By Assan Bah
The National Assembly of the Gambia has appointed Mr Kalipha MM Mbye as the clerk of the National Assembly effective 20th December, 2024. He will succeed Mr. Momodou A Sise, who is scheduled to retire on 19th December 2024.
Mbye’s appointment was approved after Hon. Billay G Tunkara, Majority Leader and Member of the National Assembly Authority, tabled the motion to appoint a clerk during the Second Extra-Ordinary Session of the 2024 Legislative Year on Saturday, 19th October.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Mbye 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 departments.
Mr Kalipha M.M. Mbye holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree 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.
His 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.
