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"content": "[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) took the Chair]"
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"content": "My area Member of Parliament, Hon. Stephen Mogaka, spoke about some of the areas that are currently affected because they lack representation. My home county of Nyamira has a total of 36 wards but because of all these delays, two are not represented at the County Assembly. That means when the Assembly is conducting budgetary or development discussions, two wards are not represented. If someone were to go to court and say, for example, that the County Assembly of Nyamira is not properly constituted because it does not have two members, then that would bring us a lot of issues. This is one of those Bills that we need to ensure are fast-tracked to have everyone in this country represented either in the National Assembly or at the county level. One of the areas I am keen on that has been included is the addition of experienced professionals. As a member of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, I am happy the qualification has been included in this Bill. The IEBC deals with issues of integral numbers. It deals with issues that need professionals governed by ethics of the profession to ensure the procurement process is properly done and the numbers are properly calculated. I also welcome the addition of an ICT professional. Right now, we are grappling with a situation where we are catching up with technology in the world. Technology is a couple of years ahead of us. The rest of the world is currently dealing with the fifth industrial revolution. In Kenya, we are dealing with the fourth industrial revolution. There is artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of things. We have all seen the kinds of things that can be done with AI. It is going to affect us if we do not have professionals in that space who can quickly tell us about issues related to information technology. The proposal to align the secretary’s term with the new Commission for a smooth transition and practical continuity is welcome. This will ensure the secretariat and the Commission are working in tandem and the experience will be properly aligned."
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"content": "There is a clause that seeks to ensure that they review operations after a general election for one year to 18 months. This is another welcome amendment. Ideally, one year is not enough for them to review a general election. Remember, in our country, a general election is not about electing one office, but a total of six offices. For that reason, a lot of work goes into that space The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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"content": "and review cannot be realistically completed in one year. They need more time to ensure that proper audits are done and gaps identified so as to enrich the next election."
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"content": "I fully support the clause on Political Parties Liaison Committee getting extra slots. When it comes to elections, the key players are political parties because their members are running for office. Therefore, if they are properly accommodated within the selection panel, they will handle grievances brought by the different political parties and give them feedback."
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"content": "The only clause I am not confident in and wish an amendment will be brought, is the CEO working for a period of three years. The IEBC is a very sensitive space and we need someone with a longer experience and one that understands everything that goes on. So, three years is not enough. The CEO will need to be trained on what goes on in that Commission. Also, familiarise themselves with all the laws that govern elections in this country and undertake delimitation of boundaries. I do not think having a CEO for three years is enough. I hope an amendment will be brought so that the CEO can serve for at least five years."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. With those very many remarks, I support."
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"content": " Very well. The previous speaker had mentioned names of Hon. Members to speak on this. The first on that list is Bernard Kitur, Member for Nandi Hills followed by Hon. Gikaria."
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"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to contribute on this very important, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill. I want to appreciate this piece of legislation from the NADCO Report and the work of enriching it done by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. This is a great opportunity for Parliament to correct the many wrongs that have always happened in every electoral cycle. It is also a chance for us to ensure that every election is free and fair. Elections should not be acrimonious such that every time there is an election, people are scared. So, this Bill will guard every corner and ensure elections are peaceful."
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"content": "Equally, it is very timely because we have several vacant seats both in the National Assembly and in some county assemblies, as a result of not having a properly constituted IEBC. As such, this Bill, when passed, will allow all Kenyans to have representatives in this House and county assemblies since politics is about sharing the national and county cakes. This gives Kenyans an opportunity to have their representatives speak on their behalf. It is very timely."
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