National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Members raised several requests for statements, including the creation of administrative units in Ijara to address security and service delivery gaps, and the urgent upgrading of the Subukia‑Mwangaza‑Simboyoni‑Kanyotu‑Mbogoini road to support agricultural livelihoods. Hon. Caroli Omondi highlighted concerns over the leasing of sugar mills, alleging assets were given away for free and revenue is being lost. The Speaker managed procedural scheduling, deferring responses to later in the week, reflecting both constructive debate and frustration over delays. Members debated a proposed amendment to exempt capital gains tax on property transfers between companies and their shareholders during reorganisations, emphasizing its role in reducing double taxation and fostering a more attractive investment climate. The mover detailed safeguards to prevent abuse, such as proportional distribution and subsidiary share conditions, and thanked contributors for their support. The overall tone was constructive and supportive of the progressive change. Members condemned the recent deadly attacks on the Kamba community, describing them as heinous and calling for immediate government protection, stronger policing, and regulation of unlicensed firearms. They also highlighted related issues such as drought, poor road infrastructure, and the need for coordinated security operations, while some praised development progress but urged faster action on security. The debate emphasized accountability of security agencies and the urgency of addressing the underlying causes of violence.
Members, we lack quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. Members, we now have quorum to transact business. Lead Clerk, call out the first Order.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Leader of the Majority Party.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table:
Chairperson, Mediation Committee, Hon. Peter Lochakapong. Hon. Lochakapong, you normally sit somewhere behind there. How did you find yourself here? Go ahead.
[(The Speaker looked around for Hon. Peter Lochakapong)]
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:
Are you done? Hon. Kawaya, Chairperson Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on its consideration of the Forest Conservation and Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2025) .
Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the Approval Hearing of Dr Julius Murori Mbijiwe, PhD., as a nominee for appointment as the Ambassador to Vatican, the Holy See.
Thank you, Hon. Bashir. Chairperson Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. Where is Hon. Kimani Kuria? Next Order.
Hon. Lochakapong.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 113 (2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150 (3) , this House adopts the Report of the Mediated version of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023) , laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, and approves the mediated version of …
Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Chairperson. Hon. Marianne, are you standing in for your Chairman? You have the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on its inquiry into… You have three Notices of Motions. As she puts her house in order, let us have the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations.
[(Hon. Marianne Kitany stood in her place)]
[(Hon. Marianne Kitany spoke off the record)]
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:
THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental
Hon. Marianne, are you ready? As Marianne puts her papers in order, let us go back to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on Papers.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper…
Record your apology for coming late. I called you earlier.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to issue my apology for stepping in after you had instructed. I did not know that our business would come so soon. I was consulting with the Clerk of the National Assembly. Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Income Tax Amendment Bill (National Assembly B…
[(Hon. Kuria Kimani consulted with the Clerk-at-the-Table)]
Do you have more than one? You are listed with more than one. Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Public Finance (Amendment) Bill of 2026.
Thank you. Back to Order No.6.
Chairman, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on its inquiry into the illegal and irregular release of condemned sugar, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 4th June
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on its inquiry into alleged discrimination of local investors in the transport logistics sector by multinational companies in the country, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 19th November 2025.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on its inquiry into the proposed sale of shares in East African Portland Cement PLC, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 19th November 2025. Thank you.
Next is Hon. Makali Mulu.
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 33 (1) , I rise to seek leave for the adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the killing of innocent civilians in Kwa Kamari, Tseikuru Ward, in Mwingi North Constituency of Kitui County. On Saturday, 25th April 2026, pastoralists believed to be from the North Eastern Region attacked and killed seve…
Ministry of Interior and National Administration and other relevant agencies to prevent any further loss of life and poverty in Mwingi, Kitui County. It is against this background that I seek leave for the adjournment of the House to discuss this matter of national concern with a view to exploring possible and lasting solutions to the problem. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Do you have the requisite support?
Yes. Members!
[(Several Members stood up in their places)]
Yes, the support is overwhelming. You can take your seats.
Thank you.
[(Loud consultations)]
Order, Hon. Members. Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu, I will allocate you time to move your Motion of Adjournment at 5.30 p.m. Hon. Caroli Omondi, do you also have a Notice of Motion?
No, Sir. I have a matter of great interest that has delayed in this House extensively.
We have not reached Statements yet. Hold your horses. We will get there.
Thank you.
Next Order is Requests for Statements. Hon. John Joseph Gitari, Member for Kirinyaga Central.
