National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Members, I have a Communication on appointment of Senators to mediation committees on two Bills. You will recall that on 15th and 22nd April 2026, respectively, I notified the House of the referral of the Public Service (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.46 of 2022) and the Cooperatives Bill (National Assembly Bill No.7 of 2024) to mediation Committees. You may further recall t…

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Hon. Members, my second Communication is in regard to the event of Thursday this week: Public pronouncement of the Budget Highlights and Revenue-Raising Measures for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. As you may be aware, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning is required, pursuant to Article 221 of the Constitution, Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 …

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efficiency in the management and delivery of ICT services. On my own behalf and on behalf of the House, I welcome them to Parliament and wish them fruitful engagements. I also wish to introduce to you a delegation of ten officers from the National Assembly of Zambia who are seated in the Speaker's Gallery. The delegation, led by Mr Sage Samuwika, the Acting Deputy Clerk in charge of Administratio…

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to welcome the students of Kanjinji Secondary School, other students and teachers to this honourable House. I urge the students to work hard, focus on their education, remain disciplined and morally upright so as to become future leaders. I hope, at the end of the day, they will learn something from parliamentary proceedings and that they wil…

Hon. Chepkonga, Member for Ainabkoi Constituency.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to welcome the students from Arnesen’s Boys High School which is one of the biggest boys’ secondary schools in the Ainabkoi Constituency and also in the entire Uasin Gishu County. They are here on a learning tour. They want to see what happens in Parliament, and I want to welcome them to learn from here. This is a clarion call to them, echoing the words of the late …

[(Hon. Lilian Siyoi and Hon. Mishi Mboko stood in the gangway)]

Hon. Member for Trans-Nzoia County and Hon Mishi, take your seats quickly.

Hon. Members, Article 119 of the Constitution accords every person the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority. Further, Standing Order 225 (2)(b) requires the Speaker to report to the House any petition other than those presented by a Member. In this regard, I wish to report to the House that my office has received a petition from Philomena Oburenyi and Alois Muko…

Hon. Members, Article 119 of the Constitution accords every person the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority. Further, Standing Order 225 (2)(b) requires the Speaker to report to the House any petition other than those presented by a Member. In this regard, I wish to report to the House that my office has received a petition from Ms Beatrice N Waiyaki and others …

generations. They express grave concern over the escalating debt burden and the attendant risks to the country's long-term development trajectory. Hon. Members, the petitioners underscore the necessity of robust parliamentary scrutiny over the contracting, management and reporting of public debt. They aver that such oversight is vital to ensure that borrowing remains prudent, transparent and stri…

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee of Powers and Privileges on the inquiry into allegations against the Member for Bumula and the Chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, Hon. Jack Wanami Wamboka, CBS, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 9th June 2026. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Next Order.

Let us have Hon. Umulkher Harun, Nominated Member.

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 security incidences in Kambi Samaki, Lagdera Constituency in Garissa. Over the past few years, Kambi Samaki Town has experienced recurrent boundary disputes among communities within Garissa an…

Thank you, Hon. Harun. Hon. Raso, when will you bring a response to that? Give him the microphone.

Hon. Speaker, we will respond in two weeks’ time.

That is all right. Next is Hon. Lillian Siyoi, Member for Trans Nzoia County.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wanted to welcome the students from Trans Nzoia, but they have already left. I do not know if I can go on and request for a Statement.

You can go on and request for a Statement.

Okay.

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 death of Mr Brian Simiyu in Trans Nzoia County. On 17th May 2026, Mr Brian Simiyu, a resident of Trans Nzoia County, reportedly lost his life following a surgical procedure allegedly conducted at Samor Chemist, situated opposite Dr Michuki's Plaza building in Trans Nzoia County. It is further alleged that the medical practitioner involved in t…

Order. Members gravitating around Leader of the Majority party, take your seats.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This incident has raised grave concerns regarding professional negligence, patient safety and the continued operation of apparently unlicensed medical facilities. The circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Simiyu raise serious questions regarding regulation, inspection and licensing of health facilities as well as enforcement of professional standards among medical pra…

Hon. Nyikal. Did you hear what I heard?

The Statement requested is of a very serious nature.

It is of a grave nature.

Yes, it is of a grave nature. First is the fact that the procedure was performed in a chemist. Secondly, apparently, somebody known to be mentally unwell did it. We will strive to get as much information as possible and still try to respond within two weeks. It looks like it may be a much broader issue.

Bring a preliminary report next week on Thursday. Hon. Raso, that Statement also discloses matters of criminal nature. You may also get involved and inform the agencies in charge of criminal investigations to take it up. Thank you. The next Order has responses to Statements, including a response to a request for Statement by the Member for Bumula Constituency. Hon Raso, are you ready?

Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Go ahead.

