PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
Wednesday, 13th February, 2019
The House met at the Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings, at 2.30 p.m.
PRAYER
PETITION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISIOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND LIVING GOODS LIMITED
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. During the last Session the Chair ruled that the report of the Petition on Isiolo County should be given today. I would like to know what the status is from the Committee.
The Chairperson of the Committee on Health is not here. We will give you a communication once he is in the House.
What is your point of order, Sen. (Eng.) Maina?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to add to the point raised by Sen. Dullo. We know the situation we are in as a country with regard to the nurses’ strike. Sen. Dullo’s Petition touched on some of the issues that are happening. I, therefore, request that in your ruling, please, consider this matter with the seriousness that it is due.
The Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Health is here. He can tell us the status.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue has not been finalized because the Cabinet Secretary was made aware of the issue and a letter was written to the Senator here. As a Committee we decided to wait for some time and consult both sides before we give a response on the Petition. There are issues that the governor was told to respond to. We, therefore, have to see the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the National Treasury and know what we can do about it.
When can you give us the response? What is it, Sen. Dullo?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think that this Committee is playing around. During the last Session this matter was repeated severally and they were
given the last chance. The matter at hand is very serious. I do not see why they are waiting for the National Treasury to give their position, yet these are two different arms of the Government. The position of the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury is very clear and I had posted it on the Senators’ WhatsApp group. Two weeks is too long. Let the Committee on Health give us the report by next week on Tuesday.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise on a point of order alongside what Sen. Dullo has just asked. By the time we went on recess in December, the Chair ruled that a petition that I had brought on behalf of the business people from Kitui County was supposed to be handled and a report brought today. I would like to know the status of that Petition.
Hon. Senators, I ask all the Chairpersons to expedite the responses to the petitions, so that we can make progress. However, let us get a report on the Petition from the Committee on Health by Tuesday.
Next Order.
PAPERS LAID
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 13th February, 2019.
THE SENATE CALENDAR FOR THE 2019 SESSION
The Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Year 2019 (Third Session, February to December, 2019).
REPORTS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY FUNDS/BOARDS
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the County Assembly of Siaya Car Loan and Mortgage Fund for the Year ended 30 June, 2016.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority for the Year ended 30 June, 2016.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority for the Year ended 30 June, 2017.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Makueni County Emergency Fund for the Year ended 30 June, 2017.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Makueni County Youth, Men, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Table- Banking Groups Empowerment Fund for the Year ended 30 June, 2017.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2005.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2006.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2007.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2008.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2009.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2010.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2011.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2012.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2013.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2014.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2015.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2016.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Nairobi Health Management Board for the Year ended 30 June, 2017.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS
APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN SESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for that opportunity. I beg to give notice of the following Motion:-
THAT, pursuant to Standing Orders No. 189 (1) and 219, the Senate approves the following Senators, nominated to serve in Sessional Committees of the Senate as follows-
A. COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENTS
- Sen. Fatuma Dullo, CBS, MP;
- Sen. Kimani Wamatangi, MP;
- Sen. Mithika Linturi, MP;
- Sen Kibiru Charles Reubenson
- Sen. Omanga Millicent, MP;
- Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP;
- Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP;
- Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP; and,
- Sen. (Prof.) Sam Ongeri, EGH, MP.
MP;
B. COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION
- Sen. Kang’ata Irungu, MP;
- Sen. Prengei Victor, MP;
- Sen. (CPA) Haji Farhiya Ali, MP;
- Sen Poghisio Samuel Losuron
- Sen. Omanga Millicent, MP;
- Sen. Judith Pareno, MP;
- Sen. Mutinda Kabaka, MP;
- Sen. Okong’o Omogeni, MP; and
- Sen. Mohamed Faki, MP.
EGH, MP;
APPROVAL OF THE SENATE CALENDAR FOR THE 2019 SESSION
THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 29 (1), this House approves the Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the year 2019 (Third Session February to December, 2019), laid on the Table of the House today, Wednesday, 13th February, 2019.
I thank you.
The next Order.
STATEMENTS
TERRORIST ATTACK AT 14 RIVERSIDE DRIVE: DUSIT D2 COMPLEX
Sen. George Khaniri.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 47 (1) . I rise to make a Statement on a matter of national concern, which is the recent terrorist attack at the 14 Riverside Dusit Complex building on Tuesday, 15th January, 2019.
Before I make my Statement, I would want to seek your indulgence and to ask you kindly to lead the House in observing a one-minute silence in honour of those who lost their lives in this particular attack.
Senators, may you rise and observe one minute of silence in honour of those who lost their lives.
Thank you for that, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
First, I wish to register my condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their loved ones in this heinous act. I also register my sympathy to those who were injured during this attack. I believe terrorism has no place in the world of today and as such, this only makes us stronger. This is not the first attack; from the Westgate Mall to Mpeketoni, to Garissa University, to El Ade, even with all these attacks, we remain unbowed.
I commend the security forces for their quick response that enabled quick evacuation and saving of so many lives. There were also several civilian licensed gun- holders who promptly responded to the call of duty without fear and placed their lives in harm’s way to save lives. The police leadership and command deserve a pat on the back because throughout the more than 12 hours of the attack, the rescue mission was well coordinated and consistently gave clear and uniform communication. This does not only give hope to all the affected but also calmed the country and exhibited their prowess and organization.
The estimates that over 700 people were safely evacuated from the building are a statement of the lessons learnt by our security forces from previous attacks. We have so many heroes and heroines from this attack that should be recognized by the state.
As is always the case, the Kenya Red Cross Society of responded to the attack and organized not only first-aid and hospital transfer, but also counseling desks for both victims and their families. Other ambulance services also responded and it is important we recognize them. The injured were taken to various hospitals where they were attended to, and in turn, this reduced the number of would-be fatalities.
Images of long queues of people waiting to donate blood at various blood donation centres, people serving meals to the security forces and affected families free of charge during the police operation and thousands of goodwill messages and prayers from Kenyans from all walks of life regardless of religion, race, tribe or even political affiliation, were truly refreshing and a source of pride and comfort to the entire nation.
The leaders of this country also portrayed true patriotism as they held press conferences just to condole the affected and their families and also reminded Kenyans that in this war on terror, we must be united in order to win. The local media performed exceptionally well in the dissemination of information. Such courage is usually a very tough balancing act because of the dangers involved. The media should not give out information that can be used by terrorists and at the same time provide real time, true and concise information to the public, which is important as it enables them decipher the situation and reduce the extent of propaganda that the terrorist groups might propagate to instill fear.
The current debate on the issue of providing firearms to security guards needs to be thought through carefully. We might end up creating an even bigger problem. While allowing security guards to have firearms has worked in some jurisdictions, it may not be applicable for us and it might be exploited and cause chaos. Most of the security guards are poorly paid and work in extremely stressful situations. Imagine a poor hungry and angry armed security guard, this can be very dangerous.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe as a country that it is time, we recognized terrorism as a major and ever-present threat to our nation. We have several things that we need to correct as a country, which include:-
- The development of a compensation structure for victims of terror attacks. For instance, up to date, victims of previous attacks have not been paid save for the assistance offered during burial.
- Increase our border patrol and surveillance.
- Demystify the notion that Islam is the same as terrorism and invite Muslims and Somali leaders to help in containing messages of extremism and radicalization.
- We need to ensure that emergency drills are carried out by all institutions, including primary schools, and ensure that buildings have structural preventive mechanisms such as heavy glass doors that automatically resist access. This should not be a case where as a nation; we will have selective amnesia and bury this discussion for now. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Sen. Sakaja Arthur.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I want to thank Sen. Khaniri for making this Statement on the 14 Riverside Drive, Dusit2 Complex attack. I would like to join him as well as other colleagues in reiterating our message of condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in this attack. It was a very difficult moment for all of us as a country and we tell them pole once again. The funerals were very emotional. We lost very many young people who were working in IT companies and restaurants and all those establishments at 14 Riverside Dusit D2 Complex.
On top of that, I would like to really congratulate and give gratitude to our security forces for the speedy response and coordination. For the first time, we saw a well-coordinated response in a matter of minutes and various different agencies were on sight together with civilian licensed firearm owners, a group of people who are rarely appreciated over time. They saved many people, more than 700 of families there. I am the former patron of that group called National Gun Owners Association (NGAO-K) and there are so many brave Kenyans who are always fast when such incidences occur. I am glad that we have been able to mainstream them in the regulatory framework that has been developed by the Government in working with the security forces.
This attack affected everybody; people of different religions, tribes and colors. As Sen. Khaniri has said, it flies in the face of those who have been trying to bring sectarian divisions in this country saying that terrorism is about this religion against this other religion or these kind of people against these other kinds of people. Everybody was affected by this specific case and, it has shown the resilience of the Kenyan people in the face of terror, which is a cowardly act.
Kenyans came out in their numbers to donate blood, to give messages of good will and we remain unbowed as a country. The only blot in all of this, in as much as the Kenyan media covered it well, was that some of the international media completely misbehaved when this incident happed. The New York Times went ahead to publish
photos of victims affected at the site yet in their own editorial policy, if this happened in America, you would never see the body of any dead or injured American. I am very happy that Kenyans on Twitter and online did not spare them for a single minute and demanded an apology; that they cannot treat Kenyans as second-class citizens or members of the family of nations. We deserve our respect as a country and we still want them to give an unconditional apology to the people of Kenya.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, some of the things that can actually assist in dealing with such incidents, when and if they occur, is the implementation of the Bill that we brought into this House together with Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. on National Disaster Risk Management, which is still lying at the National Assembly. We were asking our colleagues at the National Assembly to fast track the implementation of that Bill, because it brings a method and a framework to coordinate disaster management between the national Government and county governments.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the day before yesterday, I had a chance to visit one of the survivors of this attack; a young man called Mr. Emmanuel Omala. He was shot seven times but no single bullet touched any vital organ in his body. He is a 21 year old delivery boy who got caught up when he had gone to deliver goods at 14 Riverside Drive. Unfortunately – and I am glad that I can ---
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was just concluding by giving the example of this young man called Mr. Emmanuel Omala, who was shot seven times while lying down. When I visited him the day before yesterday, he was very jovial with an undying spirit and very resilient. I told him that, indeed, God has a plan for his life and that is why he is still alive. The only unfortunate thing is that he had remained in hospital since then. There had been promises to deal with his hospital bill, but he had to get into an arrangement to pay Kshs3,000 a month for over 28 months. That was completely unfair and we have at least made sure that any other victim who had a hospital bill, that it must be sorted out by the Government.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will still be receiving a report. The security forces, this time round, were able to consult with us throughout the operation time. While representing the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, I sat at the command centre with the heads of our security forces together with the police, and I was able to see how swift that coordination was done.
May the Almighty Lord rest the souls of those who departed in eternal peace. Thank you.
The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me join those who have spoken, particularly Sen. Khaniri, who has made this Statement. This scourge of terrorism has hit Kenya many times. We sometimes forget that the first major terrorist hit happened in 1980, when the Norfolk Hotel was hit hard, and many people died. Since then, I think we have had several major terrorism incidents, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa and most of North Eastern.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I come to the Statement itself, I commend Kenya and even the leadership in Kenya because one of the objectives of the merchants of terror is to change the way we live. They want us to live a life whereby we cannot operate as a free nation. Despite these major incidents since 1980, I think Kenyans have strived to live their lives the way they must. This speaks to those who want us to change our way of lives so that we probably become a police State, where every time you are in a public transport or moving from one area to another, you will meet road blocks and all manner of security operations that will make us change our way of life. Despite these heinous acts, the leadership in Kenya generally, even from 1980 to now, have strived to make sure that we live our lives in accordance with the spirit of our law, and in the spirit of what Kenya desires this nation to be.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, my county was hit very badly because five people died as a result of this major incident. In fact, four of them were buried on the same day; and I managed to go to three of the funerals. Some of them were very young people. There was a lady who was working at the Dusit D2 Hotel; and a very popular young man known as Mr. Radido Cobra, who the people in my county saw as the true spirit of the Kenyan people. This is because at his funeral, nearly everybody from this Republic was in attendance. That community in Ugenya was able to show the love and solidarity of the Kenyan people when we are hit by this type of incident. I, therefore, commend the entire nation, because we came together, grieved together and fought together at this hour of need.
The police and the security forces this time demonstrated exemplary leadership. All we can say is that if there can be improvement in the way they operate, it will be so much the better. However, on the basis of what happened on that particular day, even other nations commended our security forces and Kenyans as a whole.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we should be alive to the need to plan our cities and the need to have wide avenues and broad streets. This is so that when there is an incident like this, those who want to come to help have room for maneuver. You could see that the firefighting equipment, police and security vehicles and populations of people who wanted to help and who needed to be there, it was very difficult for them to maneuver so that help would be given to those who were injured and those who needed help.
