Thursday, February 15, 2024 At 2.30 P.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Third Session (No. 004) (055)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (THIRD SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions (as listed in the Appendix)
5. 5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. 6. Notices of Motion (as listed in the Appendix)
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT SENATE CALENDAR FOR

THE THIRD SESSION OF THE THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT

(The Senate Majority Leader)

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 32 (1), the Senate approves the Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Third Session of the Thirteenth Parliament (February to December, 2024), laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024.

1. 9. THE TEA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 1 OF 2023)

(Sen. Wakili Hillary Sigei, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 30th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 10. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

**THE EQUALIZATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO.

30 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 29th November, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

……………../Bills

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1. 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM PROCEDURE) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 9 OF 2022)

(Sen. Mariam Sheikh Omar, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2022)

(Sen. Maureen Tabitha Mutinda, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 13. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE MUNG BEANS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 13 OF 2022)

(Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 14 OF 2022)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF 2023)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP and Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023) (Division)

1. 17. ***THE WATER (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.

33 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

……………/Bills

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1. 18. *THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 37 OF 2023)

(Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

1. 19. *THE COUNTY BOUNDARIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 6 OF 2023)

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 20. *THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT (MOTORCYCLE REGULATION) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 38 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 21. *THE STREET VENDORS (PROTECTION OF LIVELIHOOD) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 41 OF 2023)

(Sen. Esther Anyieni Okenyuri, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 22. *THE ENERGY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 42 OF 2023)

(Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 23. MOTION - REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC

INVESTMENTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS ON NON-REMITTANCE OF PENSION

DEDUCTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEMES BY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ENTITIES.

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on County Public Investments and

Special Funds)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on non-remittance of pension deductions to the Pension Schemes by County Government entities laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024.

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……………/Key

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KEY

****- Denotes a Majority /Minority Party Bill

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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……………./Notice of Amendments

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

A. **THE EQUALIZATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO. 30

OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, intends to move the following amendments to The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2023), at the Committee Stage-

NEW CLAUSE 7

THAT that the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 6-

Lapse of approval.

1. 7. (1) The authority of the Board to issue

monies out of the Fund under section 3 shall continue in force until all the projects identified in each ward specified in the third column of the schedule are completed.

(2) This Act shall be sufficient authority for the Controller of Budget to authorize withdrawal of funds from the Equalisation Fund for the amounts specified in Column D of the Schedule for each county specified in the first column of the schedule, where the projects are implemented for a period beyond one financial year.

……………/Notice of Amendments

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SCHEDULE

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule-

SCHEDULE

(s.2, 3(b), 4) Appropriations out of the Equalisation Fund in Financial Year 2023/2024

SCHEDULE

A B C D

Recurrent Expenditure KSh Equalisation Fund Secretariat The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 for Equalisation Fund Secretariat expenses

326,022,000

Sub-class total 326,022,000

Development Expenditure

10,541,378,000

COUNTY

CONSTITUENCY

WARD

FY 2023/24

BARINGO

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Baringo County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 625,963,098

BARINGO NORTH

BARTABWA

24,113,453

BARWESSA

25,181,297

SAIMO/SOI

6,694,843 Constituency Total 55,989,593

BARINGO SOUTH

ILCHAMUS

25,365,771

MOCHONGOI

23,485,185

MUKUTANI

38,068,158 Constituency Total 86,919,115

MOGOTIO

EMINING

11,315,139

KISANANA

94,922,146 Constituency Total 106,237,285

TIATY

CHURO/AMAYA

46,892,364

KOLOWA

52,958,940

LOIYAMOROCK

36,723,076

RIBKWO

46,193,470

SILALE

44,292,855

TANGULBEI/KOROSSI

75,741,014

TIRIOKO

74,015,387 Constituency Total 376,817,106

BOMET

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Bomet County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 20,214,189

CHEPALUNGU

CHEBUNYO

6,785,499

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NYANGORES

6,714,872

SIGOR

6,713,818 Constituency Total 20,214,189

BUNGOMA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Bungoma County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 61,835,853

MT ELGON

CHEPYUK

21,758,504

ELGON

13,254,757

KAPKATENY

19,882,135

KAPTAMA

6,940,458 Constituency Total 61,835,853

BUSIA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Busia County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 18,914,434

BUDALANGI

BUNYALA SOUTH

6,281,620 Constituency Total 6,281,620

TESO NORTH

ANG'URAI SOUTH

6,066,576

MALABA NORTH

6,566,238 Constituency Total 12,632,814

ELGEYO

MARAKWET

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Elgeyo Marakwet County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 68,500,126

KEIYO SOUTH

METKEI

5,847,315 Constituency Total 5,847,315

MARAKWET EAST

EMBOBUT/EMBULOT

32,837,516

ENDO

10,913,512

KAPYEGO

6,769,687

SAMBIRIR

6,086,604 Constituency Total 56,607,319

MARAKWET WEST

LELAN

6,045,493 Constituency Total 6,045,493

GARISSA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Garissa County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 663,713,960

BALAMBALA

BALAMBALA

34,982,690

DANYERE

51,722,434

JARA JARA

17,074,960

SAKA

23,969,036

SANKURI

38,177,789

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Constituency Total 165,926,909

DADAAB

ABAKAILE

16,820,912

DADAAB

9,080,362

DAMAJALE

23,601,141

DERTU

16,685,982

LABISIGALE

9,207,913

LIBOI

23,067,746 Constituency Total 98,464,056

FAFI

BURA

21,004,794

DEKAHARIA

23,611,682

FAFI

14,931,893

JARAJILA

17,808,641

NANIGHI

16,089,339 Constituency Total 93,446,350

GARISSA

TOWNSHIP

TOWNSHIP

15,487,425 Constituency Total 15,487,425

IJARA

HULUGHO

41,650,126

IJARA

70,220,483

MASALANI

35,638,366

SANGAILU

38,372,805 Constituency Total 185,881,779

LAGDERA

BARAKI

16,592,164

BENANE

17,845,536

GOREALE

8,470,015

MAALIMIN

17,787,559

MODOGASHE

19,044,093

SABENA

24,768,074 Constituency Total 104,507,441

HOMA BAY

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Homa Bay County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 138,445,479

