National Assembly · Morning Sitting

Hon. Chepkonga, do not walk out of the chamber when the Bell is ringing. Order, Members. Member for Trans Nzoia County, you are totally out of order. Go to the Bar and bow. Hon. Members, we can begin the business of the House.

[(Hon. Lillian Siyoi crossed the Floor without bowing)]

The Leader of the Majority Party, you have Papers to lay. The Member for Tinderet, are you stepping in?

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Auditor General and Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 30th June, 2025 and the certificates thereof in respect of:

Very well. Next order.

The Member for Maragua, Hon. Wamaua.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware that avocado farming and processing activities have expanded rapidly in Kenya, noting that the Kenya National Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Economic Survey 2024 approximated the national avocado production at 848,100 tonnes in 2024, up from 633,000 tonnes in 2023 and devalued at Kshs29.5 billion; appreciating that acco…

Thank you, Hon. Member for Maragua. Hon. Members, before we go to Order No.7, we will go to Order No.8; kindly call it out.

Read out Order No.7.

We will start with Hon. David Kiplagat, Member of Parliament for Soy.

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary 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 an assault incident involving Mr Kennedy Kimeli, ID No.35399224, a resident of Uasin Gishu County. The residents of St. George’s in Kapseret have faced a signifi…

A certified version of this Report police inaction, potential obstruction of justice and the erosion of public trust in law enforcement. The brazen assault has sparked outrage among residents of Kapseret who now doubt their personal safety and the efficacy of law enforcement. I, therefore, urge the Government to ensure immediate arrest of the identified perpetrators, and guarantee that justice is…

On this matter, I will indulge two Members who had similar issues. Hon. Makilap, you have one minute to make your point. I will give the next chance to Hon. Rutto.

Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I am a resident of Uasin Gishu County and a neighbour where the incident happened. I condemn the barbaric act of attack on innocent citizens in a manner that seems to intimidate and cut freedom of expression. The incident was so horrific. The person in question, if you go through the medical report, was taken through serious…

You have made your point. This Statement will go to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to be responded to in two weeks. Next is the Member for Kirinyaga Central. Hon. DK, what is it?

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, I would like to indulge you on your ruling of two weeks. This matter is so serious and it touches on the life of someone, who currently is disabled because all the forearms were broken and has other injuries on the

A certified version of this Report head. There is laxity and complacency of the police to investigate. We need to use this Statement so that we can restore sanity around Uasin Gishu County.

Hon. DK, you have made your point. I will give it a maximum of two weeks, but the Committee should table a preliminary response in a week. The Committee is so directed. Member for Kirinyaga Central. Hon. Makilap, I gave you a chance earlier on, but you declined. Member for Kirinyaga Central, go ahead.

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Hon. Temporary 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 Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the reported enlisting by coercion of two Kenyan Citizens into military service in the Russian Federation. On 22nd October 2025, Mr Martin Macharia Mburu of Passport No.CK1600…

Very well. Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. I see the Vice-Chairperson. This is a serious issue. I know a few of us have constituents who have been lured to go to Russia, but ended up in the battlefront without their knowledge or assent. Kindly, can you provide the response within two weeks?

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. We are well guided. We will provide the answer within two weeks.

Hon. Members, we will go to the Member for Machakos County, Hon. Joyce Kamene.

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Hon. Temporary 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 Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding the pollution by quarries and tyre factories in Katani and its environs. The Katani Cosmopolitan Residents Association has on several occasions raised concerns with the National Environme…

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Is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining in the House? What about the Vice-Chairperson or leadership? Let it be communicated to the Committee that they will bring the response within two weeks. Member for Nandi Hills.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson

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Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, bring the response in two weeks.

Member for Kinango, Hon. Gonzi Rai.

Hon. Temporary 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 Lands regarding the ownership status of land parcel number LR No.14210, registered under Kenya Triangle Limited in Puma Ward, Kwale County. The residents presently occupying land parcel number LR No.14210 have resided here since …

A certified version of this Report It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the

Very well. Before the next Statement, allow me to recognise, in the Speaker's Gallery, Family Life District Pathfinders, Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) , Mombasa, from Nyali Constituency, Mombasa County. You are welcome to observe the proceedings of the House. Member for Igembe North. Oh, hold on, Hon. Taitumu. Hon. Gonzi Rai, your question goes to the Departmental Committee on Lands. They should br…

Hon. Julius Taitumu.

