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Petitioner wants House Speakers to be law degree holders

Mase. [File, Standard]

A petition seeking to make it mandatory for Speakers of Parliament and county assemblies to have a law degree has been presented to the Senate.

The petition is seeking amendment of section 21(1) and section 22(1)(b) of the Elections Act by adding academic qualifications of the Speakers of Parliament and county assemblies to be holders of bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university.

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