HOMA BAY TOWN

HOMA BAY WEST

6,753,875 Constituency Total 6,753,875

NDHIWA

KABUOCH NORTH

6,492,448

KABUOCH SOUTH/PALA

15,143,775

KANYADOTO

7,015,302

KANYAMWA KOSEWE

14,425,906

KWABWAI

34,744,455 Constituency Total 77,821,887

SUBA NORTH

GEMBE

13,570,999

MFANGANO ISLAND

5,672,327 Constituency Total 19,243,326

SUBA SOUTH

GWASSI NORTH

20,456,641

KAPSINGRI WEST

14,169,750 Constituency Total 34,626,391

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ISIOLO

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Isiolo County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 174,796,443

ISIOLO NORTH

BURAT

15,222,836

CHARI

5,565,859

CHERAB

43,765,785

NGARE MARA

7,038,493

OLDO/NYIRO

33,475,270 Constituency Total 105,068,243

ISIOLO SOUTH

GARBATULLA

28,809,647

KINNA

21,154,482

SERICHO

19,764,071 Constituency Total 69,728,199

KAJIADO

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kajiado County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 436,329,634

KAJIADO

CENTRAL

DALALEKUTUK

50,264,558

MATAPATO NORTH

49,498,198

MATAPATO SOUTH

34,690,694

PURKO

16,862,024 Constituency Total 151,315,474

KAJIADO SOUTH

ENTONET/LENKISIM

28,063,315

MBIRIKANI/ESSELENKEI

14,491,263

KUKU

16,191,591

ROMBO

7,675,193 Constituency Total 66,421,362

KAJIADO WEST

EWUASO OONKIDONG’I

34,567,359

KEEKONYOKIE

20,705,418

MAGADI

87,457,780

MOSIRO

22,792,615

ILOODOKILANI

53,069,625 Constituency Total 218,592,798

KERICHO

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kericho County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 64,047,439

BURETI

CHEPLANGET

6,994,219 Constituency Total 6,994,219

KIPKELION WEST

CHILCHILA

6,718,034 Constituency Total 6,718,034

SIGOWET/SOIN

SOIN

20,161,482

SOLIAT

30,173,704

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Constituency Total 50,335,186

KILIFI

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kilifi County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 567,971,694

GANZE

BAMBA

90,777,267

GANZE

28,298,389

JARIBUNI

35,290,499

SOKOKE

48,662,265 Constituency Total 203,028,421

KALOLENI

KALOLENI

43,836,412

KAYAFUNGO

38,637,394

MARIAKANI

7,947,162

MWANAMWINGA

23,382,934 Constituency Total 113,803,902

KILIFI NORTH

MATSANGONI

7,493,881 Constituency Total 7,493,881

MAGARINI

ADU

60,758,522

GARASHI

64,212,939

GONGONI

22,548,055

MAGARINI

24,418,099

MARAFA

22,209,676 Constituency Total 194,147,291

MALINDI

GANDA

7,189,235

JILORE

6,679,031

KAKUYUNI

21,048,014 Constituency Total 34,916,280

RABAI

MWAWESA

7,129,149

RURUMA

7,452,770 Constituency Total 14,581,919

KISUMU

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kisumu County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 25,598,736

MUHORONI

CHEMILIL

6,126,662

OMBEYI

6,919,375 Constituency Total 13,046,037

NYANDO

AWASI/ONJIKO

6,465,041

KABONYO/KANYAGWAL

6,087,659 Constituency Total 12,552,699

KITUI

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kitui County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 418,142,557

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KITUI EAST

CHULUNI

6,805,528

ENDAU/MALALANI

45,958,396

MUTITO/KALIKU

6,404,955

VOO/KYAMATU

47,517,469

ZOMBE/MWITIKA

33,003,016 Constituency Total 139,689,364

KITUI SOUTH

ATHI

7,367,385

IKANGA/KYATUNE

19,817,832

KANZIKO

44,035,645

MUTHA

25,780,048 Constituency Total 97,000,910

MWINGI CENTRAL

NGUNI

40,801,543

NUU

14,589,298

WAITA

6,326,948 Constituency Total 61,717,790

MWINGI NORTH

KYUSO

25,888,625

MUMONI

19,668,144

NGOMENI

27,259,007

THARAKA

6,373,331

TSEIKURU

40,545,387 Constituency Total 119,734,493

KWALE

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Kwale County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 307,802,559

KINANGO

CHENGONI/SAMBURU

31,351,178

KASEMENI

29,196,516

KINANGO

15,839,508

MACKINNON ROAD

23,341,822

MWAVUMBO

15,274,489

NDAVAYA

32,558,168

PUMA

24,031,230 Constituency Total 171,592,911

LUNGA LUNGA

DZOMBO

9,103,553

MWERENI

26,236,491

PONGWE/KIKONENI

24,682,688

VANGA

24,429,695 Constituency Total 84,452,427

MATUGA

MKONGANI

23,624,332

TSIMBA GOLINI

8,091,579

WAA

6,714,872 Constituency Total 38,430,782

MSAMBWENI

RAMISI

13,326,438 Constituency Total 13,326,438

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LAIKIPIA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Laikipia County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 125,505,910

LAIKIPIA NORTH

MUGOGODO EAST

39,139,165

MUGOGODO WEST

28,043,287

SEGERA

13,449,772

SOSIAN

37,189,006 Constituency Total 117,821,229

LAIKIPIA WEST

SALAMA

7,684,681 Constituency Total 7,684,681

LAMU

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Lamu County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 60,609,888

LAMU EAST

BASUBA

14,977,221

FAZA

5,524,748

KIUNGA

6,486,124 Constituency Total 26,988,093

LAMU WEST

HINDI

6,527,235

MKUNUMBI

7,279,891

SHELLA

5,932,700

WITU

13,881,970 Constituency Total 33,621,796

MACHAKOS

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Machakos County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 13,595,244

MASINGA

KIVAA

6,473,474

MUTHESYA

7,121,770 Constituency Total 13,595,244

MANDERA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Mandera County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 792,579,415

