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"content": "Hon. Members, the second Message is from the Senate on the establishment of a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee on the election of Members to the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA). Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 41 of the National Assembly, I wish to convey to the House a Message from the Senate regarding the establishment of a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee on the Election of Members to the EALA. The Message conveys that the Senate on Tuesday, 18th October, 2022 appointed the following seven Senators to the Joint Committee – 1. Sen. Daniel Kitonga Maanzo, MP – Co-Chairperson 2. Sen. Raphael Chimera Mwinzangu, MP; 3. Sen. Joyce Chepkoech Korir, MP; 4. Sen. Miraj Abdullahi Abdulrahman, MP; 5. Sen. Chute Muhamed Said, MP; 6. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP; and, 7. Sen. Beatrice Akinyi Oyomo. Hon. Members, you will recall that, by a resolution made on Thursday 13th October 2022, this House appointed seven of its Members to the Joint Committee. The Membership of the National Assembly is led by the Member for Kipipiri Constituency, Hon. Wanjiku Muhia. This means the Joint Committee on Election of Members to EALA is now fully constituted as contemplated by the East African Legislative Assembly Elections (Election of Members of the Assembly) Rules, 2017. Therefore, I urge the Co-chairpersons of the Joint Committee to urgently proceed to facilitate the process of nomination of Kenya’s representatives to EALA as required by the said Rules and keep the House and the public informed on the progress of the matter. I thank you."
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