National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah presented a Bill to repeal and replace the existing Fisheries Act, proposing a comprehensive framework that creates the Kenya Fisheries Service, an advisory council, a Monitoring, Control and Surveillance unit, and a Fish Marketing Authority. The Bill emphasizes sustainable resource management, accountability through audits and parliamentary oversight, and measures to protect local species such as tilapia from over‑exploitation and imports. It also seeks to establish dedicated funds to support fisheries development and ensure food security and livelihoods for fisherfolk. The National Assembly debated a Fisheries Management Bill intended to consolidate licences, improve stock‑taking and boost aquaculture as a food‑security and economic pillar. Hon. Dorothy Muthoni strongly endorsed the Bill, citing modern landing sites and job creation, while Hon. Millie Odhiambo‑Mabona raised serious concerns about gaps in regulation, exploitation, declining fish stocks, artisanal fisher rights and trans‑boundary conflicts with Uganda. The discussion combined supportive arguments with pointed criticism, reflecting a mixed overall tone. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona highlighted conflicts over depleted fishing areas, safety risks for young fishers, and the need for government-funded boats and equipment, proposing amendments to the Fisheries Management and Development Bill. Hon. Charity Chepkwony expressed strong support for the Bill, emphasizing improved governance, penalties for illegal fishing and pollution, and the creation of research and development funds to boost food security and economic growth. The debate combined acknowledgment of existing challenges with a constructive outlook on legislative solutions.
Hon. Members, there is no quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. Hon. Members, we now have quorum to transact business.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
Thank you, Hon. Chepkong’a. The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs:
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the Public Participation Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) . Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, Hon. Shinali.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
Reports of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives on its consideration of—
The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation, Hon. Chepkonga.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of—
The Chairperson, Public Debt and Privatization Committee:
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of the Consolidated Fund Services under the Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/2026. I thank you, Hon. Speaker.
[(The Speaker consulted with the Clerk-at-the-Table)]
Thank you. The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation.
Hon. Speaker, I thank you. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on its consideration of Senate amendments to the Technopolis Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024) . Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Before the next Order, Hon. Members, allow me to acknowledge, in the Public Gallery, Nyakeore Secondary School from West Mugirango in Nyamira County. On my behalf and on behalf of the House, we welcome the students, their teachers and those accompanying them to the House of Parliament.
[(Applause)]
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I have two notices of motions to give. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the draft charter for the establishment of the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th April 2026 and, pursuant to the …
Go ahead.
I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the draft charter for the establishment of the Kenya Medical Research Institute, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th April 2026 and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 24 (1) of the Universities Act, Chapter 210, this House approves the d…
The Chairperson of the Public Debts and Privatization Committee, Hon. Shurie.
Thank you. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of the Consolidated Fund Services under the Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/2026, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. I thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Next Order by Hon. Machua Waithaka.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the potential effects of the ongoing United States/Israel-Iran conflict on the supply and distribution of petroleum products in the country. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly disrupted global oil…
Chairperson of the Departmental Committee Energy. Hon. Elisha, are you a member of the Committee.
On behalf of the Chairman who is indisposed, we will address that question within two weeks. Given your directive, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Petroleum and Energy will be before the Committee this Thursday. We can address the issues more comprehensively there and get back to the House. Thank you.
Hon. Machua, can you attend to the proceedings of the Committee? That, notwithstanding, a comprehensive response must be brought to the House.
Yes, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Next Order.
The next Order is by the Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation, Hon. Chepkong’a. Are you ready?
Thank you very much. We were consulting with Hon. Pukose. He wanted to be sure that the Fund being established will not be misused. I have assured him that, indeed, it will not be misused. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Finance Management Regulations of 2025, laid on the Table of …
[(State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund (Amendment)]
[(State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund)]
amendment of the regulations that were passed by the House in 2015. Their aim is to loosen the tight conditions that prevent public officers from accessing car loans. As I mentioned, one of the restrictions was the maximum age of eight years for the vehicles to be purchased. Public servants could not afford to purchase vehicles that were less than eight years old. The second restriction was the f…
Who is seconding? Hon. Gichimu.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to second the Motion. As the Chairman of the Committee on Delegated Legislation has well elaborated, this is a minor amendment seeking to facilitate car loans for public officers. Laws should be facilitative, not prohibitive; and they are not made in vain. In this case, they are meant to enable State officers to access car loans. The previous regulations were prohi…
[(Hon. Musa Sirma walked into the Chamber)]
Hon. Musa Sirma, take the nearest seat.
[(Question proposed)]
Put the Question.
Should I put the Question?
Yes.
Are the Members whose names appear on the screen interested in contributing to this Motion? Hon. Didmus, do you want to contribute to this? Hon. Rindikiri, do you want to contribute to this? You do not. I will then put the Question. Order, Hon. Members. Members on your feet, take your seats.
