Order Paper For Wednesday, 8th April 2026 - Morning Sitting

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session

Morning Sitting

(No. 25)

(504)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 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*. THE

BASIC

EDUCATION

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3 OF 2025)

(The Hon. Anthony Oluoch, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 9*. THE PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Anthony Oluoch, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 10*. MOTION: 003/2025 –

SUSTAINABLE

MANAGEMENT

AND

VALORIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTE FROM

AVOCADO PROCESSING

(The Hon. Mary Wamaua, M.P.)

THAT, aware that according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey, 2024, avocado farming and processing have expanded rapidly in Kenya, with national production reaching approximately 848,100 tonnes in 2024, up from 633,000 tonnes in 2023, valued at Kenya Shillings 29.5 billion. Murang’a County alone contributed about 200,991 tonnes, making it the leading avocado-producing county in the country. Further aware that residents of Murang’a County and other major avocado-growing regions have raised serious concerns over the improper disposal of avocado pomace, which produces a pungent odour, attracts mosquitoes, and poses significant public health and environmental risks. These conditions ………../10*(Cont’d)

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undermine the right to a clean and healthy environment guaranteed under Article 42 of the Constitution. Noting that avocado processing generates large volumes of organic waste, including peels, seeds, pulp, and pomace, which, when improperly managed, cause environmental degradation, water contamination, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Cognizant that under Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution, waste management is a devolved function of county governments, while the national government retains the responsibility of formulating policies and frameworks to guide and support counties in effective waste management. Appreciating that studies by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, 2023) and global best practices from Mexico and Chile demonstrate that avocado waste can be converted into biofertilizer, biogas, animal feed, and other value-added products, thereby reducing pollution, creating employment opportunities, and supporting a circular economy. Now therefore, this House resolves that the National Government:

(i) Formulates and enforces a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework for the sustainable management and valorization of organic waste from avocado processing;

(ii) Develops and implements a policy for promotion of investment and innovation by providing subsidies, incentives, and technical support for waste-to-value initiatives such as biodigesters, biorefineries, and other circular economy solutions, in collaboration with county governments and private sector partners; and (iii) Supports research, training, and technology transfer to farmers and processors on modern waste management and valorization practices, with the aim of reducing pollution, improving public health, and creating jobs in avocado-producing regions.

1. 11*. THE

NATIONAL

TRANSPORT

AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 36 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 12*. THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 62 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 13*. MOTION: 001/2026 –

MANDATORY

GUIDANCE

AND

COUNSELLING

PROGRAMME

IN

ALL

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN

KENYA

(The Hon. Rahab Mukami, M.P.) THAT, aware that learners in primary and secondary schools across the country are increasingly exposed to social, psychological and behavioural challenges, including drug and substance abuse, indiscipline, school unrest and academic underperformance; noting that there has been a disturbing rise in cases of sexual ………../13*(Cont’d)

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violence against children, including incidents where minors are abused or killed by individuals known to them, including relatives and caregivers, thereby exposing learners to trauma and long-term psychological harm; further noting that many learners come from homes affected by domestic violence, family instability, economic hardship and other social pressures that adversely affect their emotional wellbeing, safety and concentration in school; concerned that guidance and counselling services in most primary and secondary schools remain informal, inadequately structured and under-resourced, with no standardized national framework to ensure professionalism, accountability and effective delivery; appreciating that structured psychosocial support, life skills training, child protection awareness and early intervention during formative years are critical in safeguarding learners, strengthening resilience, promoting discipline and improving academic outcomes; this House therefore resolves that, the Government, through the Ministry of Education: - (i) introduces a mandatory, structured and time-tabled Guidance and Counselling Programme in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Kenya; (ii) develops and implements a national policy framework providing for the recruitment, accreditation and deployment of professionally trained school counsellors; (iii) integrates mental health education, child protection awareness, personal safety training and life skills development into the school curriculum; (iv) allocates adequate resources to support counselling services in schools; and (v) establishes clear coordination and referral mechanisms between schools, child protection institutions and relevant government agencies to ensure effective safeguarding of learners.

