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    "id": 1551233,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Speaker",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Murungi Kathuri",
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    "content": "Hon. Senators, you can have your seats as quickly as possible. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. Whereas vide Gazette Notice No.715 of 27th January, 2025, His Excellency the President appointed members of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the chairperson and members of the IEBC; Further, whereas the Selection Panel is currently undertaking the interviews of the shortlisted candidates for the positions of chairperson and members of the IEBC, and that given the interviews schedule of all short-listed applicants, the Panel has inadequate time to conclude the recruitment process; Appreciating the request by the Selection Panel for additional time to ensure the recruitment process comprises the understanding of the constitutional principles of regional balance, representation of the youth and overall inclusivity, while ensuring that the interviews are conducted as far as is practicable, within official working days and hours; And whereas by a resolution passed on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 6(2) of the First Schedule to the IEBC Act, Cap 7(C), the National Assembly resolved to extend the tenure of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the IEBC by a period of 14 days from 28th April, 2025. Now, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) of the National Assembly, I hereby convey the said resolution of the National Assembly and seek the concurrence of the Senate. Hon. Senators, as you recall, on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, the Senate considered and passed a resolution to extend the tenure of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the IEBC by a period of 14 days from 28th April, 2025. The Senate became seized of this matter following a request by the Chairperson of the Selection Panel to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). The Commission subsequently deliberated on the matter and resolved to recommend to the Houses of Parliament that the Panel’s tenure be extended by 14 days pursuant to Paragraph 6(2) of the First Schedule of the IEBC Act in order to enable the Panel to finalize the recruitment process. The Senate's decision has since been communicated to both the National Assembly and the PSC. I thank you. Hon. Senators, before we proceed to the next order, I want to give the following Communication."
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