President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past event. He is opposed to constitutional amendments. [Photo/Capital News]
Tharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki has supported calls for dialogue after the swearing-in of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Kindiki said the dialogue should focus on the creation of an expanded government and executive.
In an interview with the Saturday Nation, the Senator said an expanded government would bring to an end the feeling of marginalisation and exclusion.
"I foresee us relooking at the Constitution before the next general election. There is an increasing realisation that in a plural society like ours, where politics is seen as an indicator of inclusivity or lack thereof, then you need a slightly broader executive for perceptions of inclusivity," Kindiki said.
Similar sentiments have been expressed by NASA which has proposed amendments to the constitution on change of structure of the executive and electoral system.
The Opposition has since called on the 19 NASA-leaning county assemblies to establish People's Assembly to push the reforms agenda.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, however, has opposed the calls, telling off those agitating for the review of the Constitution.
On Thursday, during commissioning of Thiba dam in Kirinyaga County, the Head of State said it was too early to initiate dialogue on amending the 2010 Constitution.
"We cannot be talking about changing the constitution every day. We just changed it recently. We cannot be politicking every day," Uhuru said.