Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
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The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Kenyan Parliament (also known as the National Assembly of Kenya).
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[edit] 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].
[edit] Speakers of the Parliament 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-Present | ODM |
[edit] Bicameral parliament
Previously, there were separate speakers to the Senate and the House of Respresentatives.
[edit] Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1963-1966)
[edit] Speaker of the Senate
- Timothy Chitasi Muinga Chokwe (1963-1966)
[edit] Speaker of the Colonial Legislative Council
- William K. Horne (1948-1955)
- Frederick Ferdinard W. Caverndish-Bentinck (1955-1960)
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1960-1963)
[edit] References
- ^ [1] Parliament of Kenya
- ^ Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamenterians in Kenya 1944-2007
- ^ BBC News, January 15, 2008: Kenya opposition boosted by vote
