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 13:54
“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 11:25
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
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
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
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 15:53
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 15:24
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 17:02
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 14:05
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 17:53
'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 17:22
“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 16:53
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 09:27
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 13:18
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 14:19
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 20:12
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 14:05
