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Nyachae sparks stormy debate as team folds up

Chairman of defunct CIC Charles Nyachae

The exit report by the defunct Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) has sparked fresh controversy.

In its final report, CIC, which constitutionally folded this week, suggested that the number of elected MPs be reduced from 290 to 150. It proposed a maximum number of MPs of 22, down from the current 345. The commission also suggested that the number of wards be reduced from 1,450 to 750, and a number of slots for nominated MPs be done away with.

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