National Assembly · Morning Sitting
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Members debated the need to improve access to quality education for children in informal settlements, calling for proper school infrastructure or free transport such as BRT services. They criticised unqualified alternative schools and urged stricter regulation while supporting the education Bill with amendments. The discussion emphasized government responsibility, oversight mechanisms, and equitable resource allocation. Hon. Esther Passaris urged the passage of an amendment bill to formally recognise and fund schools operating in informal settlements and orphanage learning centres, highlighting the constitutional right to education and the need for feeding programmes and teacher training. She praised community resilience and the President's leadership but criticised current resource allocation, exclusion of non‑public schools, and pervasive corruption that hampers effective budgeting for universal education. Members raised concerns about the capitation funding limits in a proposed bill, emphasizing the need for clear, equitable standards to support both rural and urban poor, especially children in informal settlements. The debate also touched on affordable housing initiatives aimed at eliminating slums, while the temporary speaker intervened to maintain order. Hon. Zamzam highlighted the hardships faced by families in slum areas and urged greater government support for education and basic services.
Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Hon. Raso, are you standing in for the Leader of the Majority Party?
Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I am standing in for the Leader of the Majority Party. I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2025 and the certificates therein in respect of—
Next Order.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding suspected trafficking of narcotic drugs through public transport vehicles operating within Nyanza region where my constituency, West Mugirango, lies. On 6th March 2026, a multi-agency security team compr…
down along the Kisumu-Kericho Highway where narcotic drugs were reportedly recovered from luggage belonging to one of the passengers. This incident has raised concerns regarding the possible existence of organised narcotic drugs trafficking networks operating across counties and exploiting public transport systems to distribute illegal drugs. The use of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to transport…
Next we have a Request for Statement by Hon. Machele, who is not available. The Member for Mvita has delayed. We shall give him a chance next time. He sought permission. Next is the Member for Awendo, Hon. Walter Owino. My apologies, Hon. Mogaka. Your Request is marked to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Hon. Ali Raso is here and will give an undertaking on beh…
[(Request for Statement deferred)]
[(Hon. Stephen Mogaka spoke off the record)]
Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. My colleague has raised something seismic and important. As a Committee, we are trying to do a lot in terms of combatting the drug problem in the country. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) will appear before us tomorrow. We hope to refer this Request to them. We will respond comprehensively in two weeks.
Yes, Hon. Mogaka.
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg that the Chair invites me for the session that the National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) will attend, so that I can represent the people who made me ask this Question.
Most obliged, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We will get in touch with the honorable colleague.
I thank you. The Member for Awendo, Hon. Walter Owino. Is he in the House? He is not in the House. There is a response for him from the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock. I cannot see the Chairperson. Is the Vice-Chairperson or any Member of the Committee present? Since he is not here to table it, we will just proceed and defer it to a later date. We can move to the next Order.
[(A Member spoke off the record)]
Hon. Members, the time being 1:02 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 8th of April 2026 at 2.30 p.m.
[(The House rose at 1.02 p.m.)]
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