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    "content": "“There is hereby established a tribunal to be known as the Public Benefit Organisations Disputes Tribunal which shall consist of members appointed by the Chief Justice and approved by the National Assembly as follows: 1. A chairperson who shall be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than seven years’ standing. 2. Two advocates of the High Court of not less than five years’ standing. 3. Two persons having such specialised skill or knowledge necessary for the discharge of the functions of the tribunal.” Standing Order 45(1) provides that, upon receipt of a notification of nomination for appointment to a state office or such other office, the nomination shall stand committed to the relevant Departmental Committee of the House for consideration. In this regard, I hereby refer the names, together with the curricula vitae and other testimonials of the nominees to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to undertake the necessary approval hearings. Whereas the Public Benefit Organisations Act of 2013 does not expressly provide for the timeline within which the House will considers the respective nominees, Section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act Cap 7(f) requires the Committee to which nominations are referred to, to consider such matters and table a Report in the House for debate and decision within 28 days. In this regard, therefore, the Committee is directed to expeditiously commence the approval process and notify the nominees and the public of the time and place for holding the approval hearings. The Committee shall table its Report by Wednesday, 18th June 2025, to enable the House to consider the matter within statutory timelines. I thank you. Next Order."
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