The Member for Bumula Constituency, Hon. Wanami Wamboka, requested to be apprised of rising security incidents within his constituency. Particularly, the Member sought to be informed on the status of investigations into the murder of Mr Isaac Wanjala, the immediate measures being undertaken to enhance security in Bumula, and long-term strategies being implemented to restore security, strengthen co…

Thank you. Hon. Wamboka.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The family of the late Wanjala has not received justice even as we talk about this matter because no culprit has been arrested. Those responsible remain at large. We urge security agencies to speed up investigations so that the family can at least find closure. Insecurity in Bumula and Bungoma in general continues to escalate. Recently, we witnessed the unfortunate murder …

Thank you. Hon. Raso, those are just positive comments. If you can take them into account, you will help the situation. Next is Hon. Eric Wamumbi. Hon. Raso, are you ready to respond to Wamumbi's request?

Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Go ahead.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency, Hon. Wamumbi, requested to be appraised of the alleged circulation of harmful, adulterated alcoholic drinks in the country. He stated that there is a growing concern

that some alcoholic brands by Patiala Distillers Limited, Blue Ice Vodka, Blue Ice Coconut, Best Classic Gin, Best Gold Classic Brandy, Best Gold Liquor, Diamond Ice Liquor, Dark Strong beer and Strong Ale beer may be adulterated. The Member particularly sought a report on the licensing status of the aforementioned alcoholic brands: On investigation, if any, by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA)…

Mheshimiwa Eric Wamumbi, are you satisfied with that?

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I am contented with the response. I only want to request the Cabinet Secretary to share this response with the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) , starting with the regional commissioners, to make sure that manufacturers who are manufacturing products that are safe for human consumption are protected and to deal heavily with the counterfeiters. …

Thank you. The Member for Westlands, Hon. Tim Wanyonyi. Lead Clerk-at-the-Table, you have given him the microphone behind him. Give him the correct microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to make a general statement regarding the advancement of disability inclusion, accessibility and promotion of the rights and representation of persons with disabilities in our parliamentary institutions and governance systems. I recently participated in the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPWD) forum in Cape Town, South Africa from 26th to 28th May…

equal opportunities for all citizens to contribute to national development regardless of disability status. Finally, as the Chairperson of the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association and the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) Africa Region champion. I urge Parliament and all stakeholders to continue championing disability-inclusive policies and legislation. Together we can …

Thank you, Member for Westlands. Hon. Members, allow me to acknowledge, in the Speaker's Gallery, Starehe Primary School from Laikipia West Constituency, Laikipia County. In the Public Gallery, we have Nyabondo Boys Boarding Comprehensive School from Nyakach Constituency, Kisumu County and Aiyebo Boys High School from Baringo North Constituency, Baringo County. On my behalf and on behalf of the Ho…

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join you in congratulating all the students from all parts of Kenya who have visited us today in this National Assembly, particularly those from Aiyebo Boys High School from Baringo North, popularly known at home as Bongo Boys. The Bongo Boys did very well in last year's examination, with 71 out of 84 students directly joining the university. I encourage all the student…

Thank you. Next Order.

[(Hon. Lilian Siyoi raised her hand)]

Hold on. Hon. Lillian Siyoi, what is it? Give her the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Before we went for recess, I raised a question on the shortage of fertiliser in Trans Nzoia, but so far, I have not received any response. They were to do it in the first week after recess, but I have not received any communication. The President subsidised fertiliser prices so that Kenyans could benefit, produce enough food, and get food at lower prices. But to our surpri…

Thank you. Hon. Mutunga. This was to you. Where is the response?

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We discussed this issue with the Ministry at the meeting. They were to give us a written report on the same when submitting their budget proposals. I have not yet received that. I have spoken to the Principal Secretary, and he has promised he will be here tomorrow.

The planting season is rapidly slipping away. You say tomorrow?

Yes, tomorrow.

We will allow you to do so tomorrow afternoon. Next Order.

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Regional Integration on its inspection visit to the East African Science and Technology Commission in Rwanda and the East African Health Research Commission in Burundi, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

Where are the Chairs? We are here because Order No. 10 and Order No. 11 were dropped. We are now on Order No. 12. Where is the Chairperson of the Committee on Regional Integration? The Chairperson is not in the House and there is no Member to move the Motion. This Report is deferred to a later date when Committee Members and the leadership are here to move it. Next Order.

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19th to 23rd October 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 11th March 2026.

The leader of the delegation is not in the House. In the circumstances, I defer Order No.13 to another date when the leadership of the delegation to the IPU is on the Floor of the House to move it. Next Order.

THAT, this House adopts the Second Report of the Committee on Implementation on status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions passed by the House, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 26th October 2023.

The Chairperson of Committee on Implementation. He is not in the House.

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on the Inspection Visits to fourteen special needs schools in specified Counties, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th July 2024.

The Chairperson Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity. None? This matter is also deferred to a later date in the future when the Chairperson or any Member of the Committee will be in a position to move that report.