Wednesday, 5th August 2026 At 9.30am

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session

Morning Sitting (No. 68)

(2043)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026 AT 9.30 A.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements
8. 8*. THE

FOREIGN

SERVICE

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 24 OF 2026)

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

First Reading

1. 9*. THE

NATIONAL

TRANSPORT

AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY

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

(The Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.) Second Reading (Resumption of debate adjourned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Morning Sitting) (Balance of time – 18 minutes)

1. 10*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024) (The Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, M.P.)

1. 11*. THE MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 25 OF 2025)

(The Hon. Mukunji Gitonga, 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 ………./13*

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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 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 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

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(2045) 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; 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*. MOTION: 003/2026 –

FORMULATION OF A POLICY ON POWER

SUBSIDIES

FOR

EXPORT-ORIENTED

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

(The Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, M.P.)

THAT, aware that agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing substantially to the GDP, rural employment, and foreign exchange earnings, with key export crops such as coffee, tea, avocados, cut flowers, macadamia nuts, cashew nuts, and related horticultural produce collectively accounting for a significant share of the country’s total export value; further aware that these commodities are largely produced for the export market, positioning Kenya as a global leader in cut-flower exports, one of Africa’s largest producers and exporters of avocados and macadamia nuts, and a major supplier of tea and coffee; noting that the commencement of duty-free access to the Chinese market for these products effective May 2026 presents a historic opportunity to widely expand export earnings, create thousands of rural jobs, promote value addition, and strengthen the country’s position in global agricultural trade; concerned that the high cost of electricity in Kenya, as evidenced by commercial and industrial rates significantly exceeding those of regional competitors such as Ethiopia and Tanzania, continues to erode the competitiveness of export-oriented agriculture by inflating the costs of critical operations such as irrigation, cold-chain storage and logistics, processing, drying, grading, packaging, and other value-addition activities essential for meeting stringent international quality, food safety, and phytosanitary standards; cognisant that affordable and reliable power supply is a critical input for smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives, aggregators, and

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(2046) agro-processors engaged in these export crops; further cognisant that the lack of targeted electricity subsidies has led to reduced profitability, discouraged investment in modern technologies such as solar-assisted irrigation and energy-efficient cold rooms, and increased vulnerability to global price volatility and climate shocks; acknowledging that whereas, the National Energy Policy 2025–2034 and the Policy Framework for Sustainable Financing and Subsidy Management in Agriculture provide a broad foundation for targeted interventions, no specific mechanisms exist on subsidised electricity tariffs exclusively for export-oriented agricultural production, processing, and related infrastructure; now therefore, this House resolves that the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum formulates a National Policy on Power Subsidies for Export-Oriented Agricultural Production that provides for tiered electricity tariff subsidies including off-peak and time-of-use rates, exclusively for registered producers, cooperatives, processors and exporters of coffee, tea, avocados, cut flowers, macadamia nuts, cashew nuts and other designated export crops.

1. 16*. MOTION: 004/2026 –

STREAMLINING ADMISSION, CAPITATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT IN

SENIOR SCHOOLS

(The Hon. Clive Gisairo, M.P.)

THAT, aware that, Kenya’s education sector has faced escalating infrastructure pressures culminating in overstretched facilities, particularly in boarding schools; concerned that, despite the introduction of an online learner placement portal in December 2025 by the Ministry of Education to widen access and expedite transfers among schools, there continues to be inequitable outcomes, disproportionately disadvantaging rural learners who suffer digital exclusion; acknowledging that, parental preference for Category 1 (C-1) and Category 2 (C-2) schools owing to their improved infrastructure, including boarding amenities, causes over-enrolment in C-1 and C-2 schools; recalling that, during the inaugural admission of Grade 10 learners into Senior Schools in January 2026 under the Competency Based Curriculum, some C-1 and C-2 schools invariably admitted learners at double or more of their approved capacity; noting that, this tendency leaves most Category 3 (C-3) and Category 4 (C-4) schools severely under-enrolled, some below their viable enrolment capacity; concerned that the current capitation model based on the number of learners per school is not only misaligned with actual school facilities but also encourages over-enrollment by some schools in pursuit of higher capitation funding; observing that, the resultant overcrowding in C-1 and C-2 schools has eroded the recommended teacher-to-student ratio of 1:40, fueled teacher burnout; diminished instructional quality; affected individual learner attention; overstretched facilities; and compromised learner-safety in cases of emergencies; now therefore, this House resolves that, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with other relevant government agencies and stakeholders— (i) recalibrates the education capitation formula to reflect actual infrastructural capacity and ensure that schools receive proportional and equitable capitation so as to incentivise enrolment diversification and achieve equitable distribution of learners across the school categories;

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1. 17*. MOTION: 005/2026 –

RECRUITMENT AND REMUNERATION OF

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS

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

THAT, aware that, the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play an integral role in the delivery of primary health care at the community level by providing basic health services, including health promotion and education, disease prevention and early detection, support for maternal and child health interventions and community mobilisation; further aware that, Community Health Promoters serve as the first point of contact between households and the formal health system; concerned that, despite their important contribution to the realisation of the universal health coverage and the attainment of the highest attainable standard of health under Article 43(1) of the Constitution, Community Health Promoters continue to discharge these critical duties with inadequate facilitation and insufficient remuneration; acknowledging that, proper facilitation, motivation and fair remuneration of Community Health Promoters would enhance service delivery, strengthen preventive health care and reduce pressure on health facilities; cognizant of the fact that health policy is a function of the National Government, now therefore, this House resolves that the National Government formulates and implements a policy framework to guide on the recruitment and remuneration of the Community Health Promoters across the country.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

I. THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 31 OF 2024)

1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure intends to move the following amendments to the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024) at the Committee Stage

CLAUSE 2

THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended— a) by inserting the following new definition in its proper alphabetical sequence— “mobility assistance device” means a technological mechanical device that assists a person with mobility impairment to move or improve his or her mobility; b) in the definition of the word “pedestrian” by inserting the words ‘or by using a mobility assistance device’ immediately after the words ‘travelling on foot’.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5— Insertion of a new section 11A into Cap. 408. 5A. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 11—

Functions of county governments. 11A. Each county government shall design and construct designated tracks for non-motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport; Amendment of section 10 of Cap.408.

