National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Hon. Mutunga highlighted chronic low productivity, poor value‑addition, delayed payments and governance failures that cripple Kenya’s coffee sector, noting the country lags behind neighbours such as Ethiopia and Uganda. He cited inadequate research funding, the loss of the coffee research levy and limited market access for smallholders, and argued that the proposed Coffee Bill would address these issues through improved regulation, licensing and support mechanisms. The debate focused on the Coffee Bill, which seeks to re‑establish the Coffee Board of Kenya, transfer research functions to a dedicated Coffee Research and Training Institute, and create a Coffee Development Levy to fund sector activities. It outlines comprehensive regulatory provisions covering licensing, traceability, quality assurance, and financial management, aiming to address governance issues, reduce processing costs and boost competitiveness for smallholder farmers. Stakeholder inputs and related legislation were also referenced to support the reforms. Members debated the Coffee Bill, highlighting its provisions for marketing, quality assurance, research and the transition from AFA to a dedicated Coffee Board to boost farmer incomes and Kenya’s global coffee reputation. The discussion was largely supportive, though a brief point of order arose over a comment about a colleague’s “doctorate” in coffee. Procedural exchanges underscored the bill’s perceived benefits for the sector.
Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. We now have quorum. Clerk-at-the Table.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
designated Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, CBS, who is also the sponsor of the Bill, as the Co- Chairperson. In reference to this, I have since received communication from the Senate designating the following Senators to the Committee:
us to diligently undertake your national duty while appreciating that your dedication to your constituents and the nation is paramount. Hon. Members, you may also recall that I had informed the House of the temporary suspension of Question Time to afford newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries time to familiarise themselves with their respective dockets. Noting the passage of time since Cabinet Secre…
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 41 (4) , I wish to report to the House that I received a Message from the Senate on 21st August 2024 regarding the approval of Mr Douglas Kanja Kirocho for appointment to the position of Inspector-General of the National Police Service. The Message conveys that the Senate, by a resolution passed on 20th August 2024, approved the appointment of Mr Dougla…
of Parliament in line with established practice and in fulfilment of the provisions of Article 245(2)(a) of the Constitution. Accordingly, the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security is expected to table a Joint Report on the vetting of the nominee this afternoon. Consequently, the House Business Committee has scheduled the said Report for consideration by the House tomorro…
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party:
The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Tongoyo.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of Joint Committee of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security and the Senate Standing Committee on National Security Defence and Foreign Relation on the vetting of Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho as the Inspector-General of the National Police Service.
Thank you. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Gakuya.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the budget implementation monitoring for the Financial Year 2022/2023 for the following State Departments:
Thank you. Next Order.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 33 (1) (c) , I rise to seek leave for the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum student transition. As enactment of the Competency Based Curriculum continues, the pioneer CBC class is expected to transition to Grade 9 …
Thank you. Do you have the requisite support numbers? Hon. Mbui, you have an overwhelming support for the Motion of Adjournment. Order, Hon. Members! Hon. Mbui, you will be allocated to move your motion at 5.30
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Chairman of Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Tongoyo.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Joint Committee of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security and the Senate Standing Committee on National Security Defence and Foreign Relation in its Report on the vetting of Mr Douglas Kanja Kirocho for the appointment as the Insp…
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 budget implementation monitoring for the Financial Year 2022/2023 for the following State Departments:
Thank you. Next Order.
Hon. Member for Saboti.
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 Transport and Infrastructure regarding the upgrading of the road network in Saboti Constituency to bitumen standard. The road network of Saboti Constituency has been in a deplorable state for several years, posing significant challenges to…
Is the Chairman of Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. GK, in the House? Yes, GK. Is two weeks enough to bring a response?
Two weeks is sufficient, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Hon. Members, before I call the next Member, allow me to acknowledge, in the Public Gallery, the presence of Christ the King Kirwara High School from Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County. On my behalf and on behalf of the House, we welcome the students and their teachers to the House of Parliament. Next is Hon. Bady Twalib.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1) , I wish to make a general Statement regarding the untimely passing on of Hasmukh Patel, commonly referred to as Hasu – the owner of Mombasa Cement – that occurred on Monday, 29th August 2024 while he was being rushed to a private hospital in Nyali, Mombasa. The late Hasu Patel of Mombasa Cement was my constituent. I was introduced to him in 2007, w…
and humanity. He always reached out to national leaders from the county to chart the course for bettering the well-being of residents of the country. I, Hon. Bady Twalib Bady, express my heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Hasmukh Patel, the entire fraternity of Mombasa County, his friends and the country at large for the loss of a fatherly transformative leader. May the soul of the …
You have no authority to say that, Hon. Bady Twalib. Have you finished? I give you one more minute. Do not overreach yourself.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Under your indulgence, I thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to say something on the death of my personal bodyguard, Mr Charlie Odera, which occurred on Friday following a road accident at Mikindani. Mr. Odera was dedicated to his work. I had been with him for 10 years. He was a friend of my family and I took him as a brother. I stand with the family at all …
Thank you. Next is Hon. Alfah Miruka.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 43 (1) , I rise to pay tribute to the former Member of Parliament for Bomachoge Chache Constituency, the late Hon. Simon Nyaundi Ogari, who passed away on Tuesday 10th September 2024 in his home, Karen, Nairobi. The late Hon. Simon Nyaundi Ogari was born on 31st May 1956. He attended Nyansara and Mugambi Primary Schools for his Certificate…
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you, Hon. Alfah. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Next Order. Oh, sorry. Yes, Majority Whip? Do you want to be a joy rider?
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also join Hon. Alfah Miruka in condoling with the family of the late Hon. Simon Ogari who served in this House for two consecutive terms. He led a constituency called Bomachoge, which borders my constituency. During his time as a Member of Parliament, many people from my area, especially those that fall within the boundary...
[(Hon. Joseph Makilap and several other Members consulted loudly)]
Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Makilap, your Kamukunji is hereby disbanded. Take your seats. Order, Hon. Yegon and your team. I can hardly hear what the Member is saying.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I was saying, during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, the constituency that he led happens to be very close to mine. The two constituencies share a very close boundary and a common school. At times, the people raise boundary issues claiming it falls within South Mugirango while others say it is within Bomachoge. But in his time as a Member of Parliament, he would d…
Next is Hon. Ruweida. Clerk-at-the-Table, switch off the unnecessary microphones. Hon. Ruweida, there is one on your left.
Asante, Mhe. Spika. Nami ninatoa rambirambi zangu, za familia yangu na watu wa Lamu kwa jumla, kwa Mheshimiwa aliyefariki. Ningependa pia kuchukua nafasi hii kutoa rambirambi zangu kwa familia ya Naibu wa Gavana wa Lamu aliyefariki. Mungu aiweke roho yake pahali pema. Alikuwa mtu mzuri mwenye ukakamavu na maskini amewacha familia ndogo. Mwenyezi Mungu aisaidie familia yake na ajaze pengo alilowac…
Thank you. Next Order.
Leader of the Majority Party.
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28 (4) , this House resolves to further alter its calendar as adopted on 14th February 2024 and amended on 25th June, 26th June and 7th August 2024, in respect of the Third Part of the Third Session (2024) so as to–
Hon. Speaker, I second.
Order. Members on their feet, take your seats. Next Order.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Members, the time being 6.58