News about constitution
Tokayev names Kazakhstan’s main strategic potential
Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has named Kazakhstan’s main strategic potential. The President stated this at a ceremonial event in Astana
06 March 2026
Kazakhstan’s reforms could become a model for other countries – Pakistani expert
Tengrinews.kz – Raashid Wali Janjua, Director of Research at the Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad (IPRI), believes that the political reforms
06 March 2026
Number of days off in March may increase – justice minister
Tengrinews.kz – The number of public holidays in Kazakhstan may increase in March. Minister of Justice Erlan Sarsembayev announced this at a
05 March 2026
When the results of the referendum on the new Constitution will be announced
Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission has clarified under what conditions the vote will be considered valid, when vote counting
24 February 2026
One public holiday may be canceled in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – In 2026, one public holiday in Kazakhstan may be cancelled. This will happen if the new Constitution is adopted at the upcoming
20 February 2026
New public holiday may appear in Kazakhstan: date announced in the Senate
Tengrinews.kz – Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev has said that the upcoming referendum date, 15 March, may become the new Constitution Day in
19 February 2026
How much will Kazakhstan spend on the referendum? Preliminary amount announced
Tengrinews.kz – Mikhail Bortnik, a member of Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission, announced the preliminary cost of holding a national
13 February 2026
Constitutional referendum: when and what time voting will take place
Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (Central Election Commission) has outlined the main stages of preparation and conduct of the
13 February 2026
New possible date for Constitution Day in Kazakhstan announced
Tengrinews.kz – July 1 may become Constitution Day in Kazakhstan. This is stated in the draft of the new Basic Law, which is planned to be submitted
12 February 2026
Draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution published ahead of referendum
Tengrinews.kz – Official media have published the final draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, which will be put to a referendum.
12 February 2026
Date of constitutional referendum announced - Tokayev signs decree
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on holding a referendum on constitutional reform, according to Akorda.
12 February 2026
Revised draft of new Constitution to be published openly
Tengrinews.kz – A revised draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution will be published in open access, Constitutional Commission Chair Elvira Azimova
11 February 2026
Religion is separate from the state: clarification proposed for the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – During the fifth meeting of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers Serik Akylbai proposed
30 January 2026
Commission members propose adopting new Constitution, Tokayev says
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said members of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Commission concluded that the scale of proposed
30 January 2026
Overtime hurts birth rates: right to rest may be strengthened in the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – Massive overtime directly affects birth rates and the demographic situation in the country. This was stated today at a meeting
27 January 2026
Tokayev proposes adding a key principle to Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized that Kazakhstan is undergoing
26 January 2026
Kazakh citizens may be detained 'like in American movies'
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh citizens should be informed of all their rights at the moment of detention. This proposal was voiced by Mazhilis deputy
26 January 2026
Personal data protection may be strengthened in Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments to explicitly protect citizens’ personal data from illegal collection, storage,
26 January 2026
Pre-trial detention period may be shortened in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments that would reduce the maximum period of detention without a court decision
26 January 2026
How laws will be adopted in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — The new Parliament of Kazakhstan — the Kurultai — will review draft laws in three readings. This proposal was announced by Senator
26 January 2026
