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Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath 2. Communication from the Chair 3. Messages 4. Petitions 5. Papers 6. Notices of Motion 7. Questions and Statements

8*. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT SALARIES AND

REMUNERATION

COMMISSION

(REMUNERATION

AND BENEFITS OF STATE AND OTHER PUBLIC

OFFICERS) REGULATIONS, 2025

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and other Public Officers) Regulations, 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 12th March 2026, and pursuant to the provisions of section 26 (2) of the Salaries and Remuneration Act, Cap 412D, this House approves the draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and other Public Officers) 2025, with amendments.

(Question to be put)

9*. MOTION

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

PUBLIC

FINANCE

MANAGEMENT

(STATE

OFFICERS

AND

PUBLIC

OFFICERS MOTOR CAR

LOAN SCHEME FUND)

(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2025

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Finance Management (State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, and pursuant to the provisions of section 24(4) of the Public Finance Management Act, Cap 412A, approves the Public Finance Management (State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, published as Legal Notice No. 7 of 2026. .….……../10*

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10*. MOTION

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

PUBLIC

FINANCE

MANAGEMENT (WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST

FUND) REGULATIONS, 2025

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Finance Management (Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund) Regulations, 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, and pursuant to the provisions of section 24(4) of the Public Finance Management Act, Cap 412A, approves the Public Finance Management (Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund) Regulations, 2025, published as Legal Notice No. 190 of 2025.

11*. MOTION –

APPROVAL OF THE MEDIATED VERSION OF THE

FOOD AND FEED SAFETY CONTROL COORDINATION

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 21 OF 2023)

(The Co-Chairperson, Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill, 2023)

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150(3), this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023), laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, and approves the Mediated version of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023).

(The Mediated version of the Bill is published in the Notices)

12*. HOJA –

UKAGUZI KWA ASASI ZISIZO HURU KIKAMILIFU ZA

JUMUIA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI NA USHOROBA WA KATI

KATIKA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA

(Mwenyekiti, Kamati ya Utangamano wa Kikanda)

KWAMBA, Bunge la Taifa liridhie ripoti ya Kamati ya Utangamano wa Kikanda kuhusu ziara ya ukaguzi kwa Taasisi zisizo huru kikamilifu za Jumuia ya Afrika Mashariki na ushoroba wa kati katika Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, iliyowasilishwa kwenye Meza ya Bunge Jumatano, 9 Aprili 2025.

(Kuendelezwa kwa mjadala uliositishwa mnamo Jumanne, tarehe 31 Machi, 2026)

(Muda uliosalia – Saa 2, dakika 11)

13*. THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 29 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

14*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 147TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda, .….……../14*(Cont’d)

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Angola from 23rd to 27th October 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 24th February 2026.

15*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 148TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the 148th Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland from 23rd to 27th March 2024, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 18th September 2024.

16*. THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 41 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

17*. THE KENYA JUDICIARY ACADEMY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 42 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

18*. THE

FOREST

CONSERVATION

AND

MANAGEMENT

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

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

19*. MOTION– CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION REGARDING DELAY

IN RESETTLEMENT OF SQUATTERS UNDER THE

CHEPKUMIA LAND EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 69 of 2023 regarding delay in resettlement of squatters in Koibem and Ngerek Villages, Nandi County, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 11th November 2025 and pursuant to the provisions of section 34(5)(b) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, Cap. 385—

(i) approves— (a) THAT, the boundaries of the South Nandi Forest be varied by excluding 910.62 hectares in the Kaimosi Block along the Yala River from the original boundaries of the Forest for the settlement of documented squatters from Koibem and Ngerek Villages in Nandi County and for attendant public utilities, as planned under the Chepkumia Land Exchange Programme; (b) THAT, the 910.62 hectares so excluded under paragraph (a) be degazetted and allocated as follows— (i) 266.88 hectares be allocated for the settlement of the documented squatters from Koibem Village; .….……../19*(Cont’d)

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(ii) 455.45 hectares be allocated for the settlement of the documented squatters from Ngerek Village; and (iii) 188.29 hectares be reserved for attendant public utilities. (iv) makes the Resolutions contained in the Schedule to the Order Paper.

