Order Paper For Wednesday, 6th August 2025 - Morning Sitting

Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session

Morning Sitting

(No. 70) (2206)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 06, 2025 AT 9.30 A.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath

1. 2. Communication from the Chair
2. 3. Messages
3. 4. Petitions
4. 5. Papers
5. 6. Notices of Motion
6. 7. Questions and Statements
7. 8*. MOTION: 001/2025 –

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL

HEALTH COVERAGE AND OF A POLICY ON

MANDATORY USE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CARE FACILITIES BY PUBLIC OFFICERS

(The Hon. Sabina Chege, M.P.)

THAT, aware that Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution provides every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to health care services; further aware that the Government committed to accelerating attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure all Kenyans have access and receive essential quality health services; cognizant of the fact that in 2020, the Ministry of Health adopted the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 with the theme: Accelerating Attainment of Universal Health Coverage which is currently being implemented through the introduction of Social Health Insurance Fund; noting that there is need to increase the quality of care and services provided in the public health sector; concerned that the public health care services lack adequate funds to guarantee quality health care services; further noting thatcivil servants, public officers and State officers are accorded a comprehensive medical cover by the respective government agencies; appreciating that the use of the comprehensive medical cover by public officers and State officers in public hospitals would guarantee sufficient funding for public hospitals; this House therefore resolves that, the Government through the Ministry of Health implements the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 and introduce a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by all civil servants, public officers and State officers in the country who are using medical cover catered for by the Government of Kenya.

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1. 9*. THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 8 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Sabina Chege, M.P.)

Second Reading

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Morning Sitting) (Balance of time – 1 hour 35 minutes)

1. 10*. MOTION: 044/2023 –

FORMULATION OF A LAND USE POLICY

ON ZONING OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURE

AND BUILT DEVELOPMENT

(The Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.)

THAT aware that land is a critical but limited factor of production that supports human habitation and food production; noting that, agriculture is Kenya’s main economic mainstay; appreciating that, that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee Agriculture Sector Survey 2022 estimated the contribution of the agriculture sector to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to be 22% directly and 27% indirectly, through its linkages with other sectors; further appreciating that, the Survey showed that the sector employs over 40% of the Kenya’s total population; concerned that, in the Land Reform, Vol. 3 publication, the Kenya Land Alliance Land estimated that only 17% of the country’s land mass is classified as suitable for rain-fed agriculture land while the remainder is either semi- arid or arid; further concerned that, the country’s agricultural productivity has been decreasing over the years; cognizant of the fact that, the decline in agricultural productivity is partly attributable to the shrinking agricultural land due to unplanned settlements that encroach on agricultural lands; further concerned that, agricultural lands in rural areas are continually being subdivided into small portions for built development, thereby diminishing the size of land available for agriculture; noting that, there is need to put in place measures for effective land use in the country in order to guarantee optimal use of agriculture; now therefore, this House resolves that, the Government, through the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development puts in place a policy framework for effective land use in rural areas by consolidating and designating zones for built development for commercial and residential developments with shared public utilities and separate zones for agricultural use in order to arrest further diminishing of agricultural land and steady the country’s agricultural productivity.

1. 11*. MOTION: 001/2024 –

FORMULATION OF A REWARD SCHEME

FOR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BY

SPORTS

PERSONS

IN

INTERNATIONAL

COMPETITIONS

(The Hon. Charles Ngusya, M.P.)

