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Hon. Members, I wish to inform the House that during the Extraordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament held in May 2026 in Midrand, Republic of South Africa, Hon. Rahab Mukami, a Member of the Pan-African Parliament and the Member of Parliament for Nyeri County, was elected to be the President of the Women’s Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament for a three-year term. The Women’s Caucus is es…

[(Hon. Majimbo Kalasinga spoke off the record)]

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Rahab Mukami, with whom I serve Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, is a diligent lady carrying Kenyan image over the globe. She deserves the position she earned. She is a very eloquent debater in the House. The seat she has been given is a very prestigious position that holds together all parliamentarians in Africa. That position is well earned because of he…

Thank you. Hon. Members, allow me to acknowledge students seated in the Speaker's Gallery. They are Lenana School from Dagoretti South Constituency and Kasarani School for the Deaf from Kasarani Constituency. Both are from Nairobi City County. On my behalf and that of the House, we welcome the students, their teachers and those accompanying them to Parliament. A minute, Hon. KJ.

[(Applause)]

Hon. Speaker, I must appreciate this opportunity. Today, we have an esteemed institution in this Republic, Seated in the Speaker’s Gallery. It started out in a corner of our Constituency that has a great history. Lenana is a great name in this country. Senior Chief Lenana has a great heritage. More so, the institution then known as the Duke of York School built under his name, is a premier institu…

[(Hon. John Kiarie welcomed the learners using the Kenyan Sign Language)]

You have spoken for all of us with a special bias to Lenana School. Hon. Tongoyo.

Hon. Speaker, Hon. KJ is my good friend. I wish to know whether we have changed our norms of welcoming and appreciating our guests to wavering.

Hon. Tongoyo, certainly, you were not following. I think Hon. Memusi was distracting you. The learners are from Kasarani School for the Deaf and that was an acknowledgement in the Kenyan Sign Language. Next Order.

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on its inspection visit to Kenya-led missions in the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Botswana from 24 th to 28 th

Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Energy, Hon. Aramat.

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Thank you, Hon. Aramat. Hon. Members, in the Public Gallery, I acknowledge Kibugat Senior School, Bureti Constituency, Kericho County; Kapchelukuny School, Mogotio Constituency, Baringo County; Murigi School, Chuka/Igambang'ombe Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County; and Gwakaithi School, Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County. On my behalf and that of the House, we welcome the students, their teache…

Hon. Members, being the last day before we go on Recess, I have directed the Clerk and he has obliged to load all the 14 statements that were pending. I am sure some of you will pop up with those that are not on my list. When I give you an opportunity to present your statements and requests, read eloquently and quickly so that we can move faster. I have been requested by three Members who say that…

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding the welfare, employment and gratuity status of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health workers in the country. Approximately 7,414 frontline health workers working across the country are indispensable in supplementin…

Hon. Cynthia Muge

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the deplorable condition of the Rivatex–Kipkaren River Road, particularly the section traversing Mosop Constituency. The Rivatex–Kipkaren River Road is a critical transport corridor serving tho…

Member for Kabuchai.

Hon. Speaker, I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of funds from Unibrain Industries Limited’s account at ABSA Bank. Unibrain Industries Limited is and has been at all material times, the holder of account number 204xxxx960 maintained at ABSA Bank, Bunyala Branch. The accoun…

The Chairpersons responsible for the statements requested by Hon. Omanyo, Cythia and Hon. Kalasinga, bring responses the first week after Recess. Hon. George Murugara.

Hon. Speaker, I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding on the circumstances that led to the arrest and subsequent release of a specified suspect by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. On 7 th January 2025, Mr Eric Matakwa Okeno of identity number 32xxxx19 lodged a complaint with the Directorate of…

Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the rising cases of motor vehicle theft in Bomet County. Motor vehicle theft has emerged as a serious security concern in Bomet County, causing significant financial losses and emotional distress …

Hon. Tongoyo, when can you bring a response?

Two weeks after we resume from Recess.

Two weeks after we resume from Recess? Thank you.

Yes. Same as Hon. Murugara’s.

[(Hon. Suzanne Kiamba stood up in her place)]

Hold on, Hon. Suzanne. Hon. Mandazi. nd

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to ride on Hon. Toto’s request for Statement.

You want to joyride.

Yes, I want to joyride on the matter that has been brought to the House by Hon. Toto. Truly, Hon. Speaker, the issue of car theft in Bomet County has become rampant. We call upon all the security and investigative agencies to take action because people are losing cars worth huge amounts of money. Having said so, permit me to send a message of condolence.

Is the theft happening in Bomet village or town?

