THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT

Fifth Session

Thursday, 17th September, 2026 at 2.30 p.m.

PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

The House met at the Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings, at 2.30 p.m.

PRAYER

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM AT COMMENCEMENT OF SITTING

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

VISITING DELEGATION FROM PINE LAKE ACADEMY, HOMA BAY COUNTY

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of five teachers and 45 students from Pine Lake Academy in Homa Bay County, who are seated in the public gallery this afternoon. The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition.

On behalf of the Senate, and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them a fruitful visit. I call upon the Majority Leader to extend a warm welcome, in under one minute.

Kindly proceed.

about the things Sen. Sifuna and Sen. Osotsi are talking about. That is not what is important about Homa Bay. I recently discovered that they can compete with any other part of this country in terms of natural beauty. They have very beautiful beaches.

MESSAGES FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSAGE OF THE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES BILL (SENATE BILL NO.40 OF 2024)

Hon. Senators, I have a couple of Messages to pass to you. First, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Orders No.46(3) and

1. (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the approval, by the National Assembly, of the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No.40 of 2024). The Message, dated Thursday, 10th September, 2026, was received in the office of the Clerk of the Senate on Monday, 14th September, 2026. Pursuant to Standing Orders No.46(4), I now report the Message. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders No.41(1) and 144 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. WHEREAS the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No.40 of 2024) was passed by the Senate on Wednesday, 27th February, 2026 and thereafter referred to the National Assembly for consideration pursuant to the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution; AND WHEREAS on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 the National Assembly conceded and passed the same Bill with amendments as contained in the schedule of amendments attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 112 of the Constitution and pursuant to Standing Orders No.41(1) and 144 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the said decision of the National Assembly to the Senate. Hon. Senators, Article 112(1)(b) of the Constitution provides that if one House passes an ordinary Bill concerning counties and the second House passes the Bill in an amended form, it shall be referred back to the originating House for reconsideration. In this regard, therefore, I direct the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to consider the amendments and table its report on or before Thursday, 8th

October, 2026, with recommendations on whether the Senate should approve the said amendments.

Hon. Senators, upon the tabling of the report by the Committee, the Senate Business Committee (SBC) will appoint a time for the Motion for consideration of the National Assembly's amendments by the Senate. The House is accordingly guided.

APPROVAL OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE KENYA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.72 OF 2023)

Again, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Orders No.46(3) and (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the Senate amendments to the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No.72 of 2023). The Message dated Thursday, 10th September, 2026, was received in the office of the Clerk of the Senate on Monday, 14th September, 2026. Pursuant to Standing Orders No.46(4), I now report the Message.

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders No.41(1) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly.

WHEREAS, on Thursday, 19th June, 2025 the National Assembly passed the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No.72 of 2023) with amendments and thereafter referred it to the Senate for consideration in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution;

AND WHEREAS, on Tuesday, 12th May, 2026, the Senate considered and passed the same Bill with amendments and referred it back to the National Assembly for reconsideration in accordance with the provisions of Article 112(1)(b) of the Constitution;

FURTHER, WHEREAS, on Thursday, 27th August, 2026, the National Assembly considered and passed the same Bill in the form passed by the Senate;

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders No.41(1) and 148 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the decision of the National Assembly on the Bill and notify that I have since presented the same Bill to His Excellency the President for assent in accordance with the provisions of Article 112(2)(b) of the Constitution.

PASSAGE OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.17 OF 2025)

Further, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Orders No.46(3) and (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.17 of 2025). The Message dated Thursday, 10th September, 2026, was received in the office of the Clerk of the Senate on Monday, 14th September,

1. 2026. Pursuant to Standing Order 46(4), I now report the Message.

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders No.41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly.

WHEREAS the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.17 of 2025) was published in the Kenya Gazette Supplement No.59 of 24th April, 2025 as a Bill seeking to amend the Public Finance Management Act Cap.412(A) to ensure there shall not be duplication in the management of additional allocations through intergovernmental agreements;

AND WHEREAS the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill with amendments on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026, in the form attached hereto;

NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and pursuant to Standing Orders No.41 and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby refer the said Bill to the Senate for consideration.

Now, Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.163, which requires that a Bill which originates in the National Assembly be proceeded with by the Senate in the same manner as a Bill introduced in the Senate by way of first reading in accordance with Standing Order No.144, I direct that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.17 of 2025) be listed in the Order Paper to be read a first time.

