Newly elected Members of Parliament are set to undergo an orientation exercise next week
The National Assembly has set August 25 and 26 as orientation days for the new Members of Parliament elected on the August 9 general election.
National Assembly Acting Clerk Serah Kioko, says the exercise will be conducted in the morning and afternoon between 9 am and 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm and 5 pm.
“The orientation sessions shall include registration of the members, collection of bio-data information, issuance of parliamentary identification cards, briefing on the use of the chamber voting system, tour of Parliament Buildings, and briefings by the Office of the Clerk on essential legislative matters, among others things,” Kioko said.
Members-elect will also be briefed on, among other things, the services and facilities available for them.
“The members-elect will also be facilitated to register for various services and facilities available including medical insurance and other related services, facilities, and benefits.
“To this end, all members-elect including members who have been re-elected are encouraged to attend the orientation sessions,” Kioko stated.
She added: “During the first sitting of the House, the Clerk of the National Assembly shall administer Oath or Affirmation of Office to members-elect present in accordance with Article 74 of the Constitution and Standing Orders 3 of the National Assembly Standing Orders.
“This will be followed by the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly at the same sitting. More information on the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be availed after the notification of the date of the first sitting of the House by H.E. the President.”
