The East African Legislative Assembly has appointed new Members to its six standing Committees following a Resolution that sailed through the Assembly this morning. The Committees immediately moved to elect Chairpersons to guide them for efficient discharge of functions.
Each Committee has fifteen Members who have been nominated to serve for a period of two and a half years according to the Resolution moved this morning by Hon Dr Nderakindo Kessy on behalf of the EALA Commission.
Rule 77 of the Rules of Procedure of EALA empowers the Assembly to appoint relevant Committees for the efficient discharge of its functions. The matter is also anchored under Article 49 (2)(e) of the Treaty for the re-Establishment of the EAC.
The elected Chairpersons of the Committees are as follows: Hon Jeremie Ngendakumana (Accounts), Hon Abdulkarim Harelimana (Rwanda), Hon Dr. Odette Nyiramilimo (Rwanda), Hon Fred Mukasa Mbidde (Communication, Trade and Investments), Hon Peter Mathuki (Legal Rules and Privileges) and Hon Abdullah Mwinyi (Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution).
The elections are in line with the EALA’s Commission’s recommendations that for the period January 2015- June 2017, the constituted Committees be chaired as follows; Accounts Committee, Republic of Burundi, Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources Committee, Republic of Rwanda and the General Purpose Committee, Republic of Rwanda. Republic of Uganda shall chair the Communication, Trade and Investments Committee while the Legal, Rules and Privileges Committee will be chaired by Republic of Kenya. The United Republic of Tanzania will chair the Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution Committee.
The recommendations are based on the principle of rotation and equitable sharing of benefits and responsibilities. The Resolution further states that the partner State holding the Speakership should not chair more than one Committee. At the moment, Uganda holds the Speakership, following the recent election of Rt. Hon Dan Kidega.
Each elected Member shall serve on two Committees other than the House Business Committee (Commission) provided that a Member may serve on three Committees to reflect equal representation by Partner States.
The mandate of the Partner States include examining, discussing and making recommendations on all Bills before the Assembly, initiating Bills within their mandate and assessing and evaluating the activities of the Community.
The Standing Committees further undertake research in their respective mandate, examine policy matters affecting their subject areas and report back to the Assembly on their functions.
Yesterday, the Assembly elected Members of the Commission.
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For More Information contact:
Bobi Odiko,
Senior Public Relations Officer
East African Legislative Assembly,
EALA Block, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 1096 Arusha, Tanzania,
Tel: +255-27-2508240, Fax: +255-27-2503103, Cell: +255-787-870945 , +254-733-718036
Email: BOdiko@eachq.org,
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NOTE:
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF EALA:
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS
1. Hon. Jeremie Ngendakumana
2. Hon. Yves Nsabimana
3. Hon. Emannuel Nengo
4. Hon. Bernard Mulengani
5. Hon. Suzan Nakawuki
6. Hon. Margaret Nantongo Zziwa
7. Hon. Bernard Murunya
8. Hon. Nderakindo P. Kessy
9. Hon. Shy-Rose Bhanji
10. Hon. Straton Ndikuryayo
11. Hon. Celestin Kabahizi
12. Hon. Pierre Celestin Rwigema
13. Hon. Peter Mathuki
14. Hon. Mumbi Ng’aru
15. Hon. Saoli Ole Nkanae
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL, RULES AND PRIVILEGES
1. Hon. Frederic Ngenzebuhoro
2. Hon. Leonce Ndarubagiye
3. Hon. Isabelle Ndahayo
4. Hon. Dora Byamukama
5. Hon. Fred Mbidde Mukasa
6. Hon. Suzan Nakawuki
7. Hon. Twaha IssaTaslima
8. Hon. Charles Makongoro Nyerere
9. Hon. Maryam Ussi Yahya
10. Hon. Christophe Bazivamo
11. Hon. Dr. Odette Nyiramilimo
12. Hon. Valerie Nyirahabineza
13. Hon. Judith Pareno
14. Hon. Joseph Ombasa Kiangoi
15. Hon. Peter Mathuki
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Hon. Isabelle Ndahayo
2. Hon. Jeremie Ngendakumana
3. Hon. Leonce Ndarubagiye
4. Hon. Chris Opoka-Okumu
5. Hon. Mike Kennedy Sebalu
6. Hon. Suzan Nakawuki
7. Hon. Bernard M. Murunya
8. Hon. Adam Kimbisa
9. Hon. Shy-Rose Bhanji
10. Hon. Christophe Bazivamo
11. Hon. Abdul Karim Harelimana
12. Hon. Patricia Hajabakiga
13. Hon. Judith Pareno
14. Hon. Mumbi Ng’aru
15. Hon. Saoli Ole Nkanae
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL AFFAIRS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
1. Hon. Hafsa Mossi
2. Hon. Dr. Martin Nduwimana
3. Hon. Emannuel Nengo
4. Hon. Chris Opoka-Okumu
5. Hon. Mike Kennedy Sebalu
6. Hon. Dora Byamukama
7. Hon. Abdullah Mwinyi
8. Hon. Maryam Ussi
9. Hon. Twaha Issa Taslima
10. Hon. Abdul Karim Harelimana
11. Hon. Celestin Kabahizi
12. Hon. Pierre Celestin Rwigema
13. Hon. Abubakar Zein
14. Hon. Abubakar Ogle
15. Hon. Sarah Bonaya
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PURPOSE
1. Hon. Dr. Martin Nduwimana
2. Hon. Hafsa Mossi
3. Hon. Emerence Bucumi
4. Hon. Margaret Nantongo Zziwa
5. Hon. Nusura Tiperu
6. Hon. Bernard Mulengani
7. Hon. Angela Kizigha
8. Hon. Adam Kimbisa
9. Hon. Charles Makongoro Nyerere
10. Hon. Dr. Odette Nyiramilimo
11. Hon. Dr. James Ndahiro
12. Hon. Valerie Nyirahabineza
13. Hon. Abubakar Ogle
14. Hon. Abubakar Zein
15. Hon. Nancy Abisai
NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION, TRADE AND INVESTMENT
1. Hon. Yves Nsabimana
2. Hon. Emerence Bucumi
3. Hon. Frederic Ngenzebuhoro
4. Hon. Fred Mbidde Mukasa
5. Hon. Bernard Mulengani
6. Hon. Nusura Tiperu
7. Hon. Angela Kizigha
8. Hon. Abdullah Mwinyi
9. Hon. Dr. Nderakindo P. Kessy
10. Hon. Dr. James Ndahiro
11. Hon. Straton Ndikuryayo
12. Hon. Patricia M. Hajabakiga
13. Hon. Nancy Abisai
14. Hon. Sarah Bonaya
15. Hon. Joseph Ombasa Kiangoi
