Kazakhstan’s Rural Communities Now Elect Their Own Local Governors
Kazakhstan has fully rolled out direct elections for rural akims (local governors) across the country in the 2024 election. The move follows years of gradual reform, starting with pilot votes in 2021 and expanding to district and regional city elections in 2023. Officials now highlight how these changes have boosted public involvement in local decision-making.
The shift began in 2021 when Kazakhstan held its first direct elections for rural akims. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev initially proposed the reform to strengthen local governance. By 2023, pilot elections extended to district and regional city akims, testing the system on a broader scale.
With direct elections now fully in place, rural communities have a greater say in selecting their leaders. The reforms aim to create more responsive and accountable local governance. Officials continue to monitor the system’s effectiveness as it evolves.
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