Hon. Temporary 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 Transport and Infrastructure regarding the status of construction of Kaelo-Kamukunji-Mutuati Road Project in Igembe North Constituency. In April 2023, the His Excellency the President launched the construction of the Kaelo- Kamuk…

Very well. That will be responded to by the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure in two weeks.

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

What is out of order, Hon. Wanjiku?

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I request you to catch the eye of the leadership of the House. There are so many responses, mine included, but I do not see the chairpersons. Yesterday we sat here until 6.00 p.m....

Hon. Wanjiku, we have not got to the responses yet. I assure you that you are on the list to be responded to. It is well taken care of, and you will have your response at the right time. Hon. Members, we still have a few more requests for Statements. We will now go to the Member for Embakasi West, Hon. Mark Mwenje.

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 Finance and National Planning regarding failure by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to implement tax exemption on gratuity income. The Finance Act, 2025 amended the Income Tax Act, Cap 470 to exempt gratuity earned after 1st July 2025 from …

Hon. Member, the Request for Statement will go to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. The response should be here in two weeks’ time. Next is a Request for Statement by the Member for Mandera South, Hon. Abdul Haro.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the status of electricity connectivity in Kotulo Sub-County in Mandera County. Kotulo Sub-county, home to Kotulo Town, has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years. The area now hosts essential public in…

The response to the Request for Statement will be provided by the Departmental Committee on Energy in two weeks’ time. Clerk’s Office, please, ensure that this is transmitted to the relevant committee clerks as I do not see the Chairpersons here. The next Request for Statement is by the Member for Nyaribari Masaba, Hon. Daniel Manduku.

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 Transport and Infrastructure regarding the implementation status of the Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama Road Project in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency.

A certified version of this Report The Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama Road serves as a vital transport corridor linking key trading centres, schools and farmlands within Nyaribari Masaba Constituency. On 13th August 2024, His Excellency the President made a pronouncement committing the Government to upgrade the road to bitumen standard. The announcement generated optimism among residents, who rely on th…

The response to the Request for Statement will be provided by the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure in two weeks’ time. Next is a Request for Statement by Hon. Bady Twalib.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation regarding the severe water shortage affecting residents of Jomvu Constituency. In accordance with Article 43 of the Constitution, every person has a right to clean and safe water in adequate quantities. Sadly, in…

The response to the Statement Request will be provided by the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Donya is raising her hand. She seems to have a burning issue.

Hon. Twalib, you will not do the Speaker’s job. Give the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation time to respond. I direct that they do so within two weeks.

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Is it on the same matter? I will not indulge in any debate on the statement requests. Hon. Donya, you are out of order.

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On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

What is out of order?

Hon. Temporary Speaker, is it in order for Hon. Donya to continue disturbing the Speaker when we are supposed to be doing…

Hon. Wamboka, kindly, give Hon. Muge the Floor to prosecute her Statement request.

Hon. Temporary 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 Lands regarding the status of land leases in Nandi County. Land is one of the most scarce, sensitive and emotive resources in the country as it forms the basis of livelihoods, investment and identity of communities. In Nandi Coun…

A certified version of this Report Additionally, Article 65(1) of the Constitution provides that non-citizens may hold land only based on leasehold tenure and for a period not exceeding 99 years. Despite this, certain ongoing court cases appear to recognise or rely upon the 999-year contrary to the Constitution. This has created confusion among the public on the legality, enforceability and trans…

Very well. This also goes to the Departmental Committee on Lands. All chairpersons, note that we are headed to the long recess. Therefore, all these Requests for Statements should be responded to before we break for recess. Hon. Adow, you also have a Request for Statement.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the disappearance of several persons under unclear circumstances. On 9th May 2024, Mr Jama Aden Mohamed of ID No.33628771 was abducted by security personnel and his whereabouts remain unkno…

A certified version of this Report Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following –

Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, bring a response within two weeks. The next request is by Hon. Wamaua. You do not have a request? Hon. Members, we will go to responses to Requests for Statements. We will start with the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, Hon. (Dr) Nyikal, who will be responding to Hon. John Kaguchia’s Request for Statement. Is Hon.…

Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you once again. This is a response to Hon. Joyce Kamene regarding blood donation and transfusion services at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) . They are very close issues, although separate. The first one was about the nationwide shortage of blood transfusion kits. This one is on blood transfusion services at KNH. In a way, they are related. The issues the Membe…

[[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) in the Chair]]

Thank you very much, Chair. Hon. Kamene, Member for Machakos County, do you have any clarifications to seek?

