National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Thursday, 7 March 2024
Members debated a Bill that would allocate revenues from natural resources between the national government and counties, with Hon. Makali Mulu urging clear benefit‑sharing formulas, public participation and infrastructure support. The Deputy Speaker highlighted procedural concerns, noting the Bill’s classification as a Money Bill despite originating in the Senate, while also acknowledging its potential to empower local communities. Both speakers called for a transparent framework to ensure equitable distribution and avoid legal challenges. Members debated two constitutional amendment proposals: one to protect constituencies that have not met the population threshold from being merged, and another to allow the IEBC CEO to conduct by‑elections when the commission is not fully constituted. They highlighted concerns over representation, fairness and the need for dynamic constitutional provisions, while expressing support for the motions. Members raised a petition highlighting systemic unfair labour practices affecting medical interns and contract health workers, citing broken promises under the Kericho Declaration and inadequate remuneration. The debate also referenced police brutality against health professionals, urging the House to ensure justice and proper implementation of health sector agreements. The Speaker reminded members of standing orders while allowing limited comments on the issue.
Hon. Members, it seems like we do not have Quorum. Can the Quorum Bell be rung for a few minutes? Hon. Members, we now have Quorum to transact Business.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(Hon. Owen Baya stood along the gangways)]
The Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, kindly take your seat. Hon. Members, I have four short pieces of Communication to make.
Hon. Members, you may also recall that on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, the House rejected a Motion for the Second Reading of the Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.10 of 2022) . The National Assembly’s rejection of the said Bill essentially remitted the Bill to a Mediation Committee in line with Standing Order 149 (1) (b) . Hon. Members, Article 113 of the Constitution contemplates that when…
Hon. Members, as you are aware, The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.68 of 2023) was published vide Gazette Notice Supplement No.207 of 30th October 2023 to effect various amendments to 17 Statutes. Hon. Members, the Bill which is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party was read a First Time on 15th November 2023 and thereupon referred to the var…
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Hon. Oyugi, what is your idea of the nearest seat?
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Hon. Members, you will recall that on 6th December 2023, I allowed the Member for Mandera North, Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Abdullahi Bashir Sheikh, M.P., and the Member for Thika Town, Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a, CBS, M.P. to make statements on their respective legislative proposals seeking to amend the Constitution. The proposal by the Member for Mandera North seeks to amend Article 88 of the Constitution to pro…
Hon. Members, I am pleased to introduce to you Hon. Cletus Apul Avoka, a Member of Parliament from the Parliament of Ghana, seated in the Speaker’s Row. The Member is accompanied by Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, H. E. Amb. Damptey
Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 143 (1) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I wish to report to the House that I have received a Message from the Senate on the nomination of a co-sponsor of the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bill No.12 of 2022) . The Message conveys that, pursuant to Standing Order 162 (2) of the Senate Standing Orders, …
Hon. Pukose, Member for Endebess.
Hon. Speaker, I apologise for that. I will read out (c) .
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the inquiry into alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya. Chairperson of the Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee. Go ahead, Hon. Gideon Mulyungi.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Third Report of the Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) for nine constituencies in Bungoma County for the Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.
Next is Order No.6.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: That, this House adopts the report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the inquiry into alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th March 2024. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Chairperson Select Committee on Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee, Hon. Mulyungi.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: That, this House adopts the report of the Decentralised Funds Accounts
Hon. Speaker, I rise to request for a Statement on delayed payment of pension to pensioners of the defunct Pyrethrum Board of Kenya. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection, regarding the agonising delay by the Pyrethrum Board of Kenya (PBK) ) to settle pension dues of its …
[(now known as the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK)]
Thank you Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 43, I wish to make a Statement regarding the 2024 International Women’s Day. Hon. Speaker, today being the eve of International Women’s Day 2024, which is normally commemorated on 8th of March every year, our hearts resonate with this year’s theme: “Inspire Inclusion” which underscores the profound significance of recognising and valuing women’s …
commitment to the achievement of the Two-Thirds Gender Principle, reflects our conviction that representation matters. This Principle seeks to ensure that, at least, two-thirds of elective and appointive positions are held by either gender. It is not merely a numerical target: it is a critical step toward dismantling barriers and amplifying women’s voices in leadership. I stand before you today, n…
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Yes, Hon. Speaker. Bring a response after two weeks.
After two weeks. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Next is the Leader of the Majority Party. Make your 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, which met on Tuesday, 5th March 2024 to prioritise business for consideration during the week. As Members are aware, this week, the House debated the reports on the 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and the 2024 Medium-Term Debt Management Str…
Order Paper, it will pave the way for the introduction of the Division of Revenue Bill next week. With regard to business scheduled for Tuesday next week, the House is expected to undertake the First Reading of the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024, if published, and the Second Reading of the following Bills, should they not be concluded today–
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. What is your point of order, Leader of the Majority Party? Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Before we go to Order No.9, I request that you indulge me on Order No.10 – Committee of the whole House. We have a number of amendments in the Order Paper, and many others from different Members. We would like to understand and consult on many of them. Therefore, I seek your indul…
Even if you did not ask, I approved several amendments 10 minutes to the beginning of this Sitting. I had planned to give time to Members with proposed amendments to liaise with you, so that you agree on how to proceed. Consequently, and on your request, I will re-arrange the Order Paper for Order No.10 to exit it. It will be dealt with at HBC again next week.
[(Committee of the whole House deferred)]
Hon. Members, we may rise. These two constitutional matters will be looked at again when the House Business Committee schedules them again. The time being 7:00 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Tuesday, 12th March 2024, at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 7.00 p.m.
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