I hope that as we deal with the planning of our cities and towns, we should be conscious that, in the future, when there is need to get into areas to provide help or evacuate people, there will be sufficient space to do so. If you go to most areas in Nairobi and in Eastlands, and so on; an operation like the one which took place at No. 14 Riverside Drive would be very difficult to carry out because you will not be able to take help to those areas. Therefore, the city planners should keep this in mind so that when we are hit, people can get the help they need. This is a very important thing for us to do as quickly as possible.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, terrorism should not make us profile ourselves. All Kenyans were hit in one way or the other. The exemplification of this was that even our brothers of the Islamic faith were also badly hit on that particular day. Terrorism is terrorism and terrorists are criminals who should be dealt with as such. Therefore, I commend Sen. Khaniri for bringing this matter to the House.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also wish to join my colleagues in thanking Sen. Khaniri for bringing this Statement. I also wish to follow suit in condemning the terror attack and send my condolences to all the bereaved families.
As the Senator from Wajir County, we were affected because two gentlemen who were upcoming young professionals and had families who depended on them lost their lives. Therefore, we need to fight terror which is a global phenomenon and not unique to Kenya. There is need for the whole world to come together to ensure that this global menace is dealt with at its source through concerted efforts so that we eradicate it for good.
Due to the same terror, I bring the attention of the House to the fact that three counties of Northern Kenya still lack teachers in their classrooms. This is because teachers were evacuated due to the terror attack that occurred in Wajir County. Teachers were also evacuated from counties that were not affected by terror.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to commend Sen. Khaniri for bringing to fore the fact that there is nothing Islamic about terror.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is too much noise. I am unable to concentrate.
Members, let us consult in low tones. Sen. Farhiya, keep it short.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I was saying, I also wish to join my colleagues in appreciating our forces for responding quickly. I ask our security forces at the borders where arms of terror pass through to be more vigilant so that no more Kenyans will lose their lives.
Finally, I also wish to send my condolences to all the bereaved families.
Hon. Senators, let us consult in low tones. Proceed, Sen. Wetangula.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I congratulate Sen. Khaniri for bringing this Statement. Probably, this should have been our first business yesterday. Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in the strongest terms possible.
I laud the security agencies particularly the General Service Unit (GSU) arm of the police and the Recce Company for the exemplary job that they did in neutralising the terrorist, eliminating them completely and saving Kenyans in their hundreds.
I send my condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. In particular, I know one of my nominated Members of Parliament (MP) who lost two nephews who were young upcoming professionals and all the other Kenyans who were killed by these senseless murderers.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the philosophy of terrorism is founded on cowardice, hatred and it is calculated to instill fear. That is why they hit soft targets. You will hardly find
terrorists confronting a military barrack or a heavily guarded police station. They will always look for soft targets like they did in 14 Riverside Drive. However, more importantly, as Kenyans, we can now see that the terror attacks in this country are changing by the day.
If you look back, there was a terror attack during the World Cup in Kampala by Kenyan youth. Previously, any time there was a terror attack, everybody thought it was somebody of Somali origin. However, in the Kampala attack, it turned out that they were recently converted youth from the Luo, Kikuyu and, above all, Somali communities. It is now an integrated conspiracy of evil doers that are busy attacking and causing mayhem to Kenyans.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the recent past, and truth be told, the pretext for this continuing attacks, whether it is Westgate, Garissa, Mpeketoni or 14 Riverside Drive, it is all predicated on the continuing presence of our military in Somalia. I expected and hoped that Sen. Khaniri would touch on this.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have continually called for Kenya to reconsider its presence in Somalia and bring back our boys and girls in uniform to protect our border from within our borders so that these terrorists do not have any excuse whatsoever, to continue causing mayhem.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is not something that should end up on the Floor. The Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations vice chaired by Sen. Sakaja of Nairobi County should look at it and catalogue the previous attacks, loss of lives, injured persons and loss of property and tell this House whether any compensation of any nature has been made to victims or not. This is because unlike other forms of injuries that people suffer, terror attacks are directly a responsibility of the Government because it is in charge of security. Therefore, we want to see those who have lost their lives, property or have been maimed, compensated so that they can lead decent lives for the reminder of their lives.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, lastly, we saw from 14 Riverside Drive that when there is a coordinated approach, the security forces will do a good job as compared to the Westgate Mall attack where there was unhealthful competition between the military and the police and they ended up in a very disastrous manner.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we hope that 14 Riverside Drive is the very last terror attack on our soil and Kenyans will forever be vigilant and protect themselves against such attacks by giving information and the police and security agencies will do their job to protect our motherland.
I send my condolences to my friend the owner of 14 Riverside Drive Complex, Mr. Chirac, whom I saw on the television actively involved in evacuations. There is also a Kenyan private firearm owner of Asian origin who was very active at Westgate Mall and whom we saw at 14 Riverside Drive doing a very good job.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join my colleagues in congratulating Sen. Khaniri and secondly, pass a message of condolence to the families who lost their dear ones.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will be very fast because of the time. I really wanted to talk about the way the issue of radicalisation and terrorism is carried out in this country. I
know the Government is doing something about it. However, the concern I wanted to raise is a certain media house that went to Isiolo recently; where they said that Isiolo is the hub for radicalisation in this country. That is wrong because I do not know where they got that particular notion. They must have done proper research.
We must have a way of knowing what areas are affected by radicalisation. Clearly in that news item, they were saying that five mosques were being used for training and recruitment of young boys.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I condemn the media house that came out with the story because there is nothing like that happening. They should have done proper research in terms of the facts that they have with them.
Secondly, as a country, we need to know what to do with the returnees because most of our boys have come back and they have not been assisted at all in reintegrating into the society. I think we need to do something because when these boys come back, they have a lot of information that is useful to the country in terms of how we should handle issues of radicalisation.
Finally, we need to have a rehabilitation centre, especially for those who have come back, because you will find most of them idle at home. They are so withdrawn and even fear for their lives. It is important for us to have rehabilitation centres so that we can assist those boys re-join and pick up their lives from wherever they had been having a problem.
I thank you.
Finally, Sen. Malalah.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Before I contribute to this Statement, I wish to acknowledge the presence of the Kakamega County Assembly HANSARD officers led by Ms. Phyllis Ong‘ale who have come to benchmark with us here. Unfortunately, they are coming on a day when our equipment is misbehaving. However, I encourage them to benchmark on the positives and ignore the negatives.
Secondly, as I contribute to this Statement by my good Senator, Sen. Khaniri, I first express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the departed souls. I know this is a difficult time for them and pray that God provides shelter for them in this stormy time.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as we talk about terrorism, we need to look and drill deep to its causes. Most of our young men are being radicalised and we need to evaluate and see what the causes are. I think most of our young people get discouraged and lose hope in life because we have a very stringent system of education. Most of them work hard in school but eventually they do not achieve their aspirations to get to university.
A case in point is where Kakamega, a whole county of 2 million people and almost 200, 000 candidates, had only one A grade. It means that in the year 2018, the county is going to produce only one doctor. Therefore, we need to relook at the system that we use to evaluate success in the education sector. We also have loose transition between high school and university. That is where people take advantage of these young souls and intoxicate them with the spirit of radicalisation.
I would like us to envisage a situation where we have a terrorist attack in Kakamega, Kisii or Bungoma counties. Will we have a rapid response the way we had in 14 Riverside Drive? We need to start building capacity not only in the police force but
also in the private security firms so that just in case we have a terrorist attack in Nambacha Market in Navakholo Constituency, we should not wait for 24 hours before the Recce Squad comes. We need to look into these issues so that we build capacity in the private security sector. I believe we are going to curb this menace called terrorism.
Lastly, I celebrate all Kenyans who stood by the families and came hand in hand to help those people who were trapped in that scene. I condemn those leaders who were seen at the scene ‘slaying’ – wanting to pose as if they were helping the people who were locked up in that hotel. We saw leaders walking with guns. Their main aim was to take photographs so that they count and post on their Instagram and WhatsApp pages---.
Order Members. Let us consult quietly.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, in future, we should handle serious matters in a serious way. Thais matter of leaders in this country wanting to take advantage of a sorry state like that to pose as if they were helping and yet they were there cosmetically should be condemned in the highest terms possible.
Otherwise, I stand with the families and say sorry to those who lost their beloved ones. It is only God who can comfort them in these hard times.
May God bless them. The Senate Majority leader (Sen. Murkomen) : On a point of order Mr. Speaker, Sir.
What is your point of order? The Senate Majority leader (Sen. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, now that the Deputy Minority Leader has sat down, the Dusit issue was a very serious one for every leader who was courageous enough to appear at 14 Riverside Drive. This is not the place for us to score political gains. There were leaders who were there because their children were trapped inside. Others such as the Governor for Nairobi City County were there because they govern this City. Others were just there because apart from being leaders, they are owners of private firearms.
And also out of compassion. The Senate Majority leader (Sen. Murkomen) : And also compassion. In fact, for any leader to dare to be in a place where there is such level of violence, I would never want the Senate to be heard by Kenyans condemning people who were courageous enough to appear in the place. Usually we are condemned for appearing in places of celebration.
However, when our leaders appear in places of danger, putting their lives in danger just to be there with their own people, it should be something that this Senate must recognise and appreciate and not condemn. I did not want that to go on record that Sen. Malalah should not be---. Although I appreciate his Statement under freedom of speech, it should not go out there as the position of the Senate; that this House condemns those who stand with those who were suffering and have problems.
I know that most of the leaders who were there were there for whatever reasons, including the anxiety of having their loved ones or thinking that their loved ones might have been trapped there.
Sen. Malalah I thought it was very clear---.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think I want, first of all, to appreciate the Senate Leader of Majority for giving me that direction. However, when a Member contributes on this Floor, that is not the position of the Senate. It is my personal view and I stick to it. It should not be taken as a resolution of the Senate.
I meant that we saw leaders going to parade themselves with ammunition at the scene of crime. Next time we have such an incident, we may have 87 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) with guns outside that scene. We shall not be sorting out the problem at that point.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my wish that we leave such operations to the security forces to handle, so that leaders can come in at the appropriate time.
I thank you.
Senators, we have run out of time but there was a special request from the Senator of Wajir County, who lost two professionals. I give him three minutes, then we will move to the next Order.
Thank you, Sen. Khaniri, for bringing this important Statement. I send my condolences to the families and the people who lost their friends in that attack. As Wajir County, we lost two young upcoming professionals who were at the entry of the hotel. They were at the restaurant and the guy who blew himself killed them.
Terrorism has no colour or religion and it is all over the world. People are hurting especially those from North Eastern Kenya. The number of people who die there do not get to this level; but one, two, three or even five people who die every day is too much and people have suffered. I want to support the sentiments of Sen. Khaniri that people should not be profiled. The Somali community has suffered as a result of terrorism and we are ready and prepared to support other Kenyans and the Government in whatever endeavours.
Out of the 21 schools that got grade Y in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 18 of them come from North Eastern. That means that over 2,000 students got grade Y and they do not know where they are going. We also took 3,000 students to colleges but we are now told that they cannot continue. That means that 5,000 young men and women do not know where they are going. The Ministry of Education, the President and the Teachers Service Commission should look into these issues for such people not to join Al-Shabaab and the like for they have nothing at all.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Thank you, Senators. Next Order.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON MOTIONS
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion:-
THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 106 (1) , the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner:- A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking and that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a straight forward Motion. It is a Procedural Motion and considering the Business ahead of us, I do not wish to dwell so much in discussing such a straight forward Procedural Motion. I beg to move and I ask the Senate Minority Leader to second.
The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second. As the Senate Majority Leader has said, this is a Procedural Motion, so not much can be said considering the Business that we have.
However, I would want to add that Committee Chairpersons may have a special interest in certain Motions. Therefore, when looking at the Standing Order in future, we may probably give more time to the Chairpersons of Committees or leadership in ad hoc Committees when there is a Motion that relates to that particular Committee so that time is not just given to the Movers, the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader when discussing Motions.
Otherwise, I beg to second.
This is a Procedural Motion, so I will put the question.
LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion:-
THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 106 (4) , the debate on any Motion for the adjournment of the Senate to a day other than the next normal sitting day in accordance with the calendar of the Senate shall be limited to a maximum of two hours with not more than fifteen minutes for each Senator speaking after which the Senate shall adjourn without question put;
Provided that when the period of recess proposed by any such Motion does not exceed nine calendar days, the debate shall be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes, and shall be confined to the question of adjournment. I beg to move and I ask the Senate Minority Leader to second.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second.
This is a Procedural Motion, so I will put the question.
LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON MOTION ON ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion:-
THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 106 (1) , the Senate resolves that the debate on the Motion on the Presidential Address shall be limited to a maximum of three sitting days with not more than fifteen minutes for each Senator speaking, excluding the Mover in moving and replying who shall be limited to thirty minutes in either case and that the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader shall be limited to thirty minutes each. I beg to move and I ask the Senate Minority Leader to second. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second.
This is a Procedural Motion, so I will put the question.
Next Order.
BILLS
First Reading
THE NATIONAL COHESION AND PEACE BUILDING BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.35 OF 2018)
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.140 (1) , the Bill stands committed to the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration.