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, and thank you, Chair, for the feedback. I still think that some of those answers are not valid. He has stated very clearly that the satellite banks have been revived. I wonder how these satellite banks work when the counties do not even have the capacity to test. The other issue is the 24-hour operation, which I know is not true. What I request is that the Commit…

Chair, would you like to make any comment on that?

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Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Yes, I agree. The truth is that when we ask these questions and the cabinet secretaries or the principal secretaries give us answers, they depend on the technical report they get from the officers. They will try to make themselves look as good as possible when they appear before us. I, therefore, agree with the Member that the best way to look at this is to visit…

Two issues. One is that you have said the technocrats try as much as possible to make the response look better than it is, which is a very serious concern. Hon. Kamene has asked that you visit. I would like you to be specific about when the Departmental Committee on Health is going to make this visit. She is requesting specifically the one for Kenyatta National Hospital. When can you do that? Do y…

Depending on our programme, I think that is something we can do before we go for recess. I cannot be particular until I review our programme, but we would like to do it before we go for recess.

Okay. Hon. Kamene, fair

Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

You may proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The first response is for Hon. Bernard Kitur, Member for Nandi Hills. The Committee received a response from the Ministry of Roads and Transport through the Clerk of the National Assembly, which I wish to make. This is regarding plans by the Kenya Rural Roads Agency (KeRRA) to install properly designed and clearly marked speed bumps, erect proper signage and ad…

A certified version of this Report Regarding timelines for completion, the Cabinet Secretary submitted that the installation of road safety fixtures at the end of the entire project is expected to be completed by the end of December 2025. Regarding the measures put in place for safety installations to guarantee the safety of road users along the Moi University–Lessos Road, the Cabinet Secretary …

Thank you very much, Hon. Rahim, on behalf of the Chair. Hon. Kitur, is the response satisfactory?

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to respond to this answer, which is not satisfactory to a greater extent. First of all, I want to appreciate that you have given a broader overview of this road. This road that comes from Denja Chemuswa, from the side of Chesumei, all the way to Chepterit, to Moi University, which is Emgwen, and then the section I was very …

I actually thought you would summarise so that you give a chance to your colleagues.

Yes. I can give them a chance because they also have their concerns regarding the same. I was actually speaking on their behalf about the Moi University-Lessos Road and Himaki-Nandi Hills roads that are currently under construction, to ensure no more lives are lost. Hon. Temporary Speaker, kindly, allow my colleagues to contribute in the time I have left.

Hon. Josses, make it quick. Remember, do not debate. We need you to focus on the response given by Hon. Rahim, on behalf of the Chairperson.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to give a rejoinder regarding the two roads, one being Moi University-Lessos Road. As the Member for Nandi Hills just mentioned, it is sad that it has claimed more than seven

A certified version of this Report lives. One of casualties is a relative and the other is my bakule, a person I was initiated together with. I do not know why it has taken KeRRA a period of five months before taking action. To avoid similar fatalities in the future, they need to prioritise on black spots by doing road markings and proper signages. Finally, is the road from Chepterit to Moi Unive…

Next is the Member for Chesumei, Hon. Biego. Please, make it quick.

Thank you Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me this opportunity. As a rejoinder, there is a communication breakdown somewhere because the road that has been mentioned, the Danger-Chemuswa Road, is currently in a deplorable state. It is terrible. In fact, the constituents recently blocked the road because there is a dangerous Kimongi Bridge, which has claimed about three lives. For record purposes,…

You have made your point. Chair.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I thank my fellow Hon. Members. We will definitely pass their concerns to the relevant authority, the Cabinet Secretary, who will be appearing before the Committee soon. I empathise with my colleagues. We will get them the questions from The Hansard because I heard Hon. Kitur saying that markings have not been made while the other Member says they were done, but …

Hon. Temporary Speaker, can I respond to the next request for Statement?

Yes. I am informed that you have another response to Hon. Wanjiku Muhia.

Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, and Hon. Wanjiku is here.

You may proceed.

Thank you.

If there is a part you can summarise and paraphrase, please do so.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is a very short one unlike Hon. Nyikal's. The Committee received a response from the Ministry of Roads and Transport through the Clerk of the National Assembly, which I wish to make. Regarding the current progress, funding status and expected completion date of the Geta-Ndunyu Njeru Road project, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport submitted that the upgrading…

Thank you, Hon. Rahim. Hon. Wanjiku Muhia, is the response satisfactory?

No, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have been waiting for this Statement since last evening. I will be seeking your guidance on the competence of chairpersons of parliamentary committees because I sat here until 6.00 p.m., but when the Temporary Speaker was about to call the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, he left. He saw me around, but he did not communicate abou…

Go directly to the response to the Request for a Statement that has been given by Hon. Rahim, on behalf of the Chairman, concerning your matter specifically.

I agree, Hon. Temporary Speaker, but I had to make that point.

A certified version of this Report First, my question was about the current status of the road. The Statement indicated that 33 kilometres of the road have been completed, which is about 55 per cent of the total 60 kilometres. However, I want to bring to the attention of this House that this road traverses three constituencies. It originates from Ol Kalou Constituency, where the completed 33 kilo…

Hon. Muhia, I know that you have been in this House for a while. You are a ranking Member. You know that the opportunity I have given you is not for debating, but for asking very specific questions concerning the response to your Request for a Statement. You have made your point. I would like to give a

A certified version of this Report chance to the Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure to respond to the pertinent issues that have been raised by Hon. Wanjiku Muhia. Vice-Chairman, please, proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want…

[(Hon. Wanjiku Muhia spoke off the record)]

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to…

[(Hon. Wanjiku Muhia spoke off the record)]

I will give you more time to seek clarification, Hon. Wanjiku Muhia.

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

What is out of order, Hon. Wamboka?

The Speaker is supposed to moderate debates. You are not supposed to take sides, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow Hon. Muhia to execute her point. She is raising this issue on behalf of the people of Kipipiri Constituency, which is her right as a Member of this House. The Vice-Chairman has given unsatisfactory answers. Let Hon. Muhia give the parameters of her…

Which point of order are you rising on? I would like you to show me the Standing Order that you are rising on because you are out of order. You are completely out of order. You will not teach me how to do my job. I will not allow you to teach me how to do my job. You are out of order. You are not the Member on the Floor, therefore, you do not have the right to interfere with the proceedings of thi…

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Muhia has raised a few issues, but she should withdraw her statement that the Executive is not doing the roadworks because of how they perceive her. This work started in 2020, not two years back. However, I empathise with her on the delayed works. As the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, we will communicate her concerns to the concerned…

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Hon. Chairman, I listened to Hon. Muhia very well. She asked whether we have standards outlining how certain kilometres should be completed within a certain number of months?

Regarding the issue Hon. Muhia raised, the current contractor was SBI International Holdings Kenya. Later on, it was reassigned because the original contractor could not do that job. That is simply the reason. She has also asked why the other roadworks have stopped because the contractor was not paid their dues. It has been answered in the response. There is no standard rule outlining that a cert…

Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Member should not speak on my behalf.

Please, take your seat. I was struggling with the microphone. I did not allow you to speak. Hon. Wanjiku, specifically deliberate on your road.

I do not know where Hon. Dawood is referring to, but it must not be the Ministry’s response. It is in black and white that the contractor who was given the job was not able to do it, and that is why the first launch was in 2018. After two years, the Ministry gave another contractor, and the Cabinet Secretary has recorded that the job commenced in 2020; I do not dispute that. In the Financial Year …

You are completely out of order, Hon. Wanjiku. For us to make progress, the President will not be answering your question. You will follow the right process and you would be given the answers. You have the freedom to go to the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. However, I would like us to make progress. Hon. Rahim is not the Chairman; the Chairman is not in the House. Hon. Da…

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In no way am I demeaning what Hon. Muhia has said. I understand her frustrations in that the completion date has been pushed to June 2028. I will definitely pass her reservations

