National Assembly · Morning Sitting

Hon. Clement Sloya highlighted the pressing challenges in Sabatia, including youth unemployment, poor roads, housing deficits, security gaps and urged the reinstatement of the NG‑CDF, while praising the President’s initiatives such as the Hustler Fund, fertilizer subsidy and the transformation of KRA to KRS. Hon. Malulu Injendi echoed support for President Ruto’s policies, especially affordable loans for small‑scale traders, tax relief for hustlers, and the NHIF proposal, while commending the new parliamentary leadership. The debate opened with a first‑time MP demanding fair speaking time and more accountable committee appointments, especially for the Public Investment Committee and the struggling sugar sector. Members praised the President’s remarks on the economy, electricity reform and inclusive governance, while urging legislation to break electricity monopolies, revive sugar production and pursue sustainable, non‑GMO agriculture. The Deputy Speaker assured equal speaking opportunities and highlighted the need for stronger oversight across ministries and parastatals. Hon. Ken Chonga raised concerns about land reform, the stalled blue‑economy initiatives, pervasive corruption, non‑performing parastatals and the slow progress of the Nuclear Energy Board, urging the President to provide concrete actions. The Deputy Speaker and Hon. Justice Kemei responded with praise for the President’s agenda, emphasizing debt reduction, savings, education reforms, water provision and the transformative role of the NG‑CDF, and called for legislative support to advance these priorities.