News about reforms
Tokayev says when the next presidential election will be held
Tengrinews.kz — The President of Kazakhstan answered a question about why the position of vice president is needed. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also
16 March 2026
“I am categorically against reforms for the sake of reforms,” Tokayev says
Tengrinews.kz — Speaking in Astana at the forum of maslikhat deputies of all levels, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that under current
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
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
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
Kurultai deputies will be able to dismiss ministers
Tengrinews.kz — Deputies of Kazakhstan’s new Parliament — the Kurultai — may be granted the right to initiate reports from ministers and demand
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
Kazakhstan to introduce vice president position, Tokayev says
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced that Kazakhstan will introduce the position of vice president. The President made the statement
20 January 2026
Tokayev proposes a new name for Kazakhstan’s Parliament
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai, announced a proposal to rename Kazakhstan’s
20 January 2026
Tokayev: Transition to a unicameral Parliament does not mean merging the Mazhilis and the Senate
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s transition to a unicameral Parliament does not imply a simple merger of the Mazhilis and the Senate, President
19 January 2026
'In essence, this is a new Constitution' - Tokayev on the working group’s proposals
Tengrinews.kz — A meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform was held in Astana with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart
19 January 2026
“There is a clear understanding of the goals and objectives”: Constitutional reform discussed for nearly six months
Tengrinews.kz — Nearly six months have passed since discussions on constitutional reform began in Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
19 January 2026
Future Parliament and referendum: new reform proposals presented to Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – The President has reviewed proposals on constitutional reform that are being submitted, Akorda reports.
13 January 2026
Economic reforms and people’s well-being: Tokayev met with the Prime Minister
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
26 December 2025
Kazakhstan drops plan to merge physics, chemistry and biology into a single school subject
Tengrinews.kz – Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova has officially ruled out merging physics, chemistry and biology into one integrated science
11 December 2025
Tax reform: write-off of penalties and fines in 2026
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s entrepreneurs who owe taxes may have their penalties and fines written off next year. The Ministry of Finance has
08 December 2025
Tokayev: Kazakhstan must remain a state with strong presidential power
Tengrinews.kz – On October 24, the President of Kazakhstan delivered a speech at a ceremonial event dedicated to Republic Day.
24 October 2025