Let us go to the next Order. First Reading
THE ELECTION LAWS (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.37 OF 2018)
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.140 (1) , the Bill stands committed to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
Let us go to the next Order. First Reading
THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.40 OF 2018)
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.140 (1) , the Bill stands committed to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
Let us move to the next Order. First Reading
THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.9 OF 2018)
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.140 (1) , the Bill stands committed to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
Hon. Senators, since we are going to the Committee of the Whole, I direct the Clerk-at-the-Table to read out Order Nos. 15 to 19.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
IN THE COMMITTEE
THE PHYSICAL PLANNING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.34 OF 2017)
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats because we want to proceed with The Physical Planning Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2017). Clause 3
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Could we have the Mover to move the amendment?
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by—
- inserting the words “with respect to land use planning” immediately after the words “for dispute resolution” in paragraph (e); and
- inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (g)—
- a robust, comprehensive and responsive system of land use planning and regulation; and
- provide a framework to ensure that investments in property benefit local communities and their economies. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 4
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I have 41 pages of amendments. I beg to move:
THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note—
Values and principles.
PART II
THAT the title to PART II of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “PHYSICAL” and substituting therefor the words “LAND USE”.
So, I propose that Clause 4 be amendment as provided for in the Order Paper because all the amendments are there.
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): That is acceptable. We will go by the proposal of the Mover but should there be any Senator who needs some clarification, they can come forward or raise them while he is still on the Floor.
The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo): On a point of order, Madam Temporary Chairperson. Since we will vote at the end, it is not proper for the Chairman to just stand and propose that the Bill be amended as indicated in the Order Paper. I think some little explanation about the amendments is needed. Some of them are to bring them in line with the Act as it is today; for example, the use of the words “land use planning” as opposed to the use of the phrase “physical planning”. However, just to read through as a machine and you do not explain, would not be good.
Okay. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) : Senator, you can just give briefs, but as quickly as possible.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, for Clause 3, it is intended to restrict---
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) : Senator, we are through with Clause 3. Let us move to Clause 4. Clause 4
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Values and principles. Madam Temporary Chairperson, this is to provide a clearer marginal note.
PART II
THAT, the title to PART II of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “PHYSICAL” and substituting therefor the words “LAND USE”.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, it is because this Physical Planning Bill was for many purposes and not just for physical planning. That is why we decided to amend it to “Land Use Planning Bill.”
(Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Clause 5
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended —
- by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “established the National” in sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. Madam Temporary Chairperson, again, this is to amend the Bill from Physical Planning Bill to Land Use Planning because of the purposes of the Bill.
- in sub-clause (2) by-
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “matters related to” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use” Again, this is for the amendment of the title from “Physical Planning” to “Land Use Planning. The Bill is not just for the purposes of physical planning; it has other uses. (ii) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- the Director General of land use planning; The Bill was talking of a national director. Now, we have created many directors in the Bill, particularly the ones in counties. This one now becomes the Director-General instead of just the national director. (iii)deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- three Governors appointed by the Council of Governors or their respective designated representatives; (iv) deleting paragraph (e);
- inserting the words “or a designated member of the Commission” immediately after the words “National Land Commission” in paragraph (d); This Committee had very few people. So, we were trying to enlarge it and that is the purpose of the amendment. (vi) inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “to economic planning” in paragraph (f); (vii) inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “to the environment” in paragraph (g); (viii) inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “roads and infrastructure” in paragraph (h); (ix) inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “and community development” in paragraph (i);
- inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “related to culture” in paragraph (j); (xi) inserting the words “or a designated principal secretary” immediately after the words “related to defence” in paragraph (k); (xii) deleting paragraph (o) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- a person nominated by a registered association representing the largest number of entities in the private sector in Kenya; Madam Temporary Chairperson, this is for the same purpose of enlarging that body. Since there are so many amendments - and I am talking about 41 amendments - and we may take very long, I would rather go by what I had suggested; that I just say: “Be amended as contained in the Order Paper.” This is because all these amendments are in the Order Paper. The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Nyamunga): Hon. Senator, you can give us a general summary because I think basically the amendments are the same. Just give us a summary.
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “matters related to” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use” Again, this is for the amendment of the title from “Physical Planning” to “Land Use Planning. The Bill is not just for the purposes of physical planning; it has other uses. (ii) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
Where you need a clarification for any particular Clause, you can raise it.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, are these amendments clerical errors or maybe choice of words? What are they? The ones that you are reading right now seem to be choice of words and clerical or grammatical errors.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, each amendment has a purpose. We have amended the title, changed the name from national director to Director-General. Then, we shall now go to the counties and there are a few things that also have to be mentioned. So, every amendment has a purpose, so to say.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, if you prefer that I go the way I was going, I will just continue but it will take time.
The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Nyamunga): A general summary can just help. Where there are queries, they will be raised and then maybe you will expound on them.
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Chairpersons. This Bill is designed to make a very clear distinctive difference between the old Bill or Act of Parliament, which denotes the physical planning as it is today in our statutes, as opposed to the new philosophy of land use. This is because it has a much wider meaning. If that is the direction he is taking, then I am in sync with what he is saying, so that we do not spend so much time.
I think the idea of bringing in the word “land use” is because it has a wider meaning and application in terms of what must happen in the current statutes. I think that is a philosophy that you are borrowing in the overall. If that is the case, then I am in agreement with that general comment that we accept it. The rest are really substitution of words. If I have read through all these amendments and I see “land use,” and I think that is a dominant factor.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 6
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “on the national” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “and integration of” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “and implementation of” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” in the marginal note and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 7
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “Act, the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the word “National” in the marginal note and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. This is the amendment of the title from physical planning to land use planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 8
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 8 of the Bill be amended in paragraph
(c)
by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “parameters relating to” and substituting therefor the words “land use”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 9
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 9 of the Bill be amended—
- in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “national policy on” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “specific aspects of” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- approval and oversight over the preparation of national land use
- development plans;
- by deleting paragraph (d); and
- in paragraph (e) by inserting the words “land use” immediately after the words “county levels of”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 10
I beg to move:- THAT Clause 10 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the words “office of the” and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Director General of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 11
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 11 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the words “appointment as the” and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting word “bachelor’s” appearing immediately after the words “holds a” and substituting therefore the word “master’s”;
- by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph—
- is registered as a professional planner and is in good standing with the relevant professional body;
- by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- has the relevant post-qualification professional experience in land use planning; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Qualifications of the Director General of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 12
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended —
- in the introductory clause by deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefore the words “Director General of Land Use”;
- in paragraph (a) by —
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “government on strategic” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “on” appearing immediately after the words “matters that impact”;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “formulating national” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (c) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “preparation of national” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (d) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “preparation of inter-county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (e) —
- undertaking research related to land use planning and development and making appropriate recommendations to relevant bodies; and (g) the preparation of development plans for strategic national installations and projects; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Responsibilities of the Director General of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 13
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 13 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the words “responsible for physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”;
- in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “county policy on” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting paragraph (b);
- in paragraph (c) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “integration of county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Responsibilities of the County Executive Committee Member. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 14
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “County Director of” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new Sub-clause— (2) The County Director of Land Use Planning shall advise and be responsible to the county executive committee member.
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — County Director of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Hon. Senator, I think we just need to make a small correction. You should say I beg to move, not I propose. Clause 15
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “County Director of” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (c) is registered as a professional planner and is in good standing with the relevant professional body;
- by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- has the relevant post-qualification professional experience in land use planning; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Qualifications of a County Director of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 16
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 16 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “County Director of” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph — (a) advising the county government on land use planning matters that impact the county; deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “County Government on” and substituting therefore the words “land use”; and deleting the words “on the whole Country” appearing immediately after the words “matters that impact” and substituting therefore the words “the county”;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “formulating county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (c) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “preparation of county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (d) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “preparation of local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (e) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “preparation of inter-county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph (f) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “matters relating to” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph
- — (h) maintaining a land information system to guide land use planning; (i) communicating decisions of the county government on development applications; and (j) issuance of development permission and other development control instruments under this Act with the approval of the County Executive Committee member (CEC) responsible for land use planning;
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Responsibilities of a County Director of Land Use Planning. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 17
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 17 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new Sub-clause—
- The Cabinet Secretary
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefore the shall cause the National Land
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- The National Land Use Development Plan shall define strategic policies for the determination of the general direction and trends of land use development and sectoral development in Kenya and provide a framework for the use and development of land.
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “formulation of national” in paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Purpose and objects of the National Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 19
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- `THAT clause 19 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new introductory clause—
- In preparing a National Land Use Development Plan, the Director General of Land Use Planning shall—; (ii) deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the words “Development Plan the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”; (iii) deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- consult the National Land Use Planning Consultative Forum prior to the initiation of the National Land Use Development Plan and submit the proposed plan to the National Land Use Planning Consultative Forum for consideration and input before its final approval;
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “consult the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “prepare a National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- A notice published in accordance with this section shall state the objectives of National Land Use Development Plan, the purpose of the National Land Use Development Plan, the information to be set out in the plan, and the places where members of the public may provide written comments on the National Land Use Development Plan;
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Procedure for preparation of the National Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 20
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “a National” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “the state of” in paragraph (b)(i) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (iii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “and reports concerning” in paragraph (b)(ii) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (iii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “challenges relating to” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “National Director of Physical” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “Director General of Land Use”;
- in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “which a National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Content of National Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 21
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 21 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Within thirty days of the preparation of the National Land Use Development Plan, the Cabinet Secretary shall publish a notice in the Gazette, in at least two newspapers of national circulation and through electronic media informing the public that the draft National Land Use Development Plan is available at the place and time specified in the notice for inspection and that any interested person may, within fourteen days, comment on the content of the draft National Land Use Development Plan.
- by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- The Cabinet Secretary
- , consider the comments made on the National Land Use Development Plan
- by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause
- —
- by inserting the words “within fourteen days of the publication of the
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new shall, within twenty one days of the expiry of the
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 22 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Physical Development Plan to the National Physical” appearing immediately after the words “the draft National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use Development Plan to the National Land Use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the word “The National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in subclause (3) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “by the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- in subclause (5) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Approval of the National Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 23
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Planning authorities shall base the preparation of inter-county land use development plans, integrated county land use development plans, city land use development plans, urban area land use development plans and sectoral plans on the National Land Use Development Plan.
- deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Notwithstanding the lack of a National Land Use Development Plan, planning authorities at the county level shall prepare County and Local Land Use Development Plans.
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Implementation of a National Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 24
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- At least three months before the end of the financial year, each public institution of a government that is responsible for the application or the implementation of a National Land Use Development Plan shall prepare and submit a status report on the implementation of the National Land Use Development Plan to the Cabinet Secretary or the county executive committee member and the Commission for their purposes.
- in subclause (2) by inserting the word “be” immediately after the words “this section shall”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 25
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:-
THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 25 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Establishment of Inter-County Joint Land Use Planning Development Committees.
- (1) Two or more counties may, by mutual agreement or out of compelling necessity, formulate an inter-county land use development plan.
- In the preparation of a inter-county land use development plan, the counties shall form an inter- county land use planning joint committee.
- The inter-county land use planning joint committee shall consist of—
- the county executive committee member of the respective counties;
- two other relevant county executive committee members from the respective counties nominated by the relevant county governor; and
- the Director General of Land Use Planning who shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee;.
- The inter-county joint land use planning joint committee may co-opt such other persons as may be necessary to assist it in performance of its duties.
- The members of the inter-county joint land use planning joint committee appointed under subsection (3)(a) and (b) shall, during the first meeting of the Committee, elect from amongst themselves a chairperson and a vice chairperson provided that the chairperson and the vice chairperson shall not be county executive committee members from the same county.
- The Director General
- The Director General
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “An Inter- County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Scope of the Inter-County Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 27
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 27 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Physical Planning Joint Committee preparing an Inter-County Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use Planning Joint Committee preparing an Inter-County Land Use”; and
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “complete the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Commencement of Inter-County Land Use Planning Process. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 28
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Within thirty days of the completion of an Inter-County Physical Development Plan, the Inter-County Physical Planning Joint Committee shall publish a notice in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers of national circulation informing the public that the plan is available at the place and time specified in the notice for inspection and that any interested person may, within fourteen days, comment on the content of the plan.
- deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- The Inter-County Land Use Planning Joint Committee shall, within twenty one days of the expiry of the period for making comments under subsection (1), consider the comments made about the plan and may or may not incorporate the comments in the plan.
- inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2)— (2A) Within seven days of making a decision under subclause (2), the Inter-County Physical Planning Joint Committee shall publish a notice in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers of national circulation informing the public that a decision on the comments received by the joint committee has been made and that the reviewed draft Inter-County Physical Development Plan is available for perusal at the place and time specified in the notice.
- deleting subclause (3);
- deleting subclause (4); and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Notice of and objections to an Inter-County Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 29
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 29 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “in the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the words “and thereafter submit the same to the National Director of Physical Planning for processing and certification” appearing immediately after the words “Assemblies for approval”;
- by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Within thirty days of the completion of an Inter- County Land Use Development Plan or if comments on the plan have been heard and determined, the Inter-County Physical Planning Joint Committee shall publish a notice in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers of national circulation informing the public that the Inter-County Physical Development Plan is available for perusal at the place and time specified in the notice.
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “Before the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “by the Inter-County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- by deleting subclause (4) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- The approved Inter-County Land Use Development Plan shall be deposited with the relevant County Director of Land Use Planning who shall submit certified copies of the plan to the Director General of Land Use Planning and the National Land Commission.
