Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya explained

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

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 [1] DatesParty Affiliation
Sir Humphrey Slade1967 – 1970N/A
Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati1970 – 1988APP/KANU
Moses Kiprono arap Keino1988 – 1991KANU
Jonathan Kimetet arap Ng'eno1991 – 1993KANU
Francis ole Kaparo1993 – 2008KANU
Kenneth Marende[2] 2008 – 2013ODM
Justin Muturi2013 – 2022 Jubilee Party
Moses Francis Masika Wetangula2022 – 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

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Speaker of the Senate

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Speaker of the Colonial Legislative Council

Notes and References

  1. Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944-2007
  2. BBC News, January 15, 2008: Kenya opposition boosted by vote
  3. Book: Opalo, Ken Ochieng'. Legislative Development in Africa: Politics and Postcolonial Legacies. June 20, 2019. Cambridge University Press. 9781108579964. Google Books.