Bomet town and villages around Bomet. In Sotik, Kaplong and Mulot, several car thefts have been witnessed for the past three to four years. That is why we call upon the security agencies and anyone concerned to act by conducting investigations. Anyone who has been caught doing that, should be taken to court and jailed. Additionally, permit me to send my message of condolence. This morning, I woke …

Thank you. Hon. Suzanne Kiamba, proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for allowing me to make a request for a Statement regarding provision of comprehensive medical insurance cover for retired prison officers. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding the provision of comprehensive m…

Thank you. Do prisons fall under Hon. Murugara? So, you misdirected it? Yes, Hon. Murugara.

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Give us the first week after we resume from recess because they may not have much to respond to. However, we confirm that while they are in service, the two medical schemes are in place but we also have to consider what he has asked about, which is post-retirement.

Thank you. Hon. Tongoyo?

I know it is a very confusing situation, because it is from this Parliament that the prisons were taken to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. However, if I am not wrong, there is the insurance aspect which is still together with the rest of the National Police Service (NPS). That is the only function that is remaining with NPS. It has not been transferred to the Departmental …

Therefore, the two committees to look at the issue and bring a joint statement. Hon. Members, in the Speaker's Gallery, I acknowledge Kikima Senior School from Mbooni, Makueni County and Mary Immaculate School from Kiambu Town, Kiambu County. In the Public Gallery, we have Twale Junior School from Tigania West, Meru County and St. Peter's Mumias Boys High School from Mumias West, Kakamega County. …

[(Applause)]

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Tigania West is my immediate neighbour. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the students who are visiting Parliament today and to let them know that this is where all elected Members of Parliament sit to make laws in this country. We are so excited to have you here, courtesy of our Speaker. The Speaker is like the principal that you have in school. We all …

Hon. Josses Lelmengit.

Hon Josses Lelmengit (Emgwen, UDA): Thank you Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock regarding the impact of the prolonged dry spell on crop production and food security in the North Rift Region. Hon. Speaker, the North Rift Region, comprisin…

Hon. Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock or any Member of the Committee? Hon. Justice, are you a Member of the Committee.

Yes.

Bring a response within the first week after recess.

Much obliged Hon. Speaker, but since it is a fairly weighty matter, I was requesting that we bring an answer in the second week after recess.

So be it.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Daniel Manduku, Nyaribari Masaba.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding disappearance of two Kenyan citizens in the Russian Federation. Hon. Speaker, Mr. Frank Anyona Omare, holder of Passport No. AK04xxx31 and ID No. 23xx55, and Mr. Ke…

Thank you. Hon. Bashir, this is to your Committee. When can you bring a response?

Hon. Speaker, we will bring a response within the first two weeks upon resumption from recess.

Thank you. Hon. Tungule Kazungu. nd

Hon. Edith Nyenze, Kitui West.

[(Statement dropped)]

Thank you Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding delayed repair and maintenance of electricity transformers in Kitui West Constituency. Hon. Speaker, residents of Kitui West Constituency particularly those in Nyuani Community, Kathuma Community, Nzeme…

Thank you. Yes Hon. Makali Mulu, you want to joyride?

Yes. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I just want to say one or two things. First, I thank Hon. Nyenze for raising this matter because it is also happening in my constituency. The conflict between the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and the Kenya Power is causing all these problems. REREC installed transformers, however, when Kenya Power officials came to connect electricity…

Yes, Hon. Sunkuli.

Hon. Speaker, I wish to inform you that yesterday, when Hon. Wangari was in the Chair, Hon. Tonui raised the issue of faulty transformers. Members were greatly concerned and there were many reactions. This matter requires a very comprehensive response, including inviting the Cabinet Secretary to appear before the House.

Yes, Hon. Julius.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As Members have stated, electricity connectivity poses many challenges in our country. Who between REREC and the Kenya Power should procure electricity metres? The biggest challenge we face is not the installation of poles and power lines, but the connection of electricity to households. We should ensure that those projects are completed and value for money is realised. If…

Yes, Mama Dagoretti.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We should ask the Cabinet Secretary to explain this matter. REREC constructs electricity infrastructure in rural areas, after which the Kenya Power is supposed to take over, ensure maintenance, connect consumers, and provide electricity to everyone. The conflict between REREC and the Kenya Power is affecting the consumer. Many times, electricity connection quotations are s…

Let us have Hon. Bensuda.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I agree with my colleagues. REREC has a serious problem. The explanations given are unclear. In the last financial year, Ksh10 million was allocated to supply electricity to specific areas in Karachuonyo Constituency, particularly markets which promote women empowerment. In rural areas, women conduct much of their business during the late hours. Most market activities star…

We will stop there on that matter. Is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy present? I thought I saw the Vice-Chairperson somewhere. nd Is the Leader of the Majority Party present? Yes, Hon. Pukose. Are you the pretender to the throne?

No, I am sitting in for the Leader of the Majority Party. I will convey the message to the Committee.