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Approval of an Inter-County Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 30
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:-
THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 30 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Implementation of the Inter- County Land Use Development Plan.
- (1) In addition to the National Land Use Development Plan, the Inter-County Land Use Development Plan shall inform the preparation of a county land use development plan, a local land use development plan or an urban area land use development plan for the county governments within the planning area covered by the Inter- County Land Use Development Plan.
- Where a National Land Use Development Plan and an Inter-County Land Use Development Plan have not been prepared or approved, a county government may prepare other land use development plans which will be incorporated into the National Land Use Development Plan or the relevant Inter-County Land Use Development Plan after they have been prepared and approved in accordance with this Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 31
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 31 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Status Reports on an Inter- County Land Use Development Plan. 31. At least three months before the end of each financial year, every county executive committee member in a county covered by an Inter-County Land Use Development Plan shall submit a report on the
implementation of the respective Inter-County Land Use Development Plan to the Commission and the Cabinet Secretary for their purposes. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 32
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 32 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “ten years a” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Each county land use development plan shall be in conformity with the National Land Use Development Plan and any relevant Inter-County Land Use Development Plan.
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “ensure the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting subclause (4); and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— County Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 33
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 33 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (ii) in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “provide an overall” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (iii) by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Purpose and objects of a county land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 34
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 34 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- At least twenty-one days before commencing the preparation of a county land use development plan, the county executive committee member shall publish a notice in the Gazette and the notice shall include the intention to prepare a county land use development plan, the objects of the plan and the matters to be considered in the plan and the address to which any views on the plan may be sent.
- in subsclause (3) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Notice of intention to prepare a county land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 35
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 35 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “A county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (ii) by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Contents of a county land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 36
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 36 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “the draft county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “the draft county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (4) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “concerning the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “to the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (5) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “(4) the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (6) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “by the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (7) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Public participation in the preparation of a county land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 37
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 37 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Completion and approval of a county land use development plan.
- (1) If there are no applications for the review of a county land use development plan or if all applications for review have been heard and determined, the county executive committee member shall submit the draft county land use development plan to the County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum for comments.
- The County Land Use
- Upon incorporation of the proposed changes by the
- On the approval of the county land use development
- A county land use development plan shall be the basis
Planning Consultative Forum
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 38 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of spatial planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member” in the introductory clause; (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a county” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (iii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of that county” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (iv) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “since the county” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “to the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “amending a county” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- be in conformity with the National Land Use Development Plan and all relevant Inter-County Land Use Development Plans;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “amending a county” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- by deleting subclause (4) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Where a county executive committee member determines that a proposed amendment to the county land use development plan shall affect other counties, the county executive committee member shall consult the county executive committee members in the counties that are likely to be affected and shall take into account their comments before incorporating the amendment to the county land use development plan.
- in subclause (5) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “amending a county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (6) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “The amended county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (7) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “to the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Modification of a County Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 39
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 39 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “revising a county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Revision of a county land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 40
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 40 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “and the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Contents of the National, Inter-County and County Land Use Development Plans. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 41
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT clause 41 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “prepare a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “physical development plan may be for long-term physical development, short-term physical” appearing immediately after the words “A local” and substituting therefor the words “land use physical development plan may be for long-term land use development, short-term land use”.
- by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- A local land use development plan shall be consistent with an Integrated City or Urban Development Plan formulated under Part V of the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
- deleting the words “physical development plan shall be consistent with” appearing immediately after the words “A local” in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “land use development plan shall not cover an area covered by”; and (ii) deleting the words “as contemplated” appearing immediately after the words “Urban Development Plan” and substituting therefor the word “formulated”; and
- A local land use development plan shall be consistent with an Integrated City or Urban Development Plan formulated under Part V of the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Local Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 42
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT clause 42 of the Bill be amended—
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “prepare a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- by deleting paragraph (e); and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Purpose of a Local Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 43
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 43 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Initiation and preparation of a local land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 44
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 44 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “A local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “in a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Contents of a Local Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 45
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 45 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “to the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “committee concerning county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Local Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 46
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 46 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Approval of local land use development plans. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 47
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 47 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new introductory clause—
- A county executive committee member may amend or revise a local land use development plan where—
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “revise a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a local” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Amendment or revision of a local land use development plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 48
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 48 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “or the National” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “has unique development” and substituting therefor the words “natural resource or”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “area until a” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in subclause (6) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the word “A” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Local Land Use Development Plan. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. (Consultations) Clause 49 The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): This Clause has no amendment.
The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 50
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 50 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the word “physical development” appearing immediately after the words “to ensure orderly” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “development of land”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “implementation of approved” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “public participation in” in paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 51
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 51 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the words “the planning authorities” appearing immediately after the words “Governments Act 2012” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “county governments”;
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “implementation of approved” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “with the approved” in paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 52
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 52 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- A person shall not carry out development within a county without a development permission granted by the respective county executive committee member.
- in subclause (3) by deleting the words “The planning authority” appearing in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “A county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (4) by—
- deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “sub-section (3) the” and substituting therefor the words “relevant county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “may” appearing immediately after the words “as required and” and substituting therefor the word “shall”; and
- in subclause (5) by deleting the words “The planning authority” appearing in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “A county executive committee member”; and
- in subclause (6) by deleting the words “The planning authority” appearing in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “A county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 53
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 53 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “a planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “development permission from” and substituting therefor the words “the respective county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “permission from that” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “required by the” and substituting therefor the words “respective county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (4) by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “consent to the” and substituting therefor the words “respective county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (5) by deleting the words “planning authorities” appearing immediately after the words “permission granted by” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (8) by deleting the words “planning authorities” appearing Immediately after the words “to the relevant” and the words “county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 54
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 54 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “provided to the” in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the words “respective county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “do so by” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “provided to the” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 55
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 55 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “a county government” appearing immediately after the words “for development permission,” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member”; and (ii) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)— (fa) urban development;
- by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—
- Within fourteen days of receiving the copy of the application for development permission from a county executive committee member, the relevant authorities or agencies shall submit their comments to the respective county executive committee member within twenty one days. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 56
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 56 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “development permission a” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical development plan” appearing immediately after the words “the relevant approved” in paragraph
- and substituting therefor the words “national, county, local, city, urban, town and special area plans”;
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “for development permission” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “the decision of” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the word “authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision by the” and substituting therefor the word “county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 57
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:-
THAT clause 57 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting the words “A planning authority” appearing in the introductory phrase in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the words “Each county executive committee member”;
- by deleting the words “A planning authority” appearing in the introductory phrase in subclause (2) and substituting therefor the words “Each county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (3) by—
- deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “register maintained by” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “scrutiny and the” and substituting therefor the words “Cabinet Secretary”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 58
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 58 of the Bill be amended—
- by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the word “A” in the introductory phrase in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”;and
- by deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “for development permission” in subclause (3) and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 59
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 59 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (2) by—
- deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “despite sub-section (1)” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”; and (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “year if the” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”;
- in subclause (3) by deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the word “Where” and substituting therefor the words “a county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 60
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 60 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “The planning authority” appearing at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the words “A county executive committee member”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 61
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 61 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “by the relevant” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 62
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 62 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by a” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” in paragraph (b)(iii) and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; (iii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “apply to the” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (iv) inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (1) — (1A) A county government may require a person who commences, undertakes or carries out a development in contravention of this section to restore the land on which the development is taking place to its original condition or as near to its original condition as is possible and that such restoration shall take place within ninety days. (1B) Where a person who is required to do so fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph (d), the relevant county government may undertake to restore the land as required and shall recover the cost of the restoration from the person required to undertake the restoration. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. There is a further amendment to the Clause. Proceed, Mover. (Consultations) Sen. Mwangi, just a minute; that amendment was raised by Sen. Seneta. (Consultations) We have considered the first amendment on Clause 62 and now we are considering the second one.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 62 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) –
- being a public officer, grants development permission or comments on an application for development permission contrary to this Act or any other law.
- deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- A person who commits an offence under this section is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both. (Consultations) (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 63
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 63 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1)—
- by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the word “A” in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (ii) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “by the relevant” and substituting therefor the words “landuse”; and
- in subclause (2) by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “obtained by a” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 64
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 64 of the Bill be amended in subclause
(2)
by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “Any inter-county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause.
(Consultations) Clause 65
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Hon. Senators, Clause 65 does not have an amendment.
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 66
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 66 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by deleting the word “the” appearing immediately after the words “Heritage Act 2006” and substituting therefor the word “a”; and
- in subclause (2) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the word “All” and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 67
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 67 of the Bill be amended—
- in subclause (1) by—
- deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new introductory clause—
- A county executive committee member shall serve the owner, occupier, agent or developer of property or land with an enforcement notice if it comes to the notice of that county executive committee member that— (ii) deleting the words “without development permission” appearing immediately after the words “on any land” in paragraph (a);
- in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “the relevant County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- in subclause (4) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 68
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 68 of the Bill be amended by:-
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “established the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Establishment of the National Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 69
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 69 of the Bill be amended:
- in sub-clause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” in the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)— (fa) the National Director of Urban Development; (iii) deleting the words “a representative” appearing in paragraph (g) and substituting therefor the words “two representatives”; (iv) deleting paragraph (h) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph:
- a person nominated by a registered association representing the largest number of entities in the private sector in Kenya and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;
- deleting the words “an association of architects in” appearing immediately after the words “architect nominated by” in paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the words “the Architectural Association of”; and (vi) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “a registered” in paragraph (j);
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (6) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “members of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “quorum of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Composition of National Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 70
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: That Clause 70 of the Bill be amended:-
- in sub-clause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” in the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “Secretary on broad” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by:
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The National” in the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “national or inter-county” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Functions of the National Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 71
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 71 of the Bill be amended by:-
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “established a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Establishment of County Land Use Planning Liaison Committees. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 72
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 72 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The County” in the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member” in paragraph
- ; (iii) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)— (ba) a representative of the National Construction Authority; (iv) deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member” in paragraph
- ;
- deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member” in paragraph (ac); (vi) deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph:
- a registered architect with seven years’ post-qualification experience nominated by the Architectural Association of Kenya and appointed by the County Executive Committee member; (vii) deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member” in paragraph
- ; and (viii) deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member” in paragraph
- ;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “The county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “in charge of physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee member”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Composition of the County Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 73
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 73 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the County” in the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; (ii) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “with respect to” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (iii) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “member on broad” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (iv) deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Functions of the County Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 74
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 74 of the Bill be amended:
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the words “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (6) by deleting the words “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “A County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Procedure of the County Land Use Planning Liaison Committees. Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 75
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 75 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the words “County Physical” appearing immediately after the words “who appeals to” in sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the words “a County Land Use”;
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “A County” in the introductory phrase in sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of a County” in sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Appeal to a County Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 76
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 76 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by:
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “before a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “or” appearing immediately after the words “Planning Liaison Committee”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Duty to appear before a County Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end Clause 77
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 77 of the Bill be amended-
by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “by a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 78
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 78 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “before a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “Where a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “The County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “Every County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 79
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 79 of the Bill be amended by:
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “to the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Appeals to National Land Use Planning Liaison Committee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 80
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 80 of the Bill be amended-
- in sub-clause (1) by—
- deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “of the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “or a County” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “member of a” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “member of a” and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 81
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 81 of the Bill be amended-
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the introductory Clause and substituting therefor the following new introductory Clause—
- A person shall not disclose, without the consent of the National Land Use Planning Liaison Committee or a County Land Use Planning Liaison Committee, as the case may be:-
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “Physical Planning Liaison Committee or a County Physical” appearing immediately after the words “on the National” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use Planning Liaison Committee or a County Land Use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 82
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 82 of the Bill be amended—
- sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the word “Each” in the introductory phrase in and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “register maintained by” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “apply to a” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and
- by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note: Land Use Planning Liaison Committees to keep registers. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 83
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 83 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “members of the” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”.
The Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end.
Clause 84
The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) : It does not have an amendment so I put the question.
The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) : Division will be at the end.
Clause 85
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 85 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by:
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “for delivery of” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; (ii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “operations of Inter-County” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”; and (iii) deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “the conduct of” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clauses 86 and 87 The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Clauses 86 and 87 do not have amendments. (Question that Clauses 86 and 87 be part of the Bill proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 88
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 88 of the Bill be amended by:
- deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “disputes relating to” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “national and county” and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. New Clause 4A
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 4— Principles and norms of land use planning.
4A. Every person engaged in land use planning and regulation shall adhere to the following principles and norms of land use planning—
- land use planning shall promote sustainable land use and liveable communities which integrates human needs in any locality.
- development activities shall be planned in a manner that integrates economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations;
- land use planning shall be comprehensive, sustainable and integrated at all levels of government, taking into consideration the interests of all parties concerned;
- land use planning shall take into consideration long-term optimum utilization of land and conservation of scarce land resource including preservation of land with important functions;
- land use planning shall be inclusive and must take into consideration culture and heritage of people concerned; and
- land use planning should take into account new approaches such as transit-oriented development, mixed land-uses, planning for public transport and non-motorized transport among others to achieve sustainable development and more efficient use of natural resources Use Planning Consultative Forum in each county.
