# Kazakhstan domestic political and social reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kazakhstan-domestic-political-and-social-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-03T05:44:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has initiated several domestic reform agendas in Kazakhstan, focusing on political, infrastructural, and educational sectors. Following the adoption of a new Constitution on July 1, 2026, the country transitioned from a bicameral parliament to a unicameral Kurultai and established the Kazakhstan Halyk Kenesi as a high-level advisory body. Following the resignation of the previous government after the Kurultai elections, Tokayev announced a series of key appointments to the new government and state bodies. Olzhas Bektenov has been reappointed as Prime Minister, receiving support from 137 deputies during a session in Astana. Erlan Karin, a longtime presidential adviser, was appointed to the newly created office of Vice President, a role positioned as first in line to succeed the president. Additionally, Aibek Dadabay, chairman of the Adilet political party, was elected Speaker of the Kurultai. Ministerial changes include the appointment of Mukhtar Tleuberdi as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. Other reappointments include Serik Zhumangarin as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Zhaslan Madiyev as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Dauren Kossanov as Minister of Defense, and Yerzhan Sadenov as Minister of Internal Affairs. In the education sector, Tokayev has prioritized preparing youth for a digital economy and ordered the rapid construction of schools. He has also directed officials to reduce the administrative burden on teachers by eliminating excessive paperwork and non-educational responsibilities. ## Claims - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed Olzhas Bektenov for the position of Prime Minister. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Olzhas Bektenov has held the position of Prime Minister since February 6, 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 137 Kurultai deputies voted in favor of Olzhas Bektenov's candidacy for Prime Minister. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The position of Vice President was created under a new constitution adopted earlier this year. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Erlan Karin as Vice President. (single source) - Erlan Karin is the first in line to succeed the president as leader of Kazakhstan. (single source) - 74.08% of registered voters participated in the Kurultai elections held on August 23, 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Kazakhstan President Tokayev announces new government appointments President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced major government appointments in Kazakhstan, including the appointment of Erlan Karin as Vice President and the retention of Olzhas Bektenov as Prime Minister. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-president-tokayev-announces-new-government-appointments ### 2026-08-31: Kazakhstan President appoints new Vice President and reappoints Prime Minister Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has reappointed Olzhas Bektenov as Prime Minister and appointed Erlan Karin as the first Vice President under the nation's new constitutional framework. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-president-appoints-new-vice-president-and-reappoints-prime-minister ### 2026-08-27: Kazakhstan President Tokayev outlines education reform priorities Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for education reforms focused on the digital economy, rapid school construction, and reducing bureaucratic burdens on teachers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-president-tokayev-outlines-education-reform-priorities ### 2026-08-23: Kazakhstan President to announce new Vice President within 10 days Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the new Vice President will be named within 10 days and outlined plans for political reforms and large-scale national infrastructure projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-president-to-announce-new-vice-president-within-10-days --- Cite as: Kazakhstan domestic political and social reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kazakhstan-domestic-political-and-social-reforms