Supplementary Order Paper For Thursday 2nd May 2024 (afternoon)

Thirteenth Parliament

Third Session

Afternoon Sitting

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (THIRD SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

SUPPLEMENTARY

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 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

1. 8*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

HOUSE ON THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM

PROCEDURES) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 9 OF 2022)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) THAT, this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House on its consideration of the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Bill (Senate Bill No. 9 of 2022). (Question to be put and Third Reading)

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

BILL NO. 8 OF 2024)

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

First Reading

1. 10*. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 16 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Owen Baya, M.P.)

First Reading …....../11*

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1. 11*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024) (The Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party)

(ii) The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party)

1. 12*. MOTION–

RATIFICATION

OF

THE

MULTILATERAL

CONVENTION

TO

IMPLEMENT

TAX

TREATY

RELATED MEASURES TO PREVENT BASE EROSION

AND PROFIT SHIFTING (MLI)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, and pursuant to the provisions of section 8(4) of the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, 2012, approves the Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, subject to reservations on Article 5 (Application of Methods for Elimination of Double Taxation) and Article 16 (Mutual Agreement Procedure).

1. 13*. MOTION – APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SELECT

COMMITTEE

ON

INVESTIGATION

INTO

THE

PROPOSED DISMISSAL OF HON. MITHIKA LINTURI AS

THE CABINET SECRETARY FOR AGRICULTURE AND

LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

THAT, in furtherance of the resolution of the House passed today 2nd May 2024 on the Special Motion for the dismissal of Hon. Francis Mithika Linturi as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development and pursuant to the provisions of Article 152(7)(a) and Standing Order 66(5)(b), this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Select Committee to investigate the grounds contained in the resolution of the House– (i) The Hon. Naomi Jillo Waqo, CBS, M.P. (ii) The Hon. Robert Mbui, CBS, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Rachael Nyamai, CBS, M.P. (iv) The Hon. Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga, M.P (v) The Hon. George Gitonga Murungara, M.P. (vi) The Hon. T. J. Kajwang, M.P. …....../13*(Cont’d)

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(vii) The Hon. Moses Malulu Injendi, M.P. (viii) The Hon. Jane Njeri Maina, M.P. (ix) The Hon. Kassim Sawa Tandaza, M.P. (x) The Hon. Catherine Omanyo, M.P. (xi) The Hon. Yusuf M. Farah, M.P.

1. 14*. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 67 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, April 25, 2024)

1. 15*. THE LAND LAWS (AMENDMENT) (No. 2) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 76 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 16*. MOTION–

REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR NINE CONSTITUENCIES

IN BUNGOMA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for nine Constituencies in Bungoma County for Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th March 2024.

1. 17*. MOTION – REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SPECIFIED STATE

CORPORATIONS

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

THAT, this House adopts the Second Report of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Kenya Medical Training College for Financial Years 2017/2018 to 2020/2021; the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital for Financial Years 2019/2020; the Kenya Medical Research Institute for Financial Years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014; the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board for Financial …....../17*(Cont’d)

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Years 2014/2015 to 2020/2021; and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council for Financial Years 2017/2018 to 2020/2021, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 22nd February 2024.

1. 18*. MOTION – PUBLIC PETITION ON FUNDS SPENT CONTRARY TO

THE

PROVISIONS

OF

ARTICLE

223

OF

THE

CONSTITUTION

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 4 of 2022 regarding Funds Spent by the National Government Contrary to the Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.

1. 19*. MOTION – ENHANCING

REPORTING

OF

PARLIAMENTARY

BUSINESS ON ONLINE PLATFORMS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library on Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 4th October 2023.

1. 20*. MOTION – INSPECTION

VISIT

TO

SEMI-AUTONOMOUS

INSTITUTIONS OF THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

IN UGANDA

(The Chairperson, Committee on Regional Integration)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Regional Integration on its consideration of the Inspection Visit to the Semi-autonomous Institutions of the East African Community in Uganda, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 29th November 2023.

