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8th Annual HAK Conference

"The Hansard: Milestones, Gains and Impact"

Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu County, Kenya
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7 Days of Productive Sessions
May 10–16, 2026 • Kisumu County, Kenya
Grand Royal Swiss Hotel
7 Days of Sessions
49 Departments
Kisumu, Kenya
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About the Conference

8th Annual HAK Conference 2026

The 8th Annual HAK Conference brings together Hansard professionals from all 49 county assemblies and parliamentary departments across Kenya for seven days of intensive learning, networking, and professional development in Kisumu County.

This year's theme, "The Hansard: Milestones, Gains and Impact", explores the critical role of legislative reporters in strengthening Kenya's democratic processes through accurate, timely, and accessible parliamentary records.

Conference Objectives:

  • Review and document milestones in legislative reporting
  • Assess the legal and governance impact of Hansard
  • Harmonise regional standards across Commonwealth jurisdictions
  • Foster professional excellence through 40+ technical papers

Keynote Speakers

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Hon. Shollei, Gladys Jepkosgei-Boss

Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Kenya

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Jeremiah Nyegenye, CBS

Clerk of the Senate/Secretary to PSC

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Hon. Seth Mwatela Kamanza

Speaker, Kwale County Assembly & Chair of CAF

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Alhaji Adam Iddrisu

Editor of Debates, Ghana & Vice President – CHEA-Africa Region

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Mrs. Eunice Gichangi

Deputy Clerk, Senate

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Mr. Owen Ojuok

Clerk, Kisumu County Assembly

Expert-Led Sessions

Learn from seasoned parliamentary reporters and international experts in legislative documentation.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers from all 49 Hansard departments and build lasting professional relationships.

Professional Certification

Earn continuing professional development credits and certificates of participation.

8th Annual HAK Conference Poster
May 10-16, 2026
Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu
Conference Archive

8th Annual HAK Conference by the Numbers

A landmark gathering of parliamentary professionals, policymakers, and governance experts from across Africa

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Technical Papers Presented

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Delegates Attended

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County Assemblies Represented

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Conference Themes

Four Pillars of Discourse

The conference explored critical dimensions of legislative reporting through four interconnected thematic pillars designed to advance the profession.

PILLAR 01

Decades of Documentation: Evaluating Milestones

  • Transition from manual shorthand to digital recording systems
  • Historical milestones in legislative reporting
  • Institutionalising HAK as a centre of professional excellence
PILLAR 02

Legislative Gains: The Hansard as a Tool for Governance

  • Correctness of record for judicial review
  • Parliamentary privilege and immunity
  • Standardisation across Parliament and County Assemblies
PILLAR 03

Impact on Public Trust and Accountability

  • Open Parliament initiatives
  • Public access to legislative proceedings
  • Preserving the Voice of the People
PILLAR 04

The Future Frontier: Innovation and Impact

  • Artificial Intelligence in Hansard reporting
  • Cybersecurity and integrity of legislative records
  • Training, professionalism and certification
Digital Archive

Presentations & Proceedings Library

Access all conference presentations, keynote addresses, and technical papers in our comprehensive digital archive.

KEYNOTE
Day 2 - May 11, 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00

Opening Keynote: The Hansard Journey in Kenya

A comprehensive exploration of the evolution and impact of legislative reporting in Kenya over the past decades.

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Prof Robert Oduori

Conference Chair, HAK

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Day 2 - May 11, 2026 • 11:30 - 13:00

HAK Professional Curriculum Framework

Developing a comprehensive professional curriculum for Hansard staff across all legislative bodies in Kenya.

PM

Mr Philip Musi

Curriculum Developer

TECHNOLOGY & AI
Day 5 - May 14, 2026 • 09:00 - 11:30

AI in Parliamentary Records: Opportunities & Challenges

Examining the transformative potential and ethical considerations of AI-powered legislative transcription.

