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The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Kenyan National Assembly. From 1966 to 2013 the National Assembly was the unicameral body of the Kenyan Parliament.
Qualifications[edit]
The Speaker is elected by the National Assembly (Kenya) from among persons who are qualified to be Members of the Parliament. The Speaker's term lasts for a period of five years, and primarily comes to an end when a new house of parliament first meets after an election in line with Article 106 of the Constitution of Kenya
Speakers of the National Assembly of Kenya[edit]
| Speaker [1] | Dates | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Humphrey Slade[2] | 1967 – 1970 | N/A |
| Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati[2] | 1970 – 1988 | APP/KANU |
| Moses Kiprono arap Keino[2] | 1988 – 1991 | KANU |
| Jonathan Kimetet arap Ng'eno[2] | 1991 – 1993 | KANU |
| Francis ole Kaparo[2] | 1993 – 2008 | KANU |
| Kenneth Marende[3][2] | 2008 – 2013 | ODM |
| Justin Muturi[2] | 2013 – 2022 | Jubilee Party |
| Moses Francis Masika Wetangula[2] | 2022 – Present | Ford Kenya (Kenya Kwanza Alliance) |
Bicameral parliament[edit]
Previously, there were separate Speakers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House of Representatives[edit]
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1963–1966)
Source:[2]
Speaker of the Senate[edit]
- Timothy Chitasi Muinga Chokwe (1963]] (2013-2017)
- Ken Lusaka (2017–2022] ] 2010-present now(2022–present)
Source:[2]
Speaker of the Colonial Legislative Council[edit]
- William K. Horne (1948–1955)
- Ferdinand W. Cavendish-Bentinck (1955–1960)
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1960–1963)
References[edit]
- ^ Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944-2007 Archived 2008-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Opalo, Ken Ochieng' (June 20, 2019). Legislative Development in Africa: Politics and Postcolonial Legacies. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781108579964 – via Google Books.
- ^ BBC News, January 15, 2008: Kenya opposition boosted by vote