By PSCU
Two Bills originating from the National Assembly; the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill and the Statutory Instruments (Amendments) Bill are set for consideration by lawmakers. This follows amendments made by the Senate.
The IEBC amendment Bill, co-sponsored by the Leader of Majority and the Leader of Minority parties of the National Assembly seeks to make consequential amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Act of 2011, aligning it to the Judgments of the Supreme Court in the aftermath of the recently disputed General Elections. The Court in its ruling held that certain provisions of the Act were unconstitutional hence warranting a new Act to remedy the wrongs of the Elections
The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2023 sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party Kimani Ichung’wah seeks to introduce amendments to the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, by establishing timelines for the making of regulations to ensure efficient implementation of parliamentary laws.
While communicating the message originating from the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula informed the house that the Senate had concluded their part of passing the Bills.
“Honourable members Pursuant to the Provisions of Standing Order 41(4) I wish to report to the House that I have received five messages from the Senate regarding the passage of five Senate Bills and two National Assembly Bills,” stated the Speaker.
“On 11th of June, 2024, the Senate considered and passed the Statutory Instruments (Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill no 2 of 2023) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024) with amendments,” added the Speaker.
The two bills were committed to the committee on Delegated Legislation and the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee respectively for consideration of the amendments.
“Aware of the Nature of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendments) Bill, I direct that the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee should expedite the process and table its report on Thursday , 20th June, 2024 during the morning sitting,” further instructed the Speaker.
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