National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting

The Hon. Members standing at the Bar, take the nearest free seats quickly. Hon. Members, I have two pieces of Communication to make. The first one is a Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning on the status of disbursement of the National Government Development Fund (NG-CDF) for the Financial Year 2022/2023. Hon. Members, I wish to bring to your attentio…

My second Communication is on suspension of Committee sittings during the long recess. Hon. Members, as notified in today’s Order Paper, at the rise of this Sitting, the House is scheduled to proceed on its long recess from tomorrow Friday, 2nd December 2022 to resume its sittings on Tuesday, 14th February 2023 in accordance with its Calendar as approved on 12th October 2022. Therefore, today’s S…

Thank you.

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Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House: Memorandum on the Ratification of African Union Treaty for the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) . Annual Report for the Financial Year 2020/2021 from the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) . Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements of the following institutions for the year ended 30th…

Are you done?

Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Next Order.

There is a Statement by the Member for Kiambaa, Hon. Kawanjiku.

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 Health regarding cases of medical negligence and malpractice in the country. The Bill of Rights, under Chapter Four of the Constitution, provides for the right to the highest attainable standards of health, which includes the right healthc…

Thank you, Kawanjiku.

Hon. Speaker, I am around.

You have moved from where you normally sit. Go on Mheshimiwa.

[(Laughter)]

Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Attorney-General the following Question:

That Question will go to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. The next Question is by Hon. George Koimburi. Is the Member present? His Question is deferred. Question No. 089/2022

Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation the following Question:

Thank you, Hon. Mukami. The Question is to be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation. Leader of the Majority Party, do you have your Statement, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (a) ? I am sorry. Before we go to the Leader of the Majority Party, there is response to a request for Statement. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and In…

Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Tongoyo, before you issue the Statement, is Hon. Kasalu in the House? Well, the Statement belongs to the House. Go ahead and give your response.

Hon. Speaker, the Statement from the Cabinet Secretary is very long, but I will try to mention the important issues. Hon. Irene Kasalu, Member for Kitui County, requested for a Statement on insecurity and invasion of camel herders in Kitui County. The Member sought to be informed on the immediate steps the Government has put in place to enhance security in the region, and in particular to stem th…

On 28th October 2022, an inter-religious security meeting was held at Kasiluni Market, presided over by a joint Eastern and North Eastern Regional Security and Intelligence Committee led by Regional Commissioner, James Kianda. We may all remember that on 22nd November 2022, the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Prof. Kindiki, toured the Mandongoi area, after which he gave the following directives –

Thank you, Hon. Tongoyo. Yes, Hon. Bowen. Give him the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I thank the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs. I remember when the Member for Kitui County, Hon. Kasalu, brought this issue, it was not only confined to Kitui County. It was an issue which affected almost all the counties in the North Rift and the North Eastern regions. The Statement is very good. I congratulate the new Cabine…

Thank you, Hon. Bowen. Leader of Majority Party. Proceed with your Thursday’s Statement.

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Wandayi, there is nothing out of order. We are on Order No. 9 and since there is no debate, we can have the Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation, move his Motion.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Statutory Instruments Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of

[(Exemption from Expiry)]

sections 21(2) of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, approves the Statutory Instruments (Exemption from Expiry) Regulation 2022, published as Legal Notice No.214 of 2022. Hon. Speaker, these are Regulations that were made prior to 2013, and the Statutory Instruments Act provides that all Regulations that were made either on or before 23rd January 2013 shall automatically expire on 23rd January …

Yes, Member for Bureti.

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

There is nothing out of order. Can you second? Give him the microphone. Give him the nearest microphone.

Hon. Speaker, noting that this is only the exemption from expiry, I second this Motion so that the Regulations may be still in operation pending their submission to the Committee on Delegated Legislation. Thank you.

Hon. Members, I now propose the Question.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

Is that the mood of the House? Yes.

[(Loud consultations)]

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Leader of Minority Party, what is itching you?

Hon. Speaker, I am not being….

Order Hon. Members. Hon. Kajwang’, you are a senior lawyer and a senior Member of this House. Order Hon. Kajwang’. Order Hon. Kajwang’. Order Hon. Wandayi, sit down. Hon. Kajwang’, if you are inviting an expulsion, I will not give it to you. I will not give it to you. Hon. Wandayi.