1. 21*. MOTION – IMPLEMENTATION

STATUS

OF

REPORTS

ON

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE

HOUSE

(The Chairperson, Committee on Implementation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Implementation on its consideration of the First Report on Implementation Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions passed by the House, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 26th October 2023.

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1. 22*. MOTION – ALLEGED UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN

INVESTORS IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the Inquiry into Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th March 2024.

1. 23*. MOTION – INQUIRY

INTO

THE

MAIZE

FLOUR

SUBSIDY

PROGRAMME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

THAT, this House adopts the Second Report of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock on the inquiry into the maize flour subsidy programme for the Financial Year 2022/2023, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

I. THE

INDEPENDENT

ELECTORAL

AND

BOUNDARIES

COMMISSION

(AMENDMENT)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 10 OF

2024) 1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs intends to move the following amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)— “(f) by inserting the following new definition in proper alphabetical sequence— “parliamentary party” means a party or coalition of parties consisting of not less than five percent of the membership of the National Assembly;

CLAUSE 5

THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (4) and substituting therefor the following subsection— “(4) The secretary shall hold office for a term of four years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.”

CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Insertion of a new s. 24A in Cap. 7C.

1. 6. The principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new section immediately after section 24—

Review of conduct of general election. 24A.(1) The Commission shall, after every general election, review its operations and make the necessary changes required to make its operations more efficient, effective, transparent and accountable.

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(2) The review shall be completed within eighteen months after every general election and the Commission shall publish the report in the Gazette and submit the report to Parliament.

CLAUSE 7

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Insertion of a new PART IIIA in Cap. 7C.

1. 7. The principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new Part immediately after section 24—

PART IIIA—DELIMITATION OF

ELECTORAL UNITS

Procedure for delimitation of electoral boundaries. 24B. (1) The Commission shall discharge its mandate of the delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards in accordance with the Constitution, this Act and any other law.

(2) Subject to the Constitution, matters to be addressed in the delimitation of electoral boundaries are—

(a) review of the names and boundaries of constituencies;

(b) review of the number, names and boundaries of wards;

(c) re-distribution of wards affected by any changes in the boundaries of constituencies; and

(d) ensuring that the number of inhabitants in each constituency and ward is as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota as provided for by Article 89(5) of the Constitution and that such a process—

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(i) allows for variation of margin of not more than the limits provided under Article 89(6) of the Constitution in relation to cities, sparsely populated areas and other areas;

(ii) takes into account the provisions of Article 89(7)(b) of the Constitution that provides for the progressive realization of the requirement that the number of inhabitants in each constituency and ward to be as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota for the purposes of the each review;

(iii) is subject to the use of enumerated national census figures.

(3) The Commission shall prepare and publish a preliminary report outlining—

(a) the proposed delimitation of boundaries for constituencies and wards; and

(b) the specific geographical demographical details relating to such delimitation; and

(4) The Commission shall ensure that the preliminary report is made available to the public for a period of thirty days and invite representations from the public on the proposals contained in the report during that period.

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(5) Upon the expiry of the period provided in subsection (4), the Commission shall, within fourteen days, review the proposed delimitation of boundaries considering the views received and submit the revised preliminary report to the Parliamentary Committee.

(6) The Parliamentary Committee shall, within fourteen days of receipt of the revised preliminary report, table the report in the National Assembly together with its recommendations.

(7) The National Assembly shall, within fourteen days of the tabling of the revised preliminary report, consider the report and forward its recommendations to the Commission.

(8) Within fourteen days of the expiry of the period provided for in subsection (7), the Commission shall upon receipt and considerations of the National Assembly and representations from the public, prepare the final report for publication in the Gazette.

(9) Where the National Assembly fails to make recommendations within the period specified in subsection (7), the Commission shall publish its report in accordance with subsection (8).

(10) A person who, being responsible for the publication in the Gazette of the final report submitted under this subsection fails to publish the report within the time required by the Commission after the report has been submitted to that person, commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of one year.

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(11) Notwithstanding any other written law, where the final report is not published in accordance with the provisions of subsection (9) the Commission shall, within seven days of the submission of the said report, cause the report to be published in at least two dailies of national circulation and such publication shall have effect as if it were done in the Gazette.

