Thursday, May 07, 2026 At 2.30 P.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 045) (1082)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. ****THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2

OF 2026)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026) (Division)

1. 9. ***THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 10th March, 2026) (Division)

1. 10. ***THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

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1. 11. *THE HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2025)

(Sen. Erick Okong’o Mogeni, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

1. 12. *THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCE (MINIMUM GUARANTEED RETURNS) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 17 OF 2025)

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

1. 13. *THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 15 OF 2025)

(Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026) (Division)

1. 14. *THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES (CONTROL)

(AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 1 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026) (Division)

1. 15. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEDIATION

COMMITTEE ON THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 24 OF 2023)

(The Vice Chairperson, Mediation Committee)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 24 of 2023), laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, and that pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 30th April, 2026) (Division)

1. 16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2

OF 2026)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

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1. 17. ****THE

EQUALIZATION

FUND

APPROPRIATION

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 21 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting)

1. 18. ****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 19. MOTION - MAINSTREAMING GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN LEGISLATIVE

AND POLICY PROCESSES

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the right to equality and freedom from discrimination, with Article 27(3) providing that women and men have the right to equal treatment, including the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and social spheres;

FURTHER AWARE that Article 27(8) obligates the State to take legislative and other measures to redress any disadvantage suffered by individuals or groups as a result of past discrimination, and to ensure that not more than two-thirds of members of elective or appointive bodies shall be of the same gender;

COGNIZANT THAT mainstreaming gender perspectives in all aspects of governance is essential to achieving inclusive development and safeguarding the rights and welfare of all citizens, particularly women, girls and other marginalized groups;

CONCERNED THAT the integration of gender considerations remain inconsistent across the two levels of government and that legislative processes have often resulted to policies that do not adequately address gender-specific needs and realities;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate:

i) urges Parliament, County Assemblies and their respective legislative committees to incorporate a gender analysis in the scrutiny of legislation, policies, programmes and budgets before them, including through the use of gender impact assessments and consultation with gender-focused stakeholders to ensure gender-responsive governance;

ii) recommends that the National Gender and Equality Commission and the State Department for Gender develops clear guidelines and tools to support the integration of gender perspectives in legislative, policy and budgetary analysis, and ensures these are disseminated and adopted by relevant government and legislative bodies; ………./Motion

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iii) further urges the National Gender and Equality Commission and State Department for Gender to collaborate with the Kenya Law Reform Commission, and County Assembly Service Boards to build capacity for gender analysis among technical and legislative staff;

iv) urges the State Department for Gender to submit to Parliament a comprehensive biannual report detailing actions taken by Ministries, Departments and Agencies to promote gender mainstreaming, key achievements, emerging challenges, and proposed interventions; and

v) resolves that the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare continuously monitor the implementation of these resolutions and tables biannual report on the status of implementation.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026) (Balance of time – 1 hour)

1. 20. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEDIATION

COMMITTEE

ON

THE

FOOD

AND

FEED

SAFETY

CONTROL

COORDINATION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 21 OF 2023)

(The Vice Chairperson, Mediation Committee)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 21 of 2023), laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, and that pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill.

1. 21. ***THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 22. ***THE KENYA HEALTH PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES REGULATORY

AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 54 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 23. ***THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 34 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 24. ***THE

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

AND

COORDINATION

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 66 OF 2023)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, Co–Sponsor)

(Second Reading) ………./Bills

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1. 25. *THE AUTISM MANAGEMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 19 OF 2025)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 26. ***THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

NO. 63 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 27. ***THE BASIC EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 59 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 28. ***THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 61 OF 2022)

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, Co-Sponsor)

(Second Reading)

1. 29. *THE MINING (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2025)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 30. MOTION – DELINKING JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS FROM PRIMARY

SCHOOLS

(Sen. Mwenda Gataya, MP)

THAT, AWARE that, the Ministry of Education in Kenya, introduced Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) as part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation marking a major milestone for the country’s education system, and a key opportunity to improve the quality of education available to students;

