Martha Wangari Wanjira

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CURRENT POSITIONS

A member of the 13th Parliament

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Vice-Chairperson of the Liaison committee.
Member of the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations committee.
Member of the Procedure and House Rules committee.
Member of the Selection committee.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

Plenary Contribution 1st July 2026

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Murwithania, you are out of order. You cannot withdraw from the Chamber when the Quorum Bell is ringing. Serjeant-at-Arms, we will do another five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1 QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) There are some Statements to be requested, but first allow me to recognise, in the Speaker’s Gallery, a visiting delegation from Alternative Provision for Basic Education...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Yes, you will, Member for Mathare, but first let me also congratulate you for bringing the Bill to this House. I remember that during the 12th Parliament, you were very vigorous in championing for it. It applies to very many aspects, including the right...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Tongoyo, this Request for Statement is referred to your Committee.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mwago, do you want to comment on the same?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point, Hon. Mwago. This was Hon. Oluoch’s Request for Statement. Hon. Tongoyo, yesterday you indicated that your scheduled meeting with the Cabinet Secretary and the security organs did not take off. You can include these issues in the agenda. On...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Tongoyo, again, this Request for Statement is referred to your Committee. Also, note that this is not the first time the issue of Gikomba fires has been brought to the House. It is a recurrent issue. As you seek a response, also address...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We will have the response in the first week upon resumption from recess. Let us hear Hon. Mwago. 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mwago, you have already made your point. I have ruled on when a response should be brought. I have guided the Chairperson on Article 125 of the Constitution, which gives him the ability to summon any person to appear before the Committee to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) This is a very thorny issue not just in Kuresoi. Hon. Toroitich, do you want to ride on it?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Yes, Hon. Sunkuli.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Yes, Hon. Haji.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Pareyio, we keep it short.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, let us keep it short. You have made your point, Hon. Agnes. Member for Nyando, I want to bring this matter to a close.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I cannot see the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Energy, Hon. Gikaria. Is the Vice-Chairman or any Member of the Committee present? Hon. Sunkuli actually spoke to the main issue because the quality affects all of us. In fact, Hon. Tonui, I was...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I am told there is a Member of the Committee. Do you have something to say, Hon. Odege?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We expect the Statement in the first week on resumption. Hon. Members, be here to interrogate the Statement. If it is not sufficient, we will cause the Cabinet Secretary to appear here to deal with that issue. Next Order. 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.25 of 2023) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This has been a very engaging debate because it is not just about the present. Since the introduction of devolution, a lot has changed. However, one thing that has been constant in the counties is the wage bill. We appropriate...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kibra.

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I see a few Members intend to ride on this. I cannot see the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 6 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)on Education. He was still missing in the morning. Hon. Vice-Chairperson?...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I fully agree with you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. As Hon. Members representing Utumishi, we had many of these issues when the issue was hot. I agree that sometimes we just react and then let it die off because we are yet to know exactly...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, let us also realise that this is not a debate. It is a Request for a Statement. If you get an opportunity to ride on it, do it for about 30 seconds. Hon. Maungu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Maungu.

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. I thank Hon. Member for West Mugirango for bringing this issue to the Floor of the House, as the latest victim of these fires in Gilgil. I also appreciate you and other Members who took the time...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for indulging me. This is a recurrent issue in this House. We have spoken about the periodic updating of this register. These issues are everywhere, even in Gilgil. You get 70-year-olds who are not in the 1st July 2026 NATIONAL...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Wangwe. Hon. Kalasinga, you are out of order. You know what to do. (Hon. Majimbo Kalasinga spoke off the record) No. You know what to do. Hon. Wangwe, continue.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Wainaina. Give the Member for Othaya the microphone.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well, Hon. Dick Maungu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. There being no further interest in this Motion, I call upon the Mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. I must commend the Committee. Through the Liaison Committee, you have done well in bringing these accounts up to date. (Question put and agreed to) Next Order. THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)(Bill deferred)I was headed there. I do not see the Chairperson in the House. Therefore, the Bill is deferred to the next appointed time. 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON INQUIRY INTO ALLEGATIONS...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Leader of the Majority Party, allow me to make the Communication so that it is on record. It has the same effect as your request. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR HARMONISATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Leader of the Majority Leader, your request has been acceded to. Therefore, Hon. Members, consideration of the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill is stayed to a later date. The Order Paper is also reordered to begin with the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, followed...

