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March 17, 2026
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Questions as MP Proposes Use of Kikuyu in Parliament Debates

Questions as MP Proposes Use of Kikuyu in Parliament Debates

Tabling this motion in Parliament will be an ant-hill task, as Kenya has over 50 spoken languages, almost all represented in Parliament...

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Juja Member of Parliament John Kiomburi has proposed a motion to incorporate the Kikuyu language into parliamentary debates for two hours per sitting.

  • The Member of Parliament aims to ensure better representation and respect for the Kikuyu community, the largest ethnic group in Kenya.
  • The National Assembly is the legislative body where the motion will be tabled.
  • Current official languages in Parliament are English, Kiswahili, and Kenyan Sign Language, as per the Constitution of Kenya, Article 120.

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