National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT this House adopts the report of the Special Funds Accounts

You have left out one.

I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the report of the Special Funds Account

Hon. Karemba, do I understand that you are not ready?

I will be ready shortly.

We will do that tomorrow. You will be available tomorrow morning. On the next Order, Hon. Members, you will notice we have a Supplementary Order Paper. That is what will guide our business this afternoon. Next Order by Hon. Mumina Bonaya, Isiolo County.

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Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the disappearance of Mr Abdullahi Bonso Abdi. Mr Abdullahi Bonso of national ID No.23374006 was reportedly abducted along the Kinna-Kulamawe Road on Friday, 9th May 2025, under unclear circumstances. The…

Hon. Tongoyo, when can you respond?

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hold on, Hon. Tongoyo. Yes, Hon. Harun. What is your Point of Order?

Hon. Speaker, we also raised similar questions about missing persons with this same Committee. I have three cases and a pending report. In the last Session, you had ordered the Chairman to summon the Cabinet Secretary to appear before the Committee. He did not show up but cancelled three times. I wonder what will happen to cases that are still coming up.

Just check with the Table Office. In case the ones from the last Session lapsed at the end of the Session, then you can revive them. Hon. Tongoyo?

On the majority of Requests for Statements being sought by Members in this House and as alluded to by the Hon. Member, we had planned to have a session with the Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary could not show up because of the exigencies of duties and the issue of insecurity in the country. We communicated the same to the Members. I commit that we still can do it in due course. On the Req…

Wednesday, next week. That is okay. Thank you. Hon. Kareke Mbiuki.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

A certified version of this Report Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation regarding the stalled construction of Thambo and Kanjogu Dams in Tharaka-Nithi County. Climate change continues to pose a significant threat to our economic development, evidenced by recurring dro…

Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Sanitation, when can we expect a response?

Two weeks, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Members, before I call the next Member, we have learners from Sony Sugar Comprehensive School from Awendo Constituency, Migori in the Speaker’s Gallery. In the Public Gallery, we have learners from:

Hon. Speaker, I rise to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding air and noise pollution by Endmor Steel Millers Limited in Syokimau, Machakos County. Hon. Speaker, the residents of Syokimau Estate have raised persistent concerns regarding pollution from Endmor Steel Millers Limited, a metal smelting factory operating for

A certified version of this Report over five years within the estate. The factory has been releasing toxic emissions such as nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, particulate matter and carbon monoxide. Further, the factory produces excessive noise that has been affecting residents. Despite the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) inspecting the factory and confirming the release of toxi…

Thank you, Hon. Kamene. The Chair of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining. Hon. Kawaya, have the Floor.

Two weeks.

Thank you. Two weeks. Next Order.

[(Loud consultation)]

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We will go back to Order 6. Majority Party Whip.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 49 (2) (a) , this House resolves to rescind its decision of Thursday, 24th July 2025, relating to the Second Reading of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, Senate Bill No. 28 of 2024.

Order 9. The Chairperson, Committee on Selection.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, further to the resolution of the House of Wednesday, 5th March 2025 and Thursday, 6th March 2025 on appointing Members to various Committees and pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 175, this House further approves the appointment of the following Members to the respective Committees as specified hereunder– In the Departmental Commit…

A certified version of this Report In the Committee on Powers and Privileges, Hon. Maina, Jane Njeri to replace the Hon. Bwire, John Okano and Hon. Ahmed Shakeel Shabbir, CBS to replace the Hon. Oyoo, James Onyango. In the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, Hon. Muratha Anne Wanjiku Mugo to replace Hon. Maina Jane Njeri and Hon. Orero, Peter Ochieng’ to fill the slot previously…

Yes, Hon. Millie Odhiambo.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to second the Motion. I wish to indicate my agreement with the Whip of the Majority Party. Indeed, when we have this movement from one Committee to another, sometimes, it is to ensure that we fill the spaces left by Members. As in our case, where Hon. Ong'ondo Were unfortunately passed away, and his position remains unfilled. The movements are also to ensure gender…

A certified version of this Report This is fairly straightforward. With those few remarks, I beg to second.

Members on their feet, take your seats. Order, Hon. DK. Do I put the Question?

[(Hon. David Kiplagat consulted loudly)]

[(Question proposed)]

Yes.

