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Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you. For this country to move forward, we must offload the many corporations that take a significant portion of taxpayers' money, yet produce very little. It is important that we start the privatisation process. The best place to start is the Kenya Pipeline...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you. Proper economic growth began during the early years of Kibaki's term, when Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) started to emerge 1st October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)in this country. KCB, Safaricom, KenGen and many other IPOs came...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, the entire Coast Region does not have a level 6 hospital, and that is the same with the North-eastern region. Now, where will we get the money to do this? We need roads—roads that will open up the economy of this country. Do...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Nothing is out of order. I also wish to join Tom Joseph Francis Kajwang’ and you in welcoming the gallant sons from Homa Bay Town. This represents the future of our nation and our State. The State is built by young and energetic individuals...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) In conclusion, the House Business Committee shall reconvene on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, to schedule business for the rest of next week. I beg to lay this Statement on the Table of the House. I thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to make the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) You cannot have. (Hon. Mary Emaase spoke off the record)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, can I be heard in honourable silence? Additionally, debate will continue on the following Motions, should they not be concluded today: (Loud consultations)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Please tell the gracious lady there that we have a consultation room here.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) This is supposed to be done by the Leader of the Majority Party, but as I stand, allow me to reschedule it so that we can do it afresh tomorrow.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)(Bill deferred)Indulge me, Hon. Temporary Speaker, to step it down until next time. Thank you. ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) In the absence of the Chairman, Hon. Temporary Speaker, I request that you indulge me by stepping it down until we are able to reschedule it on the Order Paper.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS REQUEST FOR STATEMENT

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I appreciate the response coming from the Honourable Member of Parliament. Sometimes our Chairpersons have no control over Statements since they are generated by Cabinet Secretaries. When they are brought to this Chamber, the Chairs have to read them...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) My advice is that she bring a Question, so that we can call the Cabinet Secretary to this House to respond. Thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) That is a very interesting speech from Hon. Zamzam

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) There are no political rejects. People who lose seats in Parliament are also professionals. We have teachers, engineers and doctors here. When they lose seats, they have an opportunity to serve the country in another capacity. Therefore, there cannot be political rejects. They should...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, that is a very important point raised by Hon. Gisairo. It concerns all of us. There is a Court order…

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Much obliged, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I will get in touch with the National Treasury so that we get a response in the afternoon.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to join my colleagues, the Member for Rongo and the Leader of the Minority Party, in condoling with the family of the late Hon. Dalmas Otieno Anyango. Hon. Dalmas worked tirelessly for this nation in different capacities. He...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I will give information that was sought by Hon. Clive Gisairo on the matter of the National Government – Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) . I had an engagement with the Cabinet Secretary for The National...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The question was on whether the money would be disbursed before the Court deadline.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Before that, all the money would have been disbursed. From October, The National Treasury will be disbursing a minimum of Ksh7 billion per month. (An Hon. Member spoke off the record) From next month, we will be receiving the Ksh7 billion until he finishes...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I wish to thank those who have contributed. I believe we are not of different opinions. We are saying the same things. We are all congratulating and thanking the President for these appointments. I think it is time now to call the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to join my friend, the Member for Kirinyaga Central, in welcoming the very well dressed and smart students in the Speaker’s Gallery. You are welcome to the National Assembly to listen and to celebrate your presence. Not...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. That black man died. He was killed by a police officer and the whole situation became a mess that cost the then President of the USA, Donald Trump, his seat. Just that one mistake by one police officer. 24th September 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I congratulate the gracious lady, Hon. Kagiri, for bringing this Motion on the extension of the term of the African Growth and Opportunities Act. This Act was conceived in the year 2000. It was a progressive piece of legislation...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Changamwe and that area…