Inform them to bring a response in the third week after we resume from recess.

Okay. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

I am informed that Hon. Kibagendi had indicated that his Request for Statement be removed from the Order Paper. He is not in the House today. Let us have Dr Joyce Bensuda, Member for Homa Bay County.

[(Request for Statement by Hon. Antoney Kibagendi deferred)]

Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding the implementation of Gender Responsive and Child-Sensitive Budgeting in the Financial Year 2026/2027 Budget. The National Treasury has, over the last four financial years, consistently issued Budget Review …

Thank you, Hon. Bensuda. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, when can you bring a response? In the first week after we resume from recess?

Hon. Speaker, considering the magnitude of the report that Dr Bensuda is requesting, we will need about two months to prepare it. She is asking for an analysis of the entire Budget of the Republic of Kenya to determine how responsive it is to the needs of children and gender issues. That is a very detailed report. Give me one month, not two months.

[(Laughter)]

Does that include the recess, or can you bring the response in the third week after we resume from recess? One month, excluding recess.

Bring it on the third week after recess.

Thank you.

Yes, Hon. David Ochieng’.

Hon. Speaker, I just want to add my voice to the request by my friend, the Chair of our Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, that this is not an academic question. It is the question. It is a question, and even if it takes three months, let him take them but give us a report on how our Budget responds to what is asked for: gender, minorities, Person with Disabilities (PWDs), ch…

Thank you. We will do that. Yes, Hon. (Dr) Oundo.

Hon. Speaker, I am just wondering. In view of the fact that this is a matter regarding the Budget and budget review, I think the budget review goes to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. I am not so sure how the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning comes into it. To add to what my neighbour, Hon. David Ochieng', has stated, could we as well expand the question to ensure tha…

You know, I find the questions you, Members, are asking here very strange. You are the ones who passed the Budget here. How do you pass a Budget a month ago and come and say you want to know to what extent the Budget speaks to Kenyans? I do not understand that but it is up to the Chairman. Hon. Kimani, you will liaise with your Budget and Appropriations Committee colleague if you need additional i…

Hon. Speaker, I would like to thank the House for welcoming our visitors who are in the Public Gallery. I would like to especially welcome students from Muserechi Comprehensive School from my constituency. On behalf of the House, I would like to welcome them to Parliament and encourage them to think about being here in future or becoming whatever they want to be in life. All in all, we are happy t…

Hon. Irene Kasalu, Kitui County.

Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding the escalating cases of elephant invasions in parts of Kitui County. The residents of Makuka, Ilamba, Ngamba, Kitumwi, and Gai sub-locations in Kitui County have, for the last five years, endured frequent invasions b…

Thank you, Hon. Kasalu. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife. Hon. (Dr) Pukose, since you are holding brief for the Leader of the Majority Party, kindly inform the Committee to bring a response.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party, we will make sure that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife is well informed. nd

Hon. Amos Mwago, Member for Starehe.

Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding implementation of the instant-fine system by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The NTSA recently commenced the implementation of an automated instant fine system that utilises surveillance c…

Thank you, Hon. Amos. The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Hon. Nabuin, are you a Member of the Committee?

No, I am not. I have a rejoinder.

Are you joyriding?

Yes.

Go ahead.

Hon. Speaker, before the last recess, I requested for a Statement from the same Committee regarding two roads in my constituency that have not been constructed. The response was supposed to be brought two weeks after the recess. We are headed to another recess, but I have not received any response. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

You can see that the Chairman is not here. Leader of the Majority Party has just walked in.

Hon. Chair...

Hon. Naicca, there is no Hon. Chair here, but Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Speaker, I am a Member of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. I would like to….

Do you want to hold brief for Hon. Chairman.

Yes, I will brief him.

Bring a response two weeks after recess.

Yes, Hon. Speaker. nd

Hon. Kimani.

Hon. Speaker, I would also like to joyride on this particular matter. This issue of instant fines on motor vehicles needs to be rethought on whom the fine is attached. For example, if I have 10 vehicles that I use as Uber vehicles and the drivers drive them dangerously, they are fined. However, the fine ends up on the logbook of the particular vehicle so, it does not deter the behaviour of that dr…

Thank you. Has Hon. Naicca left the Chamber? You are very nomadic, Hon. Naicca. You will bring a response two weeks after the recess, and take into account what the Member for Molo has said.