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Tongoyo, this Request for Statement is referred to your Committee.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mwago, do you want to comment on the same?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We will have the response in the first week upon resumption from recess. Let us hear Hon. Mwago. 1st July 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) This is a very thorny issue not just in Kuresoi. Hon. Toroitich, do you want to ride on it?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Yes, Hon. Sunkuli.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Yes, Hon. Haji.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Pareyio, we keep it short.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, let us keep it short. You have made your point, Hon. Agnes. Member for Nyando, I want to bring this matter to a close.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I am told there is a Member of the Committee. Do you have something to say, Hon. Odege?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kibra.

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Maungu.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Wainaina. Give the Member for Othaya the microphone.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well, Hon. Dick Maungu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. There being no further interest in this Motion, I call upon the Mover to reply.

Plenary Contribution 23rd June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, you have some Papers.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Aldai, what is out of order? 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I did not know you were the one being referred to. How did you know he was referring to you? I was not aware. Hon. Owen, to whom are you referring?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) It is not known to me who Member No. 15 is. Before you go to item No. 3, the Papers on the Draft Privileges and the Legal Notices need to be committed. I commit them to the Committee on Delegated Legislation. You may continue...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The ICT team kindly look into the microphones, including the Speaker’s. Before I give the Floor to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, allow me, Hon. Members, to recognise learners in the House from various institutions. There is considerable traffic of learners...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Learners and teachers who are visiting us today are welcome. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health, has a Paper to lay on the Table of the House. Hon. Nyikal, Hon. Wuod(Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee! I do not see him around. That will be stepped down. He will lay the Papers later. Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF HAEMOPHILIA AND OTHER BLEEDING DISORDERS The Temporary Speaker (Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next Order. 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 3 QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF BABY SHERLY GATUMI MUGENDI The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The first chance will go to the Members requesting Statements. Member for Tharaka, Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security! Vice-Chairperson, will you respond to the Statement?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Raso, the good thing is that you are the Vice-Chairman of the Committee that is responsible for this matter. So, you will have the chance to prosecute it. I agree with Hon. Murugara and you that the issue of missing children, defilement and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We expect a preliminary response on 2nd July 2026 next week. That is in order. Hon. Kamket, do you want to contribute on the same Statement?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Kamket, you can also raise your concern because the Chairman has indicated that the Cabinet Secretary and the security agencies will appear before the Committee this week. You have not raised this issue on the Floor of the House officially. Liaise with the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. You have made your point, Hon. Owen. I have indulged you because this is a topical issue. It is a matter of concern. As a country, we must do something about it. Hon. Tongoyo and his team can hear the sentiments of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mulyungi will be the last Member to contribute on this Statement.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Chairman, you have your work cut out. There are some issues that Hon. Millie has raised, which require a desktop review because the prosecution and the Judiciary all tie together. If someone is suspected of killing a child and the matter does not...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Kindly make timely communication to the affected Members for planning purposes. The next Request for a Statement is by the Member for Saboti. Are you in the House? AWARD OF FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS TO KENYAN STUDENTS

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education is not in the House. What about the Vice-Chairperson?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Millie. Hon. Clive is a member of the Committee. He has spoken as a member of the Departmental Committee on Education. Hon. Caleb, first week after recess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) First week after we resume. Hon. Amina. STATE OF ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN MALINDI CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. That goes to the Departmental Committee on Energy. The chairperson is not in the House. Hon. Mandazi, are you holding brief?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We will now indulge the Member for Kilgoris. INSECURITY AT ANGATA BARRIKOI IN KILGORIS CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I know this is a live matter. I will give chance to a few Members who want to ride on that Statement. Before that, like I had indicated earlier, we have a lot of learners visiting us today. Allow me to recognise,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. I now give the Member for Chepalungu, Hon. Mandazi this opportunity to contribute to the Request for a Statement by Hon. Sunkuli, and not regarding the schools.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, I know your plate is full but this is also an

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) There should be no death, whether of a resident or a police officer. Bring the response next week on Thursday. Next are responses to requests for Statements. Is Hon. Zamzam in the House? If not, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Raso. (Hon. David Keter raised his hand) Member for Emurua Dikirr, I am only indulging you because you are new in the House. I know that this matter affects you. Because you are new here, I will give you a minute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. That is an additional request to the Chairperson. Hon. Raso, kindly prosecute the response. STATEMENTS DEMISE OF MR SHADRACK KIENGE MAKEMBO

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Murugara, are you satisfied? Do you have any follow-up questions?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Raso, you have heard the Member's concerns.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Murugara, the Vice-Chairman, has spoken for you, and that also begs the question of why we present half-baked responses from the Cabinet Secretaries. I have also heard that the Committee is meeting with the Cabinet Secretary on several issues. This should form part...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Murugara, you have made your point. Hon. Tongoyo and your team, the meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration as well as the security agencies, is quite critical. Alert the Members in good time so that they...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Murugara. Hon. Ngogoyo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ngogoyo, the conversation was on this Floor. Hon. Tonui, the new Chair of the Committee, do you have the response? There was a commitment to bring the response because it was urgent.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We are done with Statements. Next Order. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, we will re-organise the Order Paper. Orders No. 9 and 10 shall be deferred from today’s proceedings. We shall, therefore, proceed to Order...

