Establishment of an ad hoc Committee to monitor court cases involving the Senate

Motion text

THAT, aware that pursuant to Article 96 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya, the Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments; further aware that several adverse orders restraining the Senate from executing its role have been issued by the courts; appreciating the need for the Senate to execute its constitutional mandate without interference; further appreciating the wealth of experience and knowledge possessed by Senators in various fields; the Senate resolves to establish an ad hoc Committee, with effect from 2nd September, 2014, comprising the following Senators to closely monitor court cases involving the Senate or which have an impact on the constitutional mandate of the Senate, and apprise the House from time to time and in any event report to the Senate within six months.