Kiambu senator Karungo wa Thang'wa asked the Senate to establish an ad-hoc committee to address issues raised by Gen Zs. Speaker Amason Kingi positively responded and appointed nine senators, including Nairobi's Edwin Sifuna, and Gloria Orwoba, to investigate the matter.
The team has been tasked with developing policy and legislative frameworks for youth empowerment and involvement in the governance and management of state affairs
In his plea, the lawmaker mentioned engaging with members of Gen Z after observing the extensive protests and strikes, emphasising the importance of addressing their grievances.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi approved the petition, stating that the committee's creation would bring "Generation Z closer to the legislative bodies" as their issues would be addressed. "Under Standing Order 199, the Senate resolves to create an ad-hoc committee to investigate the governance concerns raised by the young demonstrators, particularly those of the Generation Z cohort, and the circumstances leading to the recent widespread demonstrations," stated Kingi.
According to the Senate, the committee will consist of nine members, including the motion mover, Eddy Oketch, Crystal Asige, Catherine Mumma, Samson Cherarkey, John Methu, Edwin Sifuna, Gloria Orwoba, and Raphael Chimeru. They are mandated to examine emerging generational shifts, fears, challenges, and expectations to inform appropriate policy interventions and develop policy and legislative frameworks on youth empowerment and involvement in governance and management of state affairs.
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