Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
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The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Kenyan National Assembly. From 1967-2013, the National Assembly was the unicameral body of the Kenyan Parliament.
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Qualifications
The speaker is elected by the Assembly from among persons or are qualified to be members of the Assembly. The Speaker's term ends once a new parliament is re-convened after dissolution.[1]
Speakers of the National Assembly of Kenya
| Speaker [2] | Dates | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Humphrey Slade | 1967–1970 | N/A |
| Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati | 1970–1988 | APP/KANU |
| Moses Kiprono arap Keino | 1988–1991 | KANU |
| Jonathan Kimetet arap Ngeno | 1991–1993 | KANU |
| Francis ole Kaparo | 1993–2008 | KANU |
| Kenneth Marende [3] | 2008–2013 | ODM |
| Justin Muturi | 2013-present | TNA |
Bicameral parliament
Previously, there were separate Speakers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1963–1966)
Speaker of the Senate
- Timothy Chitasi Muinga Chokwe (1963–1966)
Speaker of the Colonial Legislative Council
- William K. Horne (1948–1955)
- Ferdinand W. Cavendish-Bentinck (1955–1960)
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1960–1963)
References
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- ↑ Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944-2007
- ↑ BBC News, January 15, 2008: Kenya opposition boosted by vote
