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    "content": "THAT, the Senate notes the report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the nomination to the Parliamentary Service Commission and approves the appointment of Hon. Samuel Kiprono Chepkong’a as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) pursuant to Article 127 (2) (d) of the Constitution. Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41(3) and (4), on 2nd August, 2018, the Speaker of the Senate communicated to the Senate a Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly, who is also the Chairperson of the PSC regarding the appointment of a Member into the PSC. Following the Message, it was directed that this matter be considered by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. The matter was therefore considered by this good Committee, which I Chair, and we have tabled our Report earlier today. Madam Temporary Speaker, as a brief summary, the PSC is established under Article 127 of the Constitution to provide services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Parliament, among other functions. The Constitution also provides under Article 127 (2) and (3), that the PSC consists of the Speaker of the National Assembly as the Chair, seven Members appointed by Parliament from amongst its Members and one man and one woman appointed by Parliament from amongst persons who are experienced in public affairs but are not Members of Parliament (MPs). This position that we were filling, through the nomination of hon. Samuel Chepkong’a, fell vacant following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali, who is now Sen. (Dr.) Ali, of Wajir County with effect from 7th February, 2017 for purpose of contesting an elective position in the general election that took place on 8th August, 2017. We are glad to note that he was successful in that endeavor and is now one of us in the House. Based on the procedures of the PSC, it advertised for this position, shortlisted and conducted interviews on the shortlisted persons. On 20th July, 2018 at its special meeting, the Commission considered and adopted the Report of the interview and resolved that the name of hon. Chepkong’a be submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with Article 127 (2) (d) of the Constitution. The National Assembly, then through resolution, appointed hon. Samwel Kiprono Chepkong’a as a Member of PSC. The Speaker then passed this Message to the Senate and it was directed that my Committee deals with it. Madam Temporary Speaker, Section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011 states that the relevant committee should table its report for consideration within 14 days from the date when the notification of nomination is conveyed to the House. Madam Temporary Speaker, many people have asked why there is a difference in how this matter has been dealt with by the National Assembly and the Senate. The Senate took long and referred it to a Committee because the rules of the PSC say that each House shall deal with it according to its Standing Orders. In our Standing Orders, we have a different provision that the National Assembly does not have that, in accordance to the principles in the Constitution and the laws of the land, such a nomination must go 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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