National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Members condemned the high number of road deaths, attributing them to corruption, weak enforcement of traffic laws, poor driver behaviour and inadequate road design. They urged the President and relevant ministries to show political will, improve enforcement agencies, upgrade vehicle standards and redesign hazardous road sections to reduce accidents. Members of the National Assembly debated a petition to amend the Penal Code to criminalise sextortion, citing incidents where women and girls are coerced into sex for water, employment or academic favors. They urged swift legislative action, an omnibus approach to related laws, and called for accountability of public officials implicated in such abuses. The discussion highlighted the need for both legal reform and increased protection for vulnerable groups. Members unanimously supported a motion to provide stipends, insurance and other resources for caregivers of persons with disabilities, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive database and training. They called on the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to develop regulations and allocate funds to improve caregivers' welfare and mental health.
Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum
Order, Hon. Members. We have the numbers to start the day. Hon. Abu, take your seat. The Speaker is not on her feet.
[(Several Hon. Members stood on the gangway)]
Member for Nairobi, Hon. Passaris, do you have a Petition?
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 33 (1) , I rise to seek leave for adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the surge in road accidents in the country. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently released a Report providing statistical data on the current road…
Thank you. Hon. Nabulindo, do you have the support for the Adjournment Motion? How many? Thank you, Hon. Members. Take your seats. Hon. Nabulindo, your Motion will be slotted for noon or at the completion of Order No.9, whichever comes first. We will deal with Order No.9. If it is not over by noon, the House will rise for your Adjournment Motion. If Order No.12 is disposed of earlier than that, y…
[(Several Hon. Members stood in their places)]
Question 123/2024
Hon. Temporary Speaker, could the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) :
This Question is directed to an Independent Commission to be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. Hon. Dorice, you have a request for Statement.
Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding random killings and rising insecurity cases in Kisii County. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life. Additionally, Article 27 of the Constitution provides t…
Thank you, Hon. Dorice. That Statement request is committed to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Next Order.
The Standing Orders' provisions speak to a Committee reporting to the House within one week. Did I hear you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, say the Report should be before this House within one week? Could you give additional directions to the Committee so that, if possible, it can be clear when we are appearing before the Committee? That is for all Members interested, including me. Per your directions, …
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Following your directive, direct Hon. Kaluma, Hon. Shakeel, and Hon. Mayaka to appear before the Committee on Tuesday. We have consulted my Clerk. We will be ready for you on Tuesday at 10:00 am. I will leave that to the Committee Clerk to communicate when you have the venue and the time for the Members to appear, as we always do. Kindly reach out. Hon. Kaluma, …
I was saying that because you gave us a week to table the Report. We have other meetings scheduled for tomorrow. We have meetings with the Senate on the matter of doctors on Friday. We want to schedule him for Tuesday. I have heard you, Hon. Pukose. Hon. Kaluma knows the timing. We do not expect a no show or excuses. Hon. Kaluma, the Report should be tabled whether or not you appear.
Hon. Temporary Speaker, I think your directive is good. Once it is before the Committee, let it tell me when I should appear, including the time and venue. Those are details not for the Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will leave that to be handled by the Clerks and the Committee. We will officially defer that Order and go to the one by Hon. Nabulindo. (Bill deferred) As I had directed earlier, since w…