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Experts push for parliamentary system to end Kenya's governance, diplomatic woes

Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana speaking on Spice FM on August, 11 2025. [File. Standard]

Foreign policy experts are calling for Kenya to abandon its presidential first-past-the-post system, arguing that it fuels domestic failures and strains international relations.

Speaking on Spice FM on Monday, August 11, foreign diplomacy expert Ahmed Hashi urged the adoption of a parliamentary system, saying it would restore what he called the country's 'lost moral legitimacy' under President William Ruto's leadership.

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