PASSAGE OF THE BASIC EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.3 OF 2025)

Further, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Orders 46(3) and

1. (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passge of the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2025). The Message, dated Thursday, 10th September, 2026 was received in the office of the Clerk of the Senate on Monday, 14th September, 2026. Pursuant to Standing Order 46(4), I now report the Message. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders 41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. WHEREAS the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2025) was published vide Kenya Gazette No.20 of 18th February, 2025 to amend the the Basic Education Act Cap.211 to mainstream the alternative provisions for basic education and training for schools within the formal basic education structures by providing for inter alia the recognition, registration and provision of equivalent benefits to the Alternative Provision of Basic Education (APBET) schools and to anchor the APBET Policy, 2009 in law; AND WHEREAS the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill with amendments on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 in the form attached hereto; NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and pursuant to Standing Orders 41 and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby refer the said Bill to the Senate for consideration.

Now honourable Members, pursuant to Standing Order No.163, which requires that a Bill which originates in the National Assembly be proceeded with in the Senate in the same manner introduced in the Senate by way of first reading in accordance with Standing Order No.144, I now direct that the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2025) be listed on the Order Paper to be read a first time.

PASSAGE OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) (NO.4) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.45 OF 2024)

Lastly, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No.46 (3) and (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of Senate amendments to the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.4) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.45 of 2024). The Message dated Thursday, 10th September, 2026, was received in the office of the Clerk of the Senate on Monday, 14th September, 2026. Now, Pursuant to Standing Order 46(4), I report the Message.

PURSUANT to the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly.

WHEREAS on Thursday, 28th November, 2024, the National Assembly passed the Public Finance Management Amendment (No.4) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.45 of 2024) with amendments and thereafter referred it to the Senate for consideration in accordance with the provisions of Article 110 (4) of the Constitution;

AND WHEREAS on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, the Senate considered and passed the said Bill with amendments and referred it back to the National Assembly for reconsideration in accordance with provisions of Article 112(1)(b) of the Constitution;

FURTHER, WHEREAS on Thursday 27th August, 2026, the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill in the form passed by the Senate;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) and 148 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the decision of the National Assembly on the Bill and notify that I have since presented the Bill to His Excellency the President for assent in accordance with the provisions of Article 112(2)(a) of the Constitution.

Next Order.

POINT OF ORDER

PROCESSING OF BILLS BY MEDIATION COMMITTEES

Mr. Speaker, Sir, is there a way that you can make a call to your colleague in the other House, to ensure that they fast-track that Bill so that we deal with it, at least six months, before we go into the next elections?

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

ELECTION OF SEN. HAMIDA KIBWANA, MP, AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ROADS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Hon. Senators, this is to inform you that on Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP, resigned as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing.

Standing Order No.203(2) states- “Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of a Select Committee, the Clerk shall, within seven days of the vacancy arising, appoint a place, date and time for the meeting of the Committee to elect the Chairperson or Vice- Chairperson”.

Pursuant to the above provision, the Clerk of the Senate gave notice on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026, appointing Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 as the date for the election.

At the said meeting, Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, was elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the said committee.

Hon. Senators, I wish to extend my congratulations to Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, upon her election and to convey my very best wishes to her in the discharge of her responsibilities as the Chairperson of the Committee.

VISITING DELEGATION FROM THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA

Again, hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Speaker's gallery this afternoon, of a visiting delegation from the Parliament of Uganda.

The delegation comprises four Members and one staff who are in the Senate to undertake a training on parliamentary whipping in legislative practise with the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST).

Hon. Senators, I request that each member of the delegation be upstanding when called out, so that they may be acknowledged in the Senate tradition.

1. 1. Hon. Isaac Ismail Otemgiw, MP;
2. 2. Hon. Namukuta Brenda, MP;
3. 3. Hon. Nakazibwe Hope Grania, MP;
4. 4. Hon. Derek Orone, MP; and,
5. 5. Mr. Kavuma Samuel, member of staff.

On behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them a fruitful and enriching visit.

I request the Senator for Kilifi, who is also the Minority Leader, to extend a warm welcome, in under one minute.

Hon. Senator, you may proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to join you in welcoming the guests who are here on a visit to the Senate. I believe they have had a nice day and will go back home to Uganda having learnt a lot on how the Senate of Kenya operates.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

VISITING DELEGATION FROM ST. PAUL'S, KEVOTE, EMBU COUNTY

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of two teachers and 65 students from St. Paul's, Kevote in Embu County, who are seated in the public gallery.

The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition. On behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them a fruitful visit.

I request the Senator for Embu County, Sen. Mundigi, to extend a word of welcome, in not more than one minute. No speeches.

PAPERS LAID

REPORT ON TETU WATER AND SANITATION PLC FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2026

REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE CROPS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.8 OF 2023)

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

STATEMENTS

SELECTION OF KENYA TO HOST 2029 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

honour for Kenya and indeed a recognition of the country’s longstanding contribution to the development and success of athletics globally.

