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    "content": "the riverbed and examining what lies beneath. What I am trying to say is that our task as Members will continue to unravel as we commence the journey of resolving issues of concern to the people we represent. What should be our driving force is a need to recognise--- Although the task ahead is enormous, it provides an opportunity for this House to participate in moulding essential governance institutions and strengthening our democratic processes. Hon. Members, may we live to fulfil a legacy, a legacy that consolidates our democratic gains and brings transformation as we launch this country towards a trajectory of steady economic growth, social and political development. In the life of the 12th Parliament, I undertake to implement a paperless system in the House. The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is in the process of implementing various Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms to support this system. I, therefore, encourage Members to equip themselves with the necessary tools that will assist them utilise these facilities. I also undertake to work with all governance institutions including our sister House, the Senate, Judiciary and the Executive on the basis of cooperation, consultation, mutual respect and reciprocity. Additionally, I also undertake to foster our relationship with the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), the Pan African Parliament, the Caribbean and Pacific European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly and other regional integration bodies. Hon. Members, Article 127(6) of the Constitution obliges the PSC to provide services and facilities to ensure efficient functions of Parliament. In this respect, the commission is in the process of completing the new office block for Members of Parliament. It is expected to be ready by end of next year. The new office block will have 20 Committee meeting rooms, 338 executive offices and over 400 parking spaces. This will go a long way towards ensuring that you execute your duties and responsibilities with efficiency and effectively. You are all aware of the existing political stagnation in the nomination of Members to the East African Legislative Assembly. I call upon the political leadership to rise above the clouds and bring a speedy solution and conclusion to this matter. I am proud to preside in the one institution that manifests the diversity of this nation, represents the will of the people and exercises their sovereignty. Let our diversity enhance and enrich all our deliberations. As your Speaker, I will protect fully and faithfully uphold, defend and respect the Constitution, the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act and our own Standing Orders. I look forward to working with all of you in discharging our respective mandate. Together we can make our country proud. As I conclude, I wish to inform you that the PSC has organised an induction retreat for all Members of the National Assembly. Members will be apprised of the legislative-making processes including but not limited to the introduction of Bills and Motions, the budget-making processes, the committee system, the rules of debate and various aspects of Parliamentary powers and privileges. I encourage you all to dutifully attend the sessions even if it is not your first time to be inducted, like of course, Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi. This is a suitable opportunity for interaction and sharing of experience between Members; both old and new. Finally Hon. Members, I wish to commend the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Michael Sialai, a long standing Parliamentary officer and all the staff of Parliament for the manner in which they have conducted this process including the pre-swearing in sessions carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday. I request you to continue facilitating Hon. Members with this elevated degree of proficiency, professionalism and impartiality. Asanteni sana. 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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