Thursday, 13 March, 2025
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Ikolomani MP Hon. Bernard Shinali is the new Chairperson of the National Assemblyโs Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Co-operatives.
Hon. Shinali, who succeeds Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North), was elected unopposed by the committee members during a session held today.
Aldai MP Hon. Marriane Kitany retained her position as the Vice Chairperson of the committee.
In his acceptance speech, Hon. Shinali expressed gratitude to the committee members for granting him the opportunity to lead the house team.
"I know each and every one of us here is qualified to be Chairperson. But we have to have one Chairperson at a time. Thank you for trusting me to lead the committee," he said.
He emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration in fulfilling the committeeโs mandate.
"This is a very crucial committee, and it is only through teamwork and collaboration that we will achieve what Kenyans and the nation require of us," he added.
Hon. Shinali expressed optimism about his new role and pledged to seek guidance from members who have served on the committee previously.
"I am among the new members in this team. I am looking upon you who have been in this committee before us to gain your experience, wisdom, and learn from you, as we work as a collective team that will deliver. If you succeed, we succeedโall of us. I believe in fairness, impartiality, and openness," he explained.
Apart from Hon. Shinali, other new members of the 15-member committee include Hon. Alfred Mutai and Hon. Geoffrey Ruku, following its recent reconstitution.
Several committee members, including Hon. Robert Gichimu (Gichugu), Hon. Joshua Mwalyo (Masinga), Hon. Amos Mwago (Starehe), Hon. Beatrice Adagala (Vihiga), Hon. Joyce Kamene (Machakos), and Hon. Samuel Parishana (Kajiado South), expressed confidence in Hon. Shinaliโs leadership.
"As members of this committee, we sincerely congratulate you on being elected as our Chairperson. Considering that you are serving your third term, you are among the most experienced members of this committee," said Hon. Gichimu.
"I believe with your many years of experience as a lawmaker, you will ably steer this committee to greater heights," he added.
"We are privileged as a committee to have a member with more experience serving as our Chairperson. We guarantee you our full support," said Hon. Adagala
Present during the session were Hon. Fred Ikana (Shinyalu) and Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta), who attended as friends of the committee. The duo congratulated Hon. Shinali, expressing confidence in his ability to lead effectively.
"I want to join the committee members in congratulating you on a well-deserved elevation to the position of Chair of this very important committee," said Hon. Basil.
"The confidence exhibited by the members demonstrates their trust in your leadership. Please serve the committee with zeal, and I am confident that you will all succeed," observed Hon Ikana.