I would have expected applause from the entire House.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, for decades, Kenyan athletes have carried our national flag to the highest levels of international competition, winning championships and setting records on the global stage. The selection of Nairobi City County is, therefore, a fitting recognition of the country’s enduring athletics heritage and the contribution of Kenyan athletes to the sport.

Kenya’s selection builds on its established experience in hosting international athletics competitions. Nairobi successfully hosted World Athletics Under-18 (U18) Championships in 2017 and World Athletics Under-20 (U20) Championships in 2021, while the annual Kipkeino Classic has continued to attract some of the world’s leading athletes. These events have strengthened Kenya’s experience in event organisation and provide an important foundation for hosting a championship of this magnitude.

The hosting of the 2029 World Athletics Championships presents the country with an opportunity to derive benefits that extend beyond the competition itself. The arrival of athletes, officials and spectators will boost tourism, hospitality, transport, trade and other sectors of the economy. Kenyan businesses, particularly young entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), should generally be positioned to benefit from the increased international traffic and economic activity associated with the event.

The event should equally catalyse the development of sports infrastructure which, of course, the President is undertaking at the moment at Talanta Sports Stadium and across the country. Kenya possesses exceptional athletics talent at the grassroots and preparations for this event should be used to generally improve sports facilities, coaching, sports science, medical support and talent identification. Counties with strong athletics traditions, like Nandi, should be particularly supported to develop facilities and programmes that provide young athletes with a pathway to national and international competitions.

Additionally, we ought to take this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our athletes. These athletes remain among Kenya’s most important ambassadors and their outstanding performance on the global stage has greatly contributed to the hosting of this event. The country must, therefore, honour the athletes and give special focus to their welfare.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the honour of hosting the championships also comes with responsibility; the responsibility to ensure that Kenya delivers an event befitting its stature in world athletics. Preparations must be undertaken in a timely, well-coordinated and transparent manner and any public resources allocated for that purpose ought to be utilised prudently and transparently.

The Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani and other facilities like Talanta Sports Stadium to be used for the championships must be prepared to the standards prescribed by World Athletics and within the agreed timelines. The investment made in

preparation for the event should also result in infrastructure and facilities that will continue to serve Kenyan athletes and the public long after the championships have ended. Ultimately, Kenya must demonstrate to the world that African countries can successfully play host to major international sporting events.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I congratulate the Government of His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, Athletics Kenya (AK), our athletes and all stakeholders who contributed to securing this opportunity. Let us prepare with the same excellence and determination that our athletes have demonstrated on the world stage so that the Nairobi 2029 World Athletics Championships become not only a successful but a lasting legacy for Kenya and African athletics.

I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

PREVALENCE OF SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN BUNGOMA COUNTY

1. (1) A comprehensive status update on SGBV cases in Bungoma County over the past three years, detailing the number of arrests, prosecutions and convictions and the average duration taken to conclude these matters;
2. (2) availability, capacity and funding of safe houses, rescue centres and psychosocial support units managed by both the national and county governments;
3. (3) measures to enhance coordination among the Judiciary, NPS, gender desks, State Department for Children Services and health facilities in the county to guarantee timely reporting, medical examinations and secure preservation of forensic evidence; and
4. (4) policy interventions and resource allocation currently being implemented to address high incidences of teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County, including strategies to secure justice, provide protection and facilitate educational re-entry of affected girls.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, allow me to take a minute to appreciate the House for standing with me and my family when we lost our dear mother.

Thank you very much, hon. Senators, for your solidarity and show of concern. May God bless you.

UNLAWFUL OPERATIONS OF QUANT VEST STOCK EXCHANGE IN KENYA

1. (1) The estimated number of Kenyans affected by the cumulative value of funds solicited by QVSE;
2. (2) The steps taken by the CMA, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other relevant agencies to investigate, prosecute promoters of QVSE and recover funds for victims;
3. (3) The reasons CMA, DCI and other relevant regulatory agencies failed to detect QVSE’s unlawful operations before the losses occurred; and,
4. (4) The measures being implemented to strengthen CMA's surveillance and communication mechanisms to ensure timely detection of fraudulent investment schemes and improve the dissemination of clear public guidance and licenced market players.

POOR PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN LEARNERS IN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING ASSESSMENTS

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will go ahead and read the second one on poor performance by Kenyan learners in global tests.

I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern regarding the poor performance of Kenyan learners in global and international learning assessments.

