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The statement in the image is not true. It is a manipulated quote card.
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- What we know
The Real Remarks: In June 2025, during a political function, Joseph Makilap stated, "If they continue joking with us we will amend the constitution so as president William Ruto to serve for 24 years". His original comments targeted political opponents rather than claiming he would extend it to "four terms" (or "FOTAM" as shared by some localized social media variations).
No Term Limit Changes: The claim that Parliament has extended or is actively changing the two-term limit to four terms is completely false.
Constitutional Protection:
Under Article 255 of the Constitution of Kenya, any amendment that alters the term of office of the President cannot be passed by Parliament alone; it strictly requires a national referendum. President William Ruto has also repeatedly publicly dismissed proposals from lawmakers to scrap or alter presidential term limits.
The Claim
Dont tempt us to amend the constitution and give Ruto 20 years in power we will extend it from two terms to four terms and there is nothing you'll do about it.
The Verdict: False
The statement in the image is not true. It is a manipulated quote card.
While Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap did previously make controversial remarks regarding presidential term extensions, the specific text on this graphic misrepresents what he said and fabricates a fake policy update