[(Hon. Johnson Naicca moved to another seat)]

Much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

I will revisit Statement No. 7. Hon. Kazungu Tungule.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. First of all, I apologise for not being present when my Statement was called. It was due to very unavoidable circumstances. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the electrocution of Ms Rita Mapenzi Kenneth and the safety of electricity infrastructure i…

Thank you, Hon. Tungule. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Energy. Leader of the Majority Party, inform them to bring a response after the recess.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I prepare to present my Statement, allow me to comment on instant fines raised by Hon. Mwago. Indeed, the Committee has some work to do, principally to make sure that there is adequate signage and that Kenyans know the speed limits allowed on different categories of roads. If one is driving on an expressway or feeder road, there is a speed limit. This will ensure that p…

There is much more than that. Leader of the Majority Party, our roads are not only unsafe because of speeding but we also have the bodaboda problem, which I am sure you have noticed. We have matatu menace, over speeding drivers and all manner of problems. We need a holistic approach to make our roads safe for everybody.

True. Even our good friends, the bodaboda riders, ride across everyone on the road. The moment a motorist touches one of them, they all descend on him….

And burn down your car.

They burn down your car and injure the motorists. These are issues that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) must deal with. I also believe that the instant fines system is good because it helps us to deal with corruption within the Traffic Police Department. I am sure that police officers lobby with you as they do with everybody. Every police officer wants to move to the Traffic Dep…

[(Hon. Yusuf Hassan spoke off the record)]

Hold on, Leader of the Majority Party. What is out of order, Hon. Hassan? (Hon. Yusuf Hassan spoke off the record) You cannot be talking while seated.

[(Laughter)]

Hon. Speaker, I was requesting your attention so that I could contribute to the discussion, rather than a point of order.

On the traffic fines and the madness on our roads?

Yes.

I will give you a minute. Go ahead.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Is it not simplistic to pass this particular problem to the NTSA, given the fact that this disorder and anarchy on our streets is deeply rooted in our national culture, for example, the bodaboda culture and the matatu culture? This requires a national conversation and public education within our community. You cannot leave it simply to an organisation like the NTSA. It is …

Thank you, Hon. Hassan. That is to be taken into account when they respond. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

1. Second Reading of the following Bills— (a) The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill, 2025; (b) The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and (c) The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 51 of 2024). nd 2. Consideration of Motions on the following— (a) Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151 st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings;

Thank you. Musa Sirma? Before that, we have in the Public Gallery, Warugara Primary School from Mathioya, Murang’a County, and in the Speaker’s Gallery, we have Kalalu Girls School from Laikipia East, Laikipia County. On my behalf and on behalf of the House, we welcome the students, their teachers, and those accompanying them to the House of Parliament. Go on, Musa Sirma.

Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Section 34(2) as read together with Section 6(1), 8(1) and 23(1) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act (Cap. 414A), I rise to inform the honourable House and table a schedule showing the budget ceilings for each of the 290 constituencies for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Hon. Speaker, the Select Committee on the National Government Constituencies …

[(A Member spoke off the record)]

Thank you, Hon. Musa Sirma. Hon. Members, that is the end of that long time for Statements. I will now ask the Clerk-at-the-Table to call the next Order.

I had earlier seen the Leader of the Majority party. Can you search, capture and bring him here?

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. My apologies. I was trying to serve too many masters. I had a small engagement behind you. nd

Jesus said you must serve them equally.

I am trying to do that. That is why I asked those ones to come behind the Chamber.

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period for the following Bills from 14 days to 13 days: 1. The Kenya Intellectual Property Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2026). 2. The Tourism (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2026). Hon. Speaker, this is merely a Procedural Motion. Without anticipating debate on the su…

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I second.

Thank you. Do I put the Question?

[(Hon. Musa Sirma and Hon. Rozaah Buyu stood along the aisle)]

[(Question proposed)]

Yes.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Next Order.

Hon. Members, you recall that during yesterday’s afternoon sitting, I referred proposed amendments to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2026) to a winnowing process before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, in accordance with Standing Order 131. I also directed the Committee to undertake the exercise and update my Office not later than 10.00 …

[[The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) in the Chair]]

Hon. Temporary Chairman, proceed.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No.7 of 2026) and approved the same with amendments.

Mover.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Naomi Waqo to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Speaker, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Who was the delegation leader? Not Hon Millie Odhiambo! She is out of the country. I am aware that she is in Paris. So, the Motion is stayed.

[(Motion deferred)]

Chairman, Committee on Implementation. Hon. Raphael Wanjala is absent. Next. (Motion deferred)

Chairman, Public Petitions! Hon. Karemba is absent. The Motion is stayed. Next! (Motion deferred)

Chairman, Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy is absent. The Motion is stayed.

[(Motion deferred)]

The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Health is here. We had consulted with him and the Leader of the Majority Party and agreed that this is a special petition by a special group of Kenyans. I will be happy to have it debated after inviting them to sit in the Gallery so that they can hear the outcome and the production of their industry. So, it is stayed until after recess. (Motion deferre…

Chairperson, Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee. Is that Hon. Mulyungi? He is not here. The Motion is stayed. Next Order!

[(Motion deferred)]