BANISSA

BANISSA

18,579,218

DERKHALE

18,879,648

GUBA

17,816,020

KILIWEHIRI

19,449,937

MALKAMARI

27,335,959 Constituency Total 102,060,782

LAFEY

ALANGO GOF

8,759,904

FINO

17,024,361

LAFEY

25,149,672

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SALA

8,364,601

WARANQARA

38,777,595 Constituency Total 98,076,132

MANDERA EAST

ARABIA

33,163,245

LIBEHIA

62,146,825

KHALALIO

41,322,289

NEBOI

19,369,823

TOWNSHIP

41,369,725 Constituency Total 197,371,906

MANDERA NORTH

ASHABITO

40,836,330

GUTICHA

36,658,773

MAROTHILE

16,731,310

RHAMU

15,597,056

RHAMU-DIMTU

40,211,225 Constituency Total 150,034,694

MANDERA SOUTH

ELWAK NORTH

16,045,065

ELWAK SOUTH

16,993,791

KUTULO

58,097,873

SHIMBIR FATUMA

38,641,610

WARGADUD

17,185,645 Constituency Total 146,963,984

MANDERA WEST

DANDU

26,517,946

GITHER

27,708,070

LAGSURE

9,007,626

TAKABA

8,868,480

TAKABA SOUTH

25,969,793 Constituency Total 98,071,916

MARSABIT

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Marsabit County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 494,061,721

LAISAMIS

KARGI/SOUTH HORR

36,594,471

KORR/NGURUNIT

47,810,520

LAISAMIS

41,767,136

LOGO LOGO

12,729,795

LOIYANGALANI

56,937,265 Constituency Total 195,839,186

MOYALE

BUTIYE

20,071,880

GOLBO

53,642,023

HEILLU/MANYATTA

15,136,396

OBBU

7,183,964

URAN

17,771,746 Constituency Total 113,806,010

NORTH HORR

DUKANA

34,789,783

ILLERET

9,717,063

MAIKONA

44,346,616

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NORTH HORR

39,288,852

TURBI

26,859,488 Constituency Total 155,001,802

SAKU

KARARE

20,137,237

MARSABIT CENTRAL

4,267,159

SAGANTE/JALDESA

5,010,327 Constituency Total 29,414,723

MERU

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Meru County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 31,482,946

IGEMBE SOUTH

AKACHIU

12,634,922 Constituency Total 12,634,922

SOUTH IMENTI

ABOGETA EAST

6,399,684 Constituency Total 6,399,684

TIGANIA EAST

KARAMA

5,874,722

MUTHARA

6,573,617 Constituency Total 12,448,339

MIGORI

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Migori County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 187,006,547

KURIA WEST

NYAMOSENSE/KOMOSOKO

7,500,206 Constituency Total 7,500,206

NYATIKE

GOT KACHOLA

13,967,355

KALER

14,675,737

MACALDER/KANYARUAND

A 20,049,743

MUHURU

31,986,825

NORTH KADEM

34,634,824 Constituency Total 115,314,484

SUNA WEST

WASIMBETE

28,461,780

WIGA

21,940,870 Constituency Total 50,402,651

URIRI

NORTH KANYAMKAGO

13,789,206 Constituency Total 13,789,206

MURANG'A

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Murang’a County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 5,974,866

GATANGA

ITHANGA

5,974,866 Constituency Total 5,974,866

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NAKURU

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Nakuru County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 6,769,687

RONGAI

SOIN

6,769,687

Constituency Total 6,769,687

NANDI

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Nandi County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 122,814,691

NANDI HILLS

KAPCHORUA

13,040,766 Constituency Total 13,040,766

TINDERET

CHEMILIL/CHEMASE

12,364,008

SONGHOR/SOBA

85,140,781

TINDERET

12,269,136 Constituency Total 109,773,924

NAROK

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Narok County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 811,790,062

EMURUA DIKIRR

ILKERIN

8,110,553

KAPSASIAN

7,668,869

MOGONDO

7,717,359 Constituency Total 23,496,781

KILGORIS

ANGATA BARIKOI

40,542,225

KEYIAN

26,478,943

KILGORIS CENTRAL

39,326,801

KIMENTET

42,655,776

LOLGORIAN

64,483,853

SHANKOE

12,951,164 Constituency Total 226,438,762

NAROK EAST

ILDAMAT

26,078,370

KEEKONYOKIE

14,030,604

MOSIRO

55,846,230 Constituency Total 95,955,203

NAROK NORTH

MELILI

35,224,089

NAROK TOWN

7,316,786

NKARETA

15,273,435

OLOKURTO

43,679,346

OLORROPIL

21,994,631

OLPUSIMORU

35,995,719 Constituency Total 159,484,005

NAROK SOUTH

LOITA

67,807,556

MAJI MOTO/NAROOSURA

89,667,258

MELELO

8,081,037

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OLOLULUNG'A

14,430,123 Constituency Total 179,985,974

NAROK WEST

ILMOTIOK

8,116,878

MARA

23,396,638

NAIKARRA

40,843,709

SIANA

54,072,112 Constituency Total 126,429,337

SAMBURU

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Samburu County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 683,464,328

SAMBURU EAST

WAMBA EAST

35,695,289

WAMBA NORTH

46,438,030

WAMBA WEST

73,284,868

WASO

44,164,250 Constituency Total 199,582,437

SAMBURU NORTH

ANGATA NANYOKIE

43,275,610

BAAWA

52,884,096

EL BARTA

42,158,222

NACHOLA

45,041,295

NDOTO

58,472,092

NYIRO

80,583,733 Constituency Total 322,415,048

SAMBURU WEST

LODOKEJEK

40,175,384

LOOSUK

28,062,261

MARALAL

20,597,896

PORO

51,495,794

SUGUTA MARMAR

21,135,507 Constituency Total 161,466,842

SIAYA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Siaya County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 33,635,500

BONDO

CENTRAL SAKWA

6,797,095

WEST SAKWA

6,505,098 Constituency Total 13,302,193

GEM

SOUTH GEM

6,794,987

WEST GEM

6,070,792 Constituency Total 12,865,779

RARIEDA

SOUTH UYOMA

7,467,528 Constituency Total 7,467,528

TAITA

TAVETA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Taita Taveta County for development 14,028,495

