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    "content": "designated Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, CBS, who is also the sponsor of the Bill, as the Co- Chairperson. In reference to this, I have since received communication from the Senate designating the following Senators to the Committee: 1. Sen. James Murango. 2. Sen. Richard Onyonka. 3. Sen. David Wafula. 4. Sen. Catherine Mumma. 5. Sen. Samson Cherarkey. 6. Sen. Agnes Muthama. 7. Sen. Esther Okenyuri. Now that the Senate has appointed Members to the Mediation Committee, the Committee is fully constituted and should embark on attempting to develop a mediated version of the Bill, in accordance with the provisions of Article 113 of the Constitution. The National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No.55 of 2022) is also undergoing a mediation process. It was referred to a Mediation Committee that is co-chaired by Hon. Joash Nyamoko, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands. The third Bill under mediation is the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.33 of 2023). The Mediation Committee is co-chaired by Hon. Kangogo Bowen, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation. The Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2023), sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party; is another one awaiting mediation. It was referred to a Mediation Committee that is co-chaired by Hon. George Murugara, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. The Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.11 of 2022), which is sponsored by Sen. Samson Cherarkey, is the fifth Bill also awaiting to be processed through mediation, under Article 113 of the Constitution. It was lost at Second Reading on 5th March 2024. It was referred to a Mediation Committee that is co-chaired by Hon. Eric Muchangi, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour. The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bill No.6 of 2022), which is sponsored by Sen. Danson Mungatana, was lost at Second Reading on 12th March 2024. It is also awaiting mediation. It was referred to a Mediation Committee that is co-chaired by Hon. David Gikaria, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining. Hon. Members, Article 113 of the Constitution provides that a Mediation Committee must report back to both Houses with an agreed version of the Bill or lack thereof within 30 days of its establishment. I urge co-chairpersons and the mediation teams representing the House to expedite consideration of the six Bills for their progression to the next stage. This will bring a timely conclusion to the bicameral processes relating to them."
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