20*. 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)

THAT, this House adopts the Tenth Report of the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the audited accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the financial years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022 laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025.

21*. 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)

THAT, this House adopts the Fifth Report of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education on its Examination of the audited financial statements of various State Corporations (Western Region) for the financial years 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 26th February 2026.

22*. 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)

THAT, this House adopts the Eleventh Report of the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the audited accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for West Mugirango, Bobasi, Awendo, North Imenti, Kirinyaga Central, South Mugirango, Ugenya, Kieni, Kipipiri, Budalangi and Kiharu Constituencies for the financial years 2013/2014 to 2021/2022 laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th December 2025.

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23*. 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)

THAT, this House adopts the Seventh Report of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education on its Examination of the audited financial statements of the following State Corporations for the financial years 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 26th February 2026—

(i) The Kenya Law Reforms Commission; (ii) Kenya Copyright Board; (iii) National Cohesion and Integration Commission; (iv) Business Registration Service; (v) Nairobi Centre For International Arbitration; (vi) Kenya Accreditation Service; and (vii) National Transport and Safety Authority.

24*. MOTION – INQUIRY INTO THE PRICING OF TEA IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock on its inquiry into the pricing of tea in Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th December 2025.

25*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 149TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegations to the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland from 13th to 17th October 2024, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 5th December 2024.

26*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 150TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegations to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 5th to 9th April 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 14th October 2025.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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SCHEDULE

RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE PETITION NO. 69 OF 2023

REGARDING DELAY IN RESETTLEMENT OF SQUATTERS UNDER

THE CHEPKUMIA LAND EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

1. THAT, the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Forestry initiates the process of de-

gazettement of the 455.15 hectares from South Nandi Forest in accordance with the provisions of section 34 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, Cap. 385, for settlement of documented squatters in Ngerek Village and the attendant public utilities.

2. THAT, upon the de-gazettement of the 455.15 hectares in South Nandi Forest, the

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Physical Planning, Urban Development and Public Works, facilitates the demarcation of the area, the conduct of the necessary survey and the issuance of title deeds in the new registration area, for settlement of documented squatters in Ngerek Village and the attendant public utilities.

3. THAT, within six months of the adoption of the Report, the Cabinet Secretary

responsible for Forestry, in collaboration with the County Government of Nandi, the National Land Commission and the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration facilitates the resettlement of the documented squatters in Ngerek Village in the 455.45 hectares and documented squatters in Koibem Village in the 266.88 hectares allocated within the South Nandi Forest under the Chepkumia Land Exchange Programme.

4. THAT, that the Director of Survey, in collaboration with the Nandi County

Government, allocates new parcels of land to the seven (7) individuals whose parcels are uninhabitable and the two (2) individuals who received less acreage, by amending the initial excision survey within the 266.88 hectares earmarked for the settlement of documented squatters in Koibem Village.

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N O T I C E S

I. MEDIATED VERSION OF THE FOOD AND FEED SAFETY

CONTROL

COORDINATION

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 21 OF 2023)

THE FOOD AND FEED SAFETY CONTROL

CO-ORDINATION BILL, 2023

A Bill for AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the coordination of the public institutions in the control of food and feed safety; to establish the Office of the Food Safety Controller; to provide for the role of County Governments in food and feed safety; and for connected purposes ENACTED by the Parliament of Kenya, as follows—

PART 1—PRELIMINARY

1. This Act may be cited as the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination

Act, 2026. Short title.

2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

Interpretation. “Cabinet Secretary” means the Cabinet Secretary responsible for food safety;

“competent authority” means the public institutions responsible for official control set out in the First Schedule, or such other public entity as the Cabinet Secretary may, by Order in the Gazette, determine;

“compliance officer” means a person appointed as such under section 26;

“consumer” means – (a) a person to whom particular goods or services are marketed in the ordinary course of the supplier’s business;

(b) a person who has entered into a transaction with a supplier in the ordinary course of the supplier’s business, unless the transaction is exempt from the application of this Act;

(c) a user of a particular good or a recipient or beneficiary of particular services, irrespective of whether that user, recipient or beneficiary was a party to a transaction concerning the supply of those particular goods and services; and

(d) a franchise in terms of a franchise agreement, to the extent applicable in terms of this Act.