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expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity)

TAVETA

CHALA

6,666,381 Constituency Total 6,666,381

VOI

KASIGAU

7,362,114 Constituency Total 7,362,114

TANA RIVER

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Tana River County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 465,108,711

BURA

BANGALE

32,242,981

CHEWELE

32,016,340

HIRIMANI

28,631,497

MADOGO

47,532,227

SALA

27,432,940 Constituency Total 167,855,985

GALOLE

CHEWANI

30,904,223

KINAKOMBA

51,042,514

WAYU

45,164,629 Constituency Total 127,111,365

GARSEN

GARSEN CENTRAL

36,395,238

GARSEN NORTH

35,076,509

GARSEN SOUTH

14,679,954

GARSEN WEST

20,460,858

KIPINI EAST

27,043,962

KIPINI WEST

36,484,840 Constituency Total 170,141,361

THARAKA

NITHI

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Tharaka Nithi County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 46,293,613

MAARA

MWIMBI

11,934,973 Constituency Total 11,934,973

THARAKA

CHIAKARIGA

13,036,550

GATUNGA

7,553,967

MUKOTHIMA

13,768,123 Constituency Total 34,358,640

TRANS NZOIA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Trans Nzoia County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 7,867,047

ENDEBESS

CHEPCHOINA

7,867,047 Constituency Total 7,867,047

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TURKANA

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Turkana County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 1,203,573,848

LOIMA

KOTARUK/LOBEI

45,782,355

LOIMA

34,929,983

LOKIRIAMA/LORENGIPPI

64,224,534

TURKWEL

75,453,234 Constituency Total 220,390,107

TURKANA

CENTRAL

KALOKOL

25,933,953

KANGATOTHA

42,435,460

KERIO DELTA

67,889,779 Constituency Total 136,259,192

TURKANA EAST

KAPEDO/NAPEITOM

40,914,336

KATILIA

27,036,583

LOKORI/KOCHODIN

55,424,574 Constituency Total 123,375,493

TURKANA NORTH

KAALENG/KAIKOR

66,912,592

KAERIS

41,588,986

KIBISH

49,166,144

LAKE ZONE

73,417,690

LAPUR

70,095,040

NAKALALE

32,678,340 Constituency Total 333,858,792

TURKANA SOUTH

KALAPATA

27,344,392

KAPUTIR

14,714,740

KATILU

34,906,792

LOBOKAT

7,409,550

LOKICHAR

35,467,595 Constituency Total 119,843,070

TURKANA WEST

KAKUMA

26,916,411

KALOBEYEI

49,288,425

LETEA

63,190,423

LOKICHOGGIO

32,151,270

LOPUR

17,353,253

NANAAM

46,500,224

SONGOT

34,447,187 Constituency Total 269,847,194

WAJIR

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in Wajir County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 768,129,691

ELDAS

DELLA

26,696,096

ELDAS

17,611,517

ELNUR/TULA TULA

41,084,053

LAKOLEY/BASIR

16,848,320

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Constituency Total 102,239,986

TARBAJ

ELBEN

33,203,302

SARMAN

26,493,701

TARBAJ

34,562,089

WARGADUD

33,485,812 Constituency Total 127,744,903

WAJIR EAST

BARWAGO

8,185,397

KHOROF/HARAR

40,512,709

WAGBERI

8,503,747 Constituency Total 57,201,854

WAJIR NORTH

BATALU

24,528,784

BUTE

24,661,606

DANABA

26,306,064

GODOMA

17,028,578

GURAR

24,467,644

KORONDILE

26,045,691

MALKAGUFU

13,948,381 Constituency Total 156,986,747

WAJIR SOUTH

BENANE

58,258,102

BUR-DER

24,389,637

DADAJA BULLA

7,955,595

DIFF

24,535,109

HABASSWEIN

28,387,991

IBRAHIM URE

33,555,385

LAGBOGHOL SOUTH

40,100,540 Constituency Total 217,182,359

WAJIR WEST

ADEMASAJIDE

8,191,722

ARBAJAHAN

25,653,551

GANYURE

32,894,439

HADADO/ATHIBOHOL

30,726,073

WAGALLA/GANYURE

9,308,056 Constituency Total 106,773,842

WEST POKOT

The amount required in the year ending 30th June, 2024 in West Pokot County for development expenses (provision of basic services including water, roads, health facilities and electricity) 1,074,809,591

KACHELIBA

ALALE

118,278,726

KAPCHOK

18,800,587

KASEI

66,470,907

KIWAWA

71,415,878

KODICH

46,813,304

SUAM

47,183,307 Constituency Total 368,962,709

KAPENGURIA

ENDUGH

83,446,778

KAPENGURIA

18,884,918

MNAGEI

10,971,489

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RIWO

111,844,255

SOOK

56,918,290 Constituency Total 282,065,731

POKOT SOUTH

BATEI

50,254,017

CHEPARERIA

68,684,601

LELAN

6,555,697

TAPACH

27,276,927 Constituency Total 152,771,241

SIGOR

LOMUT

88,509,812

MASOOL

47,846,361

SEKERR

52,398,138

WEI WEI

82,255,599 Constituency Total 271,009,910

Sub-class total

10,541,378,000 Total Equalisation Fund

10,867,400,000

CLAUSE 1

THAT clause 1 of the Bill be amended by inserting the expression “(No. 2)” immediately after the words “Equalisation Fund Appropriation”.

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B. *THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM PROCEDURE) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 9 OF 2022)

(Sen. Mariam Sheikh Omar, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industrialization, intends to move the following amendments to the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Bill, (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2020), at the Committee Stage-

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)—

(e) establishing and implementing a system that designates different codes for the different categories of licences issued by that authority.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) inserting the words “producers, suppliers and service providers” immediately after the words “rights of consumers” appearing in paragraph (a); and (b) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)— (f) ensure that each category of the licences offered by the county government is designated a unique code.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)— (aa) the code of the category of the licence.

