By Masauso Mkwayaya
The National Assembly has adopted the Constitution (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 after the Bill garnered the required two-thirds majority vote from Members of Parliament.
The Bill, which seeks to amend 13 specific clauses of the Constitution, passed with amendments to some clauses.
A total of 135 Members of Parliament voted YES during the third reading of the Bill, with none voting NO or being absent.
Speaker of the National Assembly, NELLY MUTTI, ruled that the two-thirds majority requirement had been satisfied.
In accordance with parliamentary procedure, the Bill will now be submitted to President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA for assent.
Parliament has since adjourned sine die.