Kenya's participation in the 2025 Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA), revealed significant gaps in foundational literacy, numeracy, scientific reasoning, problem-solving and digital skills. More than 80 per cent of over 760,000 learners from 91 countries assessed failed to attain the minimum proficiency benchmark, while 42 per cent were in the lowest international socio-economic quarter.

These findings highlight deep inequalities across countries, rural and urban areas and socio-economic groups, underscoring the urgent need for evidence-based interventions to strengthen learning outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education.

In the Statement, the Committee should address the following;

1. (1) An analysis of the performance of Kenyan learners in global assessments, identifying subjects and competencies where the widest gaps were recorded;
2. (2) The key factors contributing to poor learning outcomes;
3. (3) the measures of the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Kenyan National Examination Council (KNEC) and other relevant agencies to identify and address learning gaps, particularly in foundational skills and underserved counties;
4. (4) The adequacy and equitable distribution of funding and resources for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), basic education and vocational training across counties; and,
5. (5) The implementation of a time-bound recovery plan with measurable targets to improve learning outcomes and Kenyans' performance in future international assessments.

I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

PROPOSED UPGRADE OF MOI STADIUM IN KISUMU COUNTY

(Statement dropped) The Senator for Turkana County, Hon. Lomenen, proceed.

WATER ACCESS IN TURKANA COUNTY

children, schools, health facilities and livestock. Examples include the Kapese Borehole in Lokichar Ward; the Lopuke Borehole, Solarisation Project in Lobei, Kotaruk Road and Adakar Kaapalokaal Water Project in Lokori, Kochodin Ward among others flagged in the Turkana County monitoring and evaluation system.

This raises urgent questions about accountability, resource use and the sustainability of water access. In this Statement, the Committee should address the following:

1. (1) The total number of boreholes in Turkana County disaggregated by sub- county and ward, indicating how many are functional and non-functional, including the specific status of Kapese, Lopuke, and Adakar Kaapalokaal Water Project, among other non-functional projects reported in the county monitoring and evaluation system;
2. (2) the amount of public funds allocated, committed and spent on boreholes, drilling, equipping, solarisation and maintenance from financial year 2021/2022 to date, with details for each stalled or non-functional projects;
3. (3) the main reason for breakdowns or neglect of boreholes and pumps and the measures taken by the County Government to repair them, including availability of spare parts and technical team in each sub-county; and,
4. (4) the timelines for repairing non-functional boreholes and pumps for drilling new ones in the most affected areas and any other action taken against officers or contractors responsible for poor workmanship or abandonment of water projects.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

MINING ACTIVITIES IN TURKANA COUNTY AND OTHER INSECURE AREAS

My second Statement is about mining activities in Turkana County and other areas affected by insecurity.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources concerning mining activities in Turkana County and other areas where mining operations are being undertaken amid insecurity.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I be heard in silence?

being taken to safeguard communities and ensure sustainable exploitation of mineral wealth.

In the Statement, the committee should address the following–

1. (1) Status of mining activities in the affected areas, including licensing, regulation and compliance with the applicable laws and environmental requirements;
2. (2) measures in place to protect local communities and miners from exploitation, displacement, environmental degradation and insecurity linked to mining operations;
3. (3) the extent to which host communities benefit from mining activities, including their lawful share of revenues and other benefits derived from natural resources extracted from their locality;
4. (4) the nature and scale of insecurity affecting mining operations, including interference by armed groups, criminal networks or other threats to safety and lawful exploitation of mineral resources; and
5. (5) strategies being implemented by relevant authorities to address insecurity and ensure mining contributes to peace, employment, local economic development and improved livelihoods.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 22ND SEPTEMBER, 2026

which, 39 are at Second Reading, 19 are at Committee of the Whole stage and one is awaiting First Reading.

A total of 22 Motions are pending conclusion. We also have 25 Petitions that are pending conclusion by the respective Committees, 20 of which are due for reporting. I urge Chairpersons of the committees whose responsibility is to address those Petitions and bring responses to the House to expeditiously do so. I believe there is a reason why petitioners chose this House and not the many other legally available routes. Therefore, we should not disappoint them. There are 579 Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) that are under consideration by various respective committees.

At the next sitting of the Senate, that is, Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026, the tentative business for the day will include business that has not been concluded in today’s Order Paper as well as business included in the Notice Paper. The business for the morning sitting on Wednesday, 23rd September, will include Questions to Cabinet Secretaries as approved by the Senate Business Committee (SBC) as well as Motions.