CLAUSE 23

THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)—

(c) make the register accessible to the public online.

CLAUSE 24

THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (5)—

(6) Pursuant to section 20(1)(a) and (c) of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, the Council of County Governors shall provide a platform for consultation and collaboration by county governments in –

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(a) establishing a system to facilitate the effective implementation of this Act; and (b) establishing and implementing harmonised processes for issuance of licences and imposition of fees where goods are transported across different counties.

CLAUSE 28

THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)— (ca) a coding system for all categories of licences issued by the county government.

NEW CLAUSE

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 26— Breach of the Act. 26A. A person who contravenes a provision of this Act commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.

…………………/Notice of Amendment

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C. *THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2022)

(Sen. Maureen Tabitha Mutinda, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries intends to move the following amendments to the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill, (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (e) by deleting the words “services industry” appearing immediately after the words “in the extension” and substituting therefor the word “service”.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

(2) In developing the National Extension Services Policy, the Cabinet Secretary shall have regard to—

(a) the need for an effective management and implementation structure at the national and county levels of government in order to ensure the effective development of the extension services; (b) adequate capacity development by imparting skills, knowledge and practices in support of players in the extension services sector; (c) the effective participation of stakeholders and communities at the national and county levels of government; (d) the development of appropriate strategies and mechanisms at the national and county levels of government necessary to support the development of extension services; (e) the need to have a mechanism to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the policy in the development and regulation of the extension services; (f) the resources required at the national and county levels of government for the effective implementation of the policy; and (g) the capacity building programmes and strategies needed to be carried out to ensure that extension services providers are able to respond to the needs identified for the implementation of the policy.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses —

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(1) Each county executive committee member shall formulate and publish, in the Gazette, a county specific extension services strategy.

(2) in formulating the strategy take into account the national agricultural and livestock policy formulated by the Cabinet Secretary under section 4.

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be deleted and substituted therefor with the following new clause—

Functions of the service.

1. 8. (1) The functions of the Service shall be to—

(a) enhance the competitiveness of the agriculture and livestock industry in Kenya in an increasingly competitive environment; (b) increase the long-term productivity of agriculture and livestock industry in Kenya while maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base on which the national and county government’s agricultural economy depend on; (c) develop new uses and products for agricultural commodities and develop alternative production methods for the production of new crops; and (d) improve risk management in the agriculture and livestock industry in Kenya.

(2) In the performance of its functions under subsection (1), the Service shall—

(a) support the provision of agricultural research on extension services to promote economic opportunities in rural communities and meet the demand for information and technology transfer throughout the agriculture industry in Kenya; (b) collaborate with county governments in — (i) improving the coordination and planning of agricultural research, extension and training programs; (ii) identifying needs and establishing priorities for programs under subparagraph (i); (iii) realising the implementation of national agricultural research, extension and training objectives in the respective counties; and

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(iv) ensuring that the results of agricultural research are effectively communicated and demonstrated to users including farmers, processors, handlers, consumers who can benefit from them; (c) maintain and disseminate information on standards for the supply of nutritious and safe food by the county governments; (d) facilitate the transfer of technology; (e) encourage the use of information communication and technology by developing and packaging information in simple, easily accessible digital systems; (f) collaborate with international entities in order to leverage on resources, priority food and agricultural interests including addressing emerging plant and animal diseases, improving crop varieties and animal breeds and developing safe, efficient and nutritious food systems; (g) mobilise resources at the national level of government for investment in development and implementation of extension service programs in the counties; (h) develop and coordinate intergovernmental relation mechanisms in the delivery of services related to extension services; (i) provide technical assistance and capacity building to the county governments on matters relating to extension services; (j) approve institutions for the training of extension services; and (k) establish, approve and accredit programs for continuing professional development programs.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended —

(i) in subclause (2) by inserting the expression “(a)” immediately after the words “under subsection (1)”; and (ii) by renumbering subclause (4) as subclause (3).

CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by—

(i) inserting the expression “(a)” immediately after the words “under section 10(1)” appearing in the introductory clause; and (ii) inserting the words “in agriculture or a related field” immediately after the words “holds a degree” appearing at the beginning of paragraph (b).

……………/Notice of Amendments

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CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1)(i) by deleting the word “sector” appearing immediately after the words “players in the” and substituting therefor the word “industry”.

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended in –

(a) subclause (1) by–

(i) deleting the word “sector” appearing immediately after the words “the extension services” in paragraph (a); (ii) deleting the word “industry” appearing immediately after the words “on extension services” in paragraph (c); (iii) deleting the word “sector” appearing immediately after the words “the extension services” in paragraph (e); and

(b) subclause (2) by deleting the words “the permits” appearing immediately after the words “applications for” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “registration”.

CLAUSE 30

THAT clause 30 of the Bill be amended in—

(a) subclause (1) by deleting the word “yearly” appearing immediately after the words “year and the” and substituting therefor the word “annual”; and (b) subclause (2) by deleting the words “to him” appearing immediately after the words “and statements submitted”.

CLAUSE 33

THAT clause 33 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the existing provision as subclause (1); and (b) inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1). (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe the minimum standards with regard to the — (a) training of extension services officers; (b) professional qualifications of extension services officers; (c) certification and registration with respect to extension services; and (d) remuneration of extension services officers.

………………./Notice of Amendments

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NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 26—

CLAUSE 26A

26A. (1) A county public service board shall competitively recruit and appoint such extension services officers as it may consider necessary for the proper and efficient implementation of this Act. (2) In recruiting the extension services officers under subsection (1), the county service board shall ensure that sufficient officers are recruited and deployed at the grassroot level. (3) Each county government shall provide the necessary infrastructure and funds necessary for the implementation of extension services within the county. Recruitment of extension services officers

CLAUSE 26B

26B (1) A person is qualified for employment as an extension services officer if the person holds a certificate in an extension services related course from a tertiary institution recognized in Kenya. ( 2) A County government may through legislation, prescribe additional qualifications as it may deem necessary. Qualification for extension services officers.

