National Assembly · Morning Sitting

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to ask the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) the following Question: Could the Commission—

The Question will be replied to before the Departmental

Let us move to the Statements. Hon. Daniel Karitho, Member for Igembe Central.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to 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 non-payment of salaries to Chief and Assistant Chiefs serving in Igembe Central. The following public officers who were appointed and are actively serving in their respective administrative uni…

Hon. Onchoke.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to add my voice to the statement sought by the Member for Igembe Central. The same situation applies to Bonchari. There are four officers who are serving in the same Ministry and who have gone for a long time without their pay. The officers are Robin Nyamenya Bundi, Ombati Mokua Evans, Benjamin Opanga and Elvis Moemi Onyancha. As the Ca…

Hon. Nyamai.

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me a chance to also make a comment on this matter of chiefs and assistant chiefs. As Hon. Karitho has said, in Mutomo, there is a chief and an assistant chief who have not been paid for the last one year. I will avoid mentioning their names for ethical reasons. There is also the Assistant Chief for Makaya and another one in Ikanga, making them …

Thank you. This request for statement would be considered by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Hon. Raso.

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I would like to have a consolidated list from even the other two colleagues. This issue appears to be rampant. We want to address it directly with the Ministry. We will respond to the House in a week’s time.

Hon. Timothy Toroitich, Member for Marakwet West Constituency, you have a request for a statement.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the allocation and disbursement of Transitional Infrastructure Grant (TIG) funds to learning institutions. TIG funds are a Government initiative programme that is managed by the Ministry of Education. It supports infrastructural d…

Hon. Tonkei, do you want to give an undertaking on behalf of the Departmental Committee on Education? When will it be responded to?

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We will respond in two weeks’ time.

Hon. Tonkei, you should respond in a week’s time because of the recess.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, looking at the calendar, we will go on recess on Thursday. I do not think it will be possible for us to respond to the request for statement before then. You all know what is happening now. There would be by-elections on Thursday. We undertake to respond after two weeks. Alternatively, the Member can appear before the Committee so that we can respond there. Thank you.

Hon. Toroitich, if I am not wrong, you requested for this statement before. Is it?

Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is a different question. The other question was about School Equipment Kit (SEK) , but this one is about TIG funds. Whereas, I respect Hon. Tonkei’s sentiment, this is a very serious issue. Under the current CBE Programme, we need more classrooms. Many pending projects, under the TIG funds, remain incomplete in our institutions. If the Cabinet Secretary will appear befor…

Hon. Tonkei, take note of that. There is a request for a statement by Hon. Amos Mwago, Member for Starehe. Is he here? He seems not. We would therefore, defer it.

Hon. Deputy 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 prolonged delay in the registration of the Turbi-Bubisa community land. Sections 6 and 7 of the Community Land Act (Cap. 287) clearly outline the legal procedures for registration of community land. On 25th Septe…

Despite doing that, the Community is yet to receive its title deed from the Registrar of Lands. This undue delay not only exposes the community to land insecurity, potential encroachment and development, but also undermines the spirit and intent of the Community Land Act, which was enacted to protect the land rights of pastoralists and indigenous communities across the country. Hon. Deputy Speake…

That request for statement will be responded to by the Departmental Committee on Lands. Is there a Member of the Committee here? Hon. Josses, do you want to give an undertaking on behalf of the Committee?

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We will give feedback in two weeks’ time.

We have a request for a statement by the Member for Nyaribari Chache, Hon. Zaheer.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. There is a bit of confusion this morning. I am supposed to ask a question, but not a request for a statement. I will defer it. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

The next one is the Member for Sabatia, Hon. Clement Sloya.

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Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Putting into consideration the number of days and months that Hon. Clement Sloya has been out because of health issues, as the 13th Parliament, we thank God that he is back. He has been very active and has been participating in different ways but, due to health issues, he has been away. We thank God that he is back. As we welcome him, I thank the Members who have st…

Hon. Clement Sloya, you may proceed.

Hon. Deputy 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 Lunyerere Bridge along the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Lunyerere Bridge serves as a critical link for residents of Vihiga, Kakamega, Kisumu, and surrounding regions, facilitating the daily movement of passengers, goods, and services. However, the bridge is narrow, lacks adequate safety guardrails, and is poorly illuminated. As a result, it has increasingly become a blackspot. Several lives have been lost over the years, with v…

This will be marked to the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Is there a Member of the Committee to give an undertaking on behalf of the Committee? Yes, Hon. Zaheer.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will do something about it and respond in one week. Thank you.

There is also a request for a statement by Hon. Joyce Kamene, Member for Machakos County. You have just walked in on time.

[(Hon. Joyce Kamene walked into the Chamber)]

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Allow me to make a request for a statement regarding the compensation of victims of the 1999 train accident. Hon. Deputy 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 compensation of Mr. Stephen Mboya Mutiso, a survivor…

for the injured victims. Despite those assurances, the victims and their families have not received any compensation to date for the losses, injuries and expenses incurred as a result of the accident. The prolonged lack of compensation by the Kenya Railways Corporation has caused immense financial hardship and distress for Mr Stephen Mboya who continues to face expenses for medical care linked to …

That will be dealt with by the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Hon. Zaheer, do you want to give an undertaking?

Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Committee will do a response in two weeks’ time for both requests for statements. Thank you.

We also have a request for a statement by the Hon. Member for Nandi Hills, Hon. Kitur.

Hon. Deputy 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 poor road design of Mombasa-Malindi Highway, specifically at Kadzengo area. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Mombasa-Malindi Highway is a key road that serves the coastal region facilitating the tr…

That would also be responded to by the Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Hon. Zaheer.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will respond within two weeks.

Next, we have a request for a statement by Hon. Muhammed Wajir South.

Thank you, 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 Tourism and Wildlife regarding the unlawful relocation of two orphaned Somali or reticulated giraffes from Wajir County. Two orphaned giraffes which were being cared for and protected by members of the local community and co…

That will be dealt with by the Committee on Tourism and Wildlife. Is there a Member of that Committee here? Okay. Hon. Waqo, do you want to give an undertaking?

Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker, I will make sure that the Chairperson will respond to this as early as possible because it needs some serious attention. Thank you.

Before we proceed, I would like to recognise the presence of members of the ACK Church Kirinyaga Parish from Kirinyaga Central Constituency, Kirinyaga County. They are seated in the Public Gallery. On behalf of the National Assembly, we welcome you to observe the proceedings. Hon. (Dr) Oundo. You have a request for a statement.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for your indulgence. 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 Labour regarding the reported assault of a Kenyan worker by a foreign national at the TCA Mabati Factory in Eldoret. One Andrew Tabu Kagwa Waliera, holder of ID No.3242230, and a resident of Shibinga Sub…

That will be forwarded to the Departmental Committee on Labour. Is there anybody from the Labour Committee to give an undertaking? Hon. Waqo.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I will talk to the Chairperson so that they can respond before we go on recess.

Thank you. Now we go to responses to requests for statements. We will start with the Hon. Member for North Horr. Hon. Wario’s request for a statement. Who is responding? Hon. Raso are you the one responding? Okay.

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Member of Parliament for North Horr Constituency, Hon. Adhe Wario, requested to be apprised of the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Marsabit County. The Member sought to be informed on the plans to expedite and conclude the process of resettlement and the specific measures being implemented to restore and sustain long-lasting security a…

Hon. Wario, are you satisfied? Do you have anything to say?

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, I would like to appreciate the response by Hon. Dido Raso, who comes from the county and is also affected by the plight of the IDPs. I wish to make it clear to this august House that the profiling of IDPs was done between 2022 and 2023. Since then, no action has been taken to resettle, rehabilitate and compensate them. In my request for a statement, I made i…

Hon. Raso, your Committee has to send back a request for clarification from the Ministry.

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I come from that area and I am fully versed with what my colleague is stressing. One thing we must appreciate from this Government is that there is peace in Marsabit. From 2017 up to the last

general election, we were fighting and there was an apparent absence of Government. Today, we can talk about this because there is peace. Secondly, the Government has gone further to form a committee and also a peace committee. There must be...

Hon. Raso, you are now holding brief for the Ministry. All we need is your confirmation that you will seek the three clarifications that he wants.

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I am well guided.

Okay. There is a response to another question by the Member on insecurity in North Horr. Hon. Raso, do you have the response?

Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Member of Parliament for North Horr Constituency, Hon. Adhe Wario, requested to be apprised of the status of insecurity in North Horr Constituency. The Member sought to be informed on:

Member of North Horr, do you have anything?

Thank you. The incidents of attacks that the Ministry reports are just a few among many others that are afflicting the peace-loving people of North Horr. According to the Report issued on 1st March 2024, a total of 46 camels were stolen. Out of those, 27 camels and four calves were later surrendered to the owners. The attackers reported that two camels had entered their territory, four died, and h…

On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

What is your point of order?

I do not know whether the Member is in order to continue reading while he is not giving a statement. He is supposed to be debating and only referring to his notes. He is reading the Statement. Is he in order?

Take that into consideration, Hon. Wario. Proceed.

I gave my request for statements long ago. That is why the Member was able to respond. I am just giving facts about the irregularities within the Response that has been presented by the Committee Chair. Attacks on Gabra herders are still ongoing. According to OB No.10/11/2025, Gabra herders were reportedly attacked in the Sibiloi area on 1st November 2025. It resulted in the killing of one herder…

Hon. Wario, it would be best if you submitted the incidents to the Committee so that you bring it to their attention. You have more than what the Cabinet Secretary has provided.

Police report that some have been recovered but they remain in the hands of the aggressors. I would like to know when the livestock will be recovered and returned to the rightful owners, and what measures will be put in place to prevent continued attacks along the corridor. Thank you.

Take that into account as you seek clarification from the Ministry.

Thank you. Although you stopped me last time, I come from the area. I am the Member for Saku representing Marsabit in this august Assembly. The major problem in Marsabit is within an arc between Mount Kulal and Lake Turkana. It is a kind of to-and-from attacks among pastoralist communities. I will get more details from my honourable colleague and share them with the Ministry. Thank you, Hon. Dep…

Thank you. Hon. Raso, you are going to be on your feet today. The next response is to a request for statement by Hon. Esther Passaris, who is the County Woman Representative for Nairobi County.