National Assemnbly Speaker Justin Muturi has announced that the 12th Parliament will be a "paperless parliament".
During his acceptance speech on Thursday, Muturi urged the 349 lawmakers to begin the process of learning how the system works.
"The Parliamentary Service Commission is in the process of implementing various Information and Communication Technology platforms to support this system. I therefore encourage members to equip themselves with the necessary tools that will assist them utilise the facilities," Muturi urged.
The system will be a step up from the biometric system that was introduced to track attendance during Muturi's first term.
The Speaker further expressed his hopes that the 12th parliament would experience less friction with the other Arms of Government.
"I also undertake to work with all governance institutions including our sister House the Senate, the Judiciary and the Executive on the basis of cooperation, consultation, mutual respect and reciprocity," he stated.
He also charged the new legislators to surpass the achievements of their predecessors, the 11th Parliament.
"To put it candidly, the 11th Parliament nursed and weaned an infant which has now grown into a blossoming bicameral legislature. The 12th Parliament now has the responsibility of nurturing this infant.
"This, Honourable Members, will be achieved through continuous review of the various existing legislation to align them with the tenets of our constitutional dispensation and the promotion of effective public participation; one of the fundamental pillars of our Constitution," Muturi urged.
Muturi on Thursday retained his position as Speaker after garnering 220 votes in a second round election that was boycotted by National Super Alliance (NASA) Members of Parliament.
In the first round of voting, Muturi got 217 votes against Noah Winja’s 4.
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