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    "content": "electoral system; noting that such election-related matters would ordinarily require consideration by the relevant Standing Committee of the House, in this case, the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, which is yet to be established; further noting the limited period of time before the date of the said fresh election; cognizant of the urgent need to consider and conclude with all matters relating to the elections to allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ample time to implement any changes related to the review of the election-related laws; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves– a) to establish an Ad-hoc Committee to be known as the Ad-hoc Committee on the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2017, comprising not more than nine Senators, to undertake the functions of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, as contemplated under Standing Order 212(3); b) that, the following Senators be appointed to the Committee; 1. Sen. Fatuma Adan Dullo; 2. Sen. Paul Kimani Wamatangi; 3. Sen. Johnson Arthur Sakaja; 4. Sen. Naomi Jillo Waqo; and, 5. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot. c) that, the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2017) be committed to the Ad-hoc Committee; d) that, the Ad-hoc Committee considers the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2017) and reports to the Senate on or before Thursday, 12th October, 2017"
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