(12) Subject to this section, the provisions set out in the Fifth Schedule shall apply during the process of delimitation of electoral units.

NEW CLAUSE

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clause immediately after Clause 7— Repeal of section 36 of Cap, 7C. 7A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 36.

CLAUSE 8

THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a)— (a) by renumbering subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) as subparagraphs (ii), (iii) and (iv); (b) by inserting the following new subparagraph immediately before subparagraph (ii)— (i) by deleting the word “seven” appearing immediately after the words “consisting of” appearing in sub-paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the word “nine”; (c) by deleting subparagraph (ii) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph— (ii) by deleting sub-paragraph (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-paragraph— “(2) The selection panel shall consist of— (a) two persons nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission, representing the majority party or coalition of parties and the minority party or coalition of parties; (b) three persons nominated by the Political Parties Liaison Committee of whom—

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(i) one shall be from a party other than a parliamentary party or coalition of parties; (ii) one shall be from the majority party or coalition of parties; (iii) one shall be from the minority party or coalition of parties; (c) one person nominated by the Law Society of Kenya; (d) one person nominated by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya; and (e) two persons nominated by the Inter-religious Council of Kenya. (d) by inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (iv)— (v) by inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (6)—

“(7) The Parliamentary Service Commission shall provide for and meet the expenditure of the selection panel.”

CLAUSE 11

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 11 and substituting therefor the following new Clause—

Saving and transition.

1. 11. Upon the commencement of this Act—

(a) the selection panel existing immediately before the commencement of this Act shall stand dissolved but—

(i) the members of that panel may be nominated to serve in any subsequent panel; and

(ii) nothing done by that panel for purposes of executing its functions shall, if done in good faith, render any member of that panel personally liable for any action, claim or demand

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(b) The respective nominating bodies under paragraph 1(2)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of the First Schedule to the principal Act shall within fourteen days from the date of commencement of this Act submit the names of their nominees to the Parliamentary Service Commission for transmission to the President for appointment to the selection panel under the Act;

(c) the President shall, within seven days of receipt of the names of the nominees under paragraph 1(2) of the First Schedule to the principal Act from the Parliamentary Service Commission, appoint a selection panel for the purpose of appointment of the chairperson and members of the Commission; and

(d) a person holding the office of the secretary of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall continue in office for the remainder of the unexpired period of their term. 2) Notice is given that the Member for Kinangop (Hon. Zachary Thuku) intends to move the following amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Amendment of section 6 of Cap. 7C.

1. 3. The principal Act is amended by deleting section

6 and substituting the following new section—

Qualification for appointment as chairperson or member of the Commission. 6. A person is qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Commission if the person—

(a) holds a degree from a recognized university;

(b) has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields—

(i) electoral matters;

(ii) management;

(iii) finance;

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(iv) governance;

(v) public administration;

(vi) law;

(vii) information and communication technology; and

(viii) accounting.

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

CLAUSE 5

THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (4) and substituting therefor the following new subsection— (4) The secretary shall hold office for a term of six years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.

CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and substituting therefore the following new Clause— Insertion of new section 24A in Cap. 7.

1. 6. The principal Act is amended inserting the

following new section immediately after section 24—

Review of conduct of general election. 24A. (1) The Commission shall appoint an independent committee to review the operations of the Commission after a general election.

(2) The independent committee under subsection (1) shall consist of—

(a) two persons nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission representing the majority party or coalition of parties and minority party or coalition of parties;

(b) three persons nominated by the Political Parties Liaison Committee of whom—

(i) one shall be from a party other than a parliamentary party or coalition of parties;

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(ii) one shall be from a parliamentary party of coalition of parties forming the national government;

(iii) one shall be from a parliamentary party or coalition of parties not forming the national government;

(c) two persons nominated by the Association of Professional Societies in East Africa;

(d) two persons nominated by the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya.

(3) A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the independent committee under subsection (1) if the person—

(a) is a citizen of Kenya;

(b) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and

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

(4) The respective nominating bodies under subsection (2) shall, within three months after a general election, submit the names of their nominees to Commission for appointment.

