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    "content": "The two Motions have since been submitted to my office for my consideration and approval. Perusal of the two proposed Motions has revealed that the matters being raised are similar in substance, if not virtually the same. In addition, the Motions seek to inquire into grievances raised by the group, the underlying causes for its proliferation in the Coastal region and to recommend concrete measures to redress those issues. Both proposed Motions are calling for formation of an ad hoc Committee. Hon. Members, ad hoc Committees are formed to inquire into emerging matters that are not provided for in rules of procedure, and for which existing Committees of the House have no direct mandate. In addition, ad hoc Committees are appointed for a specific purpose and they cease to exist when they finish the task assigned to them and submit a report to the House. Considering that the mandate of the Committee on Equal Opportunity as provided for in Standing Order 192 (2)(b) is to investigate, inquire into and report on all matters relating to discrimination or marginalization of groups on the basis of gender, age, disability, health status, ethnic, racial, cultural or religious background or affiliation, and the mandate of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, which among others issues is charged with investigating, inquiring into and reporting on all matters of national and internal security, it is my view that the issues touching on the outlawed Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) and which form the substance of the two proposed Motions filed by hon. Namwamba and hon. Kioni should be addressed by the two existing Committees of the House, rather than by an ad hoc Committee. Further, an ad hoc Committee has financial implications, and in view of the fact that we are coming to the close of the financial year, the required expenses to meet the activities of such a Committee are not sustainable under the current resources and budget. From the foregoing, I rule that the two Committees, the Standing Committee on Equal Opportunity and the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, should jointly inquire into and report to the House on all matters relating to the outlawed Mombasa Republican Council within 60 days from the date hereof, taking into account the issues canvassed by the two proposed Motions."
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