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    "content": "(d) Suggest appropriate timelines for purposes of notifications, nominations and elections; and (e) Consider the nominees, oversee the election process and report to the House within the timelines stipulated in the Elections Rules. (2)The Committee shall formulate its own rules of procedure; (3)The Offices of the Clerks of both Houses shall provide secretariat services in accordance with the Standing Orders; and (4)The following Senators shall represent the Senate in the Joint Committee: 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 Tiole Ndiema. I beg to move. Before I get a Seconder for this Motion, I would like to just clarify a few issues. We all appreciate the role that EALA plays in terms of our integration in the East Africa community. We have really come a long way. This is the third East Africa Legislative Assembly in place. If you look at the Motion, it clearly stipulates that the last time the rules were reviewed and agreed upon, this Constitution that we are serving under was not promulgated. In fact, it was done in 2010 but we need to review the rules so that it is in accordance with the bi-cameral nature of Kenyan Parliament. We have had to go back and forth with the National Assembly but I think this is one area that we agree. In fact, this Motion is being moved in both Houses. We agree on the role that each House must play in terms of getting this done in time. We are looking at the expiry of the EALA term on 4th June. We will be looking at an election year for ourselves as a country to be done two months later.We must put the rules in order, the infrastructure and the methodology to be in place so that there is no confusion. I am sure by June, everyone will be running in their respective constituencies and counties but it is our responsibility as Parliament to make sure we put the infrastructure in place so that EALA can do its work. We can also give guidance as we have always done in this East African integration process. In fact, Kenya has been in the forefront. More importantly, we must make sure that we participate fully as both Houses of Parliament in the nomination, overseeing the process of election and giving timelines and guidelines for these elections to happen. This Motion, therefore, is meant to operationalise that. I have no doubt that the Members proposed here will deliver this mandate. If you look at that constitution of that Committee and proposed committee from this House, we have done as we always do in accordance to the Standing Orders in terms of majority, minority and numbers. If you look at the composition of the Committee in terms of gender, you will see there are a number of women. I hope that they will expedite this process and table a report on the specifics that have been highlighted here. I hope they The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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