We will have Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs; Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy; Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports as well as Cabinet Secretary for Education. Business for the afternoon will include business not concluded from today’s Order Paper and the following Bills at Second Reading-

1. (i) The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bills No.20 of 2024); (ii) The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2026); and (iii) The Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill (National Assembly Bills No.41 of 2025). The projected business for Thursday, 24th September, 2026, will include business not concluded from the Order Paper for Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, and the following Motions-
2. (i) Hoja kuhusu ajali ya feri ya Likoni; (ii) Delinking junior secondary schools from primary schools; and (iii) Improving access to clean water and sanitation services in the informal settlements in Nairobi City County and other counties. The business will also include any other business that the SBC will schedule.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you and do hereby lay this Statement on the Table of the Senate.

cases receive a lot of family pressure to interfere with court decisions that can act as a deterrent. The hon. Senator is calling on the Judiciary to have a coordinated approach.

I was called by some young ladies from Nyamira who witnessed what I will call a debacle in court. I am a senior lawyer in this country. I saw parents of a victim appearing before a court of law and trying to put pressure on a judge who was about to pass a sentence on an accused person. They were trying to plead with the court not to pass a judgment that can send a deterrent message. Some of these cases are not something that you just dismiss.

In law, we used to be told that when you commit murder, you begin by having mens rea. In Latin, mens rea means you have a mind to commit something that is heinous or criminal. We used to be told that there are cases where you can come to court and mitigate, like causing death by dangerous driving.

However, in this case, somebody planned and executed the murder of a young girl and there is a post-mortem report before the court showing that the knife that killed that girl pierced the fetus. They are then telling this country that one can fight gender-based violence by bringing the parents to court and telling them to make a passionate appeal to the judge to set free somebody who has been found guilty. That portrays this country in a very bad light. It is something that we, as the people's representative, should ask the judiciary to rethink how we dispense justice.

I support the Statement by Sen. Consolata Wakwabubi. The head of the Judiciary is a renowned champion of women's rights. She is the one heading the Judiciary. The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary is a renowned jurist and is also a lady. I appeal to them not to shame the entire institution called the Judiciary. There are things that can have a very serious impact.

The moment you pass that judgment in a way that tells other people who want to commit similar crimes that you can come to court and put pressure on the Judiciary and you get away with it, I tell you, hon. Senators, your daughters and my own daughters will not be safe.

I want the Judiciary to tread very carefully on this matter. They should not expose our young girls to danger and make it worse by showing them that justice will not be dispensed. I know the dead tell no tales, but some of us who are alive should step forward and speak for them.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Capital Markets Authority cannot claim ignorance of the existence of these schemes because they go out there and advertise their services to innocent Kenyans.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also collects this information. What is most heartbreaking is that nothing is done until Kenyans have been defrauded. The DCI and the CMA must act in good time to protect Kenyans against people who, of course, are set on defrauding Kenyans. It is important to note that many Kenyans are gullible, of course, because of ignorance.

I also want to comment on the same Senator's Statement on poor learning outcomes, especially when it comes to international assessments. We have a problem with education in this country because we continue to have a very low teacher-learner ratio. We must see to it that our classes return to what they are supposed to be. We should maintain a maximum class of 40-45 learners. We should ensure that we have an adequate number of teachers to deal with learners. One cannot have a teacher handling 90 or 100 learners in a class and expect that teacher to impart knowledge the way he or she is supposed to.

(Sen. Joe Nyutu’s microphone went off) Can I get a minute?

country who have degrees, serving as governors and Members of Parliament with River Road degrees. How does a character who does not have a basic degree end up getting a PhD? It simply means the process has collapsed.

What is more is that we cannot even keep the few lecturers and professors who are there because of brain drain. How can you pay a professor of medicine a salary of Kshs150,000 and you expect to keep him in Kenya and stop him from going to practice in South Africa?

These are the issues that the government of Sen. Sifuna will be forced to address after the General Election of 2027. It is serious. The popularity of Sen. Sifuna is not because of being special. It is because the country is yearning for a government that can address these things. When we look at Sen. Sifuna, we see a young man who might just rise to the occasion.

Some of these gender-based violence cases embarrass a whole nation, because we do not understand why...

(Sen. Veronica Maina’s microphone was switched off)

1. 86. That tells you that our education system has a problem, and something has to be done to it, otherwise we are going to be producing people who cannot even read, or do simple mathematical calculations. That means that even the qualities of professionals that we are going to produce, for instance, engineers and doctors, are also going to be low quality. Therefore, we cannot compete even at the global job market. So, those who are tasked with the role of managing our education system must use this assessment to wake up and do good work for this country.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have heard some Members talk about congestion in schools. The congestion is not just in classrooms. If you go to these big schools, particularly national and county level schools, we have a disaster in those schools. The dormitories are hugely congested. Sometimes you even wonder why some schools have been rated as national schools when there is a serious problem of congestion. I have been a parent in one of the top national schools, and I visited the dormitory one time. I was shocked at the kind of conditions that our children live in, in these big schools.

