Senate of Lesotho

Senate

Ntlong ea Mahosana
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
History
Founded1965
Leadership
Mamonaheng Mokitimi
since 11 July 2017
Structure
Seats33
Length of term
5 years
Meeting place
Chinese Lesotho project Lesotho Parliament II.jpg
Parliament building in Maseru
Website
senate.parliament.ls

Coordinates: 29°19′22″S 27°29′33″E / 29.322739542481237°S 27.49252454519462°E / -29.322739542481237; 27.49252454519462

The Senate of Lesotho (Sotho: Ntlong ea Mahosana) is the upper chamber of the Parliament of Lesotho, which, along with the National Assembly of Lesotho (the lower chamber), comprises the legislature of Lesotho.

Bicameralism in Lesotho is specifically modeled after the Westminster system of the United Kingdom, having an upper house weaker than the lower. As such, the Senate holds less power than the National Assembly; it cannot initiate legislation, it does not appoint the Prime Minister, and it does not participate in motions of confidence. The Senate's consent is required to amend certain clauses of the constitution, and for a bill to become law, it must be passed by both chambers of Parliament.

The current Senate has a total of 33 members. 22 are hereditary tribal chiefs who perform executive functions for their respective communities and 11 are nominated by the King on the Prime Minister's advice and generally align with the King in their legislative behavior. Members serve five-year terms. Senators may not serve simultaneously as members of the National Assembly.

Mamonaheng Mokitimi is the current president of the Senate. She succeeded Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso.

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