News about constitution
Tokayev responds to critics of the new Constitution draft fueling language disputes
Tengrinews.kz — President Tokayev responded to critics of the new Constitution project who are fueling language disputes. He spoke about this
13 March 12:24
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 19:49
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 10:34
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 12:26
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 17:03
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 13:47
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 14:00
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 16:35
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 10:59
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 13:44
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 11:51
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 00:28
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 17:02
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 20:52
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 16:43
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 11:42
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 18:28
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 17:10
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 16:38
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 16:15