[(Laughter)]

Hon. Speaker, thank you for giving me this chance. I want to be very brief. Following the vote we have taken under Order No.8, we are seeing intolerance creeping into this House. I want it to go on record that as the Minority side, we are not willing to be party to a process which aims at legitimising illegalities and illegitimacies. This House cannot under our watch be turned into a kangaroo inst…

[(Loud consultations)]

Order Hon. Wandayi! You are definitely prosecuting a matter that is not before the House. We have voted, and once you vote on a matter, it is spent. You cannot, under the guise of a Standing Order, launch a vicious and an unjustified assault on the House to which you are a Member and a leader. I urge you to exercise restraint. I urge you to be a good parliamentarian and whenever you want to say so…

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

No further points of order. You are out of order. The next Order has been called; Order No.10.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, the House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Statutory Instruments Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 (2) of the Statutory Instruments Act 2013…

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On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Order Hon. Chepkonga. Hon. Junet, what is it that is out of order? I hope it is a legitimate point of order.

Hon. Speaker, we should not be bullied here. Some of the people who want to bully me found me here.

Nobody will bully you. What is out of order?

Hon. Speaker, what is out of order is that …

Order Hon. Members, Hon. Junet will be heard. What is out of order, Hon. Junet?

Hon. Speaker, I want to seek your indulgence. Even though we have voted on the matter as you said, which is very correct, we should be allowed to ventilate as a debating Chamber whatever we want to say. We feel gagged; we feel intimidated and we feel molested. For that reason, can we go?

[(Hon. Junet Mohamed gestured to Hon. Members seated on the Minority side)]

[(Some Hon. Members withdrew from the Chamber)]

Order, Hon. Junet! Order Hon. Members! Hon. Junet, again you are totally out of order. The Motion that was moved by Hon. Chepkonga was very simple. Statutory Instruments are expiring, you should extend them so that they can go to the Committee and be validated, as simple as that. Your leader stands up and calls this House a kangaroo court; nothing completely related to the Motion that was before t…

Hon. Speaker, with your indulgence…

[(Loud consultations)]

There is nothing out of order. Order Hon. Members! Hon. Chepkonga will be heard.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Statutory Instruments Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December, 2022 and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 (2) of the Statutory Instruments Act 2013 as read together with the Revision of Laws Act (C…

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Hon. Chepkonga, I already ruled them out of order. Call your seconder.

Hon. Speaker, I would like to point out that this notice affects about 1764 Regulations that have been made pursuant to 400 statutes that were passed by this House, so we are just regularising this just like we did for the ones of Parliament for a period of one year. I would like to request Hon. Mwirigi to second.

Hon. Mwirigi.

Hon. Speaker, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Next Order.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Adjustment of Rates of Excise Duty for Inflation Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 (3) of the Excise Duty Act, 2015, approves the Adjustment of Rates o…

On a point of order.

Hon. Member, what is out of order? You are the Hon. Member for?

Kajiado North.

Kajiado North. Yes.

There is a problem and I seek your indulgence. The air conditioner is making this place very uncomfortable.

Is it too hot or too cold?

Too cold.

That is the work of the Clerk and the Serjeant-at-Arms. They will do that. Carry on.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I move, I just want to mention that there is no one who has any power to make any regulations as a force of law. So, these are regulations being made for the purpose of levying tax. It is purely procedural. I, therefore, move and request Hon Komingoi to second.

Hon. Member to second.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I second the Motion.

[(Question proposed)]

I will now put the Question there being no interest in debating the matter. Next Order.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Chair, Committee on Delegated Legislation

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Adjustment of Rates of Export Levy for Inflation Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 (4) of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, approves the Adjustment …

Give Hon. Mwirigi the mic.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Next Order

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this House app…

approve the said nominees. As you all know their services are eagerly needed to have the Government moving. I beg to move and ask my Vice-Chair, Hon. Raso, to second me. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Tongoyo, when you finish moving you say ‘I beg to move’.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move.

Hon. Raso.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Committee was meant to look at their suitability and competence so, we were satisfied and beg the House to approve. I second.

Hon. Members, I will now propose the Question. Order Hon. Members! Hon. Members, there being no interest in debating the matter, I will now put the Question. Next Order!

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock.

Hon. Speaker, I rise to move the Motion that seeks to approve Mr. Phillip Kello Harsama and Mr. Harry Kimtai Kachuwai, CBS for appointment…

Order! You say, ‘I beg to move the following Motion’ then read the Motion as drafted.

Hon. Speaker, I rise to move the Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointmen…

Give

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As a Member of the Committee, the nominees presented themselves before us and proved their suitability. Therefore, I rise to second the Motion.

Hon. Members, I will now propose the Question.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation in its Report on Vetting of Nominees for the Appointment of Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of t…

Hon. Muthama. Give him the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The nominees appeared before us. We checked each and every requirement and their vast experience. When we checked whether they are able to undertake the expected responsibilities, we discovered they are very okay. So, I second the Special Motion. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

There being no interest in debating the Motion, I now put the Question.