(5) The review shall be completed within one year after a general election and the independent committee shall submit the report to the Commission.

(6) The Commission shall, within seven days of receipt of the report, publish the report in the Gazette and submit the report to Parliament.

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(7) The Commission shall provide the secretariat services and facilities required by the independent committee in the performance of its functions.

CLAUSE 8

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Amendment of the First Schedule in Cap. 7C..

1. 8. The First Schedule to the Principal Act is

amended—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) by deleting the word “seven” appearing immediately after the words “consisting of” appearing in sub- paragraph (1) and substituting therefor the word “nine”;

(ii) by deleting sub-paragraph (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-paragraph—

(2) The selection panel shall consist of—

(a) two persons nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission representing the majority party or coalition of parties and minority party or coalition of parties;

(b) three parties nominated by Political Parties Liaison Committee of whom—

(i)one shall be from a party other than a parliamentary party or coalition of parties;

(ii)one shall be from a parliamentary party of coalition of parties forming the national government;

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(iii)one shall be from a parliamentary party or coalition of parties not forming the national government;

(c) two persons nominated by the Association of Professional Societies in East Africa;

(d) two persons nominated by the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya.

(iii) inserting the following new sub- paragraphs immediately after sub- paragraph (2A)—

(2B) The respective nominating bodies shall select the nominees for appointment through a competitive and transparent process.

(2B) In nominating the persons under paragraph (2), the respective nominating bodies shall ensure that not more than two-thirds of the nominees are of the same gender.

(iv) in sub-paragraph (3), by deleting the words “sub-paragraphs (2)(b) and (c)” and substituting therefor the words “sub-paragraphs (2)(b), (c) and (d)”;

(b) by deleting paragraph 6 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

1. 6. Dissolution of selection panel

(1) The selection panel shall finalize the recruitment exercise within ninety days of its appointment and forward the names of the nominees to the President and shall thereafter stand dissolved.

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II. THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 24 OF

2023) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development intends to move the following amendments to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 5

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 5.

CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6.

CLAUSE 7

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7.

CLAUSE 8

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8.

CLAUSE 11

THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (n) by deleting the words “Intergovernmental Council” and substituting therefor the words “Cabinet and the Summit”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 13 and substituting therefor the following new Clause— Composition of the Board.

1. 13. (1) The management of the Authority shall

vest in a Board which shall comprise—

(a) a chairperson appointed by the President; (b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to disaster risk management or a representative designated in writing; (c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance or a representative designated in writing; (d) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to defence or a representative designated in writing;

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(e) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to drought management or a representative designated in writing; (f) the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Governors; (g) one person, who has knowledge and experience in disaster risk management, nominated by the Council of County Governors and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; (h) a person nominated by the Kenya Red Cross Society and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; (i) a person nominated by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and (j) the Director-General of the Authority who shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.

(2) The chairperson and members of the Board, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

CLAUSE 19

THAT, clause 19 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “co- opt” appearing immediately after the word “resolution” and substituting therefor the word “engage”.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, clause 23 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “or her” immediately after the word “his”.

CLAUSE 29

THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the expression “the Director-General or such other person as the Board may direct” appearing immediately after the word “Secretary”.

CLAUSE 35

THAT, clause 35 of the Bill be deleted and replaced with the following new clause—

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Establishment of County Disaster Risk Management Committees.

1. 35. (1) There is established a County Disaster

Risk Management Committee in each county.

(2) The members of the County Committee shall comprise—

(a) the Governor who shall be the chairperson; (b) the county commissioner who shall be the co-chairperson; (c) the county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to disaster risk management who shall be the secretary; (d) the County Police Commander; (e) two persons, a man and a woman, with knowledge and experience in disaster risk management appointed by the Governor; (f) a person nominated by the Kenya Red Cross Society and appointed by the Governor;

(g) a person nominated by the Kenya Chamber of Commerce appointed by the Governor; (h) a person nominated by the civil society organization with expertise in disaster risk management in the county appointed by the Governor.