(Question, that New Clause 4A be now read a Second Time proposed)
The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. New Clause 12 A
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause immediately after Clause 12- County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum.
12A. (1) There is established a County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum in each county.
- Each County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum shall comprise of—
- the respective County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to land use, who shall be the chairperson and shall provide the secretariat;
- the County Director of land use Planning;
- the Chairperson of the committee responsible for matters related to land use in the respective county assembly;
- the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to economic planning;
- the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to the environment;
- the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to roads and infrastructure;
- the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to social and community development;
- a person nominated by the Commission;
- a person nominated by the Director General of Land Use Planning;
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by the Kenya Institute Planners; Functions of the County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum.
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya;
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by the Architectural Association of Kenya;
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by a registered association representing the largest number of entities in the private sector in Kenya;
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by a registered national association representing the largest number of residents in Kenya;
- a person residing and working or conducting business in the respective county nominated by the National Council for Persons with Disability; and
- any person co-opted by the County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum for that person’s special skills, interest and knowledge.
- The respective County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters related to land use shall appoint members nominated under subsection (2)(i), (k), (l), (m), (n), (o), (p) and (q) by notice in the Gazette.
(Question that New Clause 12A be now read a Second Time proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. New Clause 12B
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 12- 12B.The functions of the National Physical Planning Consultative Forum shall be to—
- provide a forum for consultation on County and Inter-County Land Use Development Plans;
- promote effective coordination and integration of land use development and sector planning; and,
- advise on the mobilization of adequate resources for the preparation and implementation of land use development plans and strategies.
(Question, that the New Clause 12B be read a Second Time, proposed) (Question, that the New Clause 12B
be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. New Clause 12C
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 12- County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum Meetings. 12C. (1) County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum shall meet at least four times in a year.
- Subject to this Act and any relevant county legislation, the County Land Use Planning Consultative Forum may regulate its procedure.
- The County Land Use
Planning Consultative
(Question, that the New Clause 12C be read a Second Time, proposed) (Question, that the New Clause 12C be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. New Clause 49A
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 49- Plans to be made in accordance with this Act. 49A. All plans formulated under the Urban Areas and Cities Act shall, with necessary modifications, be prepared and approved in accordance with this Act.
(Question, that the New Clause 49A be read a Second Time, proposed) (Question, that the New Clause 49A be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. New Clause 60A
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clause immediately after clause 60— Registration of documents at the Lands Registry. 60A. (1) A registrar shall not register a transaction in respect of any premises or land whose development permission as required under this Act has not been granted by the relevant county government.
- A registration entered in contravention of sub-section (1) shall not be valid.
(Question, that the New Clause 60A be read a Second Time, proposed) (Question, that the New Clause 60A be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. First Schedule
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: The Division will be at the end. Second Schedule
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Second Schedule to the Bill be amended—
- in the title by deleting the word “PHYSICAL” appearing immediately after the words “INTER-COUNTY AND COUNTY” and substituting therefor the words “LAND USE”;
- in paragraph 3 by—
- inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (1)— (1a) human rights, poverty eradication, gender and vulnerable groups; (ii) inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (10)— (10a) climate change;
- in paragraph 12 by deleting the words “Executive Committee” appearing immediately after the words “report to the” in subparagraph (1) and substituting therefor the words “relevant county assembly”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Third Schedule
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Third Schedule to the Bill be amended—
- deleting the word “PHYSICAL” appearing immediately after the words “CONTENTS OF LOCAL” in the title to the Schedule and substituting therefor the words “LAND USE”;
- by deleting the word “PHYSICAL” appearing immediately after the words “IN A LOCAL” in the title to the Part A of the Schedule and substituting therefor the words “LAND USE”; (c) in paragraph 3 by inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (2)—
- addressing human rights challenges, poverty eradication, gender and vulnerable groups;
- combating climate change;
- in paragraph 5 by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “analysis accompanied by” in the introductory clause in subparagraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and in paragraph 7 by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “maps of the” in subparagraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “land use”. (Question of the amendment proposed)) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Fourth Schedule
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Fourth Schedule to the Bill be amended—
- by deleting the words “MATTERS WHICH MAY BE DEALT WITH UNDER” in the title to the Schedule;
- in paragraph 2 by—
- deleting the words “The Planning Authority” appearing in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “A county government”; (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “bound by approved” in subparagraph
- and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- deleting the words “The Planning Authority” appearing in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “A county government”; (ii) deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “bound by approved” in subparagraph
- in paragraph 3 by deleting the words “Planning Authority” appearing immediately after the words “agricultural land the” and substituting therefor the words “county government”;
- by deleting paragraph 4 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- Planning authorities shall require applications for major developments to be subjected to environmental and social impact assessment
- in paragraph 5 by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of an approved” in subparagraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph 6 by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of relevant approved” in subparagraph
- and substituting therefor the words “land use”;
- in paragraph 7 by deleting the word “physical” appearing immediately after the words “of relevant approved” in subparagraph
- and substituting therefor the words “land use”.
- in paragraph 8 by—
- deleting the words “the Planning authority” appearing in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “a county government”; (ii) deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “the required standard” in subparagraph (p) and substituting therefor the words “county government”; by deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “the required standard” and substituting therefor the words “a county government”;
- in paragraph 9 by deleting the words “the planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “the required standard” and substituting therefor the words “a county government”;
- in paragraph 10 by deleting the words “planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “period as the” and substituting therefor the words “county government”;
- by deleting paragraph 14; (l) in paragraph 16 by—
- deleting the words “the Planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “permission from the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words “relevant county government”; (ii) deleting the words “Planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “factor that the” in subparagraph (9) and substituting therefor the words “county government”;
- in paragraph 17 by deleting the words “Planning authority” appearing immediately after the word “A” in the introductory phrase and substituting therefor the words “county government”; and
- in paragraph 18 by deleting the words “Planning authority” appearing immediately after the words “from the relevant” and substituting therefor the words “county government”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division at the end. Clause 2
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the word “planning” appearing immediately after the words “matter related to” in the definition of the term “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor the words “land use”; and
- deleting the definition of the term “land use planning” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “land use planning” refers to the interdisciplinary process of evaluating, organising and controlling the present and the future development and use of land and its resources to secure the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities;
- deleting the definition of the term “local physical planning development plan” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “local land use development plan” means a plan for the area or part thereof of a city, municipality, town or urban council and includes a plan with reference to any trading or marketing centre;
- deleting the definition of the term “National Director of Physical Planning” and substituting therefor the following new definition in its proper alphabetical sequence— “Director General of Land Use Planning” means the Director General of Land Use Planning appointed under section 10 of this Act;
- deleting the definition of the term “physical planning” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “physical planning” refers to a form of land use planning which attempts to achieve an optimal spatial coordination of different human activities for the enhancement of the quality of life;
- deleting the words “responsible for matters relating to physical planning” appearing immediately after the words “Executive Committee Member” in paragraph (b) in the definition of the term “planning authority”;
- deleting the definition of the term “Inter-County physical development plan” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “Inter-County Land Use Development Plan” means a plan for an area covering two or more counties or parts thereof;
- deleting the definition of the term “spatial planning” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “spatial planning” means the methodology and approach used to influence the distribution of people and activities to achieve optimal utilisation of physical, economic and socio cultural resources;
- inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence— “county executive committee member” means the county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to land use planning in the respective county; “registrar” has the same meaning assigned it under section 2 of the Land Registration Act (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. The Title (Question, that the Title be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will be at the end. Clause 1
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 1 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Physical” appearing immediately after the words “cited as the” and substituting therefor the words “Land Use”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: The Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, we have concluded the Clauses, but we will only give a progress report. We cannot take a vote.
The Mover can now proceed.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order 139, I beg to move that the Committee do report progress on it is consideration of the Physical Planning Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2017) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Wamatangi seconded.
THE LAND VALUE INDEX LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2018)
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Hon. Senators, we are now proceeding to consider the amendments on the Land Value Index Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2018). Clause 2
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting the proposed definition of the term “prompt” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “prompt” means within a reasonable time of, and in any case not more than one year after, the taking of possession of the land by the Commission;
- deleting the proposed definition of the term “full” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “full” in relation to compensation for compulsorily acquired land or creation of wayleaves, easements and public rights of way means the restoration of the value of the land, including improvements thereon, as at the date of the notice of intention to acquire the land and any other matter provided for in this Act; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 3
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end.
Clause 4
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 5
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended —
- by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (3)— (3A) Where the Commission rejects a request of an acquiring body in accordance with subsection (3), the Commission shall inform the relevant acquiring body within seven days of the decision to reject the request.;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting the proposed new subsection (4)(b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- establish that the acquiring authority has identified the number and maintains a register of persons in actual occupation of the land, confirming for each such occupation how much time they have been in uninterrupted occupation or ownership of interest in the land prior to the date of the request for acquisition of the land, and the improvements thereon;
- in paragraph (c) by deleting the word “body” appearing immediately after the words “in the acquiring” in the proposed subsection 107(5B) and substituting therefor the word “authority”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 6
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended—
- in the proposed new section 107A—
- by deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection—
- Valuation of freehold land and community land for purposes of compensation under this Act shall be based on the provisions of this Part and the land value index developed for that purpose by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with county governments and approved by the National Assembly and the Senate; (ii) in subsection (4) by deleting the word “apparent” appearing immediately after the words “increase in the” in the introductory clause in paragraph (c); (iii) in subsection (4) by inserting the words “and are not capital improvements” immediately after the words “state of repair” in paragraph (c)(ii) (iv) in subsection (8) by deleting the word “twelve” appearing immediately after the words “uninterrupted period of” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “six”;
- by deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection—
- in the proposed new subsection 107B(2)—
- by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
- the value of the land based on the unexpired term of the lease calculated on the basis of a land value index developed for that purpose by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with county governments and approved by the National Assembly and the Senate; (ii) by deleting the word “cost” appearing immediately after the word “the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “value”; and (iii) by inserting the words “in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary and county governments and with the approval of the National Assembly and the Senate” immediately after the words “prescribe in Regulations” in paragraph (c). (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 7
- by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended—
- in the proposed new subsection (1A) by inserting the following proviso immediately after paragraph (f)— Provided that regardless of the form of compensation under this section, where an acquisition process is not completed within twenty four months from the date of publication of the notice of intention to acquire, the acquisition shall lapse.;
- by renumbering the existing clause as subclause (1) and inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause
- — (2) Section 111 of the Land Act is amended in subsection (1A) by deleting the word “body” appearing immediately after the words “The acquiring” and substituting therefor the word “authority”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clauses 8 - 11 (Question, that Clauses 8- 11 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 12
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 12 of the Bill be amended by—
- deleting paragraph (a);
- by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) by deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection— (1) After an award has been made, the Commission may take possession of the respective land by serving on every person interested in the land a notice that on a specified day possession of the land and the title to the land will vest in the national or county government as the case may be, provided that such taking of possession will not result in persons being rendered homeless. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 13
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 13.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end.
Clause 14
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 14.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 15
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) : Division will be at the end. Clause 16
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 16 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph
(b)
.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 17
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 17 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 133A by deleting subsection (2) and substituting therefor the following new subsection—
- The members of the Tribunal shall consist of —
- one person nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, who shall serve as the chairperson;
- one person nominated by the Cabinet Secretary; (c) one person nominated by the Valuers Registration Board
- one person nominated by Land Surveyors’ Board; and
- one person nominated by Attorney General. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clauses 18-21 (Question, that Clauses 18-21 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Title
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Clause 1
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 1 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “Value Index” appearing immediately after the words “as the Land”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division will be at the end.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.148, I beg to move that the Committee do report progress on its consideration of the Land Value Index Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2018) , and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Wamatangi seconded.
THE KENYA ROADS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 47 OF 2017)
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Hon. Senators, let us proceed to the next Order; Committee of the Whole on The Kenya Roads Bill (National Assembly Bills No.47 of 2017). Clauses 3-6
(Question, that Clauses 3-6 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will come at the end. Clause 7
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in sub-Clause (1) —
- by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “research on roads”;
- by inserting the word “and” immediately after the words “the National Transport and Safety Authority” and;
- by inserting the following new paragraph— “(k) the Council of Governors.” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): The Division will come at the end. Sen. Omogeni has an amendment to make.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I propose to drop Clause 7 (a) and beg to move:
THAT, Clause 7
(b)
be part of the Bill.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 8
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 9
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by inserting the words “in consultation with the Council of Governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary”.
Clause 10
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 10 of the Bill be amended―
- in sub-clause (2)
- by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the word road in paragraph(a); (ii) by inserting the words “; and” immediately after the words “county road” (iii) by inserting the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)― ‘(c) there is uniformity in the classification of roads.’
- in sub-clause (3) by inserting the words, “in consultation with the relevant county government” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary” in the introductory phrase. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 11 (Question, that Clause 11 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 12
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 12 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “in each county” appearing immediately after the words “administrative offices”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 13 (Question, that Clause 13 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause14
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I propose to drop the amendment in Clause 14a (b) .
I beg to move: THAT, Clause 14
(c)
be part of the Bill.
Clause 15 and 16
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 17
Madam Temporary Speaker, I propose to drop the amendment to Clause 17a (b) .
