National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Members of the National Assembly debated the approval of Bishop David Oginde as Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission, highlighting his qualifications, leadership experience and moral standing. The speakers stressed the urgent need to combat corruption, warned against politicising the commission, and called for integrity and proper governance within the EACC. Broad support was expressed, alongside criticism of the current culture of impunity and political interference. Members highlighted pervasive sexual harassment and gender‑based violence affecting women in workplaces, farms, and even Parliament, citing specific incidents and the impact of social‑media abuse. They called for clearer definitions, faster justice, and cultural change to protect women’s rights and ensure merit‑based advancement. The debate combined criticism of current practices with proposals for reform. The afternoon sitting focused on procedural business, including the House Business Committee's scheduling of upcoming debates and the consideration of motions to appoint an external audit firm for the Auditor-General and Dr. David Oginde as Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Members recognized visiting students and expressed support for the nominations, emphasizing the need for moral leadership in the fight against corruption.
I direct that the Quorum Bell be rung for 10 minutes. We have quorum. We can proceed.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
The Deputy Leader of the Majority Party.
Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House:
Next Order.
Hon. Charles Nguna, you may proceed. Hon. Members, other Papers will be laid by Hon. John Mbadi, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, after the notices. Hon. Nguna, you are representing the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture. You may proceed. Give him the microphone.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give a statement on behalf of
the House Business Committee (HBC), which met on Tuesday, 18th April 2023 to prioritise business for consideration during the week. As Members are aware, yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport appeared before the National Assembly plenary to answer Questions and expound on policies under their respective docke…
Hon. Members, I wish to recognise the presence of students from St. Philip Secondary School in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County; Mbuyu Secondary School in Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County; Olare Secondary School in Ainabkoi Constituency, Uasin Gishu County - that is my constituency – and St. Claire’s Primary School in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County. They are all seated in the Public Ga…
[(Applause)]
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House:
Thank you. Next Order.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the appointment of a firm to provide external audit services to the Office of the Auditor-General with respect to the accounts of the Office of the Auditor- General and the financial statements for staff mortgage and car loan schemes of the Office of…
Thank you. Next Order.
(Motion deferred)
Hon. Members, this Order is deferred to the next time it is slated for obvious reasons. I will not say anything more than that. It will be discussed next time, when the Leader of the Majority Party is available in the House.
Hon. Members, the time now being 6.28 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, 25th April 2023 at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 6.28 p.m.
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