“Controller” means a Food and Feed Safety Controller appointed under section 7;

“feed” means processed, semi-processed or raw material which is to be consumed directly by an animal which is consumed as food or an animal whose produce is capable of being consumed as food;

“feed business” means the production, manufacture, storage or distribution of feed, feed ingredient, feed additive or feed supplement;

“feed ingredient” means a component or any combination of components used in the production of feed and includes a feed additive;

“feed safety” means all measures that ensure that feed will not cause harm to an animal which is consumed as food or to an animal whose produce is capable of being consumed as food, when the feed is consumed in accordance to the recommended use of the manufacturer of the feed;

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“food” means a processed, semi-processed or raw substance which is consumed by a human being and includes drinking water and a substance which has been used in the production, manufacture, preparation or treatment of food but does not include a cosmetic, tobacco or a substance used as drugs;

“food business” means the production, processing, storage or distribution of food but does not include the domestic preparation, handling or storage of food for consumption within a residence;

“food safety” means measures taken to ensure that food shall not cause harm to a consumer when consumed according to its intended use;

“hazard” means any biological, chemical or physical agent or condition of food or feed which is capable of causing an adverse health effect;

“multi annual control plan” means a plan which—

(a) specifies information on the structure, roles and responsibilities of the Competent Authorities; and

(b) provides an overview of how the competent authorities safeguard the health of the members of the public, animal and plant health and protects consumers;

“official control” means a regulatory activity by a Competent Authority that—

(a) provides protection to a consumer during the production, handling, storage, processing and distribution of food or feed; and

(b) ensures food or feed is safe, wholesome and fit for human consumption, and conforms to the quality and safety requirements for the conduct of food business or feed business;

“Office of the Controller” means the Office of the Food Safety Controller established under section 6;

“risk analysis” means a process which consists of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication;

“risk assessment” means a scientifically based process which consists of the– –

(a) identification of a hazard;

(b) characterisation of a hazard;

(d) characterisation of the risk;

“risk communication” means the interactive exchange of information and opinions throughout a risk analysis on the risk-related factors, risk perceptions of risk assessors, risk managers, consumers, industry, the academic community and other interested parties, and the explanation of risk assessment findings as the basis of risk management; and

“risk management” means the process of evaluating policy alternatives, in consultation with interested parties considering risk assessment and other factors relevant for the protection of health of consumers and for the promotion of fair- trade practices, and, if needed, selecting appropriate prevention and control options.

3. The object of this Act is to ––

Object of this Act. (a) effectively coordinate the performance of the functions of competent authorities; and

(b) enhance accountability in the implementation of official control.

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4. This Act shall apply to every competent authority.

Application of this Act.

5. The guiding principles for the implementation of this Act shall be—

Guiding principles. (a) the protection of human health;

(b) the protection of consumer interests in the conduct of food business and feed business;

(d) the promotion of food safety and feed safety;

(e) the promotion of fair-trade practices in the conduct of food business and feed business;

(f) efficiency in the performance of official control.

(g) the promotion of sustainable production, processing and handling food and feed; and

(h) the protection of animal health

PART II––OFFICE OF THE FOOD AND FEED SAFETY CONTROLLER

6. (1) There is established the office of the Food and Feed Safety Controller

which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and in its corporate name shall be capable of— Establishment of the Office of the Food Safety Controller. (a) suing and being sued;

(b) acquiring or disposing of movable and immovable property; and

(2) The Office of the Controller shall be designated as a State Office in accordance with paragraph (q) in the definition of State Office under Article 260 of the Constitution.

7. (1) There shall be a Food Safety and Feed Controller who shall be

appointed by the President, with the approval of Parliament. Appointment of the Controller. (2) Whenever a vacancy arises in the office of the Controller, the Public Service Commission shall initiate the recruitment process.

(3) Within seven days of the vacancy referred to in sub section (2) occurring, the Public Service Commission shall invite applications from persons who qualify for nomination and appointment for the position of the Controller.