CLAUSE 26C

26C. (1) An extension services officer or a private entity that intends to provide extension services, shall register with the respective county government in which they intend to provide the services. (2) An extension service officer or private entity shall furnish the officer appointed under section 26D(3) with change of details within seven days of the occurrence of the change. Registration of extension services officers.

CLAUSE 26D

26D. (1) Each county executive committee member shall keep and maintain a register of —

(a) extension service officers registered in the respective county; and (b) private entities providing extension services in the respective county. (2) The register under subsection (1) shall include the following— ………………./Notice of Amendments

Register of extension services providers.

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(a) in the case of an extension service officer- (i) name (ii) identification details as per the identification document; (iii) contact details; (iv) qualifications; (v) information on current status of employment; and (vi) such other information as the county executive committee member shall prescribe in county legislation. (b) in the case of a private entity- (i) name of the entity; (ii) number and details of extension officers employed by the entity; (iii) area of specialty; and (iv) location of the office headquarters and branches if any. (3) The County executive committee member shall designate a public officer within the county public service as a registrar to keep and maintain the register under subsection (1).

CLAUSE 26E

26E. (1) Each county executive committee member shall publish on a website maintained by the county government and on such other platform as the committee member may consider appropriate, information on the —

(a) extension services available in the county; and (b) extension services officers delivering the services within the county. (2) The information published under subsection (1) shall include- (a) emerging pest and diseases that may affect crops and livestock in the county; (b) the major challenges faced by farmers and the action required to prevent or mitigate such challenges; (c) the preventive and curative measures available to the farmers; (d) information about resources available to support farmers within the County; and (e) such other information relating to extension services that the county executive committee member may consider necessary.

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Publicizing extension services.

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(3) The information under subsection (1) shall be accessible to the residents of the county and shall be published in a format that is easy to understand.

NEW CLAUSE 32A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 32—

32A. A person offering extension services shall adhere to such procedures, standards, code of ethics and guidelines as may be prescribed under this Act or any other written law.

…………………/Notice of Amendments

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D. *THE MUNG BEANS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 13 OF 2022)

(Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP)

NOTICE is given that the, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries intends to move the following amendments to the Mung Beans Bill, (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2022) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 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 ”.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be deleted and substituted therefor with the following new clause— County licensing committee

1. 10. (1) Each county executive committee member responsible for

matters relating to trade shall, for the effective performance of section 9, establish a county licensing committee. (2) A county licensing committee shall consist of — (a) a chairperson;

(b) one person representing growers of mung beans in the respective county;

(c) one public officer in the department responsible for agriculture with relevant experience in matters relating to agriculture; and

(d) two public officers in the department responsible for trade with relevant experience in matters relating to trade and finance.

(3) The chairperson and the member under subsection (2)(b) shall be competitively recruited by the county public service board and appointed by the county executive committee member.

(4) The county executive committee member shall appoint the persons in subsection (2) (a) and (b) by notice is the gazette.

…………………/Notice of Amendments

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CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) by inserting the words “in agriculture, trade or finance” immediately after the words “holds a degree”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”.

CLAUSE 15

THAT clause 15 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3)(d) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended- (a) by re-numbering the introductory clause as sub-clause (1); (b) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member” in the new re-numbered sub-clause (1). (c) in subclause (2) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”. (d) in subclause (3) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”. (e) in subclause (4) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”.

CLAUSE 19

THAT clause 19 of the Bill be amended-

(a) in sub-clause (2) by inserting the words “responsible for matters relating to trade” immediately after the words “ committee member”. (b) by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause- (3) A county executive committee member shall furnish the Authority with information on all growers registered in the county, on the fifth day of every month. (c) by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (3) – (5) A county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to trade shall furnish the Authority with information on licences issued, cancelled or renewed in the county, on the fifth day of every month.

………………/Notice of Amendments

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NEW CLAUSE 22A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 22-

Safeguard measures 22A. (1) Subject to the regional and international trade agreements to which Kenya is a party, all mung beans imports into the country shall be subject to the prevailing import duties, taxes and other tariffs and such imports shall be controlled by the Authority. (2) The Cabinet Secretary shall implement such safeguard measures as may be necessary to protect the industry from unfair trade practices.

…………/Notice of Amendments

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E. *THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 14 OF 2022)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industrialization intends to move the following amendments to the Startup Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2022), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f) —

(g) to ensure that all persons, irrespective of their gender, status or ethnicity, are afforded an equal opportunity to establish and benefit from their innovations.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended —

(a) in subclause (1) by inserting the words “between entities registered under this Act to achieve increased innovation, economic growth and better access to new technologies” immediately after the words “of technology innovation” appearing in paragraph (b);

(b) in subclause (2) by—

(i) deleting the words “incubators into the” appearing immediately after the words “and admission of” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “startups into”; and

(ii) deleting the words “entities from” appearing immediately after the words “enable access to” in paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the words “incubation programmes by”.

CLAUSE 5

THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “entities,” appearing immediately after the words “the evaluation of” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words “startups, incubation”.

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended —

(a) in subclause (1) by — (i) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph —

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(b) is newly registered or has been in existence for a period of not more than five years from the date of its incorporation or registration;

(ii) deleting the words “is wholly” appearing before the words “owned by one” in paragraph (g) and substituting therefor the words “has at least of ninety percent of its shares”; (iii) deleting paragraph (i); and

(b) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2)—

(3) The registrar or county executive committee member, as the case may be, may waive the requirement for registration under subsection (1)(a) where — (a) that person has an innovative product or service; (b) that person exhibits that they do not have the financial capability to register an entity in compliance with subsection (1)(a); and (c) the registrar is satisfied that the innovation is suitable for registration as a startup and will benefit from admission into an incubation programme.

CLAUSE 9

That Clause 9 be amended by inserting the following new subclause after subclause (2)— (2A) A person eligible for admission into an incubation programme pursuant to section 8(3) shall not be required to provide the information under subsection (2)(a)(iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) and (2)(c).

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “admission into an incubation programme” appearing immediately after the words “The certificate of” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor with the words “registration”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “an unlawful purpose or used for a purpose incompatible with public interest” appearing immediately after the words “be pursued for” in paragraph (d) and substituting thereof with the words “a purpose contrary to any written law”.

