Kazakhstan to hold parliamentary election in august, president announces

Friday 10 April 2026 - 10:15

Kazakhstan is set to hold a parliamentary election in August, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Friday, marking another step in the country’s ongoing political reforms.

The resource-rich Central Asian nation has recently undergone constitutional changes aimed at restructuring its legislative system and simplifying governance. The reforms include the transition from a bicameral parliament to a single-chamber system, as well as the reintroduction of the vice-presidential post.

The new parliament will be called the Kurultai, a term rooted in Kazakh tradition meaning “gathering,” and is expected to consist of 145 deputies elected for five-year terms. The current parliament is scheduled to dissolve on July 1 ahead of the transition.

These institutional changes follow a national referendum held in March, where voters strongly supported constitutional amendments designed to modernize political structures and improve efficiency in decision-making.

While the exact election date has not yet been confirmed, authorities have indicated that the vote will take place in August as part of the broader reform agenda.

Observers say the changes represent one of the most significant overhauls of Kazakhstan’s political system in recent years, reflecting efforts to balance tradition with modernization.