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Jomvu. If you are driving from Kilifi to Mombasa between 6.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m., you will see the number of young people who walk in the streets going to work. They walk in droves and within a short time, they disappear into...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, there is no interest to speak on this Motion. I propose that next time it appears on the Order Paper, the Mover will be called upon to reply.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is nice to be back for the last Part of the Fourth Session. Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join fellow Members in congratulating our athletes. An investment in sports is an investment in the pride of the nation. Today, we stand tall as a country celebrating the great feat of our athletes and our sportspeople. Probably, this...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Kaluma is my senior in many ways, but when he says ‘a few learned Members of Parliament’, he needs to qualify it to say ‘learned friends’ because that is how lawyers call themselves. There are many other learned professors here. Therefore, he needs...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, you moved.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, I congratulate the learned friends for doing a commendable job. (Hon. Peter Kaluma spoke off the record) I have said that I congratulate the learned friends for a good job. As I speak as part of the educated...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to thank the Leader of the Majority Party for ably moving the Bill. This is a fairly short Bill that seeks to ensure that the money apportioned under the Air Passenger Service Charge is shared among...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for indulging me on this. BUSINESS FOR WEEK COMMENCING 18TH AUGUST 2025 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give a Statement on...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) No, he looked at me until I forgot him. Please, bring business. Chairpersons and Vice-Chairs, you have this weekend to complete all pending businesses and bring them to the House. With regards to the business scheduled for Tuesday next week, the House is expected...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Okay, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am hyping them to come. The House will also continue with the Second Reading of the following Bills, should they not be concluded today: Question by Private Notice No.013/2025 by the Member of Isiolo County, Hon.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I promise to give a response once we come back from recess.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The week is not over; it includes the afternoon. Allow me to inform the concerned Chairman so that your response can be in the afternoon brief.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to thank the Leader of the Majority Party for ably moving the Bill. This is a fairly short Bill that seeks to ensure that the money apportioned under the Air Passenger Service Charge is shared among...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, before I lay the Papers, allow me the privilege to welcome learners from a school in my constituency, which is my neighbour 13th August 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 7 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)at home: St. Dominic Primary School. They are...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have listened to the Member, and I recognise the seriousness of this matter. It is our responsibility, as the government, to protect Kenyans both inside and outside the country. The abduction of a 13th August 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 6...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) By tomorrow.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is the first time in this Parliament that a response to a Request for Statement is sought directly from the Leader of the Majority Party instead of the Committees in charge. That notwithstanding, I must say that the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We will engage all the Cabinet Secretaries involved, especially the Ministries of East African Affairs and Foreign Affairs. We will coordinate with all the relevant Ministries, including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, to get an elaborate response. From this question, we may...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairlady, before you declare the lack of quorum. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : What is out of order before I make the Statement? Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, it is...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. That is what democracy is about, Hon. Dawood: a Constitution which you must abide by. I also had my Bill on the Floor of this House. It went for assent, received a Presidential Memorandum of reservations, and...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to draw the attention of the House to the time when the current Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, was in the seat where you are seated. We were handling the presidential reservation on the Finance Bill regarding...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, we can do this. It is a simple matter and Hon. Melly will dispose of it by Tuesday. I will be in touch with him.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, while I respect your advice on this, this is a House of rules which everybody in this Chamber must and should abide to. Our Standing Orders are very clear that when you defy a Speaker's ruling or order, there are consequences to...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I initiated an amendment to the law to include body cams as one of the wearables for police officers. When we are definite about this, it guarantees that the Government will provide for it. The response we got was that...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am sorry, Hon. Speaker. I apologise for the delay. Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders 30 (3) (b) (Hours of Meeting) , this House resolves to hold a morning sitting on Thursday,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Meteorology Bill, (Senate Bill No. 45 of 2023) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed)...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Kawaya Vincent Musyoka to second the Motion.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Meteorology Bill, (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) , be now read a Third Time. I would like to make a few comments. This is a very important piece of legislation which will help to anchor...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. KJ was my junior at the university. He was many years behind me at Kenyatta University. Hon. Temporary Speaker, you were also my junior. We actually did our Master’s Degree the same year. I look young, but I am...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to welcome the students. I do not know when my school will be mentioned in such glowing terms. I hope one day it will.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) St. George’s High School. I have seen the growing interest of students in this Chamber. It also shows confidence in your leadership. I also want to challenge you. Probably we need to start an education centre in Parliament where students can pass through and...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I want to inform Hon. Kaguchia. Hon. Kaguchia, you know that appropriation is done in this House. As a very active Member, when the supplementary budget is presented, please, let us hear your voice on the same matter so that we can...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Kaguchia, please, use the power of the vote to change the budget. Allocate money so that the work is done, so that you are seen to be doing something. Otherwise, your people will know that you are just here to ask questions, criticise...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, it was. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : This is your opportunity to move for reporting. Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands to second. If I may, I wish to express a few thoughts regarding the Bill....