CLAUSE 22

THAT clause 22 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by—

(a) deleting the word “accounting” appearing immediately after word “maintain” and substituting therefor the words “financial records”; and (b) inserting the words “annual financial records and” immediately after the words “and submit its”.

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CLAUSE 23

THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in paragraph (c) by inserting the words “physical and virtual” immediately before the words “facilities, suitable to” in subparagraph (i); and (b) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (f)— (g) meets the prescribed occupational safety conditions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and (h) has no history of violation of human rights.

CLAUSE 24

THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “owned by the incubator and the startups admitted to its incubation programme” immediately after the words “intellectual property rights” in paragraph (j)

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (a) support startups that are developing or delivering innovative products or services that solve a specific problem or fulfil a market need;

(b) deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (f) equip startups with skills in raising capital and marketing their products; (c) deleting paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (i) support and facilitate the transfer of technology from research institutions and to the relevant startups; (d) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (i) — (ia) provide remote support services to startups.

CLAUSE 27

THAT clause 27 of the Bill be amended— (a) by renumbering the existing provision as subclause (1); (b) in the renumbered subclause (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)—

(f) implement fiscal and non-fiscal incentives that target women, persons with disability and marginalized groups; (c) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after the renumbered subclause (1)—

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(2) The Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance shall, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, prescribe a mechanism for the provision and administration of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives under subsection (1) within one year from the commencement of this Act.

CLAUSE 28

THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)—

(d) the prioritisation of women, marginalized groups and rural populations in the provision of financial support.

CLAUSE 30

THAT clause 30 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “relating to the startup’s product or service” immediately after the words “intellectual property rights”.

CLAUSE 32

THAT clause 32 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2)—

(3) The Cabinet Secretary shall publish the regulations under subsection (1) within one year from the date of commencement of the Act.

CLAUSE 33

THAT clause 33 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause 2 by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (k)—

(l) for registration of entities and admission into incubation programmes.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in the definition of the word “startup” by deleting the words “and a disruptive economic model” appearing immediately after the words “strong growth potential” and substituting therefor the words “intended to develop and deliver innovative products or services that solve a specific problem or fulfil a market need”;

(b) by deleting the definition of the word “startup incubator” appearing immediately after the definition of the word “cabinet secretary”; and

(c) by inserting the following new definition immediately after the definition of the word “non-governmental organization” –

“registrar” means a person appointed as a registrar under section 6(2) of this Act.

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F.

THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF 2023)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

i.) NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, intends to move the following amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2023) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following paragraphs immediately after paragraph (m)—

(n) provide capacity building, funding and technical assistance to the county governments on all matters relating to persons with disabilities;

(o) consult county governments on any matter relating to persons with disabilities that affect the functions and powers of county governments; and

(p) develop programmes for care givers of persons with disabilities on specialised training, counselling and economic development.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause 2 (c) by deleting the word “establish” appearing in the introductory part of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “liaise with the Council to maintain”.

CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “free of charge” at the end of the subclause.

CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 (8) (c) of the Bill be amended by deleting subparagraph (vi) and substituting therefor the following paragraph—

(vi) introduction of Kenyan Sign language courses in all learning and training institutions.

CLAUSE 24

THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended by— (a) deleting subclause (7) and substituting therefor the following — (7) The national and county governments shall ensure that all health institutions have an adequate number of Kenyan Sign language interpreters in their institutional structures; and (b) inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (7)—

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(7A) Every person with a disability has the right to access health care on the basis of free and informed consent.

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (3) by inserting the words “and private” immediately after the word “Public”;

(b) in subclause (4) by inserting the words “and private” immediately after the word “public”; (c) in subclause (5) by inserting the words “and private” immediately after the word “public”; and (d) by deleting subclause (9) and substituting therefor the following subclause—

(9) All public and private institutions of higher learning shall have a common course in Kenyan Sign language.

CLAUSE 29

THAT clause 29 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by inserting the words “at the” immediately after the words “cultural activities”; and

(b) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)— (1A) Every person with disability shall be entitled to use recreational or sports facilities owned or operated by the national and county governments, free of charge.

CLAUSE 31

THAT clause 31 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (5)—

(5A) The Council shall consult and collaborate with the county governments and other government regulatory agencies in exercise of its functions under this section.

CLAUSE 60

THAT clause 60 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (j)— (k) reasonable accommodation.

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CLAUSE 62

THAT clause 62 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2).

NEW CLAUSES

NEW CLAUSE 78A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 78 —

Consultation between the National and county governments. 78A. (1) The national and county governments shall perform their functions and powers under this Act on the basis of consultation and cooperation.

(2) The Council shall, in carrying out its functions under this Act, consult the council of county governors on any matter that affects the functions and powers of county governments.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following definition immediately after definition of the term “assistive devices”—

"building" means any structure or erection and any part of any structure or erection of any kind whatsoever whether permanent, temporary or movable, and whether completed or uncompleted;

ii.) NOTICE is given that (Sen. Crystal Asige, MP) intends to move the following amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill, Senate Bills No. 7 of 2023 at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 43

THAT clause 43 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “three” appearing immediately after the words “for a term of” and substituting therefor the word “five”.

CLAUSE 45

THAT clause 45 of the Bill be amended in subclause (4) by deleting the word “three” appearing immediately after the words “for a term of” and substituting therefor the word “five”.

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CLAUSE 55

THAT clause 55 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) —

(3) Subject to subsection (2) above, if an assessment demonstrates that an individual has a permanent disability, that person will be exempt from future assessments.

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G. *THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP and Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

NOTICE is hereby given that the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Education, intends to move the following amendments to the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2023) at the Committee Stage –

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the words “The community of deaf persons” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “The Deaf community”.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Signed English” appearing immediately after the words “to use Kenyan” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “Sign Language”; and

(b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “signed English” appearing immediately after the words “to use Kenyan” and substituting therefor the words “Sign Language”.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended in –

(a) paragraph (f) by deleting the words “institutions of education for the deaf cater for” appearing at the beginning of the paragraph and substituting therefor the words “ensure that educational institutions for the Deaf provide”; and

(b) paragraph (h) by deleting the word “recognized” appearing immediately after the words “who are attending” and substituting therefor the word “public”.

