National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 1 November 2022
Members discussed the approval of the Parliamentary Service Commission's report, emphasizing respect for the rule of law and the need to support the commission's product despite possible disagreements. The Speaker oversaw a division, directing a roll‑call vote and stressing decorum and procedural compliance throughout the session. The National Assembly debated a motion to appoint Mr. Samuel Njoroge as Clerk, with the Speaker repeatedly urging order and adherence to standing orders amid loud consultations. Members highlighted the recruitment process, past contractual appointments, and procedural requirements under the Constitution. The session was marked by procedural clarification but also noticeable tension over decorum. Members debated a motion to mandate tree planting in all road designs and require contractors to replace trees removed during construction, highlighting environmental benefits. A personal statement raised concerns over an impersonating Twitter account and called for action against misinformation. A separate motion urged the government to remunerate village elders for their public service, with procedural interjections throughout.
Hon. Members, there is quorum to transact business. I have two short communications to make. You can take your seats, Hon. Members.
efforts by the membership of that committee. They are the ones to invigorate the committees in their oversight and deliberative roles. I, therefore, urge Members to embrace the respective committees to which they have been appointed and embark on discharging their duties. The House is accordingly guided.
Hon. Members, the next Communication relates to the allocation of Members' offices in the new office tower; the Bunge Tower. Hon. Members, one of the core mandates of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) , which I Chair, is provision of facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of Parliament. The facilities so provided include suitable office accommodation for Members. It is i…
assure the Members who will not be accommodated in the new block that they will be allocated appropriate offices in the other existing parliamentary buildings. The House is accordingly guided.
Leader of the Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Legal Notice No. 176 of 2022 relating to the Adjustment of Rates of Excise Duty for Inflation Regulations, 2022 and the Explanatory Memorandum from the Kenya Revenue Authority. Legal Notice No. 177 of 2022 relating to the Adjustment of Rates of Export Levy for Inflation Regulations, 2022 and the Explanatory Memorandum from the Kenya R…
Hon. Keynan.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: The Report of the Parliamentary Service Commission on the Recruitment of the Clerk of the National Assembly.
Leader of the Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2021 on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, laid on the Table of the House on 21st September 2021.
Next is Hon. Keynan.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Parliamentary Service Commission and its Report on the Recruitment of the Clerk of the National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House today, Tuesday, 1st November 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 128 (1) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment o…
[(Loud consultations)]
Hon. Speaker. Next is the Member for Dagoretti South, Hon. Kiarie.
[(Loud consultations)]
Hon. Speaker, I appreciate this opportunity. I rise to give a notice of Motion on the policy on tree planting and beautification along our nation’s road network. THAT, aware that Article 42 of the Constitution accords every person the right to a clean and healthy environment; that Article 69 (1) (b) also mandates the State to encourage public participation in the management, protection and conser…
Order, Hon. Members! Order! Can we have our conversations in lower tones than we are doing now? Next Order.
The Member for Kasipul, Hon. Charles Were wants to make a personal statement. Can you give him the microphone?
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (e) , I wish to make a Personal Statement regarding an anonymous Twitter account impersonating me. It has come to my attention that there is a Twitter account by the handle @Hon.Ong’ondo impersonating me and purporting to spread information in my name. This account has amassed thousands of followers and made over 100 tweets. It is of great…
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
There is a point of order. What is out of order, Hon. Ruku?
Hon. Speaker, I rise under Standing Order 106 to enquire whether what the Member is raising on the Floor is relevant. It is a completely irrelevant matter to be tabled in this House.
Hon. Ruku, you are out of order. Order, Hon. Ruku. The Member sought to make a personal statement and when you say that it is irrelevant, irrelevant to what?
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for protecting me. You know that is an act of a monocot. Twitter has stringent impersonation policy that provides that Twitter accounts that pose as another person, brand or organisation in a confusing or deceptive manner may be permanently suspended under Twitter’s impersonation policy. It provides that you may not impersonate individuals, groups or organisation to mislea…
Thank you, Hon. Were. That being a personal statement, it is not subject to any debate or referral to any committee. Next Order.
administrative unit in accordance with Section 14 of the National Government Coordination Act No. 1 of 2013; noting that despite the said village elders offering services to the public and the Government, they are not remunerated contrary to Article 41 of the Constitution on fair labour practices; further noting that in accordance with Section 14 and 15 of the National Government Co-ordination Act…
Order, Hon. Members. This Motion was debated and concluded and what remained was putting of the Question, which I hereby do.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Yes, Hon. TJ Kajwang’.
Hon. Speaker, we have successfully gone through a very exciting exercise which is very important to this House. I thank you for guiding us. The Order we are going to step on is equally taxing. Some of us had researched and made ourselves ready so that we contribute positively in a way that would add value to the debate. Because you have discretion on this matter, could I ask you to rearrange the …
[(Loud consultations)]
Order, Hon. Members. Hon. TJ Kajwang’ has raised an issue concerning the next Order. As your Speaker, I do not find the request unreasonable. I consequently accede to the request. Having gone through the Motion on the Appointment of the Clerk of the House, I take this opportunity to thank Members for the decorum and reasonable conduct you have exhibited. The initial excitement that was exhibited …
[(Order stepped down)]
The time being 6.04 p.m., the House stands adjourned until tomorrow, 2nd November 2022, at 9.30 a.m. The House rose at 6.04 p.m.
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