MK

Dr Martin Koyabe

AI Research Specialist

WELLNESS
Day 3 - May 12, 2026 • 09:00 - 13:00

Staff Wellness Beyond the Workplace

Holistic approaches to staff wellbeing including stress management, life planning, and occupational burnout prevention.

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Multiple Facilitators

Wellness Experts Panel

LANGUAGE
Day 4 - May 13, 2026 • 09:00 - 13:00

Language Use in the Hansard

Exploring code-switching, linguistic nuance, indigenous languages, and digital communication in legislative debates.

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Language Panel

Linguistics Experts

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Day 4 - May 13, 2026 • 14:00 - 17:00

Hansard and Public Participation

Strengthening democracy through open parliament initiatives and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Public Engagement Panel

Civic Tech Experts

Conference Programme

Six Days of Discourse

A comprehensive breakdown of all sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussions from the 8th Annual HAK Conference.

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MAY 10, 2026

DAY ONE — Arrival of Participants

Welcome to Kisumu County

Kisumu County Conference Venue

Arrival & Accreditation

Delegate registration, accreditation, and accommodation check-in at designated hotels across Kisumu.

Welcome Networking Reception

Evening reception with refreshments and introductory networking opportunities for all delegates.

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MAY 11, 2026

DAY TWO — Keynote Addresses & Professional Curriculum

Opening ceremonies and professional development sessions

SESSION 1 09:00 - 12:00

Keynote Addresses and Opening Ceremonies

  • Welcome Remarks from HAK Chairman
  • Conference Objectives & Expectations
  • Reflections and the Future of Hansard
  • Keynote Address by Guest Speaker
  • Official Group Photography
Prof Robert Oduori Prof Robert Oduori, Conference Chair
SESSION 2 14:00 - 17:00

HAK Professional Curriculum Development

  • Curriculum Context and Rationale
  • Philosophy of the Curriculum
  • Curriculum Content Framework
  • Implementation Strategies
  • Professional Identity Development
Prof Robert Oduori Mr Philip Musi Mr Patrick Andika Prof Nyokabi Kamau
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MAY 12, 2026

DAY THREE — Staff Wellness & Language Use

Prioritizing wellbeing and linguistic excellence

SESSION 3

Staff Wellness Beyond the Workplace

  • Financial stress management
  • Life planning and goal setting
  • Occupational burnout prevention
  • Practical wellness tools
SESSION 4

Wellness Tools & Frameworks

  • Mental resilience building
  • Peer-support frameworks
  • HAK Welfare Association
  • Team building exercises
SESSION 5

Language Use in the Hansard

  • Mechanics of language
  • Translation techniques
  • Kiswahili & English proficiency
  • Digital communication language
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MAY 13, 2026

DAY FOUR — Language Use & Public Participation

Democracy, accessibility, and civic engagement

SESSION 6

Advanced Language Use

  • Code-switching in debates
  • Linguistic nuance transcription
  • Indigenous languages in legislature
  • County Assembly milestones
SESSION 7

Hansard and Public Participation

  • Hansard and democracy
  • Truth and accountability
  • Digital citizen engagement
  • Accessibility for PWDs
SESSION 8

Digital Reporting Tools

  • Evolution of verbatim record
  • Hansard and judicial interpretation
  • Digital archives demonstration
  • Transcription systems showcase
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MAY 14, 2026

DAY FIVE — Technology, AI & Accessibility

Innovating for the future of legislative reporting

SESSION 9

Technology, AI and Accessibility

  • AI and parliamentary records
  • Transparency and civic participation
  • Hansard accessibility
  • Media and accountability
Dr Martin Koyabe Prof Philip Musi Linus Kaikai
SESSION 10

AI Ethics and Accountability

  • Ethical guardrails for AI
  • AI hallucination risks
  • Human vs AI reporting
  • Democratic accountability
SESSION 11

Standardised Hansard Manual

  • County standardization
  • Best practices framework
  • Quality assurance
  • Implementation guidelines
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MAY 15, 2026