APPRECIATING THAT, the Junior Secondary Schools program play a vital role in shaping the academic trajectory of learners by providing students with a strong foundation in core subjects, helping them develop essential skills and offering them opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities promoting greater social inclusion;

CONCERNED THAT, the integration of Junior Secondary Schools within primary school setups has posed major challenges for Junior Secondary teachers, including inadequate training on the new competency-based curriculum, limited opportunities for career advancement, conflict in leadership, decision-making and resource allocation leading to strained relationships with head teachers; ………./Motions

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FURTHER CONCERNED THAT Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) face critical shortages in essential infrastructure such as laboratories, libraries, ICT hubs, and science equipment necessary for the implementation of the JSS curriculum, coupled with inadequate access to approved learning materials and teaching resources, resulting in inconsistencies in curriculum delivery hindering effective teaching, learning, and overall student development;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development should: -

i) Provide for an independent administrative and operational framework for Junior Secondary Schools to enhance governance, streamline management, and create a more focused learning environment for the learners;

ii) Allocate adequate funds for the construction and equipping of Junior Secondary Schools with essential facilities such as science labs, libraries and ICT rooms, and provide adequate learning materials relevant with the curriculum;

iii) Offer professional development programs for Junior Secondary School teachers to help them specialize in specific subjects to effectively implement the JSS curriculum;

iv) Develop a clear career progression framework for Junior Secondary School teachers, including opportunities for promotions and additional responsibility allowances;

v) Formulate clear policies and guidelines outlining the structure, curriculum, and management of Junior Secondary Schools; and

vi) Ensure an optimal teacher-student ratio to facilitate personalized student attention and effective learning.

1. 31. HOJA - AJALI YA FERI YA LIKONI

(Seneta Miraj Abdillahi, Mb)

IKIBAINISHA KWAMBA, mnamo tarehe 29 Aprili 1994, janga la ajali ya feri ya Likoni lilisababisha vifo na majeraha kwa wananchi wasio na hatia, wengi wao wakiwa wakaazi wa Likoni na Kaunti ya Mombasa, na hivyo kuleta majonzi makubwa kitaifa pamoja na madhara ya muda mrefu ya kimwili, kisaikolojia, kijamii na kiuchumi kwa familia zilizopoteza wapendwa wao na manusura;

IKIWA NA WASIWASI KWAMBA, licha ya hakikisho na ahadi zilizotolewa na mamlaka mbalimbali kufuatia janga hilo, bado kuna mashaka na maswali kuhusu iwapo fidia ilitolewa kikamilifu na kwa haki kwa familia zote zilizoathirika;

………./Hoja

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IKIKIRI KWAMBA, kuanzishwa kwa kumbukumbu ya kitaifa ni hatua muhimu ya kuheshimu na kuenzi waliopoteza maisha, na pia ni chombo cha kuendeleza uponyaji wa pamoja wa kijamii na kuimarisha uwajibikaji wa Taifa kwa raia wake;

SASA BASI, Seneti inaamua kwamba –

i. Kamati ya Kudumu ya Seneti ya Barabara, Uchukuzi na Makazi ifanye uchunguzi wa kina ili kubaini idadi ya familia zilizoathirika, fidia iliyolipwa hadi sasa, madai yoyote ambayo hayajalipwa, pamoja na kubainisha familia zipi bado hazijapata fidia na sababu za kutolipwa kwa fidia hiyo; na

ii. Serikali ya Kaunti ya Mombasa kwa ushirikiano na Wizara ya Barabara na Uchukuzi, ianzishe kumbukumbu ya kudumu kwa heshima ya wahanga wa ajali ya feri ya Likoni, 1994 kwa mashauriano na familia zilizoathirika.

