe stated that the referendum should be conducted alongside the 2027 General Election to minimize additional costs associated with holding a separate vote.<br \/>\nAccording to Omondi, the proposed reforms are intended to create a leaner, more efficient government while redirecting billions of shillings saved toward development, job creation, healthcare, education, and other essential public services.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign, popularized under the slogans #PunguzaMzigo and #PundaAmechoka, is expected to spark national debate on constitutional reforms, the structure of devolved government, and the cost of governance in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>Should the campaign secure the required constitutional threshold of public support, the proposals could pave the way for one of Kenya&#8217;s most significant governance reform initiatives in recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0 Eric Omondi Unveils &#8216;Punguza Mzigo&#8217; 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