Plenary Contribution 18th June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 18th June, 2026 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Sergeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Leader of the Majority Party represented by Hon. Chepkonga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We have a few requests as indicated in the Order Paper. We will begin with the Member for Suba South, Hon. Caroli. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1 The Temporary...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You are totally out of order. REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS IMPORTATION OF REFINED SUGAR INTO THE COUNTRY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. This goes to the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock. Chairperson. Give, Hon. Justice the microphone. Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA) : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to respond. The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, including the Chair,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Take two weeks,

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next request for Statement is by the Member for Tiaty, Hon. Kamket.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Justice, are you a Member of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA) : No. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Do you want to ride on it?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Hon. Ngikolong, proceed. Nicholas Ng’ikor (Turkana East, JP) : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The request for Statement by Hon. Kamket, and the way Hon. Justice has put it, reminds us of the reason as to why the Equalisation...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I know this is a thorny issue. That is why I have indulged a few of you. Please, do not make long speeches. I will give opportunity to Hon. Lochakapong.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Elgeyo Marakwet.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next is the Member for Ndhiwa. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 5

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Member for Endebess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Chepalungu, are you holding brief for the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Tharaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I have indulged many of you, and I know this is a thorny issue. I still see some interest. Please, keep it very short because I want you to ride on the question by Hon. Kamket so that we get to the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Shakeel, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Emathe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. I had already directed that you will be the last one. Hon. Members we have had enough representation of the Members. This matter has become repetitive. Hon. Kamket, you are the owner of the Statement. What is out of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We are headed there, Hon. Kamket, because we have indulged very many Members and I see there is still a lot of interest in this matter. This Statement will not do justice if it is just going to speak about Baringo or to 18th...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That is reasonable so that we do not get any excuse for him not to appear. The first, or, latest, second week after recess will do. Hon. Members, let us also endeavour to be in the House when that is communicated. Those questions that...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Makali Mulu, that is a fair question. Give me some time as we move to Order No. 8. We will give you a response on the same. Next Order. THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO. 2) BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chairman of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member for Endebess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. (Question proposed) Hon. Members Put the question (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I see there is a lot of interest in the Bill. Allow me to give this opportunity to the Hon. Member for Moiben Constituency. Is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Baringo North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Do you want to be informed by Hon. Osoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Osoro. Do not debate. You were to inform Hon. Makilap, and not to debate. Take your seat, Hon. Osoro. Hon. Members, I will give all of you a chance to speak. Hon. Makilap.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) For Hon. Makilap to say you will be a future president? 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 12

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members! Hon. Gisairo, Hon. Osoro is not on his feet. You rose on a point of order to say that Hon. Makilap should not say you will be a future president. That is not out of order. Hon. Makilap, kindly wind up.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Members for Funyula and Kajiado West, your interventions are not on this. Hon. Members, if you want to speak to this Bill, indicate in the intervention button because Hon. Members have logged in. Use the intervention because so many of you are listed and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Engineer Nzengu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hold on, Hon. (Eng.) Nzengu. Take your seat for a minute. There is a point of order from the Member for Endebess. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Nzengu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) It is not in Murang’a. Get your facts right. Hon. (Eng) Paul Nzengu (Mwingi North, WDM) : Let me correct myself. It is the Northern Collector Tunnel, which is in Murang’a. When we visited that project, it was the same story of the host...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. We agreed that shouting will not sort out our issues. I am very fair and I will give every person a chance to speak. (Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo stood up in his place) Order, Hon. Ngogoyo. Take your seat. (Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo spoke...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Kalasinga, what is out of order? (Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo spoke off the record) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) It is not only you, Hon. Ngogoyo, who is raising a point of order. Other Members are also raising points of order. I will...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Murugara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ngogoyo, I know there is a lot of confusion about what happened yesterday and what is going on today. Be guided that yesterday was the Report which is very different from what we are dealing with today. This Bill has just been moved...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I need to clarify to the House on something. Yesterday’s Motion was: The Consideration of the Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/2026, general debate: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the consideration of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We are doing very well. I will now give the chance to the Member for Suba South, Hon. Caroli.