Give Hon. Kiarie the microphone. He is on your left.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this Hou…

Hon. Speaker, as the Chair has stated clearly, we keenly looked at the documents of the two nominees. I second the Special Motion without any objection. Thank you.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

There being no interest in debating the Motion, I now put the Question. Next Order.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table

of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries:

Give Hon. Sloya the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Considering the importance of the four departments, that is, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Diaspora and East African Community Affairs, and also considering that we took these four nominees through the procedures that are required for them to be approved by this House, I hereby second the Motion.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question!

There being no interest in debate, I now put the Question. Next Order! Yes, Hon. Melly.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b)

of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries:

Hon. Injendi. Give Hon. Malulu Injendi the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The three nominees appeared before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research yesterday, and all the 12 members who were present found them suitable to serve in the Ministry of Education in their respective departments. As a Vice-Chairperson, I second. Thank you Hon. Speaker.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Energy. Give the Member the Microphone.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Give, Hon. Mwafrika the microphone.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As a Member of the Departmental Committee on Energy, I wish to confirm that the Committee sat and found the two nominees suitable for their respective positions which they have been nominated to. I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question!

There being no other interest in debating the Motion, I go ahead to put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Environment Forestry and Mining in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution,…

after planting, and also to take care of the fires that have been destroying our forests, especially during the dry season. Mr. Elijah Mwangi, the young nominee for the State Department for Mining, similar to the other nominees, told us that this country is rich in minerals. He promised that in the next three or four years, this country and the mining department will increase the Exchequer to thi…

[[The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Gladys Boss) took the Chair]]

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to second the Motion as moved by the Chairperson, Hon. Gikaria. As the Chair has mentioned, we vetted the individuals and, as you are aware, in vetting, we check on suitability. Mr. Festus Ng’eno is an environmental scientist by profession, having served in the County Government of Nakuru. Mr Ephantus Kimotho is an experienced gentleman who has worked in the private s…

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this …

Assist him with a microphone.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to second this Motion. I will only make one statement about this process. In vetting these nominees, we were guided by the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No. 33 of 2011. That Act requires that we conduct four tests on the nominees. One is the procedural test, which both nominees passed. Two, is the compliance test and they both passed. Three, is the i…

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Health in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appo…

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to second the Motion as moved by the Chairperson, Hon. Pukose. The two nominees came before the Committee and we saw them fit for the position. They deserve the positions because they are experienced Kenyans who rose up the ladder in the Ministry. We can name them ‘bottom up’ because they have come from KMTC level to being doctors. They are experienced and qualified in …

[(Applause)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Next Order.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Consti…

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the Motion and plead with the Hon. Members to approve the nominees, Mr. Hinga and Mr. Arumonyang. This is a key department in the Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Public Works. It is one of the key pillars of the hustler’ Government. We found that they have the capacity and the ability to manage the affairs of the two departments. I, there…

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on the Vetting of a Nominee for Appointment as Principal Secretary, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Con…

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to second the Motion approving Ms. Mary Muthoni as a Principal Secretary for Correctional Services. On behalf of the people of Kirinyaga, I thank the President for this well-deserved appointment. Ms. Muthoni is an exceptional lady with a heart to serve. We look forward to her service and transformative leadership. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to second.

I will now propose the Question.

Put the Question.

I will now put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Kindly assist the Hon. Member with the microphone. You can move to the one on your right.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the approval of Mr. Geoffrey Kaituko and Mr. Amos Gathecha. Both nominees were very experienced and knowledgeable. Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I second.

Hon. Members, I now wish to propose the Question.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

I will now put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Does he have the microphone? I think you will have to move a little to your left.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Hon. Korir appeared before the Committee. First and foremost, we did not have any negative or positive memorandum about him. You know that he is our colleague. He is the immediate former Member for Lang’ata. He seems to have done a lot of research on land matters from the way he answered his questions. He also has a wealth of exposure in leadership, much as he is yo…

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

Thank you, Members.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:

THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support what the Chairperson has presented. Mr. Idris Salim Dokota and Ms. Teresia Mbaika Malokwe appeared before our Committee for vetting. The two are equal to the task. Therefore, I second the Special Motion.

Thank you, Hon. Member.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

Very well. Next Order.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second the Motion. As summarised by the Chairperson, the three nominees were prepared when

they came to the interview. One would have been forgiven to think that they have been running their State departments for the last five years. The Committee unanimously felt that it was enough to give them an opportunity to serve Kenya. Without wasting much time, I beg to second the Motion.

Put the Question!

