The National Assembly passed amendments aimed at modifying the makeup of the Assumption of Office of the President Committee membership. Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah outlined the adjustments in a miscellaneous amendment bill aimed at expanding the Committee’s composition.
The other members include Police Inspector General, Head of Public Service, Clerks of Parliament, Judiciary and six persons appointed by the president elect. According to the bill, the PS responsible for cabinet affairs will be the secretary to the Committee.
This modifications will enable individuals with diverse expertise to partake in Committee discussions but will not grant them voting rights on decisions.
Additionally, the amendments relocate the custody of the government seal from the Attorney General’s (AG) office to the State House. However, during the transition period, the AG will retain custody of the Republic of Kenya’s public seal.
The Assumption of the Office of President Act of 2012 requires the sitting president to establish the committee 30 days before a general election. According to the act, the committee should consist of 20 members drawn from various relevant government departments.
