ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 30. Kazakhstan’s
new constitution will consist of a preamble, 11 sections, and 95
articles, announced Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the
Constitutional Court, during a meeting of the Constitutional Reform
Commission, Trend
reports via the official Telegram channel dedicated to the
reform.
“The Preamble has been completely updated. It reflects national
values that symbolize the past and serve as a guide for the present
and future of the country,” he stated.
Nurmukhanov emphasized that the development of human capital,
education, science, and innovation has been recognized as a
strategic direction for state activity.
“These innovations were widely discussed and received unanimous
support,” he said.
The Constitutional Commission has prepared the first draft of
the new Constitution, taking into account suggestions from
citizens, public organizations, political parties, and experts over
the past six months, as well as feedback, comments, and
recommendations from the Commission’s members.
Kazakhstan is currently undergoing significant constitutional
reform, initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. A key change
in the reform is the transition to a unicameral parliament,
replacing the current two-chamber system. On January 21, 2026,
Tokayev signed a decree to establish the Commission on
Constitutional Reform.
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