National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Members debated the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill, highlighting gaps in the existing Mining Act 2016 and the need for clear, community‑focused benefit‑sharing agreements. Concerns were raised about revenue management, potential corruption, and overlapping institutional mandates, while urging stronger oversight and coordination between counties and the national government. The discussion called for legislative clarity to ensure that mineral royalties and royalties benefit local communities rather than private interests. The debate focused on the approval of the FY 2024/25 Budget Policy Statement, with the Speaker commending the work of the Budget and Appropriations Committee and departmental committees. Members highlighted Kenya’s strong GDP growth, declining inflation, and the role of fiscal and monetary policies, while outlining allocations for agricultural inputs and other priority sectors. The discussion was largely constructive, emphasizing achievements and future policy directions. The House adopted the Eighth Report of the Special Funds Accounts and moved to adopt the Budget and Appropriations Committee report on the FY 2024/25 budget ceilings. Hon. Mishi Mboko tabled a motion urging the government to integrate mental health services into all health facilities, highlighting gaps in psychiatric care. A procedural issue was raised concerning the follow‑up on the Constitutional Amendment Bill on the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission, which was directed to the order paper for later consideration.
Hon. Members, there is no quorum. Serjeants-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. Hon. Members, we now have quorum to transact business. Clerk-at-the-Table
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Ahsante sana, Mhe. Spika. Ningependa kuchukua nafasi hii kukuunga mkono na kuwakaribisha wenzetu kutoka Bunge Jirani la Tanzania katika Bunge la Kitaifa la Kenya. Ninaona wako sawa kwa sababu kuna akina mama na baba. Wamehakikisha ya kwamba kila jinsia imewakilishwa kwenye Kamati hiyo. Naomba tuendelee na demokrasia ya Bunge ili tulete uwiano mwema kwa jamii yetu ya Afrika Mashariki. Naomba tufany…
Well done, Hon. Wangari. Naona unazungumza Kiswahili sanifu. Ahsante sana. Next Order.
Leader of the Majority Party.
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. As I lay these papers, I also want to welcome our counterparts from the Republic…
[(Hon. Zaheer Jhanda crossed the aisle without bowing)]
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
Hon. Bowen, what is out of order?
Hon. Speaker, I think Hon. Zaheer was inducted very well. He has just walked from here to the other one side of the House.
Who?
Hon. Zaheer.
Where is he? You are totally out of order. Go to the Bar, bow and then cross the Floor.
[(Hon. Zaheer Jhanda bowed and crossed the aisle)]
Hon. Speaker, you know people learn at different levels and times. As I lay these papers, I want to join you to welcome our brothers and sisters from the United Republic of Tanzania to this august House. Feel most welcome and enjoy the proceedings of this House. Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table:
the Office of the Attorney-General.
Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. Next Order.
Vice-Chairperson of the Special Funds Account Committee.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Why Vice-Chairperson? Where is your Chairperson?
She has gone for another meeting.
Go ahead.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Special Funds Account
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Special Funds Account
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, this House adopts the Fifth Report of the Special Funds Accounts
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, this House adopts the Sixth Report of the Special Funds Accounts
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, this House adopts the Seventh Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for the Land Settlements Fund for the Financial Years
Account) for the Financial Years 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, this House adopts the Eighth Report of the Special Funds Accounts
Hon. Mishi Mboko, Member for Likoni.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware that Article 43 (1) (a) of the Constitution provides that every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including the right to health care services; further aware that, mental health is a key determinant of overall health and socio-economic development; recognising that, the Constitution …
Thank you, Commissioner Mishi. Before I call the next Order, Hon. Members, allow me to acknowledge the presence of the following schools in the Public Gallery. They are Getarwet Girls, Bureti Constituency, Kericho County; Kiriti Secondary School, Tetu Constituency, Nyeri County and Mama Ngina University, Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County. On my behalf and that of the House, we welcome the…
On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.
Hon. Abdullahi.
Hon. Speaker, I seek your indulgence on a Statement that I made on the Floor of the House on 30th November 2023. You approved my Bill, the Constitutional of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in regard to the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC). On the 6th of December 2023, you allowed me to make a Statement on the Floor of the House which I did. After my Statement, you said that you woul…
The response has not been brought?
You approved the Bill, and I made a Statement on the Floor of the House. You committed that you would allow a few Members to ventilate in the subsequent sessions; which has not happened. It now requires your direction as to whether we continue directly, or you approve it to go to the relevant committee.
[(Hon. Speaker consulted with the Clerks-at-the-Table)]
Hon. Bashir, your matter is slated on the Order Paper for tomorrow. Have you not been notified? You can approach the Clerks-at-the-Table to advice you.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Next Order. Order, Hon. Members.
Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Chairman, Budget and Appropriations Committee.
THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) for the financial year 2024/2025 and a compendium of Departmental Committee reports on the 2024 BPS, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, and pursuant to the provisions of section 25 (7) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and Standing Order 232 (9) and (1…
Order, Hon. Members. There being no quorum, and the time being 6.54 p.m., the House stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 7th March 2024 at 2.30 p.m. The House rose at 6.54 p.m.
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