I beg to move: THAT, Clause 17
(c)
be part of the Bill.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clauses18 and 19
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 20
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I propose to drop amendment to Clause 20a (b) .
I beg to move: THAT, Clause 20
(c)
be part of the Bill.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end.
Clauses 21-43
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 44
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 44 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause
(2)
― “
(3)
The Authority in exercising its powers under this section shall seek consultation and approval of the relevant county government.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clauses 45 and 46
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 47
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 47 of the Bill be deleted and substituted therefore with the following new clause: Power to take water
- An Authority may for its purposes and in consultation with the relevant county government, take water from any watercourse subject to the Water Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 48
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 48 of the Bill be amended—
- in sub-clause (5) by inserting the words ‘or any court of law’ appearing immediately after the words ‘National Lands Commission’, and
- by inserting the following new sub-clauses appearing immediately after sub-clause (12)—
- Roads referred to in sub-section (1) shall not be carried out where they may endanger any rare or threatened species, wildlife migration, water sources or springs or sites of cultural or natural importance
- All contemplated roads or road-works in sensitive areas of cultural or natural importance such as wetlands, indigenous forests and historic or prehistoric sites shall require approval from the National Environment Management Authority as per section 42 of the Environmental Management and Co- ordination Act, 1999.
- In the event that the proposed road works cannot avoid passing through a protected area, the Authority shall construct overpasses or underpasses to allow wildlife movement at frequent intervals.
- With reference to sub-section 15, where overpasses or underpasses cannot be constructed, the Authority shall ensure that fences are erected on both sides of the road. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clauses 49, 50 and 51 (Question that Clauses 49, 50 and 51 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 52
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 52 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause
(4)
— “
(5)
Any matter brought to the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee under subsection
(4)
shall be determined expeditiously.”
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clauses 53, 54 and 55
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 56
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 56 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
and substituting therefore with the following new sub-clause— Road user charges 56.
(1)
The Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance may, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, make Regulations in accordance with this section authorizing the imposition and collection of road user charges by the Authority in respect of national roads.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clauses 57-66
(Question that Clauses 57-66
be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 67
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 67 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the words ‘or for the use of road reserves’ appearing immediately after the word ‘services’
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Sen. Kang’ata is not around so we will drop that amendment.
Clauses 68-100
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Nyamunga)
: Division at the end. Clause 101
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT clause 101 of the Bill be amended―
- by renumbering the existing clause as sub-clause (1), and;
- by inserting the following new sub-clause under sub-clause
- — ‘(2) In the exercise of the powers under subsection (1), each county government through their County Roads Agency shall classify and assign the roads under their jurisdiction and submit the proposed classification to the Cabinet Secretary for approval and inventory purposes.’ (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Clause 102
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:-
THAT clause 102 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph: ‘(a) the former boards of the Kenya National Highways Authority, the Kenya Rural Roads Authority and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority shall remain in place following the commencement of this Act until the authorities contemplated under this Act are duly constituted.’ Clauses 103 and 104 (Question that Clauses 103 and104 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. First Schedule (Question that the First Schedule be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division at the end. Second Schedule (Question that the Second Schedule be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Third Schedule
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Third Schedule of the Bill be amended—
- in the marginal note by deleting the words ‘sec 6(2)(i)’ and substituting therefor with the numeration ‘Sec 6(2)(1)’. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): There is also other proposed amendments by Sen. Omogeni.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Third Schedule to the Bill be amended in the proposed amendments to the Kenya Roads Board Act, No. 7 of 1999 by –
- inserting the following amendment immediately after the proposed amendment to section 17 -
- 17(2) Delete and substitute therefor the following new subsection –
- The Constituency Roads Committee
- two members from the respective Constituency Development Fund
- two officers serving in the office of the county Senator;
- the county Senator;
- the Member of Parliament for the Constituency;
- a representative of the Kenya National Secondary Roads Authority in
- a representative from the Ministry responsible for planning;
- the respective County Commissioner or his representative; and
- two members co-opted by the Committee to represent such special
- deleting the proposed amendment to section 17(2)(c);
- deleting the proposed amendment to section 17(2)(e);
- deleting the proposed amendment to section 17(3) and (4) and substituting
- 17(3) Delete and substitute therefor the following new subsection –
- The Constituency Roads Committee
- 17(4) Delete the words “Kenya Rural Roads Authority” whenever it appears and
- inserting the following amendment immediately after the proposed
- 17A(2) Delete paragraph (a) and substitute therefor the following new shall comprise of — shall designate two of the
- one representative of the Constituency Development Fund Committee
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended―
- by deleting the definition of public roads and substituting therefor the new definition- “Public Road” means all roads falling under the classifications under Schedule I and any other subsequently classified roads”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga): Division will be at the end. Title and Clause 1 (Question, that the Title and Clause 1 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.142, I beg to move that the Committee do report progress on its consideration of The Kenya Roads Bill (National Assembly Bill No.47 of 2017) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Wamatangi seconded.
[The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) in the Chair]
THE ENERGY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 50 OF 2017)
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Hon. Senators, we are now on The Energy Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 50 of 2017). Clause 3
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 4
THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “Council of County Governors and other” immediately after the words “consultation with the”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 5
THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by inserting the words “Council of County Governors and other” immediately after the words “consultation with the”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end.
Clauses 6, 7 and 8
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 9
THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- There is established the Energy Regulatory Commission hereinafter referred to as the Commission.
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “this Act the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 10
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 10 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Functions of the Commission. 10. The functions of the Commission shall
be to—
- regulate—
- generation, importation, exportation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electrical energy with the exception of licensing of nuclear facilities; (iii) production, conversion, distribution, supply, marketing and use of renewable energy; and (iv) exploration, extraction, production, processing, transportation, storage exportation, importation and sale of coal bed methane gas and other energy forms;
- protect consumer, investor and other stakeholder interests;
- provide such information and statistics to the Cabinet Secretary as the Cabinet Secretary may from time to time require;
- collect and maintain energy data;
- develop guidelines on applicable treaties, conventions and protocols affecting the energy sector in consultation with other statutory authorities except those relating to nuclear energy;
- coordinate the development and implementation of a national energy efficiency and conservation action plan, in consultation with relevant statutory authorities and other stakeholders;
- develop testing and certification procedures, in conjunction with relevant statutory agencies, for certification and testing for energy consumption of equipment and appliances;
- ensure, in collaboration the Kenya Bureau of Standards, that only energy efficient and cost effective appliances and equipment are imported into the country;
- certify energy managers and license energy auditors;
- promote, in consultation with the Kenya National Accreditation Service, the establishment of accredited laboratories for energy efficiency; and
- perform any other function that is incidental or consequential to its functions under this Act or any other written law. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 11
THAT, Clause 11 be amended by –
- deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefore the following new clause –
- The Commission
- deleting paragraph (m);
- deleting paragraph (n);
- deleting paragraph (o);
- deleting paragraph (p); and
- deleting paragraph (q). shall have all the powers necessary for the
THAT, Clause 12 be amended in sub-clause (1) by–
- deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new clause –
- The management of the Commission shall vest in a Board of Directors of the Commission consisting of –
- deleting paragraph (c); and
- deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph –
- three county executive committee members responsible for energy nominated by the Council of County Governors;
- deleting the word “five” appearing at the beginning of paragraph (g) and substituting therefore the word “three”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 13
THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended by –
- deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- The Board
- by deleting sub-clause (5) and substituting the following new sub-clause –
- The Director General
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 15
THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “reports of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 16
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 16 and substituting therefore the following new clause –
Staff of the Commission.
- The Commission may in consultation with
THAT, Clause 17 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefore the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 18
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 18 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Protection from personal liability.
- A matter or thing or an act done by a member of the Board or an officer, employee or agent of the Commission shall not, if the matter or thing is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Commission, render the members of the Board, officer, employee or agent or any person acting on lawful directions of the Commission personally liable to any action, claim or demand whatsoever. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 19
THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “not relieve the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 20
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 20 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Funds of the Commission. 20. (1) The funds of the Commission shall consist
of—
- levies not exceeding one half of a percent on the sales of electricity products;
- licence fees;
- such monies or assets as may accrue to or vest in the Commission in the course of the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act;
- such monies as may be provided by Parliament for the purposes of the Commission;
- any revenues generated from any proprietary interest held by the Commission whether movable or immovable;
- interest from bank deposits; and
- all monies from any other source provided for or donated or lent to the Commission:
- Any monies collected by the Commission including levies, fines and penalties in exercise of its functions shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
- Any funds retained by the Commission shall make part of the funds of the Commission by way of appropriation.
- There shall be paid out of the funds of the Commission, all expenditure incurred by the Commission in the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 21
THAT, Clause 21 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- The Commission
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately may, by resolution either generally or in any
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 23
THAT, Clause 23 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “orders of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 24
THAT, Clause 24 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 25
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) : The Division will come at the end. Clause 26
THAT, Clause 26 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “possessing” appearing immediately after the words “other persons” and substituting therefor the words “appointed by the Cabinet Secretary and who possess”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the words “Vice Chairperson” appearing immediately after the words “The Chairperson”;
- by deleting sub-clause (11) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause –
- After carrying out the interviews, the selection panel shall select three persons qualified to be appointed as members of the Tribunal for each vacant position and shall –
- in the case of appointment to the position of chairperson, submit the names to the President; and
- in the case of appointment to the position of a member appointed under (1)(b), submit the names to the Cabinet Secretary.
- After carrying out the interviews, the selection panel shall select three persons qualified to be appointed as members of the Tribunal for each vacant position and shall –
- in sub-clause (12) by deleting the words “The Cabinet Secretary” appearing at the beginning of the sub-clause and substituting therefor the words “The President or the Cabinet Secretary, as the case may be”;
- in sub-clause (13) by deleting the words “the Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “Where” and substituting therefor the words “The President or the Cabinet Secretary, as the case may be”;
- in sub-clause (15) by deleting the words “the Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “in this section” and substituting therefor the words “the President or the Cabinet Secretary, as the case may be” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 27
THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be amended in paragraph
(d)
by inserting the words “by notice in writing to the appointing authority” immediately after the words “resigns from office”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end.
Clauses 28-35
(Question, that Clauses 28-35 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 36
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting sub -clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- The Tribunal shall have appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of the
THAT, Clause 40 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decisions of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will come at the end. Clause 41
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will come at the end. Clause 42
THAT, Clause 42 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decisions of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 43-57
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 58
THAT, Clause 58 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the words “not more than four other” appearing at the beginning of the introductory clause of paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the words “two”;
- by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e) – (f) two persons with knowledge and experience in matters relating to energy nominated by the Council of Governors. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 59-74 (Question, that Clauses 59-74 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 75
THAT, Clause 75 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “in collaboration with the Council of County Governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary shall”;
- by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (2) –
- The Cabinet Secretary
THAT, Clause 76 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (g) –
- two persons with knowledge and experience in matter relating to renewable energy nominated by the Council of County Governors. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 77 and 78 (Question, that Clauses 77 and 78 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 79
THAT, Clause 79 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- A person granted authority under subsection (1) shall –
- comply with the provisions of Part VII of this Act; and (ii) before commencing with the activities, hold an informational meeting with the local community to sensitize the community on the activities to be undertaken pursuant to the authorization. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 80 and 81 (Question, that Clauses 80 and 81 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 82
THAT, Clause 82 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “advice of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 83 and 84
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 85
THAT, Clause 85 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- Any royalty received by the National Government from geothermal energy produced under this section shall be paid into the Treasury of the national Government and apportioned between the National Government, county government and the local community as follows –
- the county government’s share shall be equivalent to 20 percent of the royalties;
- the local community’s share shall be equivalent 10 ten percent of the royalties and shall be payable through a trust fud managed by a board of trustees established by the local community in accordance with regulations under this Act; and
- the remaining seventy percent shall be treated as national revenue to be dealt with in accordance with Article 203 of the Constitution.
- in sub-clause (4) by inserting the words “county governments in whose county the resource is to be exploited and” immediately after the words “consultation with the”;
- in sub-clause (5) by inserting the words “upon consultation with the Council of County Governors and the Renewable Energy Resource Advisory Committee” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary shall”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 86-88 (Question, that Clauses 86-88 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 89
THAT, Clause 89 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” in sub-clause
(1)
and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 90 and 91
Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 92
THAT, Clause 92 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 93
THAT, Clause 93 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 94
The Temporary Chairpersons
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 95
THAT, Clause 95 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- A person who intends to obtain a licence or permit under this Act shall –
- make an application to the Commission in the prescribed form; and
- submit to the Commission an environmental impact assessment licence obtained under section 63 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act.
- in sub-clause (2) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “conditions as the” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “or permit the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (5) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- If the Commission is satisfied that the applicant continues to meet the requirements for the issue of the licence or permit, the Commission shall renew the licence or permit.
- in sub-clause (6) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “with by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 96
THAT, Clause 96 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommended by the” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (iii) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d) – (da) the need and level of public participation undertaken by an applicant for a licence to generate electricity using coal under section 94(2)(a); (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “opinion of the” in paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (1) – (1A) The Commission shall not grant a licence or permit to an applicant unless the applicant has applied for, and obtained, an environmental impact assessment licence in accordance with section 63 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act.
