Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
Officer of the Kenyan National Assembly
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The speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya (Swahili: Spika wa Bunge la Taifa La Kenya) is the presiding officer of the Kenyan National Assembly. From 1966 to 2013 the National Assembly was the unicameral body of the Kenyan Parliament.
- Mr. Speaker (informal - male; while presiding the house)
- Mrs. Speaker (informal - female; while presiding the house)
- Honourable Speaker (Formal; Inside Kenya)
(while in office) - His Excellency (Diplomatic; Outside Kenya)
(Respected title)
| Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya | |
|---|---|
| Spika wa Bunge la Taifa la Kenya | |
| National Assembly | |
| Style |
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| Type | Speaker |
| Status | |
| Member of | Parliament of Kenya |
| Reports to | Parliament of Kenya |
| Seat | National Assembly, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Appointer | Secret ballot, Elected by All Members of Parliament |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Kenya |
| Inaugural holder | Humphrey Slade(Colonial)[1] Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati (Indigenous) |
| Formation | 17 August 1907 |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly |
| Website | Parliament.go.ke |
Qualifications
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
| Speaker [2] | Dates | Party affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Humphrey Slade[3][1] | 1967 – 1970 | N/A |
| Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati[3][1] | 1970 – 1988 | APP/KANU |
| Moses Kiprono arap Keino[3][1] | 1988 – 1991 | KANU |
| Jonathan Kimetet arap Ng'eno[3][1] | 1991 – 1993 | KANU |
| Francis Ole Kaparo[3][1] | 1993 – 2008 | KANU |
| Kenneth Marende[1][4][3] | 2008 – 2013 | ODM |
| Justin Muturi[1][3] | 2013 – 2022 | Jubilee Party |
| Moses Francis Masika Wetangula[1][3] | 2022 – Present | Ford Kenya (Kenya Kwanza Alliance) |
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)[3][1]
Speaker of the Senate
- Timothy Chitasi Muinga Chokwe (1963)
- Ekwee Ethuro (2013-2017)
- Ken Lusaka (2017–2022)
Amason Kingi Jeffah (2022 to present) Source:[3]
Speaker of the Colonial Legislative Council
- William K. Horne (1948–1955)
- Ferdinand W. Cavendish-Bentinck (1955–1960)
- Sir Humphrey Slade (1960–1963)