National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah defended the Proceeds of Crime and Anti‑Money Laundering Bill, stressing its role in curbing terrorism financing and enabling extradition of offenders, while acknowledging prior concerns raised by lawyers and accountants. Other members raised procedural points of order and sought clarification on a court order, leading to brief exchanges and light‑hearted remarks. The debate centered on strengthening AML laws and ensuring parliamentary transparency. Members praised the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, highlighting its alignment with the Paris Agreement, the upcoming Africa Climate Change Summit, and the potential for carbon‑credit trading to generate income for communities. They emphasized tree‑planting initiatives, benefit‑sharing mechanisms, and the need for environmental and social impact assessments, while urging swift enactment before the summit. The debate was largely supportive, with brief criticism of media narratives but no substantive opposition. The Committee discussed the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023, noting stakeholder inputs and emphasizing the need for a national designated authority to manage carbon credit registration and avoid fragmented county licensing. Members highlighted legal delays in operationalising the Climate Change Council and proposed presidential appointment powers and increased private‑sector representation to streamline the process. The debate also covered revenue‑sharing mechanisms for communities and the bill’s alignment with the Paris Agreement.
Serjeant-at-Arms, we do not have Quorum. You may ring the Quorum Bell. Hon. Members, we now have Quorum to transact business.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Thank you, Hon. Members. I have two short communications. The first one is the recognition of staff from the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia.
Hon. Members, traditionally, the National Assembly, on an annual basis, holds leadership retreats. Such retreats are meant to bring the leadership of the House and Chairpersons of Committees to bond and share experiences, identify priority business for
the House and candidly discuss critical matters. Such interactions have tended to guide the business of the House during a session as well as in a term of Parliament. In keeping with this practice, the House Business Committee resolved to hold the Annual Leadership Retreat in September 2023. The retreat brings together the presidium of the House, the leadership of the Majority and Minority Partie…
Hon. Members, I have a message from the Executive on nomination of members to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42 (2) , I wish to report to the House that I have received a message from the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning regarding the nomination of persons to the National Government Const…
with the curriculum vitae and other testimonials of the nominees to the Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund for consideration. In considering the nominees, the Committee should take note of the provisions of Section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2012, which requires the National Assembly to undertake the approval exercise within 28 d…
Member for Loima, you have a Petition.
Order, Hon. Wanjiku Muhia. Order Hon. Members. Hon. Members, the time being 7.00 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 23rd August 2023 at 9.30 a.m. The House rose at 7.00 p.m.
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