1. 32. MOTION - PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND

INNOVATION POLICY IN KENYA

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining economies globally through emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and financial technology (Fintech);

FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in Africa’s tech-driven future;

NOTING THAT in a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024 to underscore Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices;

COGNIZANT THAT the Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the opportunities of AI- driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development;

APPRECIATING THAT the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy recently formulated and launched the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030;

RECOGNIZING the need to align Kenya’s development with global standards in AI adoption while also safeguarding national values, inclusivity, and employment;

………./Motion

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CONCERNED THAT the absence of a comprehensive framework may hinder innovation among local start-ups and youth-led tech enterprises and slow down Kenya’s ability to harness AI for inclusive growth;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy develops a Policy to promote Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies with particular emphasis on:

i) promoting research and development of locally relevant AI solutions;

ii) facilitating ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and beneficial application of AI;

iii) creating innovation-friendly ‘Sandboxes’ for supervised testing of AI and emerging technologies; iv) strengthening public-private partnerships to build digital skills and innovation ecosystems; and

v) integrating AI and coding into the education curriculum to prepare the next generation for the digital economy.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 11th February, 2026 as follows: -

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner: -

A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking and that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

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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

****THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2 OF

2026) (The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, intends to move the following amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2026), at the Committee Stage—

NEW CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 4—

Variation in revenue.

1. 5. (1) If the actual revenue raised

nationally in the 2026/2027 financial year falls short of the expected revenue set out in the Schedule, that shortfall shall be borne by the national government.

(2) If the actual revenue raised nationally in the financial year exceeds the projected revenues set out in the Schedule, the excess revenue shall accrue to the national government, and may be used to reduce borrowing or offset debts.

SCHEDULE

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

SCHEDULE (s.4)

ALLOCATION OF REVENUE RAISED NATIONALLY BETWEEN THE NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR

2026/27.

Type/level of allocation Amount in Ksh. Percentage (%) of

FY

2022/23 audited and approved Revenue i.e. Ksh. 2,050,114,740,913 A. Total Sharable Revenue 2,901,874,758,144

B. National Government 2,436,881,026,561

C. Equalisation Fund 10,250,573,705 0.50% D. County equitable share 454,743,157,879 22.2%

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APPENDIX

1. 1. PAPER

Annual Report of the Office of the Controller of Budget (COB) for financial year 2024/2025.

(The Senate Majority Leader)

1. 2. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

a) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 52 (1)

The Senator for Narok County (Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP) to make a Statement regarding the current fiscal approach adopted by the National Treasury on the funding of Parliament and its critical functions.

b) Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

i) The Senator for Kakamega County (Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the disputed property in Kakamega town, namely, the land belonging to Otiende Estate and the adjacent parcel of land where Fesbeth Academy is built.

ii) The Senator for Samburu County (Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Energy regarding the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) in Samburu County.

iii) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the rehabilitation of roads in Marsabit County damaged as a result of heavy rains.

iv) The Senator for Wajir County (Sen. Abass Mohamed, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration regarding concerns on fairness, equity and national cohesion in the recruitment exercise conducted by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).

c) Statements pursuant to Standing Order 56 (1) (b)

i) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Committee for the period, February to April, 2026.

ii) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Committee for the period, February to April, 2026. ………../Appendix

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iii) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Committee for the period, February to April, 2026.

iv) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Committee for the period, February to April, 2026.

d) 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, 12th May, 2026.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

(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, May 12, 2026.

A. BILLS AT SECOND READING

i. *THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

ii. *THE COUNTY WARDS (EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 20 OF 2024)

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP and Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP)

iii. *THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 32 OF 2024)

(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

i.

*THE NUTS AND OIL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 47

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

ii.

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

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

iii.

****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 10 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

iv.

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

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

v.

****THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 36 OF

2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

vi.

*THE ENVIRONMENT LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 23

OF 2024)

(Sen. Abdul Haji, MP) ………../Notice Paper

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vii.

*THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 45 OF

2024) (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP and Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP)

viii.

***THE

KENYA

NATIONAL

COUNCIL

FOR

POPULATION

AND

DEVELOPMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 72 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

ix.

*THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 3 OF 2024)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP and Sen. William Kisang, MP)

C. MOTIONS

i.

REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES AND

OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD SESSION

(2024) (The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

ii.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON INQUIRY INTO

THE SHORTAGE OF SMART ENERGY METERS IN KENYA AND THE

POTENTIAL FOR THEIR LOCAL MANUFACTURING

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

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