The motion to appoint Mr. Mbye was tabled on Saturday by Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, Majority Leader and Member of Kantora Constituency, during the Second Extra-Ordinary Session of the 2024 Legislative Year.
Mr. Mbye will succeed Mr. Momodou A. Sise, who is scheduled to retire on 19 December 2024.
Prior to Mr Mbye’s appointment, he served as the Deputy Clerk Legal and Procedural Matters at the National Assembly. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing and coordinating the effective functioning of the Legal Affairs, Table Office, and Sergeant-at-Arms Department.
“As the chief legal and procedural expert, Mr. Mbye provided essential legal and procedural advice to the Speaker, and all Members of the National Assembly, ensuring the smooth and orderly operation of the National Assembly,” Hon. Tunkara said while tabling the motion.
Mr. Kalipha M.M. Mbye holds a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) in International Legal Studies from the University of Bradford, UK, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of The Gambia. He has a wide range of professional qualifications, including certifications from the CPA Parliamentary Academy in Leadership in Parliament and Administration and Management of Parliament.
“Mr. Mbye's experience spans over a decade in various roles within the National Assembly, including Director of the Table Office and Hansard, Assistant Clerk, and Committee Clerk. He has served as a focal point officer for international projects related to fiscal transparency, democracy consolidation, and parliamentary training.
In addition to his responsibilities in the National Assembly, Mr. Mbye is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of The Gambia, teaching Public International Law. His vast experience in parliamentary procedures, drafting legislative reports, and leading reforms such as the revision of the National Assembly's Standing Orders and the drafting of the National Assembly Service Bill are notable achievements in his career.
