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    "content": "Hon. Senators, during his first stint in the 11th Parliament, the late Hon. Injendi was a member of the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology and the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity. In this term of Parliament, the late Hon. Injendi actualized his desire by introducing a Motion on Recognition and Compensation of Village Elders, which was adopted by the House in 2016. The Motion urged the Government to facilitate village elders with a monthly honorarium as a way of appreciating their services by meeting their logistical costs and encouraging them to uphold their dedication to the community. In the 12th Parliament, the late Hon. Injendi served in the Departmental Committee on Education and Research, the Departmental Committees on Labour and Social Welfare; Transport, Public Works and Housing and the Committee on Regional Integration. In the 13th Parliament, he escalated the Motion on Recognition and Compensation of Village Elders to a Bill by sponsoring the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 25 of 2023) so as to give the Motion the force of law. The Bill also seeks to recognise village elders who perform national Government functions at the village level administrative units and is currently awaiting Committee of the Whole House in the National Assembly. He was serving as the Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education, where he played a critical role in formulation of policies in the education sector. He was also a member of the Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and the Library in the National Assembly where he contributed to the Committee’s work in its Report on Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms. Hon. Senators, aside from his legislative role, the late Hon. Injendi was a devout Catholic and an active member of the Catholic Members of Parliament Caucus since he joined Parliament. He was proud of his Catholic faith and was always visibly wearing his Rosary at all times. Indeed, in the year 2023, he requested and received a Special Rosary right from the Vatican blessed by Pope Francis. The late Hon. Injendi was unique for his rule of thumb of always connecting his faith with legislative work. He is reported to have always sought to understand the biblical and Catholic foundational teachings on all matters that were before the National Assembly for consideration to inform his position and contribution on them. Hon. Senators, his death is indeed a big loss to the wider parliamentary fraternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this most difficult time. A condolence book has been opened at the Senate reception, Main Parliament Buildings, for Honourable Senators, Members of the National Assembly and parliamentary staff to commiserate with the family of the late Member. Hon. Senators, on behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Hon. Malulu Injendi, MP, as well as to his constituents in Malava Constituency, during this incredibly difficult time. In honour of our departed colleague, I request that we all stand and observe a minute of silence. 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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