National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Members discussed the constitutional challenges to the Road Maintenance Fuel Levy Fund, noting the High Court's ruling that current provisions exclude counties and violate devolution principles. They reported a successful stay of the judgment by the Court of Appeal and outlined a short Bill to amend the Kenya Roads Act and Roads Board Act to incorporate counties and address the legal gaps. The debate emphasized collaborative efforts with the Council of Governors and confidence in the pending appeal. Members debated the need for clear, empirical criteria for the 10 % road‑fund allocation and stressed equitable treatment of urban and rural roads, especially in Nairobi. They criticised county authorities for destroying roads without repair while supporting the Bill to align the road sector with the new Constitution and improve road classification and maintenance. Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe highlighted systemic failures in parastatal audit compliance, prolonged court litigation over state assets, and chronic delays in recovering imprest advances, urging stricter enforcement of the Public Finance Management Act. He also called for faster judicial resolution, use of alternative dispute mechanisms, and more realistic budget allocations to address under‑funding. The remarks combined criticism of current practices with concrete recommendations for reform.
Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. We now have quorum. Members on your feet, take your seats. Mwalimu Milemba, take the nearest seat.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Actually, the girls completely overshadowed the boys in this regard. This was made possible by wins by Lilian Odira in 800 metres, Faith Kipyegon in 1,500 metres; Faith Cherotich in 3,000 metres steeplechase; Beatrice Chebet in 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres; and Peres Jepchirchir, who won the marathon. As I commend their superlative performances, I also wish to laud all other gallant sportsmen a…
Hon. Members, I also hasten to mention that I went to Kampala accompanied by the Hon. Member for Rarieda Constituency to salvage the hosting of the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) Games. So, when it comes to giving comments, I will accord him the first opportunity to speak to this matter. We were running the risk of having no host. More importantly, I do not want to see a repeat of Mombas…
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: AWARE THAT, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) enacted in the year 2000, was designed to enhance economic development and strengthen governance in eligible Sub-Saharan African countries by granting duty-free access to the United States of America market, thereby increasing trade and investment; Recognising that, AGOA has playe…
amounting to over US $500 million in the year 2020, as well as enhancing local textile and cotton industries that have generated thousands of jobs; further acknowledging that, the expiration of the term of AGOA would trigger market uncertainty, deter investment, disrupt supply chains, and adversely impact both African and American businesses that rely on AGOA-linked trade; cognisant of the fact th…
Thank you, Hon. Kagiri. The next set of notices is by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Legal and Justice Affairs, Hon. Murugara.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on the approval hearing of a nominee for appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025; and pursuant to the provisions of Artic…
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its report on the approval hearings of nominees for appointment as Registrar and Assistant Registrar of Political Parties, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3 …
Thank you, Sir George. The next notice is by the Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, Hon. Bashir. Commissioner Makau, can you disband that kamukunji? Order! Is that Commissioner Makau? Oh, it is Hon. ole Ntutu.
[(Hon. Kitilai Ntutu and Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo consulted loudly)]
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its Report on the Approval Hearings of nine (9) Nominees for Appointment as High Commissioner, Ambassador and Consuls-General, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, and pursuant to the pro…
Thank you, Hon. Bashir. Clerk-at-the-Table, skip Order 7 for now. Call out Orders 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
(National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2025)
We only have responses to Statements. Is Hon. Protus Akuja in the House?
Present.
Hon. Raso, do you have the response?
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Yes, I have the response. The Member of Parliament for Loima Constituency, Hon. Protus Akuja requested to be apprised of the appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs in his constituency. The Hon. Member particularly sought to be informed on the following:
Hon. Akuja.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The response from the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration is fairly satisfactory. However, the Cabinet Secretary has attempted to ignore the fact that there is a serious delay in the recruitment of chiefs, especially after the interviews are done. It takes a long time for those appointment letters to reach the appointees. A case in point is the stati…
Better late than never. That is done. Is Hon. Ariko in the House?
Present.
Hon. Raso, are you ready?
Yes.
Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Martin Owino, you will have nine minutes to second when the matter is next listed to be transacted by the House Business Committee (HBC) . Hon. Members, the time being 7.03 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 24th September 2025, at 9.30 a.m. The House rose at 7.03 p.m.
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