The delegation also comprises of Hon. Alhagie Mbow, Hon. Maimuna Ceesay, Mr. Gibairu Janneh (Director of Communication, ICT & Press), Ms. Sally Secka (Principal Accountant), Ms. Jestina Greywoode (Principal Administration Officer in the Office of the Speaker), and Mr. Ousman Jatta (Personal Assistant to the Speaker).
The tour is intended to strengthen the National Assembly of The Gambia as a critical institution of governance by learning from the mechanisms, approaches, and processes of the Parliament of Kenya, with particular focus on oversight and government accountability.
The delegation, thus, aims to learn from the Kenyan bicameral parliament's legislative and administrative processes and procedures.
Moreover, on their first day, the delegation received an overview of the history of the Parliamentary Service Commission, its establishment, and its mandate from the deputy clerk of the senate, Mr. Mohammed Ali.
They were also taken through the Parliamentary Service Act, The Role of Parliamentary Joint Services in facilitating the Two Houses, and an overview of Catering Fund, Car Loan and Mortgage Facilities.
It is also anticipated that the delegation will pay a courtesy call to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and his National Assembly counterpart Moses Wetang'ula as well as attend training sessions facilitated by senior members of key directorates of the Kenyan Parliament.
Furthermore, amongst other series of trainings briefings and sessions, they are also expected to be taken through parliament, governance and development by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and counterpart Leader Kimani Ichungwa.
