National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Members of Parliament vehemently defended the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG‑CDF), condemning a recent court ruling that declared parts of the NG‑CDF Act unconstitutional. They accused the judiciary of being out of touch, highlighted the fund’s tangible benefits to schools and vulnerable children, and called for an appeal and constitutional amendment to safeguard the NG‑CDF. The debate combined strong criticism of the judgment with passionate endorsement of the fund’s role in development. Members praised the Coffee Bill for introducing immediate payment to farmers, a dedicated police unit to curb coffee theft, and a structured, professional board to improve management and quality. They also highlighted broader agricultural challenges such as cartelism, past amalgamation into the AFA, and the need for strong county‑national linkages to revitalize the sector. While supportive, they called for amendments on qualifications and better data collection. The speaker highlighted Nairobi’s flood‑prone foundation as a cautionary example and advocated for a buffer zone around the Konza Technopolis to manage future expansion. He outlined the Bill’s key provisions—including development control, licensing, enforcement, a one‑stop business hub, small‑enterprise support, and a dedicated dispute‑resolution tribunal—to create a high‑technology ecosystem. The overall tone was supportive, urging members to visit Konza and endorse the legislation.
Hon. Members, we have quorum to transact business. Clerk-at-the- Table, proceed.
Hon. Leader of the Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table:
Thank you, Hon. Owen. Papers under 1 are referred to the Committee on Delegated Legislation and the second Paper is referred to the Committee on Implementation. Chairperson, Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) , Hon. Musa Sirma! Hon. Leader of the Majority Party, where is the Chairman of NG-CDF?
I thought I saw Hon. Musa sitting somewhere here. I must have seen him.
Did you see him or you saw his likeness?
I saw his figure around.
Yes, Hon. Clive.
Hon. Speaker, I am a member of that Committee. Hon. Sirma said he will be here shortly.
Pardon?
He is coming in one minute. I am a member of the Committee.
Okay, let us go to the next Order. Hon. Members, as you may be aware, the NG-CDF was, once again, crucified for all the wrong reasons. The case we have been having in court had a judgement on Friday. I am sure you have all read the judgement. After putting questions at Orders No. 8 and 9, I have been requested by the leadership to allow you one hour to ventilate on the matter. There he comes! In …
[(Hon. Musa Sirma walked into the Chamber)]
[(Whenever you see them come for one of you, know that you are the next)]
Apologies, Hon. Speaker for my coming late. I was collecting the document. Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund on its consideration of the proposed budget ceiling for constituencies for the Financial Year 2024/2025.
Thank you, for that.
Arrears?
Hon. Speaker, let me give some information to Members. Today, the 24th of September 2024, I and the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education, visited our able Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury. He did a great job for us today. They released Ksh7.8 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund. The arrears are only Ksh5.7 billion. We know it is late but, of c…
Ministry of Education, which had been allocated to NG-CDF. Together with a matching fund of Ksh3.4 billion, the total comes to Ksh7.8 billion. For the Members of Parliament from Nairobi County, Ksh1 billion has been released. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Hon. Oku Kaunya.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the delayed delivery of modern training equipment to Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College. Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College (TVC) was established in September 2019 with the aim of providing quality techn…
Chairperson, of the Departmental Committee on Education. Is Hon. Melly here? Is two weeks okay, Hon. Malulu Injendi?
Yes, Hon. Speaker. We will invite the Cabinet Secretary to our Committee. I also want to alert the Member that we also invite Members when the Cabinet Secretary is making a presentation, so that they can directly get more information.
Thank you. Hon. Owen Baya!
Hon Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a statement from the chairpersons of the departmental committees on Energy and Environment and Forestry and Mining regarding the implementation of a nuclear power plant project in Uyombo Village, Matsangoni Ward within Kilifi North Constituency. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) is a State Corpo…
Where is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy, Hon Kawaya? Any Member of the Committee? The request should be responded to in two weeks. Hon. John Kiarie, the Member for Dagoretti South.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives regarding the renewal of the Standardisation Mark from the Kenya Bureau of Standards, also known as KEBS. In 2023, KEBS revised the Standardisation Mark (SM) permit, extending the validity period from …
Thank you, Hon K.J. Is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives present? The Vice-chairperson?
Hon. Speaker, you can give us three weeks.
The standard procedure is two weeks. Why do you want three?
We are requesting for three weeks because we still have the Bill on co-operatives that we need to finish.
Okay. You have three weeks. Next is the response to a statement requested by Hon. Adan Keynan. Hon. Tongoyo, are you ready to respond to the request for statement.
Order, Members. Members on their feet, please, take your seats. County Woman Representative for Busia, take your seat. Next Order.
[(Question put and negatived)]
Hon. Makali Mulu, you are to reply to this Motion.
Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to start by thanking all the Members who have contributed to this important Motion on expenditures on the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) .
I want to remind the Members because it has been a long time since we debated this Motion. In Supplementary Budget Estimates I, the only item that changed in the CFS expenditures was on pensions, where we had requested to get an additional Ksh23 billion to take care of the arrears and some amount that had not been factored in for civil servants who have retired. I appreciate the Members. It is al…
Hon. Makali Mulu, do you want to come back?
Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wanted to come back. I rise under Standing Order 53 (3) to request that we defer the putting of this Question to another day, if you allow. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much. Hon. Members, the decision on this Motion is deferred to the next time the matter is listed on the Order Paper. Next Order.
[(Putting of the Question deferred)]
Hon. Mbai.
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This evening, I stand to reply to the Motion which was occasioned by a Petition to the Public Petitions Committee regarding the expenditure of public funds under Section 223 of the Constitution. This was done. We listened to the Petitioner and several other witnesses. We also conducted our own investigations and brought the Report to the House. Consequently, we m…
billion. The House adopted the Motion. The Committee has 15 Members whereas the House has over 300 Members. For Members to sit in the House, discuss and adopt the Report, this has given it wider strength. It will be forwarded to the Committee on Implementation. As I wind up, I am grateful to the leadership of the House from both sides since they all contributed. They did very well. I beg to repl…
Thank you so much, Hon. Mbai. Hon. Members, just like the previous Motion, the decision on this particular Motion will be made the next time the matter is listed on the Order Paper. Next Order.
[(Putting of the Question deferred)]
Order, Hon. Members. We have come to the end. The time being 7.00 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 25th September 2024, at 9.30 a.m. The House rose at 7.00 p.m.
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