Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is looking to secure his legacy by backing a new political party in the latest move to overhaul the country’s political system.
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Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback: Take our Survey New Window Facebook X LinkedIn Email Link Gift By Nariman Gizitdinov May 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM UTC Bookmark Save Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is looking to secure his legacy by backing a new political party in the latest move to overhaul the country’s political system.
Adilet is led by one of his former top aides and supported by business leaders who gained influence during his presidency. The move shows how power in Kazakhstan is shifting since Tokayev consolidated his control in central Asia’s largest oil producer after riots in 2022.