(4) The Public Service Commission shall within twenty-one days of receipt of applications under subsection (3)—

(a) consider the applications received to determine their compliance with this Act;

(b) shortlist qualified applicants;

(d) conduct interviews of the shortlisted persons through an open and transparent process;

(e) nominate three qualified applicants in the order of merit for the position of Controller; and

(f) submit the names of the persons nominated under paragraph (e) to the President.

8. (1) A person shall qualify to be appointed as the Controller if that

person— Qualifications of the Controller.

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(a) holds a Masters degree in a discipline related to food safety or feed safety;

(b) has at least fifteen years’ experience working in a field related to food safety or feed safety;

(d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(2) The Controller may be appointed for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a final term of three years.

9. The functions of the Controller shall be to––

Functions of the Controller. (a) coordinate the competent authorities through the implementation of the multi-annual control plan;

(b) coordinate the development and review of a multi-annual national control plan;

(d) liaise with competent authorities to identify and advise on policy gaps and inadequate regulation in food safety and feed safety official control;

(e) assess the adequacy of food safety and feed safety preparedness and make recommendations to the relevant competent authority;

(f) establish an information management system for food safety and feed safety in the country;

(g) verify that competent authorities have put in place systems for effective official control;

(h) prepare an annual report on the state of food safety in Kenya; and

(i) perform such other duties as may be necessary to ensure coordination of official control of food safety and feed safety.

10. The Office of the Controller shall become vacant, if the Controller—

Vacancy in the Office of the Controller. (a) dies;

(b) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the President; or

11. (1) The Controller may be removed from office on the following

grounds— Removal from Office (a) violation of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(b) gross misconduct in the performance of the functions of the Controller;

(d) being adjudged bankrupt; or

(e) being convicted of an offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment exceeding six months.

(2) A person who desires the removal of the Controller on any ground specified under subsection (1) shall present a complaint to the Public Service Commission setting out the alleged facts constituting that ground.

(3) Subject to Article 47 of the Constitution, the Public Service Commission shall consider the complaint and, if satisfied that the complaint discloses a ground under subsection (1), the Public Service Commission shall—

(a) investigate the matter expeditiously;

(b) report on the facts; and

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(4) Prior to any action under sub-section (3), the Public Service Commission shall—

(a) inform the Controller, in writing, of the reasons for the intended removal; and

(b) offer the Controller an opportunity to put in a defence against the alleged grounds.

12. The Controller, in consultation with the Public Service Commission, shall

employ such members of staff as are necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Controller on such terms of service as the Controller in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission may determine. Staff of the Office of the Controller.

13. The Controller shall be paid such remuneration or allowances as the

Salaries and Remuneration Commission may determine. Remuneration of the Controller.

14. The Controller may delegate the performance of any of the functions of

the Controller to any member of staff of the Office of the Controller as the Controller deems necessary. Delegation by the Controller.

15. (1) The Controller or a member of staff of the Office of the Controller,

or a person acting on the directions of the Controller, shall not be personally liable for any action, claim or demand whatsoever or any matter or thing done in the performance of the functions of the Office of the Controller in good faith. Protection from personal liability. (2) Subsection (1) shall not relieve the Office of the Controller of the liability to pay compensation or damages, for loss or injury to a person or property, in the performance of the functions on the Office of the Controller.

PART III—FOOD SAFETY AND FEED SAFETY BY COUNTY

GOVERNMENTS

16. (1) The functions of a county government in relation to food safety and

feed safety in the respective County shall be to— Functions of a county government. (a) implement and enforce food safety and feed safety measures;

(b) license and exercise official control of persons who conduct food business and feed business;

(d) conduct public awareness on matters food safety and feed safety;

(e) prepare county food safety and feed safety reports.

(f) provide a platform for the consultation and cooperation of the County Governments and stakeholders in the implementation of a multi-annual control plan;

(g) conduct audits to ascertain compliance and enforcement of food safety and feed safety measures;

(h) coordinate food safety and feed safety activities;

(i) regulate and enforce official control; and

(j) monitor and evaluate implementation of the multi-annual control plan.

(2) Each County Government shall at least thirty days before the end of a financial year, prepare an annual report on the state of food safety and feed safety in the respective County and submit the report to the Controller.