Plenary Contribution 17th June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 17th June, 2026 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well, Hon. Members. There is a lot of interest in this matter. Kindly do not raise your hands. I can see you on the screen. If Members keep their contributions brief, a lot of us will speak. Hon. Member for Kitui Central, Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Rutto. Hon. Members, we had done very well. Hon. Makali Mulu, treat that as a point of information which you have not agreed to. Continue with your submission. It is a point of debate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member for Mavoko. He seems not to be in. Let us have the Member for Kitui rural.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, order. You cannot purport to do the Speaker's job at all. Hon. Member for Kitui Rural, you are on the Floor. Hon. David Mwalika (Kitui Rural, WDM) : I have been seated here since yesterday, but I will request Members to look...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member for Soy, you have made your point. I have not heard what is really out of order. Member for Kigumo, did you mislead the House on the matter Member for Soy has raised?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Munyoro, I am engaging you because I heard you, but I also heard the Member for Soy. What you are saying is that the debate we are having right now does not hold any water yet it is also in our mandate as...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That is in order, please, continue with your submissions. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka you are shouting that someone is raising his or her voice. Everyone is shouting and sometimes, even the Temporary Speaker is unable to hear exactly what to rule...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. A Member’s point of information must be accepted. You do not have to impute improper motive on your colleague. Just refuse the information.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, Order. Order, Hon. Chepkonga. Do not shout across the aisle. I have already said that you cannot be shouting. My screen is full with many names of Members who want to contribute, but we keep wasting time on non-issues. If you rise...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kesses, a point of information has to be accepted. Hon. Munyoro, do you want to be informed? Hon. Rutto, you said it is a point of information. Hon. Member for Kesses, I am indulging you because you are the Vice-Chairperson of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Members, please, stick to matters that we are able to substantiate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Member for Kigumo. The Members on my left have also been interfering with the Members on the other side. On the other hand, points of order raised under Standing Order 83 are legitimate and allowed. Kindly complete your submission.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Finally, from my left, let us have the Member for Makueni. Thereafter, we will go to the other side.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Hon. Makilap? 17th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Proceed, Member for Makueni. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, that demonstrates how readily you accept information without first hearing who is offering it. Hon. Wamboka, you have the Floor.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Wamboka. Sit down.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. (Hon. Antoney Kibagendi stood up in his place) Take your seat, Hon. Kibagendi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. DK is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Wamboka, Hon. Ndindi cannot inform you. You are not on the Floor. Proceed, Hon. DK.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order. Hon. Members, I know we have very many views about so many issues. However, I beg you. There is a Member on the Floor who has accepted to be informed by Hon. Wamboka, but he said exactly what Hon. Susan said. He repeated...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have accepted the information. Member for Kiharu, proceed. 17th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 36

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. You have made your point. The reason I have allowed Hon. Suzanne to make her point is because I am inclined to allow many Members to speak because we are here for that debate. Hon. Members, my screen is still...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up, Member for Makueni. Hon. Members, before I give the next Member the Floor, allow me to recognise students from Siwot Girls Senior School from Kuresoi South Constituency, Nakuru County, seated in the Speaker's Gallery. On my behalf, that of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Ugenya. 17th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. Shouting does not add value to debate. Hon. Members, a Member has risen in his place and requested that the Speaker put the Question that the Mover be called upon to reply. I will now put that question. (Question, that the Mover...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. 17th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40 (Loud consultations) Hon. Members Division! The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. Our Standing Orders are very clear. The rise for Division was defeated because the Members on their feet were 14 against...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. Hold on, Hon. Osoro. I know many of you really want to be thrown out of this chamber. I am not doing it. Give Hon. Osoro a chance to finish up. We only have two minutes. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Kimani, hold your horse. (Loud consultations) ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, the time being exactly 1.00 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 17th June 2026 at 2.30 p.m. (The House rose at 1.00 p.m.) 17th...

Plenary Contribution 4th June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 4th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I agree with the Leader of the Majority Party. I feel Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has 'suffered' the problem of being efficient. That is why they are being poached to do everything. I confirm that, as a Committee, we have done...