All these factors, for instance, congestion, also affects the quality of learning in these schools. So, there are many factors which need to be looked into to ensure that we provide quality education that meets international standards. Otherwise, if we do not give emphasis to education, many things will go wrong.

(Sen. Osotsi’s microphone was switched off)

Thugge, to be a bit more proactive on certain issues that are topical and of concern to the citizens that we respond to.

For the record, almost on every other weekend I interact with boda boda operators, be it from my county or from the kind of functions where Senator Osotsi was complaining about. Part of what they tell me each and every other weekend is about these predatory lending companies. They name a company called Watu Credit, MOGO Kenya and I do not know which other one. They are simply concerned with the basic fact that CBK has not been able to bring, under their regulatory control, these institutions despite the fact that as Parliament in 2023, we passed a law that allows them to cover the ambit of any institution that lends resources to the members of the public.

It is my hope that CBK Governor Kamau Thugge will find it in his place, to come out and address this matter, as well as other emerging issues which Kenyans are increasingly getting concerned about, that CBK as an institution should be speaking boldly about and protecting Kenyans out of public interest.

A few minutes ago, I was seeing the Senator of Nairobi City County--- and I am told there is gender-based violence in Bungoma. He should assist us by fighting gender- based violence in Bungoma before running for president.

As our Secretary General (SG), you have noticed that the united-disunited opposition are yet to agree on a single presidential candidate. This will allow President William Ruta to just go into second term without any interruption.

was said that the country was not fit to the standards expected to host the World Championships.

It is immediately upon that loss that President William Ruto’s Government decided to take a bold step and facilitate the fast-tracking of the development of the infrastructure for all the stadia that had been identified. This included the current one that has been used as the basis of hosting the 2029 World Athletic Championships.

The approval of Kenya to host is one of a kind. It is the first one in the African soil since the world was made - if there is such a statement. There is appreciation that the Government of the day has committed. It has made sure that the commitments, especially on sports and building professionals in the athletics world has been achieved. This is a confirmation to the fact that progress has been done by ensuring that the Kasarani Stadium, that is going to host the 2029 World Athletic Championships is ready, as well as Nyayo Stadium. We have over 32 undergoing improvement across the country.

Some are being constructed from zero, including, the Talanta Stadium. We look forward to having it host AFCON in the year 2027. It is a vote of confidence on the development and plan that the current Government is putting in place. If you listened to the words of the President of the World Athletics, he said that the request came in at the right time, in the right place, by the right country and with the right circumstances. We appreciate and applaud the Government for that.

Secondly, Madam Temporary Speaker, on the GBV issue, the Statement by Sen. Wakwabubu, I know, as a Member of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), you are aware of the commitments that---

is because, following the visits we did to Homa Bay, we are yet to deal with the situation in Narok and Bomet.

In the course of processing the Petition, there has been a lot of other gender-based violence. For instance, in Bomet, there is a woman, a prison warden, who was killed by a boyfriend. This is one Statement that we must speak to and purpose, as a House and a Committee, to commit more time and resources in order to make sure that the relevant agencies, including the ODPP deal with such cases whenever they are reported without compromise. I will call it compromise by families or negotiations on such cases so that they are resolved outside the usual judicial system.

More importantly, such agencies, including the DCI should be put to task to make sure that such cases are fast-tracked so that beyond getting the victims reprieve, they get a lifeline and they are protected. The perpetrators should also be put in and that would act as a deterrence to those who are planning to commit such actions.

MOTION

CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS TO THE KENYA SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2023)

THAT, the National Assembly amendments to the Kenya Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2023) be now considered.

MOTION

ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE NAIROBI CITY GOVERNMENT

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the Cooperation Agreement between the national Government and the Nairobi City County Government laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026.

MOTION

ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONFERMENT OF CITY STATUS TO THIKA MUNICIPALITY

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 and, that pursuant to section 8 (6) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, approves the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality.

MOTION

ADOPTION OF REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON TRAFFIC RULES AND NTSA REGULATIONS

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the –

i) The Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026 ii) The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and

iii) The National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026); laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that pursuant to Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Senate resolves to annul the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026; the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026).

BILL

Second Reading

THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.43 OF 2024)

(Bill deferred)

BILL

Second Reading

THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.36 OF 2024)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.4 OF 2025)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2025)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.12 OF 2024)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.53 OF 2022)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.66 OF 2023)

(Bill deferred)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2025)

(Bill deferred)

BILL

Second Reading

THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.32 OF 2024)

(Bill deferred)

MOTION

NOTING OF COUNTY FISCAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INDEX REPORT 2026

THAT, the Senate notes the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI) Report 2026, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 6th August,

1. 2026.