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “conditions as the” in introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause –
- Where a permit contains conditions prescribed in subsection (2) (d), no person shall, before the conditions are satisfied, use any works the execution of which was authorised by the permit, except to the extent specified in a notice given by the Commission to the licensee specifying the extent to which the works may be used, notwithstanding that some of the conditions have not been satisfied and such permit may, at any time, be revoked by the Commission in a subsequent notice in the Gazette.
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “given by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 97
THAT, Clause 97 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “permit and the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 98
THAT, Clause 98 of the Bill be amended –
- in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word Commission”;
- in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “developed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (c) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommended by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (d) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommended by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (j) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “matter that the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 99 (Question, that Clause 99 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 100
THAT, Clause 100 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “form as the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “issued by the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 101
THAT, Clause 101 be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “lodged with the” in sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
(Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 102
THAT, Clause 102 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “period which the” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “or permit the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –
- specify the acts, omissions or other facts which, in the opinion of the Commission or the licensing agent, constitute a contravention of the conditions of the licence or permit or requirements of the Act, and the reasons why the Commission is of the opinion that any of the circumstances mentioned under subsection (1) have occurred or arisen; and
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 103
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 103 and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- Where, upon application, it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commission that a licence or permit has been lost, destroyed or defaced, the Commission shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate licence or permit to the licensee. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 104
THAT, Clause 104 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “consent of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 105
THAT, Clause 105 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –
- an employee of the Commission or person authorised in writing by the Commission; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairpersons (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 106
THAT, Clause 106 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “action of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 107
THAT, Clause 107 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “writing to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 108
THAT, Clause 108 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “to subsection (2) the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 109
THAT, Clause 109 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “period which the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission.”
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clause 110
THAT, Clause 110 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “a permit the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “the works the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 111
THAT, Clause 111 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause –
- Where any licensee willfully delays to comply with the terms of the contract pursuant to sub-section (1), the Commission may compel the licensee to evacuate the coal products when appropriate and in the event of the licensee failing to comply with such direction the Commission may order disposal of such products held by a common user logistic facility and impose such penalties and fines as may be prescribed in regulations. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 112
THAT, Clause 112 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “under subsection (1) the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 113
Hon. Senators, the Division will be at the end. Clause 114
THAT, Clause 114 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause –
- In the event of a fire, explosion, injury or fatality occurring in the course of operating a facility for energy production using coal, either by accident or through negligence, the operator of the facility shall forthwith clean up the polluted or damaged environment, at the operator’s own expense, to the satisfaction of Commission and the National Environment Management Authority established under section 7 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act.
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “in subsection (2) the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 115
Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 116
THAT, Clause 116 of the Bill be amended by deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new clause –
- Without limiting the generality of section 208, the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Council of County Governors may, on the recommendation of the Commission, make regulations for the use of coal for energy production relating to— (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 117
THAT, Clause 117 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “may be to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 118
Hon. Members, Division will be at the end. Clause 119
THAT, Clause 119 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “made to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “addressed to the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 120
THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 120 and substituting therefor the following new clause –
- The Commission may hear any objections in public, at a time
THAT, Clause 121 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 122
THAT, Clause 122 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “form as the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “issued by the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” in in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “specified by the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 123
THAT, Clause 123 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “consent of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “action as the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 124
THAT, Clause 124 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “consent of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 125
THAT, Clause 125 of the Bill be amended –
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause–
- If a licensee fails to meet his obligations under this Act, the Commission shall serve upon him a notice in writing to meet those obligations within fourteen days or such longer period but not exceeding sixty days as the Commission may determine.
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “the notice the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause–
- The appointment of a statutory manager under subsection (2) shall be for such period, not exceeding twelve months, as the Commission may specify in the instrument of appointment and may be extended upon the application of the Commission if such extension appears to the court to be justified and such extension shall be notified to all interested parties.
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “subsection (2) the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in subsection (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “consultation with the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefore the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 126
THAT, Clause 126 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The”in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “period which the” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (iii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words“upon inquiry the” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “this section the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –(b) specify the acts, omissions or other facts which, in the opinion of the Commission, constitute a contravention of the conditions or the Act, and the reasons why the Commission is of the opinion that any of the circumstances mentioned under subsection (1) have occurred or arisen; and
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “or revoked the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) Clause 127
THAT, Clause 127 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause –
- Where, upon application, it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commission that a license has been lost, destroyed or defaced; the Commission shall issue a duplicate license. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 128
THAT, Clause 128 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “information as the” in paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause–(2) In entering any provision in the register, the Commission shall have regard to the need for excluding, so far as is practicable any matter which relates to the affairs of any person, where publication of that matter would or might, in the opinion of the Commission, be prejudicial to the interests of that person or the public interest.
- By deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause–
- The contents of the register shall be published on the website of the Commission and shall be available for inspection by the public, during such hours and subject to the payment of such fee as may be prescribed by the Commission.
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “prescribed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause– (4) A person may, on the payment of such fee as may be prescribed, require the Commission to supply him with a copy of, or extract of, any part of the register, being a copy or extract which is certified by the Commission to be a true copy or extract. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 129
THAT, Clause 129 of the Bill be amended – (a) in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new clause –
- For the purposes of this Act, where a person holds a license or licenses, the accounts of each undertaking under each license shall, unless specifically exempted by the Commission, be subject to the provisions of this Act, and be kept separate and distinct and in the manner and form prescribed by the Commission: (ii) in paragraph (a) of the proviso by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”’
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “accounts to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “request of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 130
THAT, Clause 130 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The”in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph -(b) require a licensee to furnish to the Commission, books, accounts, records and other documents in such form as the Commission may demand.
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “authorized by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 131
THAT, Clause 131 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 132
THAT, Clause 132 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “proposal to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefore the word “Commission”. (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 133-135 (Question, that Clauses 133-135 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 136
THAT, Clause 136 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “to enable the” and substituting therefore the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 137
THAT, Clause 137 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “report to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 138
- THAT, Clause 138 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing Immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (7) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “referred to the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 139 and 140
Clause 141
- THAT, Clause 141 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “report to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 142
THAT, Clause 142 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(6)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “determined by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 143 and 144
Clause 145
THAT, Clause 145 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “specified by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 146
- THAT, Clause 146 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 147
- THAT, Clause 147 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” and substitute therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “under subsection (1) the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 147
- THAT, Clause 148 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “contractor by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 148
- THAT, Clause 148 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “contractor by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 149
- THAT, Clause 149 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “application to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word“ Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 150
- THAT, Clause 150 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “application to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 151
- THAT, Clause 151 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “authorized by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 151-158
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 159
- THAT, Clause 159 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “referred to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “referred to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 160
- THAT, Clause 160 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” in the proviso and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “referred to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 161
- THAT, Clause 161 of the Bill be amended by –
- renumbering the existing provision as sub-clause (1);
- inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after the new sub-clause (1)–
- Parliament may, as a condition for, or in addition to any appropriation it may make under subsection (1), impose such conditions as it may consider necessary to avoid the recurrence of the default. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 162
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 163
THAT, Clause 163 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “submitted to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “submitted to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “under subsection (1) the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 164
- THAT, Clause 164 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “submitted to the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 165
THAT, Clause 165 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “prescribed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “filed with the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Provided that the” in the proviso and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “filed with the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (7) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 166
- THAT, Clause 166 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- The Cabinet Secretary shall –
- sensitize consumers on the compensation mechanism provided under this section; and
- make regulations to give effect to this section within six months of the coming into force of this Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 167
THAT, Clause 167 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) –
- by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “proceedings before the” in paragraph (m) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 168
- THAT, Clause 168 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(2)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “period as the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 169 and 170
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) : Division will be at the end. Clause 171
- THAT, Clause 171 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the proviso; and
- inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause
- – (1A) Where the owner of a property cannot be traced, the applicant shall –
- carry out a search in the Ministry responsible for matters relating to land with respect to the land in order to determine the name of the person in whom the land is registered;
- send a notice by registered post to the last known address of the said person; and
- issue a thirty notice in the Gazette and through an advertisement in at least two newspapers of nationwide circulation and an announcement in a vernacular radio station of local coverage for a period of two weeks. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clauses 172-177 (Question, that Clauses 172-177 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 178
- THAT, Clause 178 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by inserting the words “the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act” immediately after the words “provided in this Act”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clause 179
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) : Division will be at the end. Clause 180
THAT, Clause 180 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by –
- deleting the phrase “Authority for determination and the Authority” appearing immediately after the words “referred to the” and substituting therefor the phrase “Commission for determination and the Commission”;
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us move on to the next clause. Clauses 181-186 (Question, that Clauses 181-186 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Let us move on to the next clause. Clause 187
THAT, Clause 187 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “Commission in collaboration with county governments”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 188
THAT, Clause 188 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing at the beginning of the sub-clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- If the Commission determines that the owner of the building is not able to comply without financial or technical assistance and that the activities required to be in compliance may be eligible for assistance from an identified source, the Commission may decide to give additional grace period to allow the owner to access assistance from the identified source. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 189 (Question, that Clause 189 be part of the Bill, proposed) Clause 190
THAT, Clause 190 of the Bill be amended–
- by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation by the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (f) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation by the” in the proviso and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (i) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “furnish to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission’;
- in paragraph (j) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “year to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 191
THAT, Clause 191 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 192
THAT, Clause 192 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 193
THAT, Clause 193 of the Bill be amended–
- in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approval of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph (g) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “furnish to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clauses. Clauses 194-197 (Question, that Clauses 194-197 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 198
THAT, Clause 198 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation by the” and substituting therefor the phrase “Commission and in consultation with the Council of County Governors”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by the” in paragraph (y) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 199
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 200
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move THAT, Clause 200 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “under subsection (1) the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 201
THAT, Clause 201 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “complied with the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 202
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move THAT, Clause 202 of the Bill be amended–
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause -
- Where the Commission is of the view that any person including any public body is consuming unacceptable levels of energy in their respective premises or installations, over and above the benchmarks established by the Commission under this Act, such person shall be called upon to submit to the Commission a detailed audit report compiled by an accredited energy auditor and a detailed remedial plan of action proposing measures to be taken by such person to reduce the energy consumption to acceptable levels.
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause -
- The failure to submit a detailed audit report and a detailed remedial plan of action when called upon to do so by the Commission under subsection (1) and the failure to implement such plan on approval by the Commission shall be an offence under this Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 203
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 203 of the Bill be amended –
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause:–
- Every person who is issued with a certificate under subsection (1) shall be required to sit for such examinations at such periods as the Commission may prescribe and where the Commission so requests, submit performance reviews at such intervals as specified by the Commission.
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 204
- THAT, Clause 204 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “report to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 205
- THAT, Clause 205 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “under subsection (1) the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 206
THAT, Clause 206 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “program to the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “submitted to the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 207
THAT, Clause 207 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “of subsection (1) the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 208
THAT, Clause 208 of the Bill be amended–
- in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “recommendation of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause–
- The regulations to be made under this Act may be formulated by the Commission on its own motion or may be proposed to the Commission by any licensee or person.
- in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “satisfaction of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 209
Hon. Senators, the Division will be at the end. Clause 210
- THAT, Clause 210 of the Bill be amended by deleting the phrase “Authority, committee, agent or an officer acting on behalf of the Authority” appearing immediately after the words “or to the” and substituting therefor the phrase “Commission, committee, agent or an officer acting on behalf of the Commission”.
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clause 211
THAT, Clause 211 of the Bill be amended in the proviso by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “manner which the” in paragraph
(b)
and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clauses 212 and 213
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clause 214
THAT Clause 214 of the Bill be amended:-
- by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause:–
- A person engaged in any undertaking or activity pursuant to a licence under this Act shall notify the respective licensing authority and the Commission within forty eight hours in writing, in the form and manner prescribed by the Commission, of any accident or incident causing loss of life, personal injury, explosion, oil spill, fire or any other accident or incident causing harm or damage to the environment or property which has arisen in Kenya or within Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone or Outer Continental Shelf.
- in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “authority or the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 215 (Question, that Clause 215 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 216
THAT, Clause 216 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(2)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by the” in the paragraph
(f)
and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clauses 217-219
The Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): The Division will be at the end. Clause 220
- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 220 and substituting therefor the following new clause- Prosecution of offences. 220. The Director Public Prosecutions shall, on the request of the Commission, appoint any officer of the Commission or an advocate of the High Court to be a public
prosecutor for the purposes of prosecuting offences under this Act.
