Speaker Wetangula Affirms Kenya’s support for Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) 

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has committed to support the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) which significantly played a role in the induction of members of parliament in the just concluded election.

Mr. Wetang’ula noted that there is need to continue providing support to the legislators in order to enable them to effectively deliver on their mandate.

Speaker Wetangula made these remarks while paying a courtesy call to the Stephen Twigg, the CPA secretary General in his office at the CPA headquarters in London.

At the request of the Parliament of Kenya, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Headquarters Secretariat in January organized a Post-Election Seminar for new and returning Members of the August House in Mombasa. 

The seminar was aimed at enhancing the capacity of Members of the National Assembly to efficiently and effectively perform their constitutional mandate; strengthening Members’ understanding of parliamentary practices, procedures and processes while developing a better understanding of the legislative system and democratic processes. 

The course strived to boost and manage the seamless transition of new elected Members to ensure they accustom to life in Parliament.

“We are grateful for the wonderful presentation your representatives offered to our members and we look forward to have you join us during the scheduled Mid-term Review workshop in 2025,” said the Speaker after the meeting. 

Legislator Twig in his remarks applauded the National assembly for its commitment in supporting the elected leaders to fully understand their roles by facilitating them to take part in international benchmarking, conferences as well as trainings.

The CPA brings together parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to exchange ideas amongst themselves and with experts in various fields to identify benchmarks of good practice and new policies they can adopt in the governance of their societies.

The organization boosts of introducing legislators to good practices that will help them maintain a high standard of delivering their parliamentary responsibilities.

Founded in 1911 the Association offers a vast opportunity for Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to collaborate on issues of mutual interest and to share good practice. 

The Association is made up of over 180 legislatures (or Branches) divided up between nine geographic regions of the Commonwealth.