National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Members debated compensation for the Wagalla Massacre, with Hon. Murugara urging a new reparations law and fund, while Hon. Farah criticised the lack of legal mechanisms and alleged selective justice compared to post‑election violence compensation. The Temporary Speaker highlighted existing statutes and procedural options, and later deferred a transport committee statement to the next day. Members raised serious concerns that a report was presented without a proper adoption list, alleging breaches of the Constitution and Standing Orders. The Temporary Speaker clarified treaty‑ratification procedures, including full ratification, reservations, and rejection, while another member confirmed the committee meeting that produced the report. The House agreed to adjourn the matter pending further guidance from the substantive Speaker. Members discussed the recent nationwide police recruitment, noting that female candidates were omitted in some areas and seeking a comprehensive national report. The debate then shifted to escalating violence in the Kimwani/Chebonet areas of Tinderet, with Hon. Cynthia Muge criticizing the Ministry’s response as merely paper‑based and urging immediate ground‑level action, community sensitisation, and coordination with the IPOA and land authorities. The House called for broader engagement of local officials to de‑escalate the conflict and ensure law‑and‑order measures are effective.
Hon. Members, remain standing. Today, you can see that we have an unusual procession and the Chief Serjeant-at-Arms, Mr Aloisio Lekulo, is the one bearing the Mace. I will give a Communication on the same later. Mr Lekulo is coming to the end of his service in Parliament through retirement, and not by any other means. Today is his last official function to the House, honouring his dedicated servic…
[(The National Anthem was played)]
[(Mr Aloisio Lekulo placed the Mace on the Table)]
[(Mr Aloisio Lekulo was escorted by the Serjeant-at-Arms out of the Chamber)]
[(Applause)]
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Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 259 (D) (3) , on behalf of myself and the people of Moyale Constituency, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the people of Isiolo County on the passing on of the late Hon. Mohamed Tubi Bidu of Isiolo South Constituency. His demise is a profound loss not only to the family and constituents, but al…
A certified version of this Report In the National Assembly, he distinguished himself through wisdom, courage and unwavering commitment to public service. His calm demeanor and firm dedication earned him deep respect across the political divide. Hon. Speaker, you saw the multitude of people who came to witness his burial. Allow me to also express our sincere appreciation to the medical team at t…
Hon. Mumina, you have two minutes.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise today with a very heavy heart to join this House and Kenyans in mourning a colleague, a brother and a committed servant of the people, the late Hon. Mohamed Tubi Bidu. His passing has created a deep emptiness not only in Isiolo South, but also in this House, where he served with dignity and humility. Hon. Tubi Bidu was a man who carried the dreams of his people wit…
A certified version of this Report Hon. Speaker, I extend sincere condolences to his family, to the people of Isiolo South Constituency and all the people who had the privilege of walking alongside him. May they find strength during this difficult time. May the good deeds of Hon. Tubi continue to shine through the lives of those he uplifted. May his soul rest in perfect and eternal peace. Thank y…
Hon. Member for Lagdera.
Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to eulogise and mourn a great friend, a neighbour and a peaceful man. I also thank you for being with us during the burial. We were there with you. You spoke with the family and the people of Isiolo South Constituency appreciated. Hon. Tubi and I come from neighbouring constituencies that are about 100 kilometres apart, that is Isiolo South and …
Hon. Members, will you now be upstanding in honour of Hon. Bidu. I represented all of you at the burial. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen. Take your seat, Hon. Keynan, and continue talking to your colleague from a seated position. Members on their feet, take your seats. The Member consumed in a conversation with Hon. Mama Machakos, take your seat. Hon. Charles Nguna and Hon. Kandie, take…
[(Hon. Members stood in their places and observed one minute of silence)]
[(Several Members remained upstanding in their places)]
Hon. Members, Standing Order 42 (1) relating to Messages from the President provides that Hon. Speaker shall read to the House any message from the President delivered to the Speaker for communication to the House. In this regard, I wish to inform the House that I received a Message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the 13th State of the Nation Address 2025 to…
Hon. Members, it has been brought to my attention that during the reporting of the consideration of three Bills by the Committee of the whole House on Thursday, 13th November 2025, various claims arose as to whether a quorum of the House was present. Article 121 (a) of the Constitution sets the quorum of the House, at any given time, at 50 Members. The requirement is replicated at Standing Order 3…
Mover.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly No. 30 of 2025) , be now read a Third Time. I request Hon. Cynthia Muge to second.
Hon. Cynthia.
I second.
For the record, say; “I beg to second.”
Hon. Speaker, I beg to second.
[(Question proposed)]
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Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties (Repeal) Bill, National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2025, be now read a Third Time. I also request the Member for Mwea, Hon. Mary Maingi, to second.
She is walking out.
[(Laughter)]
Hon. Mary Maingi.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to second.
Do you know what you are seconding?
That the Bill be read a Third Time.
[(Loud consultations)]
Order, Hon. Members. Take your seats.