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clauses 221-223
The Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: The Division will be at the end. Clause 224
THAT, Clause 224 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(2)
by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “granted by the” in paragraph
(b)
and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division at the end. Clause 225
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) : Division at the end. First Schedule
Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Second Schedule
THAT, the Second Schedule to the Bill be amended –
- in paragraph 1 by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “member of the” in sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph 2 by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “composition of the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- in paragraph 4 by –
- by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “meetings of the” in sub-paragraph (1)(d) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting sub-paragraph (1)(e) and substituting therefor the following new sub-paragraph –
- failure to disclose to the Commission, Tribunal or Board any interest in any contract or matter before the Commission, Tribunal or Board;
- in paragraph 5 by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Managing Director the” in the introductory clause to sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “meetings of the” in sub-paragraph (1)(d) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (ii) deleting sub-paragraph (1)(e) and substituting therefor the following new sub-paragraph –
- in paragraph 7 by –
- deleting sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph –
- At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the Commission, Tribunal, Corporation or Agency, as the case may be, shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Commission, the Tribunal or the Agency for that year. (ii) in sub-paragraph (2) by –
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “expenditure of the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Commission”;
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “staff of the” in sub- sub-paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (iii) in sub-paragraph (3) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”; (iv) in sub-paragraph (4) by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “Secretary’s approval the” and substituting therefor the word “Commission”.
- in paragraph 8 by –
- deleting sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph –
- The Commission Tribunal Corporation
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the
- Within a period of six months after the end of
- deleting sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph –
- by deleting paragraph 9 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph or
- (1) The common seal of the Commission, Tribunal,
- The common seal of the Commission, Tribunal, Corporation or
- The affixing of the common seal of the Commission, Tribunal,
THAT, the Third Schedule to the Bill be amended by deleting item 1 and substituting therefor the following new item –
- Energy Regulatory Commission (Question of amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division at the end. Fourth Schedule
THAT, the Fourth Schedule to the Bill be amended in paragraph 1 by –
- deleting sub-paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph –
- The Energy Regulatory Commission
- deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words
- deleting the words “and Petroleum Regulatory Authority” appearing established undersection 9
Order, hon. Members! There is an interjection by Sen. (Eng.) Maina.
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I have an interjection. Sen. Olekina is a Member of the Committee. I must put it on record that the amendments should be regarded as his amendments and not the amendments of the Committee.
Can I go on, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir? The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe) : Yes, proceed Sen. (Eng.) Maina.
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.148, I beg to move that the Committee do report progress on its consideration of the Energy Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 50 of 2017) , and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Pareno seconded.
THE PETROLEUM BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 48 OF 2017)
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Hon. Senators, we are still in the Committee of the Whole to consider the Petroleum Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 48 of 2017). Clauses 3 and 4
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 5
- THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause
- and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause –
- The Cabinet Secretary consult with the Council of County Governors and shall ensure
THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(1)
by inserting the words “in consultation with the Council of County Governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary shall”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will be at the end. Clauses 7-21
Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 22
- THAT, Clause 22 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause
(1)
–
(1A)
The Authority may, where the exploration activity involves drilling or an activity that is likely to alter the land on which the exploration activity is being undertaken, require an applicant to submit, together with the application under subsection
(1)
an environmental impact assessment license obtained under Section 63 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act.
Clauses 23-49
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will come at the end. Clause 50
THAT, Clause 50 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the proviso appearing at the end of that sub-clause. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will come at the end. Clauses 51-57
(Question that Clauses 51-57 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will come at the end. Clause 58
THAT, Clause 58 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause
(3)
by deleting the word “five” appearing immediately after the words “be equivalent to” and substituting therefor the word “ten”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will come at the end. Clauses 59-87
Hon. Senators, Division will come at the end. Clause 88
THAT, Clause 88 of the Bill be amended in paragraph
(a)
by deleting the word “construction” appearing immediately after the words “works for the” and substituting therefore the words “repair, replacement and rehabilitation”.
The Temporary Chairperson
(Sen. Lelegwe)
: Division will come at the end. Clauses 89-91
Hon. Members, Division will come at the end. Clause 92
THAT, Clause 92 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (3) –
- The licensing authority may, by notice in the Gazette, suspend or revoke the license issued to a person who if found liable for an offence under subsection (2).
- Where the licensing authority intends to revoke or suspend a permit under this section, it may, at least twenty-one days before the date of the intended revocation or suspension, notify the holder of the permit of such intention, specifying the reasons thereof, and shall take every precaution to ensure fairness in the exercise of this power. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will come at the end. Clauses 93-124 (Question, that Clauses 93-124 be part of the Bill, proposed) Hon. Senators, Division will be at the end. Let us go to the next clause. Clause 125
THAT, Clause 125 of the Bill be amended –
- in paragraph (a) by inserting the words “including the use of local radio stations” immediately after the words “communication strategy”;
- by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f) – (fa) where compensation is payable, to immediate payment of the compensation when such compensation falls due; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Clause 126
Hon, Senators, Division will be at the end. Clause 127
THAT, Clause 127 of the Bill be amended in paragraph
(u)
by inserting the words “and restoration” immediately after the words “safety environmental protection”.
Clause 2
THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by –
- deleting the definition of the term “Authority” and substituting therefor the following new definition – “Authority” means Petroleum Regulatory Authority established under section 13A of this Act; New Clauses
THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after Clause 13 – Establishment of Petroleum Regulatory Authority 13A. (1) There is established the Petroleum Regulatory Authority
- The Authority
- suing and being sued;
- taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring,
- borrowing and lending money; and
- doing or performing all other things or acts for
- Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Authority
- provide such information and statistics in relation to petroleum
- regulate the importation, refining, exportation, transportation,
- collect, maintain and manage petroleum data;
- receive and review an application for a nonexclusive
- co-ordinate the development of petroleum infrastructure and
- enter any area, structure, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or building
- inspect and test any machinery or equipment that has been
- take or remove, for analysis, testing or for use in evidence in
- inspect, take extracts from, or make copies of any document
- assess field development plans and make recommendations to
- assess tail-end production and cessation of upstream petroleum
- verify the measurements of petroleum production to allow for
- verify the recoverable cost of oil and gas due to the parties to a
- audit contractors for cost recovery;
- monitor in consultation with the Competition Authority
- provide information to the relevant authority for the collection
- set, review and approve contracts, tariffs and charges for
- make proposals to the Cabinet Secretary in relation to
- work with the relevant statutory authorities to formulate,
- develop guidelines, in consultation with other statutory
- regulate contracts on upstream petroleum operations not
- advice the Cabinet Secretary in the evaluation of the bids and
- perform any other function that may be conferred on it under
- ensure that contractors uphold the relevant laws,
- ensure optimal levels of recovery of petroleum
- promote well planned, executed and cost-efficient
- ensure optimal utilization of existing and planned
- ensure the establishment of a central database of
- manage upstream petroleum data and provide periodic
- take such action as is necessary to enforce the
- ensure and facilitate competition, access and
- prescribe the form and manner in which any application
- investigate complaints or disputes arising from upstream
- enter, inspect and search any premises at which any
- issue orders either requiring acts or things to be
- impose such sanctions and civil fines not exceeding
- enforce local content requirements;
- issue operational permits and non-exclusive exploration
- ensure enforcement and compliance with the national
- The Director Public Prosecutions
- a chairperson appointed by the President;
- the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being
- the Principal Secretary in the National Treasury or his or her
- three county executive committee members responsible for
- the Director-General appointed under section 23 of this Act;
- one person shall be nominated by the Kenya Private Sector
- one person with knowledge and experience in matters relating
- A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson under
- is a citizen of Kenya;
- holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the
- engineering;
- economics; or
- has had at least seven years relevant professional and managerial
- is a member in good standing of the relevant professional association;
- meets the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- A member of the Board appointed under section 13D(1)(f) and
- shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible
- The chairperson and members of the Board shall be appointed
- The chairperson and the members appointed in accordance with
- Subject to the provisions of the First
- dies;
- by notice in writing addressed to the President or the
- is removed from office under any of the circumstances
- The President
- any violation of
- gross misconduct, whether in the
- physical or mental incapacity to perform
- being absent from three consecutive
- a failure to disclose to the Board of
- being convicted of a criminal offence;
- incompetence; or
- bankruptcy.
- The Cabinet Secretary
- A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director-
- is a citizen of Kenya;
- holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in
- petroleum geosciences;
- petroleum law.
- has at least seven years relevant professional
- is a member in good standing of the relevant
- meets the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the
- The Director-General shall hold office for a term of three years
- The Director-General shall be the secretary to the Board of
- inability to perform the functions of office due
- gross misconduct or misbehaviour;
- incompetence or neglect of duty;
- violation of the Constitution or any other law;
- bankruptcy; or
- any other ground that would justify removal
- Before the Cabinet Secretary removes the
- sufficient notice of the allegations made against
- an opportunity to present his defence against the
- The provisions of subsection (1) shall not relieve the
- such moneys as may, from time to time, be appropriated
- levies, not exceeding one half of a percent on the sales
- such other moneys or assets as may accrue to or vest in
- any revenues generated from any proprietary interest
- interest from bank deposits; and
- any revenue from other sources including loans, grants,
- All revenues generated by the Authority including levies shall
- Any funds retained by the Authority shall make part of the
- Penalties are excluded from the funds of the Authority.
- The Cabinet Secretary
- the amount in Kenya Shillings payable per cubic metre
- the amount of Kenya Shillings payable per one
- when the relevant levy may be applied; and any other
- There shall be paid out of the funds of the Authority, all
- The Authority is a body corporate with perpetual succession may, on the request of the or the Cabinet Secretary, as the case may shall appoint the Director General from responsible for matters relating to may place on deposit with such a bank as it may determine, any shall ensure that all moneys received are shall prepare the financial statements in a shall pay such allowances and fees to the and Director-General shall authenticate the and Director-General may authenticate, by
- The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimated
- The annual estimates shall be approved by the Board before the
- to the Auditor-General, the accounts of the Authority in respect
- a statement of the income and expenditure of the
- to the Cabinet Secretary, an annual report in respect of that year
- the accounts of the Authority and statements referred to
- The Authority
- Within a period of three months after the end of each
- Within a period of six months after the end of the
- Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Auditor-
- The fee for an auditor, other than the Auditor-General,
- The Authority
- A committee, officer, employee or agent of the
- Any instrument issued by the Authority under
- The Authority
- enter upon any premises at which any undertaking is carried out
- inspect and test any process, installation, works or other
- be accompanied by a police officer if there is a reason to
- require from any person the production of any book, notice,
- examine and copy any part of any book, notice, record, list or
- require information relevant to the committee, officer,
- exercise such other powers as may be necessary in connection
- A member of a committee of the Authority, officer, employee
- Where—
- the premises to which this section relates are unoccupied;
- the owner, occupier or person in charge thereof is temporarily
- entry thereon is refused or obstructed, the member of the
- reasonable steps shall be taken prior to entry by the
- Where it is suspected that an undertaking is being carried
- any building, room, place, receptacle or item of plant;
- any goods or materials in a factory; and
- aircraft, vessels, vehicles or containers.
- A person who, unless authorized by the Authority or any other
- A person who resists, hinders or obstructs any committee,
- promote efficiency, economy and safety in the conduct
- ensure that contractors carry out the upstream petroleum
- promote competition in upstream petroleum operations
- advocate and ensure transparency between upstream
- ensure fair balance in the interests of the National
- Where the Authority fails to make a decision
- The decision of the Authority shall be in writing
- A decision of the Authority shall be served upon
- Where a decision of the Authority requires a
- The common seal of the Authority when affixed on a document
- The Chairperson
- The Chairperson
- any document not required by law to be made under
- all decisions of the Board.
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir I beg to move that New Clause 13A be now read a Second Time.
Sen. Pareno seconded.
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Lelegwe): Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, we cannot adjourn on the Committee of the Whole. I, therefore, call upon the Mover to report progress only for this Bill.
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.142, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole report progress on its consideration of The Petroleum Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 48 of 2017) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Olekina seconded.
PROGRESS REPORTED THE PHYSICAL PLANNING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 34 OF 2017)
May the Mover of the Physical Planning Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2017) give a report.
Madam Temporary Speaker, it is the Chairperson first.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Physical Planning Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2017) and instructed me to report progress and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.
Sen. Murkomen seconded.
The Mover to proceed.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I ask Sen. Ledama to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
THE LAND VALUE INDEX LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2018)
Proceed, Chairperson.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report progress that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Land Value Index Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2018) , and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Mover?
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said Report and ask Sen. I request Sen. Pareno to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Hon. Senators, I would like to invoke Standing Order 31 to extend the sitting to such a time when we will have finished with the reports.
The next one to be tackled is the Kenya Roads Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 47 of 2017) .
Proceed, Chairperson.
THE KENYA ROADS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 47 OF 2017)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report progress that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Kenya Roads Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 47 of 2017) , and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Mover?
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report and ask Sen. Seneta to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Next is the Energy Bill (National Assembly Bills No.50 of 2017) .
Proceed, Chairperson.
THE ENERGY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.50 OF 2017)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report progress that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Energy Bill (National Assembly Bills No.50 of 2017) , and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do a view with the Committee on the said report and ask Sen. Mwangi to second.
I second, Madam Temporary Speaker.
THE PETROLEUM BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 48 OF 2017)
The next report is on The Petroleum Bill National Assembly Bill No.48 of 2017.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report progress that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Petroleum Bill National Assembly Bill No.48 of 2017) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.
Who is the Mover?
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and ask Sen. (Eng.) Maina to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker I second.
ADJOURNMENT
Hon. Senators, it is now 6.36 p.m. Therefore, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow Thursday 14th February 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
The house rose at 6:36 p.m.