National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
The sitting began with routine procedural business, including the laying of papers and the approval of Hon. Martin Otieno Ogindo as Chairperson of the Kenya Fish and Marketing Authority. The debate then shifted to a serious incident in Tharaka‑Nithi where a protest turned violent, resulting in the death of a local leader and prompting parallel investigations by the police Internal Affairs Unit and the Independent Police Oversight Authority, alongside reinforced security measures. Members debated the security challenges in northern Kenya, with Hon. Farah Maalim urging soft‑power approaches and education for the Pokot community, while others highlighted recent killings and bandit incidents. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior responded with updates on recoveries, a zero‑tolerance policy on extrajudicial killings, and announced reforms including a Presidential Task Force to overhaul the National Police Service. Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki outlined the revival of the Police Equipment Modernisation Programme, including funding for new helicopters, UAVs and other technology to improve security and reduce reliance on the military. He also addressed ancillary issues such as the under‑performance of the Government Printer and shortages of birth‑registration forms, linking these to broader service delivery challenges. The discussion emphasized a phased approach: first silencing gun violence before undertaking long‑term infrastructural and socio‑economic projects in northern Kenya.
Hon. Members, we have quorum to transact business. I must commend you for being conscious of our time. I think the Easter holiday has done you very well.
The Majority Whip.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation on its vetting of a nominee for appointment as the Chairperson of Kenya Fish and Marketing Authority. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Next Order.
Hon. Members, I had directed that the Questions segment will be starting at about 3.00 p.m., but in view of lack of other issues before Questions, I order that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki, be called into the Chamber.
[(The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, entered the Chamber)]
[(Applause)]
Yes, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Could the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration:
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011 relating to the extension of period of consideration of nominees for appointment to a public office, this House resolves to extend the period for consideration of a Special Motion relating to the approval of a nominee s…
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I second the Motion.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order.
Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection.
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to thank this House for the robust debate we had yesterday on the Defence Co-operation Agreement (DCA) between Kenya and the United Kingdom. I have taken note of what the Members of this House have raised, particularly on subsequent agreements which the House will be making. I do not want to tire this House with more stories because we debated this matter at length.…
has been envisioned and captured in our Report, and ensure the rule of law is followed to the letter. Hon. Temporary Speaker, with those very few remarks, I beg to reply.
Hon. Members, I now put the question.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order.
Hon. Members, this Motion had a balance of one hour and forty-five minutes. I do not see any interest to this Motion on the screen. I call upon Hon. (Dr.) Pukose to reply on behalf of the Mover.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to reply on behalf of the Members of the Kenya Delegation to the 144th and 145th Assemblies of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) tabled on 7th March 2023 and Thursday, 2nd March 2023, respectively. The two Reports were tabled in this House. They have been debated. On behalf of the Mover of the Motion, I thank Members who contributed to this Motion. With those few remarks, I…
Thank you very much, Hon. (Dr.) Pukose. Next Order.
[(Putting of the Question deferred)]
Hon. Members, this Bill will be deferred to another sitting as will be scheduled by the House Business Committee.
(Bill deferred)
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am standing under Standing Order 35 to say that we do not have quorum. Maybe, you can give a ruling on that.
Hon. Members, indeed, that is the situation. I would like to ask that the Bell be rung for ten minutes. Hon. Members, you are not supposed to be walking out of the Chambers except the Whips of both sides of the House. I request that you remain inside. We are ringing the Bell for about three minutes. Only the Whips are allowed to go out.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Hon. Members, there being no quorum and the time being 7.17 p.m., the House stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 13th April 2023, at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 7.17 p.m.
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