[(Hon. Mary Maingi crossed the aisle)]
Hon. Mary Maingi, you have made a very big mistake by just crossing the aisle. Can you go to the bar, bow and then cross the floor?
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Excellent. Now you can take your seat on the side you want.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed)]
Honourable Members, will you now be upstanding. Order. Be upstanding. We now go to the Committee of the whole House to deal with the recommitted one clause.
Hon. Members, we will now consider the Government Owned Enterprises Bill National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025, which is dealing with the recommittal of the First Schedule to the Bill. First Schedule
Let us have the Mover.
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I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph 9 of the First Schedule. This is just to amend the Schedule to remove the Kenya Pipeline Company that is already undergoing privatisation. Therefore, it cannot be categorised as part of Government- owned enterprises. Thank you.
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Question, that the words to be left out be left out, put and agreed to)]
[(First Schedule as amended agreed to)]
Mover, go ahead and move reporting.
Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) , and its approval thereof with amendments.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
We must thank Hon. Kaluma for his enthusiasm.
[(Laughter)]
Hon. Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) , and approved the same with amendments.
Mover, proceed.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report, and also request Hon. Rebecca Tonkei to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the Whole House.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to second.
Thank you, Hon. Members.
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Hon. Members, we have a request for statement by Hon. Gitonga Mukunji. Is Hon. Mukunji here? We will pass it.
Yes.
Okay, proceed.
Hon. Deputy 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 status of Belekenya- Karlel-Kaptildil-Chepterit Road and Samoo-Kamobo Road. In March 2025, JAICAR Ltd was awarded a contract for Belekenya-Karlel-Kaptildil- Chepterit Road in Chesumei Const…
A certified version of this Report The contractor did partial works and left the site with an assurance to return soon thereafter and complete the remaining works. Despite the undertaking by the contractor and follow-up with KURA, the contractor has yet to return to the site. Further, the Bill of Quantities (BQs) unreasonably allocated only 850 metres for gravelling works against a contract sum of…
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure?
Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will respond in two weeks.
Okay. On the next one, I am told that the Member for Bumula has dropped his request for a statement.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the
A certified version of this Report expansion and dualling of a road section stretching from Nyangores River Bridge to Chepkosa River within Bomet Town in Bomet County. The current road design within Bomet Town was developed many years ago, when the town’s population and traffic volumes were relatively low. However, Bomet has since grown into a major commercial and transit hub, linking several cou…
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will provide a satisfactory response in two weeks’ time.
We have another request for statement that has been approved, but has not been included in the Order Paper. Member for Samburu North. There is a microphone to your left.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The one to my left is short, but it will do. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the recent recruitment of police officers at Baragoi Town in Samburu North Constituency. Following the High Court's lifting of conservato…
A certified version of this Report 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) announced that the one-day recruitment for 10,000 police constables would proceed as scheduled on Monday, 17th November from 8.00 a.m. to
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, we confirm that there was a nationwide recruitment of police officers yesterday. The flow is that it was largely successful. I do not want to respond to my colleagues request now, but I am aware that female candidates were not recruited in some areas. We will respond to the request for statement in two weeks’ time.
Will you not be time barred by that time?
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I think we can respond as early as Tuesday next week.
On a point of order.
What is your point of order, Hon. Murugara?
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. As Hon. Raso, the Office of the President and the NPS respond, it is a country-wide concern. Can we get a response that covers the entire country so that we know exactly where those anomalies arose to avoid repeatedly requesting for similar statements? Thank you.
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Hon. Raso. There is an amendment to include the whole country.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I think what the Hon. Member has stated is well within the means for the National Police Service. They can give us a countrywide through-put of what happened in yesterday's recruitment. Thank you.
Thank you.
Next are responses to requests for statements. The first one was sought from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security by Hon. Cynthia Muge. She is present. You may, therefore, proceed to respond, Hon. Raso.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Woman Representative for Nandi County, Hon. Cynthia Muge, requested to be apprised of the recent escalation of tension and killings in the Kimwani/Chebonet areas of Tinderet, Nandi County. She sought as follows:
Hon. Muge, do you have any comments?
Yes. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I appreciate the Committee for bringing this particular response to the House today. I was a little concerned last week because, as we speak, another invasion is underway in Kimwani. The situation is not looking good. The response appears to have been given to meet the requirements of addressing the issues in question. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I appreciate the men…
Yes, Hon. Raso.
Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. After receiving this particular response from the Ministry, we sought further information on the matter. First of all, Mr Cherambus was a public servant who served this country with distinction. When we were saying goodbye to Mr Lekulo here, I was reminded of someone like Cherambus - someone who has risked his life to serve this country, only to find himse…
A certified version of this Report We have understood what the Hon. Member has said. We will refer this matter back to the Ministry so that the Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs) and the Settlement Executive Committees (SECs) can begin engaging with the local population. The use of arms to restore law and order is not good enough. They must initiate community conversations so that property is not…
Thank you. Next is the Chairperson of the Departmental
Hon. Members, the time being 7.02