[(Hon. Didmus Barasa spoke off the record)]
[(Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri spoke off the record)]
[(Several Members stood up in their places)]
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Finance Management Regulations, 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 24 (4) of the Public Finance Management Act, Cap 412A, approves the Public Finance Management …
[(Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund)]
[(Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund)]
to firstly, designate wildlife as a strategic national resource and allocate adequate funding from the national budget, including the economic value of wildlife in the national income, accounting, planning, budgeting, promote retention of the benefits generated from the wildlife and their habitats to develop and manage wildlife conservation areas. Secondly, it was charged with the responsibility …
Hon. Gichimu. Go ahead Wakili.
Hon. Speaker, as I second the Motion, I want to abide with the comments that have been made by the Chair. I also take this opportunity to thank the very able members of the Committee. Some Members are like permanent features in the Committee, like Hon. Sunkuli who is there, Hon. Mbui, Hon. Onchoke and many other Members who are really committed to the Committee. They are always there to give the C…
[(Several Members remained upstanding)]
Hon. Members on their feet, take your seats.
[(Question proposed)]
Put the question!
Is it the desire of the House that I put the question?
Yes!
Very well.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order.
Who is the Co-Chair of that Committee? Hon. Mutunga, is that you?
Yes, Hon. Speaker.
Are you ready?
Yes, I am ready. Hon. Speaker, we have finished the mediation process.
Hon. Mutunga, if you are ready, move the Motion. You know how to move the Motion.
It is okay. I have it. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move 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 Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023) , laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, an…
[[The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) left the Chair]]
I beg to move. I cannot see Hon. Sabina Chege. I am not sure who else is available to second.
Who will second?
I call upon Hon. Justice Kemei to second. Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA) : Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Although I was not a Member of the Mediation Committee, we considered this Bill at the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, and I have full understanding of it. I second the Motion. Thank you.
[(Question proposed)]
Hon. Members who wish to contribute may indicate by pressing the intervention button. Hon. Didmus.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. This is a very important matter for the country. It is one of the Bills that proceeded to mediation, and I urge Members serving in other mediation committees with pending matters to expedite their work so that the country can benefit from those laws. I also commend the Committee for processing this matter within a short period. Often,…
Member for Buuri, do you wish to contribute? Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu, I can see you have pressed the button. Hon. Nyenze, do you wish to contribute? Hon. Kirima? If there are no further contributions, I will put the question. Leader of the Majority Party.
[(Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri responded in the negative)]
[(Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu responded in the negative)]
[(Hon. Edith Nyenze responded in the negative)]
[(Hon. Moses Kirima responded in the negative)]
[(Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah interjected)]
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to support this mediated version and to thank the Mediation Committee, co-chaired by Hon. Sabina Chege and Senator David Wakoli. This is National Assembly Bill No.21 of 2023. The back-and-forth between the two Houses can sometimes delay critical legislation that is beneficial to the people of Kenya.
The Government has taken measures to ensure that Kenyans have access to affordable and safe animal feed. This is important because animal feed ultimately affects the safety of the food that is consumed by humans. When such Bills are amended in either House, mediation committees must act expeditiously. When this Bill was published in 2023, there were critical concerns, including the levels of aflat…
our county governments which might have a challenge with international recognition. For instance, we may argue that Kiambu County Government has a department that authorises the quality of animal feeds, but that department may not be recognised outside that county. I say this because I know many manufacturers are setting up plants in Thika, along Garissa Road, towards Naivasha, in Narok and in Kaj…
Hon. Members, is it the mood of the House that I put the Question?
Yes.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Hon. Members, with your agreement, allow me to amend the Order Paper. We will skip Order No.12 and move to Order No.13.
Thank you. Go back to Order No. 12. There being no noted interest, the Mover will reply.
[(Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona spoke off the record)]
Do you have interest in this Order? You may proceed.
Ahsante sana, Mhe. Spika wa Muda. Nimesimama kwa heshima kusupport hii Motion. Kwa vile tunaongea kuhusu East Africa, ni vyema tuwe na benchmarking kule Tanzania ili tujifunze Kiswahili. Watu wengi hupenda kuenda benchmarking mbali. Ikiwa tunataka uhusiano mzuri kati ya Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania, tunahitaji kufanya benchmarking Tanzania, kwa sababu wanaelewa Kiswahili kutuliko. Kila mara kukiwa na…
Kwa wakati huu, mtoa Hoja atahitimisha. Naona bado kuna interest katika hii Hoja. Mhe. Beatrice Elachi.
[(Several Members spoke off the record)]
Ahsante, Mhe. Spika wa Muda. Ninapendekeza kwamba hii Ripoti iwe yetu sote. Tukubaliane na Ripoti kwamba ni vyema kama Wakenya tusimame na tusikize maswala ya Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Katika hii Ripoti, Wakenya wametoa changamoto kwa maswala yanayofanyika haswa, wanapofanya kazi katika nchi ya Tanzania. Kenya pia yafaa kuangalia sheria zake kuona ni vipi tutasaidia wale Wakenya wanaoishi nchin…
Wabunge, wakati wa kutamatisha Kikao cha Bunge umewadia.
Hon. Members, the time being
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