DAY SIX — Networking & Future Activities

Collaboration, partnerships, and the road ahead

SESSION 12

Networking and Sharing Experiences

  • Regional collaboration strategies
  • Experience-sharing across counties
  • African parliamentary partnerships
  • Professional networking gallery
SESSION 13

2026/2027 Activities & Closing

  • Future roadmap presentation
  • Closing ceremony
  • Conference communiqué reading
  • Way forward and commitments
MAY 16, 2026

DAY SEVEN — Departure

Safe travels and implementation of conference commitments

Multimedia Archive

Conference Media Gallery

Relive the highlights through photos, videos, and exclusive interviews from the 8th Annual HAK Conference.

Conference Opening Ceremony
KEYNOTE VIDEO

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Addresses

Duration: 45:30

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion Highlights

Duration: 28:15

Networking Session

Networking Highlights

Duration: 15:42

Downloadable Resources

Conference Communiqué

Official statement and resolutions

PDF • 2.4 MB

HAK Journal Vol. 8

Latest research publication

PDF • 8.7 MB

Conference Photos

High-resolution gallery

ZIP • 145 MB

Presentation Slides

All session presentations

ZIP • 89 MB
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8th Annual HAK Conference

The Hansard: Milestones, Gains and Impact

Kisumu County, Kenya • 10th–16th May 2026

Proceedings available in this digital archive include:

40+ Technical Papers
Keynote Addresses
Panel Discussions
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Distinguished Speakers

Conference Faculty

Learn from leading experts in legislative reporting, governance, technology, and parliamentary affairs.

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KEYNOTE

Prof Robert Oduori

Conference Chair

Hansard Association of Kenya

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Mr Philip Musi

Curriculum Lead

Professional Development

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Dr Martin Koyabe

AI Specialist

Technology & Innovation

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Linus Kaikai

Media Expert

Parliamentary Communications

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Mr Patrick Andika

County Assemblies Liaison

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Prof Nyokabi Kamau

Academic Advisory Board

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Abdulmajid Ahmed

International Relations

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Human Stories

Voices of Impact

Behind every statistic is a face, a name, a story. Discover how the Hansard Association of Kenya is transforming lives across communities—one story at a time.

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Featured Story

"HAK gave me the foundation that shaped my career in legislative reporting. Now as a County Assembly Clerk, I ensure every voice in Samburu is accurately captured and preserved for posterity."

Fred Lenaper

Former Hansard Editor & Clerk, Samburu County Assembly

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Capacity Building

From Trainee to Trainer

Through HAK's professional development program, Loice Keter mastered legislative reporting. Today she mentors 30 new Hansard officers across Trans Nzoia and beyond.

Loice's Journey
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Public Participation

Making Democracy Accessible

Vincent Nyamache transformed Homabay's public forums by simplifying legislative language. Attendance at county assemblies has tripled since implementing HAK's civic engagement model.

Vincent's Impact
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Inclusive Governance

Bridging Communities in Wajir

Ibrahim Farhiya champions participatory governance in Wajir's pastoral communities, ensuring minority voices are documented in county legislative records.

Ibrahim's Story

Hear It Directly From Our Community

Real people, real change. Watch short video testimonials from beneficiaries, youth leaders, and community members whose lives have been transformed.

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2,500+

Lives Touched

15

Counties Reached

85

Youth Leaders

120+

Communities

Accountability & Trust

Our Commitment to Transparency

We believe in complete accountability to our members, partners, donors, and the public. Review our governance, financials, and impact reports.

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Annual Reports

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Audited Accounts

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Strategic Partners

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Board Members

Key Documents

Annual Report 2024

PDF • 2.4 MB

Audited Statements

PDF • 1.8 MB

Strategic Plan 2023-2027

PDF • 3.1 MB

Constitution & Bylaws

PDF • 856 KB
Knowledge Hub

Resource Center

Access our library of reports, research papers, conference materials, and media resources.

