National Assembly · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Hon. Dorothy Muthoni questioned why serious allegations raised in July 2025 were only communicated in April 2026 and urged protection of the House's integrity. Hon. Wanami Wamboka defended his role as chair of the Public Investments Committee, detailed alleged Ksh132 million misappropriation by former NCIC commissioners, and criticised the handling of letters and the decision to debate the matter on the floor. Both speakers called for proper procedures and safeguards to prevent the House from being crippled by unresolved disputes. Members debated a Bill proposing a 30% local‑content reservation for multinational cement and steel firms operating along the Athi River corridor, urging that benefits flow to host communities. The speakers voiced strong support for the Bill while highlighting concerns over foreign‑owned contracts, job losses to expatriates and the need for clear implementation timelines to protect Kenyan youth and reduce unemployment. Hon. Stephen Mule urged support for the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill, citing recent cattle thefts in his constituency and calling for electronic branding, tracking and stronger penalties to deter criminals. He emphasized the bill’s importance for small‑scale farmers and urged county governments to implement effective measures, while the Temporary Speaker deferred the question on the bill. The debate highlighted both the bill’s potential benefits and concerns over current penalty provisions and enforcement mechanisms.
Members, there is no quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell.
[(The Quorum bell was rung)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now stop the Quorum Bell. We are ready to proceed. First Order.
There is a notice of Motion from the Member for Nyeri Town, Hon. Duncan Mathenge.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware that Article 53 (1) (b) of the Constitution guarantees every child the right to free and compulsory basic education and Article 21 (2) obligates the State to take legislative and policy measures to ensure the progressive realisation of socio-economic rights which include the right to education, under Articl…
We can go to the next Order, if there are no comments.
There was a request for a Statement by Hon. Nabuin, Member for Turkana North. It will be responded to by the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Hon. Kibet was supposed to respond on behalf of the Chairman. I had not seen the previous page. There is a Question by the Member for Nakuru Town East. Hon. Gikaria, you have an Ordinary Question.
I have a Question and a Response.
Proceed.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42G, I rise to ask the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) the following Question:
That particular Question will be placed before the Departmental Committee on Justice which oversees the IEBC. Is there any Member of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to give an undertaking on how soon it will be provided? Hon. Waqo, do you want to give an undertaking on behalf of the Committee, taking into account that we will be going for recess from the end of next week?
Most obliged. We will do that and see if they can respond by next week. If not, we will provide a response after recess.
There was a request for a Statement by the Member for Turkana South, directed to the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure.
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to make a correction: I am the Member for Turkana North Constituency, not Turkana South. Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the routine maintenance and spot improvement of the Lokitaung - K…
Thank you. Any Member of the Committee to give an undertaking on timeframes? Give Hon. Kibet the microphone. He is right at the back to your right.
Thank you. Could we give a response a week after recess? We can invite the Member in that meeting.
You can send out the request for a Statement to the relevant ministry now then it will be available by the time we come back from recess.
Most obliged.
Next, we have a response to a request for a Statement that Hon. (Dr) Oundo, Member of Funyula, requested. The Departmental Committee on Energy will respond. Hon. Gikaria, it seems like Hon. Oundo, who is the owner of the Statement, is not here. Usually, the precedent is that it will pass. Give Hon. Gikaria the microphone.
Thank you. It is true that Hon. Oundo is not around. He is a frequent Member of Parliament in the House. Would you allow we give a written response? This is the third time I am here. I even went to the Table Office yesterday to request that it be scheduled in the Order Paper. I could give the written response if it is possible. We will take it from there if he is not satisfied.
Just give him the written response. He can always raise a point of order at the appropriate time if he has any comments.
Most obliged, Hon. Deputy Speaker.
Thank you, Hon. Gikaria. You can table the report to the House just for record. Next Order.
Members, the time being 1.00 p.m., the House stands adjourned until 2.30. p.m.
[(The House rose at1.00 p.m.)]
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