[(Several Members walked into the Chamber)]

Members at the back, take the nearest seats. I can now put the Question to Order 9. Next Order. Hold on, Hon. Members. Before the next Order, I would like to acknowledge Mazeras High School from Kinango Constituency, Kwale County and Talai Academy from Ainabkoi Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, seated in the Public Gallery. In the Speaker’s Gallery, we have Ukuu Primary School from South Imenti C…

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Ahsante sana, Mheshimiwa Spika, kwa kunipatia fursa hii ili niwakaribishe wanafunzi wa shule ya upili ya Mazeras Boys High School kutoka kata ndogo ya Kinango, Kaunti ya Kwale. Nimefurahia sana kuwaona wanafunzi kutoka Kaunti ya Kwale. Kwa mara ya kwanza, wanafunzi kutoka Kaunti ya Kwale wametembelea Bunge la Kitaifa. Wabunge wenu huketi katika Bunge hili ili kutengeneza sheria. Ningependa kuwahi…

Hon. Mandazi.

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Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to welcome all the students who have visited Parliament to appreciate what we do as Members of Parliament. We have Moi Siongiroi Girls' High School in the Speaker's Gallery. I confirm that this school is from Chepalungu Constituency and is known for having the most disciplined girls in Bomet County. They have always posted good results. Today, we have …

Thank you, Hon. Mandazi. On my behalf and that of the House, we welcome the students, their teachers and those accompanying them to Parliament. Order, Hon. Makilap. Disband that illegal Kamukunji. Hon. Members, on Order 9, I direct the Clerk to organise and facilitate the affected committees, that is, the Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee (CIOC) , the Public Petitions Committe…

[(Hon. Joseph Makilap consulted loudly)]

A certified version of this Report THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 3: Consequential amendment. Cap. 408A. 3A. The Kenya Roads Board Act is amended as follows— Provision

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that new clause 3A be now read a Second Time. The purpose of this clause is to amend the Kenya Roads Board Act to align it with the Bill's objective of reducing the term of office for the Director-General of road agencies from five years to three years. This includes the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) , which operates under the Ministry of Roads. The Temporary Ch…

[(Question, that the new clause be read a Second Time, proposed)]

[(Hon. Martha Wangari)]

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support this amendment as it aligns with the Mwongozo Code. This proposal ensures uniform application of the law across the road sector. I encourage the Leader of the Majority Party to bring amendments to Section 6 of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) so that it can be consistent with the legislation we are currently considering. In that legislation, the Board has t…

[(Hon. Joseph Makilap and Hon. Julius Melly consulted loudly)]

[(Hon. Martha Wangari)]

The Standing Orders stipulate that when the House is in session, no Member should stand between the Member contributing and the Speaker. I want to encourage the Leader of the Majority Party to bring amendments to Section 6 of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) , so that it is consistent with the law we are currently considering. I support the amendment. Thank you. The Temporary Chairlady : V…

[(Hon. Martha Wangari)]

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Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee reports to the House its consideration of the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

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Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee reports to the House its consideration of the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.39 of 2023) and its approval thereof without amendments.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

[(The House resumed)]

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Chairperson.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2025) and approved the same with amendments.

Mover.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the whole House on its consideration of the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2025) . I request Hon. Keynan to second the Motion.

I second.

Who was seconding? Hon.

Hon. Keynan.

Okay. Thank you.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I would like to request that you indulge me in saying something in relation to what Hon. TJ said during the Committee of the whole House. We will table consequential amendments to the State Corporations Act to align it with the…

Hon. Caroli.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have the pleasure to second. Thank you very much. (The Bill was accordingly read

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

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Hon. Kasalu, you do not walk out of the House when the Temporary Speaker is on her feet. You are totally out of order, but now you can move out.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole House has considered the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 39 of 2023) and approved the same without amendments.

Mover. Hon. Kimani, you have become a nomad.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I had to consult with the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, because of the business ahead. I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee with the said Report and request Hon. Toto Linet to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House.

Member for Bomet County.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

Very well. Mover to move Third Reading.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 39 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I also request the Member for Murang’a County, Hon. Betty Njeri Maina, to second.

Member for Murang’a County.

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Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I know the MP for Kikuyu has a strong admiration for me, and I beg to second.

I will not comment on the admiration, but allow me to propose the Question. May I put the Question. I have confirmed that we have the numbers. Next Order.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed)]

[(The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed)]