Thank you, 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 Administration and Internal Security regarding the status of localisation of administrative units in Kirinyaga County. Inoi Division in Kirinyaga County was commissioned in January 2026 to decentralise Government services. The a…
Thank you, Hon. Joseph. Tongoyo or Raso, when can you bring a response?
We will bring a response in the first week after recess.
Okay. Hon. Abdi Ali, Member for Ijara.
Thank you, 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 Administration and Internal Security regarding the status of creation of administrative units in Ijara Constituency. Ijara Constituency is vast, expanse and grappling with profound security and developmental challenges thus endu…
Thank you, Abdi. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Tongoyo.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We can bring a response on the first Thursday once we resume from Recess.
It is so directed. Hon. Samuel Gachobe
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 Transport and Infrastructure regarding upgrading of Subukia - Mwangaza - Simboyoni - Kanyotu - Mbogoini Road in Subukia Constituency. Hon. Speaker, the 35-kilometre road is currently in a severely dilapidated condition, rendering it large…
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Thank you, Hon. Gachobe. The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. GK, when can you bring a response?
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We will respond in the first week after Recess.
Okay. Is Hon. Edith Nyenze in the House? Hon. Tongoyo, are you ready for Hon. Edith Nyenze’s Question? Hon. Raso, are you ready? Unfortunately, she is not in the House.
Hon. Speaker, Hon. Edith was able to prosecute her issue before the Cabinet Secretary last week.
Did you conclude?
So, table the Response.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Hon. Nyamoko, Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Lands.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 (2) of the Petitions to Parliament (Procedure) Act (Cap.7E) and Standing Order 227 (2) , this House resolves to extend the period for consideration of Public Petition No. 28 of 2025 regarding the ownership of L.R. No. 7545/3 (IR. 21038) forming the nucleus estate of Miwani Sugar Mills Ltd., …
Hon. Gitari.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The matter before our Committee is complex. There are some authorities we want to invite so that they can shed some light. If we are given an extension of 30 days from 26th April 2026, we shall conclude our consideration in a good manner. Hon. Speaker, I second the Motion.
[(Several Members were upstanding)]
Members on their feet, take your seats. Being a Procedural Motion, do I put the question?
[(Question proposed)]
Yes.
[(Hon. Kangogo Bowen consulted while the Speaker was on his feet)]
Hon. Kangogo Bowen and your colleague, you are out of order. Next Order.
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, proceed.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.20 of 2026) be read a Second Time. Pursuant to Standing Order 245, the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning carefully looked at the Bill, examining its legal, policy and economic implications.
The Principal Object of this Bill is to amend the Income Tax Act to provide for exemption from Capital Gains Tax on transfer of property by a company to its shareholders as part of an internal re-organization, or on the transfer of property to a company by shareholders. The Bill seeks to support genuine internal corporate restructuring by ensuring that tax does not arise in transactions where ther…
[[The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) left the Chair]]
Notice. This ensures that appropriate transitional mechanisms are in place to facilitate smooth operationalisation of the Act and provide certainty to taxpayers and administrators in the implementation of the proposed exemption. The Committee observed that many corporate groups operate through layered ownership structures and may undertake internal re-organization for operational, regulatory or i…
THAT Clause 1 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “and shall come into operation upon publication” at the end of the clause. This is what I explained earlier. We intend for the law to be operationalised immediately upon publication. The Temporary Chairlady : There is no interest in it.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Hon. Martha Wangari)]
[(Question, that the words to be inserted be inserted, put and agreed to)]
Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2026) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairlady : Very well.
[(Hon. Martha Wangari)]
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
Chairperson, Hon. Gachobe, report
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2026) and approved the same with amendments. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.
Mover.
Hon. Temporary Speaker, before I move, I am very happy that today is a Nakuru affair. The Temporary Speaker in the Chair is the Member for Gilgil, Nakuru County, and the reporter is the Member for Subukia, also from Nakuru County. Yours truly is from Molo Constituency, Nakuru County. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. Now that ther…
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mover.
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2026) be now read a Third Time.
Who is your seconder?
I request the teacher, Hon. Tonui, to second.
The Member for Kuresoi South is also from Nakuru. You are not on record, Hon. Mwalimu. Give him the microphone. There you have it. Do not move away.
[(Hon. Joseph Tonui spoke off the record)]
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.
[(Question proposed)]
Put the question.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed)]
Very well. Next Order.
Hon. Members, the time being
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