Speaker Kingi hosts South Sudan Parliamentary delegation for benchmarking visit

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Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi today hosted a delegation from the Parliamentary Service Commission of the Transitional National Legislature of the Republic of South Sudan at Parliament Buildings as part of a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary governance and inter-legislative cooperation between the two nations.

Addressing the delegation, Sen Kingi emphasised the vital role of inter-parliamentary engagement, noting that both Kenya and South Sudan operate bicameral legislatures that serve as key pillars of democracy.

“As bicameral legislatures, the Parliaments of Kenya and South Sudan have unique structures, experiences and histories that underline the sacrosanct role of Parliament in anchoring democratic rule and facilitating full expression of the will of citizens,” Kingi said.

The discussions focused on the core mandates of Parliament—legislation, representation and oversight—with particular emphasis on Kenya’s Senate and its role in overseeing devolution. Kenya’s devolution model, Kingi noted, had transformed governance by decentralising resources and strengthening service delivery at the grassroots level.

The session also reinforced the need for regional parliamentary collaboration in improving legislative effectiveness, governance structures and accountability. Kingi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting South Sudan’s parliamentary growth, stating, “Our collaboration will foster mutual learning and strengthen the role of Parliaments in addressing the aspirations of our people.”

The South Sudanese delegation expressed appreciation for the insights gained, underscoring the relevance of Kenya’s experience in shaping their legislative processes.

The visit forms part of broader regional efforts to enhance democratic institutions, governance and legislative capacity across East Africa.