National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Kenyan legislators attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, to actively promote Kenya’s interests while sharing the country’s parliamentary experiences with counterparts from across the Commonwealth.
Speaking after meeting the Kenyan delegation in Cape Town, Dr Wetang’ula highlighted the conference as an important platform for legislators to exchange experiences, explore innovative approaches and learn from other parliamentary systems.
He said such engagements could help strengthen democratic governance, accountability and the effectiveness of legislative institutions in Kenya.
The Speaker urged Kenyan MPs to make meaningful contributions to the conference deliberations, noting that Kenya has a long history of actively participating in Commonwealth parliamentary affairs.
He said the country’s delegation should use the opportunity not only to learn from other member states but also to offer practical ideas and solutions to challenges confronting parliaments across the Commonwealth.
Dr Wetang’ula further called on Commonwealth member states to strengthen their commitment to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, noting that stronger cooperation among legislatures was essential in developing responsive, accountable and effective parliamentary institutions.
The conference is bringing together more than 700 parliamentarians from across Commonwealth countries for discussions on matters affecting legislatures and citizens.
Among the issues being discussed is the participation of women in Parliament. Dr Wetang’ula welcomed the discussions, saying they offered an opportunity to confront political and institutional obstacles that continue to limit women’s participation in leadership and legislative decision-making.
He encouraged Kenyan women parliamentarians to use the conference to establish networks, share experiences with their counterparts and explore leadership opportunities within Commonwealth parliamentary structures.
The Speaker also expressed support for initiatives aimed at making parliamentary institutions more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities.
He said discussions on the participation of legislators with disabilities should focus on eliminating barriers within parliamentary systems and ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate fully and effectively in legislative processes.
Other key areas on the conference agenda include climate adaptation and resilience, the application of artificial intelligence in parliamentary processes, as well as emerging issues presenting both challenges and opportunities for legislatures.
Dr Wetang’ula expressed appreciation to the Parliament of South Africa for hosting the conference, saying the meeting would contribute to stronger collaboration and deeper relations among Commonwealth legislatures.
Speaking after meeting the Kenyan delegation in Cape Town, Dr Wetang’ula highlighted the conference as an important platform for legislators to exchange experiences, explore innovative approaches and learn from other parliamentary systems.
He said such engagements could help strengthen democratic governance, accountability and the effectiveness of legislative institutions in Kenya.
The Speaker urged Kenyan MPs to make meaningful contributions to the conference deliberations, noting that Kenya has a long history of actively participating in Commonwealth parliamentary affairs.
He said the country’s delegation should use the opportunity not only to learn from other member states but also to offer practical ideas and solutions to challenges confronting parliaments across the Commonwealth.
Dr Wetang’ula further called on Commonwealth member states to strengthen their commitment to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, noting that stronger cooperation among legislatures was essential in developing responsive, accountable and effective parliamentary institutions.
The conference is bringing together more than 700 parliamentarians from across Commonwealth countries for discussions on matters affecting legislatures and citizens.
Among the issues being discussed is the participation of women in Parliament. Dr Wetang’ula welcomed the discussions, saying they offered an opportunity to confront political and institutional obstacles that continue to limit women’s participation in leadership and legislative decision-making.
He encouraged Kenyan women parliamentarians to use the conference to establish networks, share experiences with their counterparts and explore leadership opportunities within Commonwealth parliamentary structures.
The Speaker also expressed support for initiatives aimed at making parliamentary institutions more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities.
He said discussions on the participation of legislators with disabilities should focus on eliminating barriers within parliamentary systems and ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate fully and effectively in legislative processes.
Other key areas on the conference agenda include climate adaptation and resilience, the application of artificial intelligence in parliamentary processes, as well as emerging issues presenting both challenges and opportunities for legislatures.
Dr Wetang’ula expressed appreciation to the Parliament of South Africa for hosting the conference, saying the meeting would contribute to stronger collaboration and deeper relations among Commonwealth legislatures.
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