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    "content": "Hon. Members, the next message from the Senate relates to the establishment of a Joint Select Committee on Election of Members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order No. 41, I wish to report to the House that I have received a message from the Senate regarding its decision on the establishment of a Joint Select Committee on Election of Members to the EALA. Hon. Members, the Message reads in part and I quote: “... cognizant that the five-year term of the current 3rd East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is due to expire on 4th June 2017; in accordance with Rule 9 of the Houses of Parliament (Joint Sittings) Rules and Senate Standing Order 216, the Senate, by a resolution passed on Thursday, 2nd March 2017, resolved to establish a Joint Committee comprising of the following seven (7) Senators, to consider certain matters related to the election of Members of EALA in the light of Kenya’s bicameral nature: 1. Sen. Kimani Wamatangi; 2. Sen. Peter Mositet; 3. Sen. Kipchumba Murkomen; 4. Sen. Mshenga Mvita; 5. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr; 6. Sen. Elizabeth Ongoro; and 7. Sen. Henry ole Ndiema.” Hon. Members, you will recall that this House by a resolution passed on Wednesday, 1st March 2017, the National Assembly, appointed seven members to form part of the Joint Committee on the Election of Members of EALA and related matters. Following the appointment of Members to the Joint Select Committee by both Houses, the Committee is urged to fast-track consideration of the Election Rules to enable the process of The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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