PART IV—FOOD SAFETY AND FEED SAFETY CONTROL AND

COORDINATION

17. The Office of the Controller, in consultation with the competent

authorities and county governments shall develop and review a multi-annual control plan as a basis and mechanism for official control. Multi-annual control plan.

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18. (1) The Controller shall verify that a competent authority has mechanisms

to enforce the requirements of food safety or feed safety in accordance with international standards of food and feed safety. Verification of mechanisms to enforce food and feed safety requirements. (2) The scope of verification conducted by the Controller shall include—

(a) conduct of inspections;

(b) taking of samples and conducting analyses;

(d) examination of the records; and

(e) issuance of certificates, permits and licenses.

(3) Upon conducting a verification under sub-section (1), the Controller shall prepare a report and submit the report to the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the competent authority.

19. The Controller in consultation with the competent authorities shall advise

where an overlap occurs in the performance of their functions under their respective legislation. Overlap in functions of competent authorities.

20. (1) The Controller shall conduct an audit of the food safety or feed safety

mechanisms of a competent authority to ascertain compliance and enforcement. Audit of food safety or feed safety mechanisms. (2) The Controller in liaison with the competent authorities, shall develop the criteria for conducting the audit under subsection (1).

(3) Upon conducting an audit under subsection (1), the Controller shall prepare an audit report and submit the report to the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the competent authority and each County Government.

21. (1) The Controller shall conduct a verification audit to ascertain whether

the systems established by a competent authority provide accurate certification, inspection and validation of— Verification audit. (a) the effective monitoring of compliance with set standards;

(b) the implementation of corrective measures including penalties, suspension and withdrawal of licenses;

(d) the investigative powers of the competent authority;

(e) the registration conducted by the competent authority, where applicable;

(f) the confidentiality of the information held by the competent authority;

(g) the self-assessment persons conducting food business, where applicable;

(h) the self-assessment persons conducting feed business, where applicable;

(i) the effectiveness of the early warning system for food safety risks, where applicable;

(j) the effectiveness of the early warning system for feed safety risks;

(k) the effectiveness of the handling and resolution of complaints;

(l) the compensation mechanism; and

(m) such other matter as the Controller considers necessary.

(2) On conducting a verification audit, if it is determined that the competent authority is in contravention of subsection (1), the Controller shall recommend corrective measures which are to be undertaken within the specified timelines.

(3) Where a competent authority does not implement the corrective measures recommended under subsection (2), the Controller shall notify the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the competent authority of the contravention.

22. (1) The Controller may advise on the appropriate risk management

measures in relation to food hazards and feed hazards.

Risk analysis.

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(2) Where an overlap of functions is discovered upon conducting a risk assessment under subsection (1), the Controller may conduct risk management on an identified hazard.

(3) Upon conducting risk management under subsection (2), the Controller, shall communicate the risk of the hazard to the relevant competent authority.

(4) The Controller, in consultation with competent authorities shall develop and maintain food safety and feed safety risk profiles for every region of the country.

23. The Controller shall verify that a competent authority has an effective

mechanism to enforce traceability requirements by persons conducting food business or feed business. Traceability.

24. (1) The Controller in consultation with the relevant competent authorities

shall designate a laboratory as a reference laboratory for confirmatory testing. Reference laboratory. (2) Upon receipt of an adverse report, the results of an audit conducted under this Act or a complaint by a consumer, the Controller shall conduct confirmatory testing at a designated laboratory for food and feed safety control.

25. (1) Every Competent Authority shall, at least thirty days before the end of

a financial year, prepare and submit a report on the measures taken to ensure food safety or feed safety to— Report on food safety and feed safety. (a) the relevant competent authorities; and

(b) the Office of the Controller.

(2) On receipt of the reports under subsection (1), the Controller shall—

(a) analyse the reports and provide feedback to the competent authorities; and

(b) within three months after the end of a financial year, prepare an annual report on the state of food safety and feed safety in the Country.

(3) The Controller shall submit the report prepared under subsection (2)(b) to—

(a) the Cabinet Secretary;

(b) all the County Governors; and

(4) On receipt of the report under subsection (3) (a), the Cabinet Secretary shall submit the reports to Parliament.

