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"content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period commencing April to September, 2024. . During the reporting period the Committee has carried out various activities pertaining to its mandate. It has transacted the following legislative business- (a) The Committee has processed five Statements which were sought from the committees. Of the five statements, it has considered and concluded one, leaving four pending. (b) The Committee is currently considering a Motion by the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader on the Current State of the Nation. On Wednesday, 24th July, 2024, the Senate resolved that the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration engages the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NHIC) to audit the state of employment in the public service, including county governments and propose strategies to adhere to meritocracy, equality and equity of opportunities across the public service as espoused in Article 232 of the Constitution on the values and principles of public service. (c) The Committee in its consideration of the Motion has so far met with the following 28 county governments; Garissa, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Trans Nzoia, Bomet, Narok, Nyeri, Kericho, Kwale, Kajiado, Marsabit, Samburu, Kilifi, Turkana, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Elgeyo Marakwet, Wajir, Uasin Gishu, Mandera, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyandarua, West Pokot, Nairobi City, Nyamira, Kakamega and Lamu. While the Committee has made significant progress, we are yet to conclude on the Motion as further submissions are yet to be received from the remaining county The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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