MOTION

MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment, which includes access to safe energy options;

FURTHER AWARE THAT, over 900 million Africans, including more than 90% of households in Kenya’s rural areas, still rely on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, animal waste) for cooking, resulting in high levels of indoor air pollution that cause premature deaths, particularly among women and children;

CONCERNED THAT, in Kenya, indoor air pollution has been linked to over 23,000 annual deaths, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate burden of time spent collecting firewood and cooking, limiting their education and economic opportunities;

NOTING THAT, traditional cooking methods contribute significantly to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate vulnerability at the county level, undermining national commitments under the Energy Act, 2019, the Climate Change Act, 2016, and Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);

RECALLING THAT, the Africa Clean Cooking Summit (Paris, 2023) mobilized USD 2.2 billion in commitments for clean cooking, and the International Energy Agency has recommended urgent financing and policy action to achieve universal access by 2040;

ACKNOWLEDGING, the efforts of some counties, development partners, and private sector actors in piloting clean cooking projects, but recognizing that these remain small-scale and fragmented;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the:

1. i.) Council of Governors develops county-level policies, frameworks, and budgets that mainstream clean cooking into devolved energy and health functions; ii) National Treasury and Ministry of Energy prioritize clean cooking in financing frameworks, including results-based financing and blended finance models to de- risk private investment; iii) County Governments incorporate clean cooking targets in their County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and ensure public institutions such as schools, health facilities, and prisons adopt clean cooking solutions; iv) National Treasury and County Governments to fast-track letters of authorization to unlock carbon finance markets (Article 6.2 and CORSIA) for clean cooking projects; and

v) County Governments engage the private sector actors, and community organizations to expand clean cooking access, create local jobs, and reduce pressure on forest resources.

MOTION

ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON LIMITATION OF TENURE FOR NOMINATED MEMBERS OF COUNTY ASSEMBLIES

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on a Petition by Mr. Laban Omusundi and others concerning limitation of the tenure of nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to a single term of five years, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 8th September, 2026.

MOTION

ADOPTION OF REPORT ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO.3) BILL SENATE BILLS NO.48 OF 2021

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on a Petition by Mr. Mohamed U. Alasow concerning the re-introduction of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (Senate Bills No. 48 of 2021), laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 8th September, 2026.

MOTION

DECLARATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AS A NATIONAL DISASTER

AWARE THAT, Article 43 guarantees the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including emergency medical treatment and Article 21(1) of the Constitution obligates the State and all State organs to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights;

NOTING THAT, Article 238 of the Constitution provides that national security includes the protection of the people of Kenya and their property against internal and external threats, which encompasses safety on national transport networks;

COGNIZANT THAT, road traffic injuries are among the leading causes of death in Kenya and constitute the leading cause of mortality among adolescents and adults in their most economically productive years, surpassing many communicable

and non-communicable diseases resulting in significant loss of human capital and productivity;

NOTING THAT, in 2025 more than 4,400 Kenyans lost their lives with over 17,000 injuries from road crashes, a 3% increase over the previous year, while nearly 400 people were killed in road traffic accidents in January 2026 alone, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, illustrating a continuing trend of preventable loss of life;

CONCERNED THAT, beyond loss of life, road traffic accidents result in long-term disability, psychological trauma, family disruption and significant economic loss, with estimates suggesting losses amounting to billions shillings annually to the national economy, while placing severe strain on health facilities and emergency services;

FURTHER CONCERNED THAT, despite the existence of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028) and other statutory measures, road carnage persists due to preliminary causes including over-speeding, impaired and distracted driving, non-compliance with traffic laws, inadequate driver training, unsafe road infrastructure, unroadworthy and overloaded vehicles, as well as systemic challenges arising from inadequate investment in road safety infrastructure, weak coordination among transport, enforcement, health and county authorities, and limited emergency medical response capacity; NOW

THEREFORE, THE SENATE resolves that: i)

Road traffic accidents in Kenya be declared a National Disaster, requiring urgent, coordinated and sustained multi-sectoral intervention across prevention, emergency response, rehabilitation and long-term systemic reform; ii) The Ministry of Roads and Transport and the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority, the National Police Service and the Council of Governors, urgently strengthen the implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028), including enhanced enforcement of traffic laws, safer road design, public education, data-driven interventions and improved emergency response capacity; iii) The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the County Governments to set aside adequate resources to support road safety interventions, emergency medical services, trauma care systems and post-crash rehabilitation services; and iv) The National Treasury in collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Transport establishes a Road Safety Disaster Response Fund to support road safety interventions, victims and families affected by the road accidents.