(5) On receipt of the report under subsection (3) (b), the governor shall submit the report to the respective county assembly.

26. The Controller shall appoint such compliance officers as are necessary for

the proper discharge of the functions of the Controller from amongst the technical members of staff of the Office of the Controller. Appointment of compliance officers.

27. (1) A compliance officer may at all reasonable times—

Powers of compliance officer. (a) access and inspect land, premises, vessels or vehicles and make such enquiries as are necessary;

(b) inspect, examine and make copies of licences, registers, records and other documents relating to food safety; and

(2) A compliance officer shall identify himself or herself when exercising the powers under subsection (1).

PART V—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

28. The funds of the Office of the Controller shall consist of—

Funds of the Office of the Controller. (a) moneys appropriated by Parliament;

(b) any grants, gifts, donations or other endowments given to the Office of the Controller; and

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(c) such funds as may vest in or accrue to the Office of the Controller in the performance of its functions under this Act or any other written law.

29. The Controller may invest the funds of the Office of the Controller—

Investment of funds. (a) in trust funds or in any other securities; or

(b) by depositing moneys not immediately required for the performance of the functions of the Controller,

with the approval of the National Treasury.

30. (1) At least three months before the commencement of each financial year,

the Controller shall prepare the estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Office of the Controller for that financial year. Annual estimates. (2) The annual estimates shall provide for all estimated expenditure of the Office of the Controller for the financial year concerned, and in particular shall provide for—

(a) the payment of the salaries, allowances, pensions, gratuities, retirement benefits and other expenses of the members of staff or agents of the Office of the Controller;

(b) the payment of allowances and other expenses to the members of the staff of the Office of the Controller;

(d) the creation of reserve funds for future or contingent liabilities for retirement benefits, insurance, maintenance or replacement of property, or such other matters as the Controller deems necessary.

(3) The annual estimates shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for tabling in Parliament for approval.

31. The annual accounts of the Office of the Controller shall be prepared,

audited and reported in accordance with the provisions of Article 226 of the Constitution, the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and the Public Audit Act, 2015. Accounts and audit. No. 18 of 2012. No. 34 of 2015.

PART VI––MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

32. Where there is conflict between the provisions of this Act and the provisions

of any written law with regard to the powers or functions of the Controller under this Act, the provisions of this Act shall prevail. Act to supersede other Acts.

33. (1) The Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Controller, may make

regulations for the better carrying into effect of this Act. Regulations. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the regulations made under this section may provide for—

(a) the conduct of risk analysis;

(b) the traceability of food and feed;

(d) the designation of laboratories for official control; and

(e) any other matter necessary for better realisation of the object of this Act.

34. The written law specified in the Second Schedule are amended in the manner

specified in the Schedule. Consequential amendments.

FIRST SCHEDULE

(s. 2)

COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

1. The Ministry responsible for matters relating to public health and medical services.

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2. The Ministry responsible for matters relating to veterinary services, crop development and

livestock development.

3. The Ministry responsible for matters relating to fisheries.
4. The Agriculture and Food Authority.
5. The Kenya Dairy Board.
6. The Kenya Plant Heath Inspectorate Service.
7. The Pest Control Products Board.
8. The Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuff Board.
9. The National Biosafety Authority.
10. The Kenya Bureau of Standards.
11. Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

SECOND SCHEDULE

(s. 34)

CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Written law Provision Amendment Public Health Act (Cap. 242) s. 2 Delete the definition of the term “food”. s. 2 inserting the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act;

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 10 Insert the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2)—

(2A) The function of the Medical Department shall include the—

(a) conduct of audits on the traceability mechanisms established by persons who sell food or expose food for sale; and

(b) implementation of the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 10—

10A. (1) Where the Director-General for Health determines that there is an overlap between his or her functions and the function of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Director-General for Health may request the Controller to advise.

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(2) Where a conflict arises between the Director- General for Health and any other public institution in the execution of his or her functions in relation to food safety, the Director-General for Health may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Director- General for Health to verify that the Director-General for Health has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Cap. 254) s. 2 Delete the definition of the term “food”.

Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act;

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. New. Insert the following new sections immediately after section 27—

27A. The functions of the Board shall be to—

(a) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who labels, packages, sells or advertises any food; and

(b) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions.

27B. (1) Where the Board determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Board and any other public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Board to verify that the Board has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Dairy Industry Act (Cap. 336) s. 3 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

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“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 17 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (e)—

(ea) to conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who engages in the production, marketing, distribution and supply of dairy produce;

(eb) to implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 17—

17A. (1) Where the Board determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the functions of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Board and any other public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Board to verify that the Board has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act (Cap. 345) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 2B Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (f)—

(fa) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who engages in the production, manufacture, packaging, importation and marketing of animal foodstuffs;

(fb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 2B—

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2BA. (1) Where the Board determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the functions of any other public institution in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Board and any other public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Board to verify that the Board has established a system for the effective official control for food safety or feed safety. The Pest Control Products Act (Cap. 346) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 6 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (b)—

(ba) to conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who deals in pest control products;

(bb) to implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 6—

6A. (1) Where the Board determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the functions of any public institution in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Board may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Board to verify that the Board has established a system for the effective official control for food safety or feed safety. The Meat Control Act (Cap. 356) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act;

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act.

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s. 3 (1) Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (h)—

(ha) conduct of audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who operates a slaughterhouses or who engages in the production, manufacture, packaging, importation, exportation or marketing of meat products; and

(hb) implementation of the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. The Standards Act (Cap. 496) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 4 (1) Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (d)—

(da) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by persons who use of standardization marks and distinctive marks for foods or feeds; and

(db) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 4—

4A. (1) Where the Bureau determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the functions of any other public institution in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Bureau may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Bureau and any public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Bureau may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Bureau to verify that the Bureau has established a system for the effective official control for food safety or feed safety. The Biosafety Act, 2009 (No. 2 of 2009) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 7 (2) Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (b)—

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(ba) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who engages in the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms;

(bb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 7—

7A. (1) Where the Authority determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other institution in relation food safety or feed safety, the Authority may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Authority and any other public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Authority may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Authority to verify that the Authority has established a system for the effective official control for food safety or feed safety. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act, 2012 (No. 54 of 2012.) s. 2 Inserting the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 5 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (m)—

(ma) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by seed merchants, seed growers, agents and any other person who may be required to be registered under the provisions of this Act or any of the laws specified in the First Schedule;

(mb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 5—

5A. (1) Where the Service determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Service may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Service and any other public institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety or feed safety, the Service may request the Controller to advise.

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(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Service to verify that the Service has established a system for the effective official control for food safety or feed safety. The Agriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013 (No. 13 of 2013) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 4 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (e)—

(ea) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by persons who engage in the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation or warehousing of agricultural products excluding livestock products as may be provided for under the Crops Act; and

(eb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 4—

4A. (1) Where the Authority determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other institution in relation food safety, the Authority may request the Controller to advise

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Authority and any other institution in the execution of its functions in relation to food safety, the Authority may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Authority to verify that the Authority has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Fisheries Management and Development Act, 2016 (No. 35 of 2016) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act.

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s. 58 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (h)—

(ha) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who engages in the handling, landing, transportation, processing or marketing of fish or fish products;

(hb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 58—

58A. (1) Where the Committee established under section 58 determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other public institution in relation food safety, the Committee may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Committee established under section 58 and any other public institution in the execution of functions of the Committee in relation to food safety, it may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Committee established under section 58 to verify that the Committee has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Water Act, 2016 (No. 43 of 2016) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

“multi-annual control plan” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act. s. 12 Insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (f)—

(fa) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by water services providers;

(fb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 72—

72A. (1) Where the Regulatory Board determines that there is an overlap in its functions and the function of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Regulatory Board may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Regulatory Board and any other public institution in the execution of the functions of the Regulatory Board in relation to food safety, it may request the Controller to advise.

