National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
Members highlighted the pervasive nature of corruption in Kenya, urging its inclusion in school curricula and proposing harsher punitive measures, even referencing Chinese‑style punishments. They cited loss of investment, inadequate public services, and the need for a cultural shift and clearer definitions to combat corruption. The House adopted the Select Committee on Regional Integration's report, highlighting challenges such as delayed financial contributions from member states, staffing shortages, low public awareness of EAC institutions, and persistent non‑tariff barriers that hinder trade. Members criticised the current Ministry of East African Community’s expanded mandate and called for alternative funding mechanisms, accelerated treaty amendments, and greater coordination among the seven EAC states. Constructive recommendations were offered to improve financial flows, reduce trade obstacles, and enhance institutional capacity. Members criticised the absenteeism and inactivity of committee chairpersons, urging impeachment and better oversight, while also debating whether petitions should be centralised or routed to subject‑specific committees. The debate focused on unresolved land‑compensation claims for residents affected by road and lorry‑park projects in Kitui, Makueni and Kibwezi, with calls for swift budget allocation and committee action.
Do we have quorum? Serjeants-At-Arms, you may ring the Quorum Bell. Serjeants-At-Arms, do we have quorum? Clerks-at-the-Table, proceed. Hon. Members, take the nearest seats.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(Several Members walked into the Chamber)]
Hon. Members, before we go to the next order, allow me to acknowledge the following schools in both the Public and Speaker’s Galleries: Endao Solai Primary School, Subukia, Nakuru County; Central Primary School, Saboti, Trans Nzoia County; Nzalai Secondary School, Mwingi West, Kitui County; Chwele Academy, Kabuchai, Bungoma County; and Ngenia Primary School, Laikipia North, Laikipia County. Hon. …
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for allowing me to welcome all these very good schools to this House. I also take this opportunity to thank you because it was during your tenure, as the Member for Sirisia and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, when this very good school, Chwele Academy, was initiated. It was through your guidance that the school was initiated. So, thank you very much for giving …
[(Laughter)]
Thank you. Next Order.
Hon. Chepkonga.
Hon. Speaker, I have two Notices of Motions to give. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Excise Duty (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 1st August 2023, and approves the Excise Duty (Amendment) Regulations published as Legal Notice No.40 of
Yes.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 (3) of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 relating to extension of period of handling of a Statutory Instrument by the National Assembly, this House resolves to extend the period for consideration of the following Statutory Instruments by a period of 21 days:
Thank you, Hon. Chepkonga. Next Order.
Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi, Captain of the Bunge Golf Team.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1) , I wish to make a Statement on the participation of the Bunge Golf Team in the Uganda- Kenya Bilateral Golf Tournament hosted by the Parliament of Uganda Golf Team.
The Parliament of Kenya has, through the Parliamentary Service Commission, incorporated sports as one of the activities aimed at enhancing wellness among Members and staff, while also entrenching institutional teamwork, unity and collaboration. Sports play vital roles in fostering unity, discipline and healthy competition, not only within our region but also among Members of Parliament and staff i…
Thank you, Hon. Rindikiri. On behalf of the House, I congratulate the team for the exemplary performance. Indeed, you presented the big cup that you won in Kampala to Hon. Speaker. The victory and pride are not only for the team but also for the entire Parliament. Well done.
Member for Ganze, Hon. Tungule Kenneth Kazungu. Give him the microphone. He is over there.
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 Tourism and Wildlife regarding the serious human wildlife conflicts currently being experienced in parts of Ganze Constituency. In the recent past, Mitangani, Bamba, Bandari, Ndigiria, Mrima wa Ndege and Mwahera locations in Ganze Constitu…
No.28611788 from Kadziweni Village, Maryango Sub-location, Bamba Location, were killed by stray elephants on 27th and 28th July this year, respectively. It is against this backdrop that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following:
Thank you. Next Order.
Leader of delegation, Hon. Shakeel Shabbir, you may proceed to move your Motion.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the Motion under Order 8 that this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the Parliamentary Dialogue on United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and Global Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Annual General Meeting, held in Doha, Qatar from 8th to 9th March 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 26th April
No. I beg to move the following Motion. Read the Motion as it is and tell the House what it is all about.
I beg to move this Motion as it is.
No. Read the Motion as it is on the Order Paper. Give him the microphone.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the Parliamentary Dialogue on United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and Global Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Annual General Meeting, held in Doha, Qatar from 8th March 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 26th April 2023.
Excellent. Now proceed to elucidate your facts.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker I should have known better. Apologies. The world over, the cancer of corruption has spread exponentially, especially in developing countries with devastating socio-economic and governance consequences. It persists in developing countries despite the proliferation of legal, institutional and other measures that have been put in place to fight corruption. In mitigation, The …
It is against this background that the 2023 Doha Dialogue was organised to address the underlining issues of Parliament and parliamentarians' engagement with UNCAC. The event drew a strong focus on implementing good practices to address corruption by GOPAC and APNAC parliamentarians made the following observations:
Let us have Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker for this opportunity. I rise to support that the House notes the Report of this delegation.
For purposes of record, you rise to second the Motion not support.
I stand corrected. I rise to second this Motion, that the House notes the Report of this delegation. In this country, the two biggest enemies that we have are corruption and nepotism. In common parlance, we always refer to it as tribalism.
[(Loud consultations)]
Order! Hon. Members, the conversations are far too loud. We can barely hear what the distinguished Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal is saying.
If we can conquer corruption and nepotism this country can fly in all terms; economic development and all types of growth. That we have a group of Parliamentarians that have come as a caucus to fight this is commendable. From the workshop, we noted that corruption is increasing, the implementation of the international conventions is weak, the international cooperation against corruption is weak an…
Thank you, Hon. Nyikal. Order, Hon. Members.
[(Question proposed)]
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
Yes, Hon. Ichung’wah.
Order Members. The time being