CLAUSE 9

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 9.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “National Accreditation Agency” appearing immediately after the words “with the Kenya” and substituting therefor the word “Accreditation Service”.

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CLAUSE 12

THAT the Bill be amended in clause 12 by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause –

(2) A person shall be nominated as a registrar under subsection (1) if that person – (a) is a citizen of Kenya; (b) holds a degree in social sciences or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya; (c) has at least five years experience in Kenyan sign language proficiency; and (d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

CLAUSE 19

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 19 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

Action plan. 19. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the most representative registered association for the Deaf, National Council for Persons with Disabilities and the Council of County Governors develop a Kenyan Sign language action plan twelve months upon the commencement of this Act.

(2) A plan developed under subsection (1) shall include – (a) an assessment of the accessibility of National and county government services by members of the Deaf community; and (b) a statement on the actions proposed to be taken by National and county governments so as to take into consideration the needs of the Deaf community in delivery of services.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting –

(a) the definition of the term “Kenya signed English”; and

(b) the definition of the term “Kenya sign language” and substituting therefor the following new definition —

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“Kenyan Sign Language” means the sign language used by the Deaf community and includes other types of language like Kenyan Signed English, pidgin, cued speech, contact sign language for the Deaf blind and other sign language based medium of communication as may emerge from time to time to meet unique needs of the Deaf community.

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APPENDIX

1. 1. PETITION

Petition to the Senate by Mr. Peter Kangwaru Nyaga on behalf of residents of Muthanthara sub locaction concerning the plight of the landless in Muthanthara, Embu County

(The Speaker of the Senate)

1. 2. PAPERS

i) Annual Corporate Report for the Office of the Auditor General for 2022 – 2023.

ii) Annual Report of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for financial year 2022/2023.

iii) Bi-Annual Report of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) for the period January – June, 2023.

iv) Report of the Auditor General for Water Companies for Financial Year 2021/2022.

v) Summary Report of the Auditor General for Water Companies for Financial Year 2021/2022.

vi) Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for Financial Year 2022/2023.

vii) Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of Thika Level 5 Hospital for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

viii) Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of Machakos Bursary Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023.

ix) Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of Wajir County Disability Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023.

(The Senate Majority Leader)

x) Report of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Accra, Ghana from 30th September – 6th October, 2023.

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP)

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1. 3. NOTICES OF MOTION

i)

REPORT

OF

THE

66TH

COMMONWEALTH

PARLIAMENTARY

CONFERENCE HELD IN ACCRA, GHANA FROM 30TH SEPTEMBER – 6TH

OCTOBER, 2023

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Accra, Ghana from 30th September – 6th October, 2023.

ii)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON THE

INQUIRY INTO THE HIGH COST OF ELECTRICITY IN THE COUNTRY

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Energy on the inquiry into the high cost of electricity in the Country laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 27th September, 2023.

1. 4. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

a) Requests for statements pursuant to Standing Order 53(1)

i.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Crystal Asige, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the registration, without consent, of teachers with disabilities by the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET).

ii.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Crystal Asige, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the implementation, by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), of the Disability Guide Allowance (DGA).

iii.) The Senator for Isiolo County (Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding recruitment and employment at the County Government of Isiolo.

iv.) The Senator for Isiolo County (Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget concerning the pending bills in Isiolo County Government from the financial year 2013/2014 to the financial year 2022/2023.

v.) The Senator for Isiolo County (Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing concerning the status of projects being undertaken by the Isiolo County Government.

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vi.) The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding frequent fire disasters in Nairobi City County.

b) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 57(1)

The Senate Majority Leader to issue a Statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 20th February, 2024.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

(Published pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1)

It is notified that the Senate Business Committee has approved the following tentative business to appear in the Order Paper for Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

A. BILLS AT THE SECOND READING STAGE

i.

*THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 13 OF 2023)

(Sen. James Murango, MP)

ii.

**THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

iii.

*THE MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 17 OF 2023)

(Sen. Beatrice Ogolla, MP)

iv.

*THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 18 OF 2023)

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

v.

*THE RICE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 19 OF 2023)

(Sen. James Kamau Murango, MP)

B. MOTION

ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE COMMITTEE

(The Senate Majority Leader)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THE SENATE

(THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT - THIRD SESSION)

CALENDAR

(Regular Sessions of the Senate – February to December, 2024)

IT IS NOTIFIED for general information that pursuant to Standing Order 32 of the Senate Standing Orders, by a Resolution made on ………………, the Senate approved its Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Third Session, 2024 as set out in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE

SITTING DATES

SITTING DAYS

RECESS DATES

Third Session : Part I 13th February, 2024 to 28th March, 2024 Tuesdays – afternoon Wednesdays – morning – afternoon Thursdays – afternoon 29th March, 2024 to 15th April, 2024 Third Session : Part II 16th April, 2024 to 30th May, 2024 Tuesdays – afternoon Wednesdays – morning – afternoon Thursdays – afternoon 31st May, 2024 to 24th June, 2024 Third Session : Part III 25th June, 2024 to 8th August, 2024 Tuesdays – afternoon Wednesdays – morning – afternoon Thursdays – afternoon 9th August, 2024 to 2nd September, 2024 Third Session : Part IV 3rd September, 2024 to 17th October, 2024 Tuesdays – afternoon Wednesdays – morning – afternoon Thursdays – afternoon 18th October, 2024 to 4th November, 2024 Third Session : Part V 5th November, 2024 to 5th December, 2024 Tuesdays – afternoon Wednesdays – morning – afternoon Thursdays – afternoon 6th December, 2024 to 10th February, 2025

NOTE:

i) The Senate shall sit from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm on Wednesdays, pursuant to Standing Order 34 of the Senate Standing Orders. ii) Special Sittings shall be notified through Kenya Gazette notices, as per Sanding Order 33 of the Senate Standing Orders.

J. M. NYEGENYE, CBS,

CLERK OF THE SENATE