Governance 2024

Hansard Guidelines & Procedures Manual

Comprehensive guidelines for parliamentary reporting and documentation standards across county assemblies.

PDF • 2.1 MB Download
Research Paper 2023

Hansard Modernization in the Digital Age

Exploring technology adoption in parliamentary reporting and documentation systems.

PDF • 2.3 MB Download
Conference 2024

Annual Conference 2024 Proceedings

Complete proceedings, presentations, and resolutions from the 8th Annual Conference.

ZIP • 15.4 MB Download
Conference 2024

Workshop Training Materials

Capacity building workshop slides and facilitator guides for parliamentary staff.

ZIP • 8.7 MB Download
Media 2024

Conference Photo Gallery

High-resolution photographs capturing key moments from the annual conference.

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National Executive Committee

George Wanyoko

President

Senate Hansard officer. Chairs the National Executive Committee, providing strategic leadership and oversight for HAK's mission to advance parliamentary practice.

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Loice Keter

Vice President

County Assembly Clerk, Trans Nzoia. Brings expertise in public participation and civic education programs across county assemblies.

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Vincent Nyamache

Secretary

County Assembly Clerk, Homabay. Manages records, correspondence, and ensures accurate documentation of legislative proceedings.

Lorna Tuwei

Vice Secretary

County Assembly Clerk, Elgeyo Marakwet. Assists with records management and correspondence across the organization.

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Ndilai Resian

Organising Secretary

National Assembly Hansard officer. Coordinates events, programs, and logistics for HAK's national activities.

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Ibrahim Farhiya

Treasurer

County Assembly Clerk, Wajir. Oversees financial management, accountability, and donor fund administration for the association.

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Proudly supported by Kenya's leading parliamentary and educational institutions

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Conference Archive

7-Day Program Recap

A comprehensive summary of sessions from the successfully held conference: "The Hansard: Milestones, Gains and Impact"

Day 0 May 10

Arrivals & Registration

Delegates arrive in Kisumu. Check-in at designated hotel. Welcome reception in the evening.

Arrival Day
Day 1 May 11

Opening Ceremony & National Hansard Curriculum

Morning: Welcome Remarks, Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Address by Hon. Shollei, Gladys Jepkosgei-Boss (Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Kenya)
Afternoon: Presentations on National Hansard Curriculum

Full Day
Day 2 May 12

Staff Wellness & Language Use in Hansard

Morning: Presentations on Staff Wellness
Afternoon: Presentations on Language Use in the Hansard

Full Day
Day 3 May 13

Language Use (Continued) & Public Participation

Morning: Language Use in the Hansard (continued)
Afternoon: Hansard and Public Participation

Full Day
Day 4 May 14

Technology, AI & Standardised Manual

Morning: Technology, AI, and Accessibility
Afternoon: Standardised Hansard Manual for Counties

Full Day
Day 5 May 15

Networking & Closing

Morning: Networking and Sharing Experiences
Afternoon: Way Forward and Closing Remarks

Full Day
Day 6 May 16

Departures

Conference concludes. Delegates depart from Kisumu.

Departure Day

Conference Sub-Themes

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Decades of Documentation

Evaluating Milestones

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Legislative Gains

The Hansard as a Tool for Governance

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Impact on Public Trust

Accountability and Transparency

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The Future Frontier

Innovation and Impact

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8th HAK Conference Successfully Held

The premier legislative reporting event in Kenya was successfully held from May 10–16, 2026 at Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu.

Venue

Kisumu County, Kenya

Grand Royal Swiss Hotel

Date

May 10-16, 2026

Attendees

47 County Assemblies, National Assembly, Senate & other regional parliaments

Conference Contact

Ndilai Resian

HAK Organising Secretary

info@hansardkenya.org
+254 721 687 710

Alternate: hak.kenya254@gmail.com

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