1. 14*. MOTION: 002/2026 –

POLICY TO DEVELOP A STRUCTURED

ENGAGEMENT

OF

NATIONAL

YOUTH

SERVICE

GRADUATES

AS

SECURITY

OFFICERS

IN

GOVERNMENT

INSTITUTIONS

(The Hon. Gertrude Mbeyu, M.P.) THAT, aware that approximately 18,000 youth graduate from the National Youth Service (NYS) annually; further aware that, Article 55 of the Constitution requires the State to take measures, including affirmative action programmes to ensure that the youth access training, employment and opportunities to participate fully in the social, economic and political life of the nation; appreciating that, the Government has in the recent years rolled out deliberate programmes aimed at equipping NYS graduates with skills for employment into the disciplined services and key sectors which include agriculture, construction and security; noting that, government institutions continue to engage private security firms to supplement uniformed officers in providing security services, thereby incurring significant recurrent expenditure; further noting that, the NYS graduates possess foundational training in discipline, security awareness, public service ethics and emergency response, making them suitable for deployment within government institutions; ………../14*(Cont’d)

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recognising that, there is need to have a balanced approach that promotes youth employment through structured engagement of the NYS graduates, while preserving opportunities for private security firms to continue to operate and partner with government institutions; this House therefore resolves that the National government develops and implements a policy framework and guidelines to steer government ministries, departments, agencies, on– (i) prioritisation of engagement of the National Youth Service graduates to provide supplementary security services to public entities; (ii) the criteria for determination of a formula for allotment of a quota of provision of security services in public entities to the NYS graduates, and private security services firms; and (iii) modalities for structured recruitment, deployment and terms of service, including remuneration, training and career progression for NYS graduates engaged to provide supplementary security to government entities.

1. 15*. THE MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 25 OF 2025)

(The Hon. Mukunji Gitonga, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 16*. THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 44 OF 2025)

(The Hon. (Dr.) Otiende Amollo, M.P. and the Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, M.P. – Co- Sponsors)

Second Reading

1. 17*. THE LOCAL CONTENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 45 OF

2025) (The Hon. Jane Kagiri, M.P.)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as follows-

Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills I. 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 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 Motions

II.

THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion shall be limited as follows: 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 shall be called upon to reply; and that priority in speaking 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), April 8, 2026 (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), April 8, 2026 –

A. MOTION

CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT CHARTER FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT

OF

THE

KENYA

ADVANCED

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

B. MOTION

CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT CHARTER FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT

OF

THE

KENYA

MEDICAL

RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

C. HOJA –

UKAGUZI KWA ASASI ZISIZO HURU KIKAMILIFU ZA

JUMUIA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI NA USHOROBA WA

KATI KATIKA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO YA TANZANIA

(Mwenyekiti, Kamati ya Utangamano wa Kikanda) (Kuendelezwa kwa mjadala uliositishwa mnamo Jumanne, tarehe 7 Aprili, 2026)

(Muda uliosalia – Saa 2, dakika 5)

D. MOTION – REPORTS OF KENYA DELEGATIONS TO THE 147TH,

148TH, 149TH AND 150TH ASSEMBLIES OF THE INTER-

PARLIAMENTARY

UNION

(IPU)

AND

RELATED

MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

E. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION

OF

DEFENCE

COOPERATION

AGREEMENTS

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations)

F. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FUND

SERVICES

UNDER

THE

SUPPLEMENTARY

ESTIMATES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025/26

(The Chairperson, Public Debt and Privatization Committee)

G. THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 41 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

H. THE KENYA JUDICIARY ACADEMY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 42 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

I. THE

FOREST

CONSERVATION

AND

MANAGEMENT

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 38 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

J. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION REGARDING

DELAY IN RESETTLEMENT OF SQUATTERS UNDER

THE CHEPKUMIA LAND EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee)

K. MOTION – TENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS

2016/2017 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee)

L. MOTION – FIFTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

VARIOUS

STATE

CORPORATIONS

(WESTERN

REGION) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 TO

2020/2021 (The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

M. MOTION – ELEVENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS

OF

THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2016/2017 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee)

N. MOTION – SEVENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

VARIOUS

STATE

CORPORATIONS

FOR

THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 TO 2020/2021

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

O. MOTION – INQUIRY INTO THE PRICING OF TEA IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), the following Statement will be: (i) requested— No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. 1. Alleged drug trafficking in the

country Hon. Stephen Mogaka, MP (West Mugirango) Administration and Internal Security

1. 2. Harmonisation

of house allowance and review of delocalization policy for teachers in Mombasa County Hon. Mohamed Machele, MP (Mvita) Education (ii) responded to— No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. 1. Delayed settlement of dues

owed by Sony Sugar Hon. Walter Owino, MP (Awendo) Agriculture and Livestock