MOTION

STRENGTHENING DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS WITH ALL FORMS OF DISABILITY

THAT, AWARE THAT Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution guarantees every child the right to free and compulsory basic education while Articles 27, 43, 54 and 56 of the Constitution, the Persons with Disabilities Act, The Children Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), require the State to promote equality, dignity and access to inclusive education for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups through appropriate legislative, policy, administrative and budgetary measures;

RECOGNIZING THAT national laws and policies, including the Basic Education Act, the Persons with Disabilities Act, the Children Act and the Competency-Based Curriculum Framework, provide for inclusive and equitable education through reasonable accommodation and appropriate support for learners with disabilities and special educational needs, including neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities, and that the Constitution assigns Early Childhood Development Education and childcare facilities to county governments while the national government oversees education policy, curriculum, standards and teacher management, thereby requiring effective intergovernmental coordination to promote disability-inclusive education;

CONCERNED THAT despite existing legal and policy frameworks, many learners with disabilities continue to face barriers in accessing quality education due to gaps in identification, assessment, specialized personnel, assistive technologies, infrastructure and support services as highlighted by the Auditor- General’s Performance Audit on education for learners with special needs (2025) which revealed deficiencies in resources and institutional capacity, leaving many learners, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions and learning disabilities, inadequately supported despite significant public investment in education;

RECOGNIZING THAT disability-inclusive education requires sustainable financing, accountability, reliable data, evidence-based planning, intergovernmental collaboration and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in education processes;

NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE RESOLVES THAT-

1. 1. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with National Treasury and County Governments, shall within six (6) months develop and submit to Parliament a costed National Disability-Inclusive Education Implementation and Financing Framework outlining learner needs, accessibility gaps, support services, implementation timelines, accountability mechanisms and sustainable financing arrangements;
2. 2. The Ministry of Education reviews and harmonizes existing laws, policies on disability-inclusive education to align with the Constitution, the

Competency-Based Curriculum and international obligations, ensuring adequate support for learners with all forms of disabilities;

1. 3. The Ministry of Education establishes standardized disability data collection and reporting systems and maintain a comprehensive database of learners requiring disability-inclusive educational support to inform planning, budgeting, monitoring and resource allocation; and
2. 4. The Ministry of Education implements the recommendations of the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit on education for learners with special needs

1. (2025) and the gives an implementation status to the Senate of the provisions of Section 20 of the Persons with Disabilities Act within ninety days following approval of this Motion.

MOTION

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 39(K) OF BASIC EDUCATION ACT ON PROVISION OF SANITARY TOWELS

THAT AWARE THAT, Section 39(k) of the Basic Education Act requires the Cabinet Secretary responsible for education to provide free, sufficient and quality sanitary towels to every girl child registered and enrolled in a public basic education institution who has reached puberty, together with a safe and environmentally sound mechanism for their disposal and that Section 88(2)(g) of the Act provides for conditional capitation funds to facilitate the acquisition of sufficient and quality sanitary towels for eligible girls in public basic education institutions;

RECOGNIZING THAT, the National Government has continued to commit public resources towards the provision of sanitary towels to school-going girls, demonstrating its commitment to menstrual dignity, school attendance and equal access to education;

NOTING THAT, currently the administration of the sanitary towels programme is undertaken through the State Department responsible for Gender and Affirmative Action and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF);

CONCERNED THAT, the current administration of sanitary towels through the State Department of Gender and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and limited funding contravenes the provision of Sections 39(k) and 88(2) (g) of the Basic Education Act;

FURTHER CONCERNED THAT, sanitary towels procured using public funds are distributed or presented by elected leaders in public functions or other individualized distribution channels making the entitlement guaranteed to school- going girls by law be perceived as personal donations or favour from the leaders;

NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE RESOLVES THAT, the Ministry of Education-

1. 1. Fully complies with the provisions of Section 39(k) of the Basic Education Act, by aligning the administration, financing and delivery of the sanitary towels to verified numbers of eligible girls and sufficient provision throughout the school calendar;
2. 2. puts in place safeguards to protect the programme from political exploitation, including prohibiting the personal branding or presentation of sanitary towels procured using public funds as donations or favours from individual public or elected officials;
3. 3. pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(2)(g) provides adequate and predictable funding and establishes a robust accountability mechanism to track allocations, procurement, delivery and coverage at school level; and
4. 4. Should submit an annual report to Parliament on the compliance to the provisions of Sections 39(k) and 88(2)(g) of the basic Education Act.

ADJOURNMENT