News about referendum
Why Kazakhstan is not introducing electronic voting - CEC explains
Tengrinews.kz — When could electronic voting be introduced in Kazakhstan? The Central Election Commission (CEC) answered this question.
01 April 2026
Pakistan’s Prime Minister congratulated Tokayev on the successful referendum
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, citing Akorda.
18 March 2026
Tokayev signs decree on implementation of new Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on the implementation of the new Constitution.
17 March 2026
World leaders send congratulations to Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – Congratulatory letters and telegrams are being sent to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from heads of foreign states and leaders
17 March 2026
Referendum on the Constitution: Kazakhstanis filed two lawsuits
Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (CRC) reported on two lawsuits filed following the voting day of the republican referendum.
17 March 2026
Putin congratulates Tokayev on successful referendum
Tengrinews.kz – Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the republican
17 March 2026
Referendum on new Constitution: voting results announced
Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (CRC) has announced the results of the vote on the referendum for the adoption of a new Constitution.
17 March 2026
Kazakhstan holds constitutional referendum: voting ends
Tengrinews.kz - The referendum on Kazakhstan’s new Constitution has officially concluded. The Central Referendum Commission announced preliminary
15 March 2026
Interior Ministry addresses Kazakhstanis ahead of the referendum
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has addressed citizens ahead of the referendum scheduled for March 15. The ministry
13 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
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
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
Comparable to adopting a new Constitution: Tokayev on upcoming referendum
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Kazakhstan, announcing that a referendum on constitutional
05 January 2026
Tokayev: referendum will essentially decide the issue of a new Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – “Our goal is to create a professional Parliament.” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed this view while speaking at the dialogue
28 November 2025