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I ask the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands to second.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am much obliged, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as I mentioned, this is a very important legislation that will give power to the NLC to commence the review of grants that have been halted due to the expiry of the five-year period. We are also granting the NLC the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Very well. I also ask your people to listen to you because you are a good representative. The Member for Isiolo South will be re-elected. He is very concerned about his people. The people from the North Eastern region have also suffered historical injustices.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Indeed, the people from Northern Kenya have suffered historical land injustices for many years. They have lived without title deeds. They have lived on land that other people claim as theirs. They deserve justice. It is for that reason that the Constitution of Kenya...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I want to thank this House. I also thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me the time to speak. I know when I talk about North Eastern, it touches your heart. I want your heart to continue to be touched by such things....

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, let me promise you- --

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I may not vouch for tomorrow but before we go on recess, you will have your statement delivered to the House.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Recess is Thursday.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) So, we only have tomorrow and Thursday.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. On my behalf and that of the leadership, I welcome the students from Tharaka Nithi to the Chamber of the National Assembly, these hallowed grounds and the august House.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Tharaka Nithi reminds us of interesting things. It has given us the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. I encourage the children, just like our Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, who sat in this House, to look forward to coming...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have high regard for Hon. Caroli Omondi. He is a good legislator who makes good laws and sits in the Chamber. His people made a good choice. However, he does not qualify for the title of ranking Member. Many titles...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you for giving me this opportunity to support my friend, Hon. Toroitich. I think this is one of those firsts where I actually stand to 12th August 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)support him. You know, he is...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is my pleasure to second the Hon. Aden Mohammed in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2024) . I thank Hon. Mohammed Aden for taking his time to bring a Bill to the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have listened to Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, who is an eloquent and good speaker. There is something called relevance in debate. This Bill is not about cybercrime and computers. It speaks to certain important fundamentals of a nation.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I have the right to stand on a point of order.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I have a point of order to the Temporary Speaker. I have the right.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am not faulting the Member.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to make some clarification on the Bill not on the contribution of the Member.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This particular Bill is very clear on what it intends to do, that is, to limit freedoms on pertinent issues like terrorism.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. Issues such as terrorism, cultism, child pornography, and extreme religious practices on social media. It is not about leaders, personalities or Government. These are fundamental issues covered in the Constitution.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) It is unconstitutional for anyone to publish pornography or to engage in terrorism.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as we debate, let us do so within the confines of the Bill. That includes Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I have made my point.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Tongoyo is the Chairman. He is a very diligent Member. There must be a good reason he is not here. I plead with you to allow us up to Tuesday next week to bring the Statement. I will talk to Hon. Tongoyo myself...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am now speaking as the Member for Kilifi North Constituency. It is time we allow competition in the energy sector. The reason we lack power is the monopoly enjoyed by the Kenya Power Company. They behave the way they do...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. I want to speak for Gilgil, Hon. Temporary Speaker, we must de-monopolise KPLC.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I will advise the Chairman, Hon. Shinali, so that we have the Statement the first week after recess. We also have next week.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I request that the matter be put for Tuesday next week so that she gets a Statement for the people of Kisii to be happy. Very well, thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am much obliged, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will also direct that it be put in next week.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am so directed. We will execute. My staff, please, you are hearing this direction wherever you are. Please make sure it is part of what we should execute.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I will discharge my duties by calling Hon. Ken Chonga and talking to him so that he brings a Statement next week. I will also remind Hon. Tongoyo. We should not be discussing issues of IDPs in this time and age. The IDP phenomenon...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. The people of Tetu will have a Response.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The CDFCs should be in place to ensure the implementation of the approved projects and the disbursement of funds. I also note with pleasure that, for the first time, we have received all the money that is owed to...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I want to join and congratulate Hon. King’ara for his work around this issue of public land. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to inform you that Hon. King’ara and I served together in the Departmental Committee on Lands in the 12th Parliament. In that...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, Hon. Osoro is holding a kamukunji that is blocking me. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 5th August 2025,...