A certified version of this Report to the Cabinet Secretary, Mr Chirchir. June 2028 is very far. We would want it finished as early as possible. We are getting the Infrastructure Bond as proposed by the Cabinet Secretary. Once that is done and the money is there, it shall be done. I do not see why the completion date has been pushed to June 2028. However, I will pass on your concerns. Hon. Muhia,…

Is there anything out of order? Member for Kitui Rural, I can hear your voice, but unable to see your name on my screen. Is anything out of order because your hand has been up? Before I come to you, I would like to order that the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure takes into consideration the matter Hon. Muhia is raising, concerning matters standard and timelines. Her argumen…

Hon. Temporary Speaker, you have said it all. Hon. Muhia’s concerns are simple; there are either no funds or the contractors are not being supervised. I have listened to Hon. Dawood, and he has not fully answered her concerns. It is upon the Ministry to give this House satisfactory answers to questions raised by Members. They should not submit general answers, yet the questions are very simple and…

Member for Kitui Rural, I would be kind to you. I will not ask you rise under the guidelines of our Standing Orders. We need to make progress. Next Order.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, can I continue?

Yes.

Thank you. I moved this Bill in

I know you have interacted with this Bill before because it is your Bill. However, now that it is in the House, you need to move.

Okay. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, the Senate amendments to the Public Service (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.46 of 2022) be now considered. I beg to move and request Hon. Paul Biego to second.

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Hon. Biego.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

Thank you very much, Hon. Members. I see several names on the screen. However, I do not know whether you have interest on this. If there is no interest, I will go ahead and put the Question. May I?

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Yes!

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Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended—

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I support the proposed amendments because this will improve the structure by eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic layers that involve the multiple bodies. Hence, I support. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you very much.

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[(Question, that the words to be inserted in place thereof be inserted, put and agreed to)]

[(Clause 2 as amended agreed to)]

[(Clause 1 agreed to)]

A certified version of this Report The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): The Mover of the Bill, Hon. Wamaua, to move reporting. Please, approach the Chairman, Hon. Melly. (Hon. Julius Melly consulted with the Clerk-at-The-Table) Thank you very much for that consultation. Mover to move reporting. Hon. Wamaua, you may proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.59 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you.

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THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (1A) by deleting the word “constituency” and substituting therefor the word “sub-county”. The import of this amendment is to ensure that every sub-county in the country has a civil registration centre where members of the public can access death certificates, birth certificates and related services. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon…

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Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support this amendment because some constituencies have more than one sub-county, and it is important to bring services closer to the people. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you very much. Let us have Hon. Rahim.

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support the amendment. We have over 350 sub-counties in the country and we need to push the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to establish offices in the 290 constituencies that do not have them. With the passing of the Bill, we need to ensure that these offices are established in every sub-county.

A certified version of this Report The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Racheal Nyamai): Thank you very much (Question, that the word to be left out be left out, put and agreed to) (Question, that the word to inserted in place thereof be inserted, put and agreed to) (Clause 2 as amended agreed to (Title agreed to)

Hon. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly No.37 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Racheal Nyamai) : Thank you, Hon. Members.

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Hon. Chair.

Thank you. I beg to report that a Committee of the whole House has considered Senate amendments to the Public Service (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.46 of 2022) and approved the same without amendments.

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Thank you very much. Mover of the Bill, Hon. Rahim.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Lillian to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

I second.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.59 of 2023) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Wamaua.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education, Hon. Melly, to second the Motion.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

Thank you very much.

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Mover to move Third Reading. Hon. Wamaua.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.59 of 2023) be read a Third Time. I request Hon. Melly to second.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

Thank you very much.

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Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.37 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments.

Give the microphone to Hon. Martha Wangari.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Beatrice Kemei, Member for Kericho County, to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

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Mover, to move Third Reading.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.37 of 2024) be now read a Third Time and request Hon. Beatrice Kemei to second. Hon. Beatrice Kemei : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I second.

[(Kericho County, UDA)]

[(Question proposed)]

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

Hon. Gachagua you were moving and you have a balance of 28 minutes. You can continue moving the Bill.

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Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for allowing me to continue moving the Second Reading of the Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2024) . Clause 7 of the Bill provides for the powers of the council which include:

Thank you, Hon. Gachagua. You have moved the Bill, but because of time, your Seconder, Hon. Rahim, will not second today. He will do so when the Bill will be put on the Order Paper by the House Business Committee.