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(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Regulatory Board to verify that the Regulatory Board has established a system for the effective official control for food safety. The Health Act, 2017 (No. 21 of 2017) s. 2 Insert the following new definitions in proper alphabetical sequence—

“Controller” means the Food Safety Controller appointed under the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Act; and

(ka) conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established in exercising stewardship in setting policy guidelines and standards for human food consumption, dietetic services and healthy lifestyle;

(kb) implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of his or her functions. New. Insert the following new section immediately after section 17—

17A. (1) Where the Director-General determines that there is an overlap in his or her functions and the function of any other public institution in relation to food safety, the Director-General may request the Controller to advise.

(2) Where a conflict arises between the Director- General and any other public institution in the execution of his or her functions in relation to food safety, he or she may request the Controller to advise.

(3) The Controller shall conduct an audit on the mechanisms for food safety established by the Director- General to verify that the Director-General has established a system for the effective official control for food safety.

….……../Notices*(Cont’d)

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(503)

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

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

Limitation of Debate on Other Committee Reports II. THAT, each speech in a debate on Other Committee Reports, including a Report of a Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament or any other Report submitted to the House for which limitation of time has not been specified, be limited as follows:- A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover in moving and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Committee Report is not moved by the Chairperson of the relevant Committee), and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover shall be called upon to reply; and further that priority in speaking shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees III. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of forty five (45) minutes for the Mover, in moving and fifteen minutes (15) in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Bill is not sponsored by the relevant Committee), and a maximum of ten (10) 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 (if the Bill is not sponsored by either of them); 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 Reports of Audit Committees IV. THAT, each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees be limited as follows: A maximum of sixty (60) minutes for the Mover in moving and thirty (30) minutes in replying, 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 (15) minutes each; and that priority be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Motions V. 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.

……....../Notice Paper I*

NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Morning), 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 (Morning), April 8, 2026 –

A. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) (No. 5) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 79 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru, M.P.)

Second Reading

(Mover to reply)

B. THE PREVENTION OF LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE THEFT BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Rahim Dawood, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

C. THE

BASIC

EDUCATION

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3 OF 2025)

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

D. THE PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2024)

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

Second Reading

E. MOTION: 003/2025 –

SUSTAINABLE

MANAGEMENT

AND

VALORIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTE FROM

AVOCADO PROCESSING

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

F. THE

NATIONAL

TRANSPORT

AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY

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

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

Second Reading

G. THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 62 OF 2023)

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

Second Reading

H. MOTION: 001/2026 –

MANDATORY

GUIDANCE

AND

COUNSELLING

PROGRAMME

IN

ALL

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN

KENYA

(The Hon. Rahab Mukami, M.P.)

I. MOTION: 002/2026 –

POLICY TO DEVELOP A STRUCTURED

ENGAGEMENT

OF

NATIONAL

YOUTH

SERVICE

GRADUATES

AS

SECURITY

OFFICERS

IN

GOVERNMENT

INSTITUTIONS

(The Hon. Getrude Mbeyu, M.P.)

……....../Notice Paper II*

NOTICE PAPER II

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

PUBLIC

FINANCE

MANAGEMENT

(STATE

OFFICERS

AND

PUBLIC

OFFICERS MOTOR CAR

LOAN SCHEME FUND)

(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2025

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

B. MOTION

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

PUBLIC

FINANCE

MANAGEMENT (WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST

FUND) REGULATIONS, 2025

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

C. THE

FISHERIES

MANAGEMENT

AND

DEVELOPMENT

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 29 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

D. 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)

(Ikiwa haitahitimishwa Jumanne, tarehe 7, Aprili 2026)

E. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 147TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

F. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 148TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

G. THE

QUALITY

HEALTHCARE

AND

PATIENT

SAFETY

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 41 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

H. THE KENYA JUDICIARY ACADEMY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 42 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

I. THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 38 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

J. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION REGARDING DELAY

IN RESETTLEMENT OF SQUATTERS UNDER THE

CHEPKUMIA

LAND

EXCHANGE

PROGRAMME

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

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)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

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)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

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)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

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)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

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

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

P. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 149TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

Q. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 150TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

......../Appendix*

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 requested—

No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. Effects of the ongoing United

States/Israel-Iran conflict on distribution of petroleum products in the country. Hon. Machua Waithaka, MP (Kiambu) Energy

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