Plenary Contribution 3rd June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 - Morning Sitting

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Sergeant-at-Arms, halt the ringing The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Deputy Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. STATEMENTS REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS MEASURES TO FORESTALL OUTBREAK OF EBOLA AND HANTAVIRUS DISEASES The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The first request is by Hon. Machua Waithaka. Is he in the House? He is not in the House. That one is deferred....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That one goes to the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Is the Chairperson present? Hon. Kibet, are you holding brief for the Chairperson?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next Order. (Hon. John Waithaka raised his hand) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Machua, I will indulge you but you will apologise for coming late. We will go back to Order No.7. 3rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 MEASURES...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, when will you bring the response?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Therefore, I direct that

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. PROCEDURAL MOTION EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS FROM STANDING ORDER 40(3)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Proceed, Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Vice Chair, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Dido Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Before the next speaker, allow me to recognise schools that are seated in the Public Gallery. They are: St. Simon’s Mbui Nzau Secondary School, Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County; St. Joseph International School, Makadara Constituency, Nairobi City County; and Lakewood Emerald School, Kajiado East...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. The Member for North Imenti.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Marsabit County, Hon. Waqo.

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, when will you bring the response?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Therefore, I direct that

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. PROCEDURAL MOTION EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS FROM STANDING ORDER 40(3)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Proceed, Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Vice Chair, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Dido Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. The Member for North Imenti.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Marsabit County, Hon. Waqo.

Plenary Contribution 2nd June 2026

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I make this statement, allow me to thank you and the House for observing a moment of silence for the victims of the incident at Utumishi Girls Senior School. I also appreciate the Members who visited and offered their support,...

Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Plenary Contribution 26th May 2026

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, this Adjournment Motion has been moved pursuant to Standing Order 33. Every Member shall have strictly five minutes, unless by leave of the House. Hon. Caroli.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kiharu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That has been dealt with. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, can we debate with decorum. Let us debate with decorum.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member, you have made your point. Member for Kiharu, you certainly know the rules of this House. You know what is parliamentary and what is not. Do not throw aspersions to your colleagues.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kiharu, a point of order has been raised on you calling a Member ignorant. I certainly agree with the Hon. Member that you cannot possibly call a Member ignorant. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record) Please do not assist me, Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I will give a chance to the Leader of the Majority Party, followed by the Whip of the Minority.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. 26th May 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 32

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Hon. Millie.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) No Member is ignorant. I am with you, Hon. Millie. Hon. Junet?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, I have heard all of you. The one thing I agree with is what the Leader of the Majority Party and all of you have said. We must maintain decorum in this House. We do not have to all agree, by the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Leader of the Majority Party. 26th May 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point, Leader of the Majority Party. Let the Member for Kiharu Constituency respond and finish his contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Member for Ndhiwa.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Leader of the Minority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, when we started the debate, I guided that the Motion falls under Standing Order 33; therefore, Members’ contributions are limited to five minutes. However, allow me to use my discretion to give Hon. Junet five more minutes. The Leader of the Majority...

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, the Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Caroli, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I am also trying to listen to you. I heard you debate, and you gave your point of view. Allow the Hon. Member also to debate unless something is totally out of order. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order. Member for Kiharu, I heard Hon. Caroli give examples and their points of debate. Allow Members to give examples as they deem fit for their submission.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kikuyu, I have been told by the Whip of the Minority Party that girls from Alliance Girls’ High School are waiting for you back here. Wind up, please.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. The next chance will go to the Member for Malava, Hon. Ndakwa. Your card has been malfunctioning.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. I had already given direction, Hon. Member. Let us utilise five minutes so that all of you can get to speak. Hon. Member for Magarini.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Asante sana. Mhe. Benard Kitur, Mbunge wa Milima ya Nandi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. KJ. (A Member spoke off the record) Hon. KJ is from Dagoretti.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, what is out of order? 26th May 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. Member for Embakasi West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Member for Busia County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have made your point. Hon. Omanyo, this is a House of debate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kiharu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro and Members, we agreed we will debate with decorum. I also caution Hon. Ndindi not to cast aspersions on Hon. Omanyo. Hon. Omanyo, you have five minutes. You can choose to keep referring to Hon. Ndindi Nyoro’s proposals or put forward...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Marakwet West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) (Gilgil) Your time is up. Hon. Nabii.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member of Mogotio.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up, Member for Mogotio. I know you are seated with the Member for Kiharu. You have confirmed you are friends. I want to indulge the Member for Machakos, Hon. Kamene, to make her submission.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chair of the Departmental Committee on Energy, Hon Gikaria.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We are contributing for five minutes. Member for Nairobi City County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mawathe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Lelmengit.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, the time being 26th May 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 54 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Published by Clerk of the National Assembly Parliament Buildings NAIROBI 26th May 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55