Mzalendo — Eye on Kenyan Parliament

THAT, aware that Article 42 of the Constitution accords every person the right to a clean and healthy environment and that Article 69 (1)(d) also mandates the State to encourage public participation in the management, protection and conservation of the environment; further aware that, deforestation is one of the main contributors to climate change; noting that, Kenya has not been spared by the effects of global warming and climate change as a result of deforestation amongst other aspects; also a 1 Nov 2022 Moved by John Kiarie Waweru National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, aware that there are many talents amongst the youth in this country; noting that these talents have been severally displaces through various inventions and also innovations by the artisans in platforms such as the Annual Youth Innovation Week and profiled on social media; concerned that most of these innovations and artworks do not go beyond making sensational stories in their localities, local dailies and social media mentions; noting that most of these innovations and artworks are crucia 27 Oct 2022 Moved by John Kiarie Waweru National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order 175, this House approves the appointment of Members to the respective Committees of the House as specified in the schedule of the Supplementary Order Paper of 27th October 2022. 27 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order No. 9 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or Business sponsored by a Committee. 26 Oct 2022 Moved by Baya Owen Yaa National Assembly Passed/Adopted

KWAMBA, tukitambua Kifungo cha 7 cha Katiba ya Kenya kimebainisha lugha ya Kiswahili ni lugha pekee ya kitaifa, na pia ni lugha rasmi, pamoja na Kingereza katika nchi ya Kenya, aidha Serikali imepewa wajibu wa kulinda na kuendeleza lugha tofauti za watu wa Kenya, na kukuza matumizi ya lugha za kiasili nchini; tukitanabahi kwamba Kiswahili ni mojawapo wa lugha rasmi za Umoja wa Nchi za Afrika, na pia Vifungo vya 119 na 137 vya Mkataba wa Uanzilishi wa Jumuia ya Afrika Mashariki vimewajibisha dola 25 Oct 2022 Moved by Yusuf Hassan Abdi National Assembly

THAT, Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), debate on the Special Motion under Standing Order No. 10, be limited to a maximum of not more than five (5) hours with each Member speaking for not more than ten (10) minutes except the Leader of the Minority Party who will be limited to not more than 20 minutes. 25 Oct 2022 Moved by Robert Pukose National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, aware that there have been village elders in every village in the Republic of Kenya; cognizant that the village is not formally recognized as an administrative unit in accordance with Section 14 of the National Government Co-ordination Act No. 1 of 2013; noting that despite the said village elders offering services to the public and the Government, they are not remunerated contrary to Article 41 of the Constitution on fair labour practices; further noting that in accordance with Section 14 25 Oct 2022 Moved by Eckomas Mwengi Mutuse National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, acknowledging that the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) is established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community as one of the key organs and institutions of the Community responsible for the Community’s legislative matters; recognizing that, Article 50 of the Treaty provides for the election of Members of EALA by respective Partner States’ Legislatures in accordance with their parliamentary procedures for a term of five years; further aware t 13 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, aware that Article 68 (c) (i) of the Constitution of Kenya provides for minimum and maximum land holding acreages in respect to private land; deeply concerned that high population growth and the demand for land have resulted in excessive fragmentation of land into uneconomic units; noting that at the same time, a number of people own large tracts of land which are not utilized optimally; noting further that cognizant of the fact that the Constitution in Article 60(1) sets out the principle 13 Oct 2022 Moved by Wangwe Ferdinand Wanyonyi National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, aware that education is key enabler for national development and realization of Kenya’s vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals; appreciating the invaluable role that teachers play in actualizing the national goals of education; noting that conducive working environment for teachers enhances performance; recalling that the delocalization of teachers commenced in 2018 by the Teachers Service Commission immensely disrupted teacher’s lives, lowered teacher-morale and caused untold traum 13 Oct 2022 Moved by Titus Khamala Mukhwana National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3) and notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 97(1) on Limitation of Debate on Motions, this House resolves to extend its Sitting time today, Thursday, 13th October 2022 until 9.00 p.m. 13 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, aware that school meals are an important safety net for vulnerable children from food-insecure households and communities in Kenya; appreciating that school meals have multiple benefits, such as increased school enrolments and attendance as well as a significant and positive contribution to reducing hunger and improving nutritional intake; noting that primary school completion rates have been found to be higher in schools with meals provided, thus school meals remain a core development int 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Muhanda Elsie Busihile National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Orders 41 and 42 relating to conveying of Messages from the Senate and from the President or the National Executive, this House orders that during the Short and Long Recesses of the First Session- (a) Upon receipt of any Message from the Senate, or upon receipt of any name of a person nominated for appointment to a state or public office from the President or any other office in the National Executive, the Speaker shall forthwith refer such Messag 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Baya Owen Yaa National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No. 33(1), I rise to seek the leave for adjournment of the House in order to discuss a definite matter of urgent National importance regarding the ravaging drought situation in most parts of the country. 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Adhe Ali Wario Guyo National Assembly

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 107(1) (c) of the Constitution and Standing Order 16, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Chairperson’s Panel - (i) The Hon. Martha Wangari, MP – First Chairperson of Committees; (ii) The Hon. David Ochieng, MP – Second Chairperson of Committees; (iii) The Hon. Omboko Milemba, MP – Third Chairperson of Committees; (iv) The Hon. Farah Maalim, MP – Fourth Chairperson of Committees; (v) The Hon. Peter Kaluma, MP – Fifth Cha 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 172, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Selection in addition to those specified under paragraphs (a) and (b) - (i) The Hon. Eric Karemba Muchangi, M.P. (ii) The Hon. John Kiarie Waweru, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Beatrice Kahai Adagala, M.P. (iv) The Hon. Japhet Kareke Mbiuki, CBS, M.P. (v) The Hon. Julius Kipbiwot Melly, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Silvanus Osoro, M.P. (vii) The Hon. Martha Wangari Wanjira, M.P. ( 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 204, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Appointments in addition to those specified under paragraph (1) - (i) The Hon. Nelson Koech, M.P. (ii) The Hon. Rahab Wachira Mukami, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Dido Ali Raso, M.P. (iv) The Hon. George Gitonga Murugara, M.P. (v) The Hon. David Gikaria, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi, M.P. (vii) The Hon. Mary Emaase, M.P. (viii) The Hon. Abdul Rahim Dawood, M.P. 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28, this House approves the Calendar of the National Assembly (Regular Sessions) for the First Session (2022) as contained in the Schedule to the Order Paper. 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of three hours and thirty minutes, with not more than thirty (30) minutes for the Mover, in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of forty five (45) minutes for the Mover, in moving and fifteen minutes (15) in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Bill is not sponsored by the relevant Committee), and a maximum of ten (10) minu 12 Oct 2022 Moved by Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah National Assembly Passed/Adopted