National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Members debated the removal of Hon. Sabina Chege from a parliamentary position, raising concerns about gender representation and the allocation of committee seats within the Azimio coalition. The discussion escalated into accusations of bullying by the ODM party and disputes over coalition consultation, with UDA members challenging the legitimacy of Azimio’s decisions. Procedural interruptions and points of order further highlighted the tension between parties. Members repeatedly called for the protection of Hon. Sabina Chege and broader women’s rights, accusing the majority alliance of dismissing a female director and demanding political respect. The Speaker intervened several times to restore order amid interruptions, laughter and procedural points, reflecting a contentious but partially constructive exchange. Members highlighted the potential of the fish industry within Kenya's blue economy, urging increased investment, infrastructure development, and educational initiatives such as school fish ponds. They expressed support for Hon. Martin Otieno Ogindo's appointment to lead the KFMA while noting challenges like storage, transportation, and feed availability. The overall tone was constructive but acknowledged existing constraints.
Serjeant-at-Arms, please, open the door to see if we have quorum.
I believe we now have quorum. I have a Communication. Can you go back? Just hold on I am consulting with a Member.
[(Hon. Robert Mbui consulted with the Speaker)]
Leader of the Majority Party, the usual Thursday Statement.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC) , which met on Tuesday, 11th April 2023 to prioritise the business for consideration during the coming week. Hon. Speaker, as Members are aware, yesterday, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and Nation…
Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. Member for Buuri, Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri, how long is your Statement?
Hon. Speaker, I will take less than seven minutes.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43, I rise to issue a general Statement on Participation of the Parliament of Kenya in the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) in Juba, South Sudan from 27th March to 1st April 2023. The National Assembly was represented by the Member for Isiolo County, Hon.
Mumina Gollo; the Member for Kiminini, Hon. Kakai Bisau, and yours truly, Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri. The Parliamentary Forum of the ICGLR is the inter-parliamentary organisation with the central role of promoting peace, security, stability and development in the Great Lakes Region through parliamentary action and diplomacy. It comprises Parliaments from 12 Member States, namely; the Republic of Ango…
Thank you, Hon. Rindikiri. Congratulations to you and the Member for Kiminini for bringing honour to the country.
I stand guided.
I have not been informed about her whereabouts. Leader of the Majority Party, you can inform Hon. Muge that we have stepped down her Statement to Tuesday. Next Order.
[(Statement deferred)]
Order, Member for Kericho. Please take your seat.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order.
First Readings
Hon. Kangogo Bowen, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation.
Order Hon. Member. You still have a balance of about four minutes and we shall carry it forward to the next session. Hon. Members, the time being 7.00 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Tuesday, 18th April 2023 at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 7.01 p.m.
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