1. 5. Section 10(2) of the principal Act is amended in subsection

(2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)––

(aa) designing and constructing designated tracks for non- motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport.

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CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 6 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Amendment of section 22 of Cap. 408.

1. 6. Section 22 of the principal Act is amended—

(a) in subsection (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)— ‘(aa) to consult with county governments which have power over non-motorized transport infrastructure on designated roads’; (b) in subsection (2) by inserting the words “cycling lane, cycling track, pedestrian walkway” immediately after the word “road” appearing in paragraph (a).

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 46A by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)— (e) green infrastructure.

CLAUSE 9

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 9.

2) Notice is given that the Member for Samburu West (Hon. Naisula Lesuuda) intends to move the following amendments to the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by— (a) inserting the following new definition in proper alphabetical sequence— “mobility assistance device” means a technological mechanical device that assists a person with mobility impairment to move or improve his or her physical mobility;

(b) deleting the definition of “non-motorized vehicle” and substituting therefor the following new definition—

“non-motorized vehicle” means any vehicle that is not self-propelled and includes a bicycle, wheelchair, tricycle and scooter which does not exceed the prescribed speed;

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

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Amendment of section 4 of Cap.408.

1. 3. Section 4(2) of the principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (a)–– “(aa) designing and constructing designated tracks for non- motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport”;

“(ab) erecting appropriate signage for the designated tracks;

CLAUSE 4

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 4 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Amendment of section 7 of Cap.408.

1. 4. Section 7(2) of the principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (a)–– “(aa) designing and constructing designated tracks for non- motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport”; “(ab) erecting appropriate signage for the designated tracks for non-motorized transport;

CLAUSE 5

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Amendment of section 10 of Cap.408.

1. 5. Section 10(2) of the principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (a)–– “(aa) designing and constructing designated tracks for non- motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport”; “(ab) erecting appropriate signage for the designated tracks for non-motorized transport;

NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clause immediately after Clause 5— Insertion of a new section 11A in Cap. 408. 5A. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 11—

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Functions of county governments. 11A. Each county government shall—

(a) design and construct designated tracks for non- motorized transport for existing roads and new roads under its control, including cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways which shall be separated from tracks for motorized transport; (b) erect appropriate signage for the designated tracks for non-motorized transport; (c) maintain and enforce the use and operations of non-motorized transport; and (d) create public awareness and conduct public participation on matters relating to safety and the use of non-motorized transport.

CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and substituting therefor the following new Clause—

Amendment of section 22 of Cap. 408.

1. 6. Section 22 of the principal Act is amended—

(a) in subsection (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)— “(aa) to co-operate with county governments in the exercise of their functions under section 11A; (b) in subsection (2) by inserting the words “cycling lane, pedestrian walkway” immediately after the word “road” appearing in paragraph (a).

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 46A— (a) in paragraph (a), by inserting the word “efficiency” immediately after the word “use”; (b) in paragraph (b) by inserting the words “and support facilities” immediately after the word “lanes”; (c) by deleting paragraph (d); (d) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (d)— “(e) the use of green infrastructure and environmental protection; (f) promotion of technological innovation and advancement; (g) strict use of the lanes designated for pedestrians and cyclists; and (h) the safety of users of non-motorized transport”.

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CLAUSE 8

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new Clause—

Insertion of a new section 46B in Cap. 408.

1. 8. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new

section immediately after section 46A—

Enforcement. 46B. The traffic police shall ensure the strict use of the cycling lanes and pedestrian walkways and the safety of users of non-motorized transport.

CLAUSE 9

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9.

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LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as follows- Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills II. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows: A maximum of three hours and thirty minutes, with not more than thirty (30) minutes for the Mover in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each; and that priority in speaking 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 III. 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), August 05, 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), August 05, 2026—

A. THE

ARCHITECTURAL

AND

QUANTITY

SURVEYING

PRACTITIONERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 47 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning & Public Works) First Reading

B. MOTION – SECOND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF REPORTS ON

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Implementation)

(Mover to reply)

C. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party) (To resume from Clause 42)

D. THE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 40 OF

2024) (The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture)

Second Reading (Resumption of debate adjourned on Tuesday, August 04, 2026)

E. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 151ST

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation) F.

MOTION – REPORT

ON

THE

AUDITED

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS

IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy)

G. MOTION – THIRD REPORT ON THE STATUS OF REPORTS ON

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Implementation)

H. MOTION – SEVENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS FOR VARIOUS FUNDS

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee) I.

MOTION – NINTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS FOR VARIOUS STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture) J.

THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 34 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Labour)

Second Reading

K. MOTION – FIFTH REPORT ON THE STATUS OF REPORTS ON

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Implementation)

L. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5 OF 2026

ON THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Energy)