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    "id": 1491279,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mumma",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the current regulations governing the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and their alignment with the Constitution of Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is public knowledge that sports is a devolved function and generally acknowledged that football is no longer a men's only game. The FKF is also mandated to advance the development of football across the country. It is noteworthy that FKF is due to hold its elections in December, 2024, thereby necessitating an urgent response to this request. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Assess whether the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Constitution, especially the regulations governing elections and office-holding, comply with Article 81(b) of the Constitution, which requires that no more than two-thirds of the members of elective public bodies shall be of the same gender and examine the application of this principle in both appointive and elective positions within FKF. (2) Inquire into the extent to which FKF leverages devolved units in promoting football at the county levels identify any barriers to their inclusion and determine what legal or administrative measures could be adopted to ensure full county-level participation in future management and development of the sport from early stages. (3) Examine the composition of the FKF Assembly, the National Executive Committee and the Electoral Committee to verify whether they align with the requirements of Article 81(b) of the Constitution and whether FKF promotes gender equity in sports leadership and decision-making. (4) Investigate existing FKF policies and guidelines on investment in women's football, with a view to confirming whether the rules ensure equitable financial, structural and administrative support for women's football in line with gender equality principles. (5) Review the broader legal and policy framework for football governance in Kenya to assess the extent to which county-level football bodies and players, including women, are benefiting from devolved sports structures and FKF regulations. Thank you."
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