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Next Order.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture of the National Assembly in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 155 (3) (b) of the Co…

Hon. Faith.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Motion. Mr. Jonathan Mueke and Ms. Ummi Mohammed Bashir have what it takes to turn around the State Department of Sports and Culture, thus giving it a new face. I second. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Hon. Faith. Hon. Members, you may make your way in and take the nearest seat. Next Order.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Several Hon. Members entered the Chamber)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the finding of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for the Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 15 (3) (b) of the Constitution, the House…

[[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. (Dr.) Rachael Nyamai) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) took the Chair]]

Hon. Kawanjiku John Njuguna. Is Hon. Wanjiku John Njuguna in the House?

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

You do not have to repeat things that are on the Report. We have other businesses to transact. Say: “As per the Report of the Committee.”

[(Laughter)]

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The two nominees appeared before the Committee and they proved beyond reasonable doubt that they are capable of handling the Ministry and the State Corporation. I second.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question!

Is it the mood of the House that I put the Question? Mover!

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:

THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second the Motion. The nominees Mr. Alfred K’ombundo, Mr. Abubakar Hassan, Mr. Juma Mukwana, Mr. Patrick Kilemi, and Ms. Suan Mangeni all met the required expectations. Ms. Susan Mangeni is geared to help us build the hustlers’ fund. With her, we will be able to move it from where it is now to a bigger thing and same to the rest. I second this Motion. Thank you.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

Fair enough, is that the mood of the House?

[(Question put and agreed)]

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House

on Thursday, 1st December, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries:

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to confirm that I participated in the vetting and it was a unanimous decision. The three nominees are highly qualified. I beg to second.

[(Hon. Silvanus Osoro walked along the gangways)]

Order, Hon. Osoro! The Leader of the Majority Party, proceed please.

[(Question proposed)]

Hon. Speaker, I beg your indulgence because this is the last Motion in the approval process for Principal Secretaries. Members are aware this process has been very rigorous for many people who had spent a lot of time in committees. I can hear Hon. Pukose from behind me say many Members had to travel from Juba, abandon East African Legislative Assembly sports to come and complete the vetting proces…

[(Hon. John Kiarie consulted loudly)]

Order, Hon. Kiarie! Proceed.

Thank you Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the protection. As Members are aware, the delay is because earlier on Hon. Opiyo Wandayi said these Principal Secretaries were only vetted yesterday. As Hon. Members are aware, 22 Principal Secretaries were vetted way before the Petition was filed before the High Court. After the striking out of the Petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) by the High …

[[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) left the Chair] [The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) resumed the Chair)]]

Hon. Speaker, it is important to note that the vetting hearings and approval process conducted by Committees and this House are both guided by the Constitution and the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act of 2011. Indeed, Article 27(8) of the Constitution speaks on the question of gender balance. Article 232 of the Constitution speaks to the issue of regional balance. Article 54 (2) of…

The Principal Secretary is nominated, approved and then sworn in. They must exercise their duties in the offices, bearing in mind that they are now public officers who must serve in line with the Constitution, our statutes and paying due diligence to the prudent management and use of public funds. I congratulate them. I note that a number of my classmates have been approved. Ms. Veronica Nduva was…

Next Order.

Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House considers and adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on Petitions by the Republican Liberty Party, Rev. Dennis Ndwiga Nthumbi, Mr. Geoffrey Langat and Mr. Owuor Steve Gerry seeking the removal of four specified commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, laid on the T…

Hon. Members, you may be seated. We are sitting as a Committee of the whole House to consider the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.49 of 2022) Hon. Members, I now call upon the Mover to report.

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[(Clause 1 agreed to)]

Hon. Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.49 of 2022) and its approval thereof without amendments.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

[(The House resumed)]

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

Order, Hon. Members! Chairperson of the Committee of the whole House, the Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to report that a Committee of the whole House has considered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 49 of 2022) and approved the same without amendments. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to report.

Mover.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Njeri to second the

Hon. Speaker, in the interest of time, I hereby second.

[(Applause)]

Thank you, Hon. Members.

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Mover.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Makilap to second.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to second faithfully.

[(Laughter)]

Is there any seconding without faith?

[(Question proposed)]

Put the Question.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

[(The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed)]

Hon. Ichung’wah, Leader of the Majority Party.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker for your indulgence. I want to take this opportunity to profoundly thank all these Members who sat from

[(Applause)]

Thank you very much, Members, for your sacrifice and time.

[(Applause)]

Hon. Members, on behalf of the Parliamentary Service Commission and the Office of the Speaker, allow me to send a message of goodwill to all Members of the House and Kenyans. We have come to the end of our First Session in the 13th Parliament during which you have done momentous work. You took Oath of Office in accordance with the Constitution. You elected the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. You h…