THAT, aware that, sports play an integral role in promoting cultural heritage, national identity, national development, the well-being of the people and sustenance of livelihoods, particularly of the youth; appreciating that, Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2005 provides a framework for sports development and operationalization ….........../11*(Cont’d)

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(2208) in the country; further appreciating that the Sector Plan for Sports, Culture and Arts – 2018 by the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts mainstreamed sports development in the Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III) for 2018-2022, under Kenya’s Vision 2030; recognizing that, the Vision 2030 aims at capitalizing on the country’s international reputation as a world-class sports powerhouse whose sportsmen and women have won international accolades and recognition, especially for their prowess in athletics; concerned that, despite bringing honour and national pride to the country, most sports men and women face a myriad of challenges such as lack of psychosocial support and social protection, hence pushing many to alarming levels of mental health challenges during their careers and even after retirement; noting that Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2005 contemplated motivation of sportspersons by the State through cash and material prizes, conferring State honours, appointments as goodwill ambassadors and establishing contributory insurance and savings schemes among other forms of motivation; cognizant of the fact that, the prospect of receiving State recognition, financial grants, and other perks inspires sportsmen to push their limits in attaining their full potential as well as fostering a collective sense of pride in sporting achievements; now therefore, this House urges that the Government, through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts, develops a policy and standardized sports reward scheme for recognizing the achievements made by sports persons in internationally recognized competitions, through– (i) financial rewards of Kshs. 6 million for setting new world records; Kshs. 4 million for gold medalists; Kshs. 3 million for silver medalists and Kshs. 2 million for bronze medalists; (ii) non-financial motivation, including facilitation with issuance of diplomatic passports for established sportsmen and women, appointment as goodwill ambassadors and conferring national honours and privileges; and, (iii) establishing medical cover and a post-retirement social protection scheme, including establishing contributory insurance and savings schemes to support sports persons who retire from active sporting due to injuries or age.

1. 12*. MOTION: 002/2025 –

ALLOCATION

OF

HELB

FUNDS

TO

SUPPORT STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

(The Hon. Abdi Shurie, M.P.)

THAT, aware that, Article 95(2) of the Constitution provides that the National Assembly deliberates on and resolves issues of concern to the people; further aware that, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is mandated to provide financial support to Kenyans pursuing higher education through loans, bursaries and scholarships; noting that, students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) currently total approximately seventy thousand students, with thirty thousand of these having joined the institution in 2024; concerned that, forty percent (40%) of the KMTC student population require financial support similar to that offered to students in other public tertiary institutions such as

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technical training institutes in the country, but are excluded from receiving HELB support; appreciating that, education funding plays a vital role in enhancing access to education for Kenyans, hence boosting the economic growth of the county; this House therefore resolves that– (i) the Government, through the Ministry of Education, facilitates issuance of HELB loans to students at the Kenya Medical Training College; and (ii) if no funds are appropriated for this exercise, approval is hereby granted for the National Treasury to release funds amounting to not less than Kshs. 1,500,000,000 to the Higher Education Loans Board pursuant to Article 223 of the Constitution for loans to KMTC students, and that such release be regularised through the Third Supplementary Estimates III for the financial year 2024/2025.

1. 13*. MOTION: 003/2025 –

EXPRESSION

OF

CONCERN

ON

THE

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

(The Hon. Shakeel Shabbir, M.P.)

THAT, aware Kenya that, ratified the United Nations Charter on Human Rights on 31st July 1990; further recollecting that among the rights enshrined in the Charter is the right to life and self-determination by people; cognizant of the fact that Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory in Gaza and the West Bank has been characterized by disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force; concerned that, this has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the region, including the destruction of infrastructure, widespread civilian casualties, and willful killing of Palestinian civilians, including children in the occupied territories by the Israeli army; noting that, these grave breaches amount to war crimes, flagrant violations of international humanitarian law and crimes against humanity; concerned that, the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, including cross-border strikes and retaliatory attacks, threatens to engulf the wider Middle East region in conflict; recalling that, Kenya has previously suffered attacks on its soil as a result of the Middle East conflict, including the 2002 attack on the Paradise Hotel in Kikambala; appreciating that, the United Nations General Assembly recently passed a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestinian territories and urging compliance with international law; further appreciating the urgent need for the international community, including regional powers and the United Nations Security Council, to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire, facilitating humanitarian access, and initiating inclusive peace negotiations in the Middle East; appreciative of the role Kenya has played regionally and internationally in global peace initiatives and in mitigating violations constituting crimes against humanity and in solidarity with the Palestinian civilians subjugated by Israel; this House— (i) expresses deep concern over the dangerous escalation in hostilities in the Middle East that threatens international peace and security across the Middle East and beyond;

