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    "id": 1198810,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, acknowledging that the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) is established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community as one of the key organs and institutions of the Community responsible for the Community’s legislative matters; Recognising that Article 50 of the Treaty provides for the election of Members of EALA by respective partner states’ legislatures in accordance with their parliamentary procedures for a term of five years; Further aware that the East African Legislative Assembly Elections Act, 2011 contemplates conclusion of the election of Members of a new Assembly to be within 90 days before the expiry of the term of the subsisting Assembly; Noting that the term of the current East African Legislative Assembly lapses on 17th December 2022; Cognisant of the need to urgently conclude the election process for the East African Legislative Assembly to commence transacting business of the East African Community; Now therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 9 of the Houses of Parliament (Joint Sittings) Rules, the House resolves: (i) to establish a Joint Committee consisting of seven Members appointed by each of the Houses of Parliament to undertake the functions contemplated under the East African Legislative Assembly Elections (Election of Members of the Assembly) Rules, 2017; (ii) that the following Members shall represent the National Assembly in the Joint Committee: (a) The Hon. Wanjiku Muhia, M.P. - Co-Chairperson (b) The Hon. (Dr.) Makali Mulu, CBS, M.P. (c) The Hon. Sabina Chege, CBS, M.P. (d) The John Mutunga Kanyuithia, M.P. (e) Hon. Daniel Nanok Epuyo, M.P. (f) Hon. Francis Sigei Kipyegon, M.P. (g) Hon. Ruth Adhiambo Busia, M.P. (iii) that the Offices of the Clerks of the Houses of Parliament shall provide secretariat services to the Joint Committee in accordance with the Standing Orders; and (iv) that the Joint Committee shall report to the House within the timelines stipulated in the East African Legislative Assembly Elections (Election of Members of the Assembly) Rules, 2017."
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