(3) In appointing members under subsection (2) (e), (f), (g) and (h), the Governor shall observe the principle of gender equality, and representation of the youth, persons with disabilities and the marginalized communities.

(4) The members of a County Committee shall elect one of the members appointed under subsection (2) (e), (f), (g) and (h) to be the vice- chairperson.

(5) A member of the County Committee appointed under subsection (2) (e), (f), (g) and (h) shall serve for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

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(6) The members of the County Committee shall serve on a part-time basis and shall be paid such allowance as may be advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

(7) The County Committee may engage an expert into its membership for effective discharge of its functions.

(8) The County Committee shall regulate its own procedure in the conduct of its business and affairs.

CLAUSE 47

THAT, Clause 47 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) (a) by deleting the word “changes” appearing immediately after the word “other” and substituting therefor the word “charges”.

CLAUSE 57

THAT, Clause 57 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(1) A public officer currently serving in the National Disaster Operations Centre and National Disaster Management Unit shall be seconded to the Authority for a period not exceeding three years.”

CLAUSE 58

THAT, clause 58 be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Risk” appearing immediately before the words “Management Unit”.

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LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 as follows—

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.

Limitation of Debate on Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees

IV.

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 shall 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 shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Other Committee Reports V. 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, shall 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.

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Limitation of Debate on Audit Committee Reports

VI.

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.

ADJOURNMENT

VII.

NOTIFICATION OF RECESS (3rd May – 3rd June 2024)

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(3) relating to the Calendar of the Assembly, and the resolution of the House of Wednesday, 14th February 2024, the Speaker notifies that, upon the rise of the House at the appointed time today, regular sittings will resume on Tuesday, 4th June 2024 at 2.30 p.m.

(Thereafter, the House to adjourn without question put)

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative business for

Tuesday, June 04, 2024 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Tuesday, June 04, 2024 –

A. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 67 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

B. THE LAND LAWS (AMENDMENT) (No. 2) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 76 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

C. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022) (The Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose, M.P)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

D. MOTION –

REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR NINE CONSTITUENCIES

IN BUNGOMA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

E. MOTION –

REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SPECIFIED STATE

CORPORATIONS

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

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

F. MOTION –

PUBLIC PETITION ON FUNDS SPENT CONTRARY TO

THE

PROVISIONS

OF

ARTICLE

223

OF

THE

CONSTITUTION

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

G. MOTION –

ENHANCING

REPORTING

OF

PARLIAMENTARY

BUSINESS ON ONLINE PLATFORMS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

H. MOTION –

INSPECTION

VISIT

TO

SEMI-AUTONOMOUS

INSTITUTIONS OF THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

IN UGANDA

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Regional Integration)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

I. MOTION –

IMPLEMENTATION

STATUS

OF

REPORTS

ON

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE

HOUSE

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Implementation)

(If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

J. MOTION –

ALLEGED UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN

INVESTORS IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) (If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

K. MOTION –

INQUIRY

INTO

THE

MAIZE

FLOUR

SUBSIDY

PROGRAMME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and

Livestock) (If not concluded on Thursday, May 02, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

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A P P E N D I X

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 Statements will be: (i) requested—

No. Subject

Member Relevant Committee

1. Harvesting of stormwater in Tana River County

Hon. Amina Dika, MP (Tana River County)

Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation 2. Status of issuance of the Seafarers’ Identity Document (SID) Hon. Amina Mnyazi, MP (Malindi)

Transport and Infrastructure 3. State of infrastructure at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

(JKIA)

Hon. Irene Mayaka, MP (Nominated) Transport and Infrastructure 4. Status of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration project Hon. Clive Gisairo, MP (Kitutu Masaba)

Communication, Information & Innovation (ii) responded to—

No. Subject

Member Relevant Committee

1. Delayed salaries and understaffing of non- teaching personnel in special needs schools

Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP (Baringo Central)

Education

2. Withholding of academic certificates by school heads in primary and secondary schools Hon. Owen Baya, MP (Kilifi North)

Education