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(2210) (ii) reaffirms Kenya’s proactive commitment to a peaceful resolution of disputes through negotiation, diplomacy, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter; (iii) urges all parties to the conflict to protect civilian lives and infrastructure in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law and to exercise maximum restraint and immediately cease further acts of aggression, including aerial bombardments, missile strikes, and other forms of military escalation; and (iv) calls on the international community, including the United Nations and regional powers, to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation, the restoration of dialogue, and a return to the frameworks of international law.

1. 14*. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 25 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Timothy Toroitich, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

1. 15*. THE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 80 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Peter Masara, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 16*. THE

AGRICULTURAL

PROFESSIONALS

REGISTRATION

AND

LICENSING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 19 OF 2024)

(The Hon. John Mutunga, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 17*. THE BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 37 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Martha Wangari, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 18*. THE COMPUTER MISUSE AND CYBERCRIMES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 41 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Aden Mohamed, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 19*. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE OF KENYA

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 36 OF 2024)

(The Hon. George Gachagua, M.P.)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as follows-

Limitation of Debate on Motions I. THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion be limited in the following manner: A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for each other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover be called upon to reply; and that priority in speaking shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills

II.

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 other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each; and that priority in speaking shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Afternoon), August 06, 2025 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday (Afternoon), August 06, 2025–

A. THE PLANT PROTECTION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 28

OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

B. THE

CAPITAL

MARKETS

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 30 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

C. THE EQUALISATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 7 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

First Reading

D. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILL NO.

9 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

Second Reading

E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bill No. 9 of 2025) (The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

F. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS (No. 2)

BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 8 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

Second Reading

G. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF FOURTH REPORT ON THE

EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, August 5, 2025)

H. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION

OF

REPORT

ON

THE

EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR

THE NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FUND

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee)

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

(The Hon. Umulkher Harun, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

(Questions to Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices pursuant to Standing Order 42G)

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42G, the following Member will ask a Question to a Constitutional Commission for reply before the specified Committee–

QUE. NO.

ORDINARY QUESTION

069/2025 The Member for Central Imenti (Hon. Nguchine Kirima, MP) to ask the Teachers Service Commission— Could the Commission— (i) State measures the Teachers Service Commission is taking to address the long-standing unemployment of P1 trained teachers who have remained unabsorbed since 2010?

(ii) Explain why teachers who attended promotional interviews for head teacher and deputy head teacher positions were overlooked, despite some having served in acting capacities for over five years relegating the acting teachers to regular classroom roles in the same schools?

(iii) State the reason why teachers from Central Imenti Constituency were overlooked while junior teachers from other counties were promoted and posted to schools there? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education)

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ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), the following Statements will be:- (a) requested: No. Subject Member Relevant Committee 1. Inequitable and inconsistent structure for teachers’ allowances in Isiolo County Hon. Hon. Mumina Bonaya,

M.P.

(Isiolo County) Education

(b) responded to—

No. Subject Member Relevant Committee 1. Trespass and failure to enforce court orders on L.R. No. 8481/1 located in Kasarani Constituency Hon. Stephen Mogaka, MP (West Mugirango) Administration & Internal Security 2. Alarming rate of drug and substance use among university students in Kenya Hon. (Dr.) Charles Onchoke, M.P. (Bonchari) Education 3. Submerged primary schools in Turkana Central Constituency Hon. Joseph Namuar, M.P. (Turkana Central) Education 4. Salary enhancement for teachers in Municipality areas in Isiolo County Hon. Mumina Bonaya, M.P. (Isiolo County)

Education 5. Non-implementation of court judgements in the compensation case of the late Mr. Abdullahi Bare Diis Hon. Maj (Rtd.) Dekow Barrow, M.P. (Garissa Township) Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations