Thursday, March 14, 2024 At 2.30 P.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Third Session

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (THIRD SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 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*. THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 7 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Regional Development) Second Reading (Question to be put)

1. 9*. MOTION – COMPLIANCE

TO

ARTICLE

54(2)

OF

THE

CONSTITUTION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF

PERSONS

WITH

DISABILITIES

IN

PUBLIC

INSTITUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion & Equal Opportunity) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on the Compliance to Article 54(2) of the Constitution regarding Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Public Institutions, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 21st February 2024. (Question to be put)

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1. 10*. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 75 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

THAT, the Senate amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 75 of 2023) be now considered. (A Schedule of Senate’s Amendments is published in the Notices)

1. 11*. COMMITTEE OF WHOLE HOUSE

Consideration of Senate amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 75 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party) (Subject to Order No. 10)

1. 12*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy on its examination of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of selected State corporations, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 6th December 2023. (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

1. 13*. THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

ADMINISTRATION

LAWS

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 73 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

1. 14*. THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 24 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 15*. MOTION – REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR FIVE CONSTITUENCIES

IN VIHIGA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Financial Statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for five Constituencies in Vihiga County for Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015, and 2015/2016, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 14th February 2024. ..……/16*

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1. 16*. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (BICAMERAL RELATIONS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 44 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, M.P.) Second Reading

1. 17*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL ON THE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE KENYA SLUM

UPGRADING

LOW-COST

HOUSING

&

INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST FUND

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements for the Kenya Slum Upgrading Low-Cost Housing & Infrastructure Trust Fund for the Financial Year 2017/2018 to 2021/2022, and the Alcoholic Drinks Control Fund for the Financial Year 2017/2018, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 18th October 2023.

1. 18*. MOTION – INQUIRY

INTO

THE

MAIZE

FLOUR

SUBSIDY

PROGRAMME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee 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.

1. 19*. MOTION– REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

FOR

THE

LAND

SETTLEMENTS

FUND

AND

THE

RAILWAY

DEVELOPMENT FUND

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Seventh Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for the Land Settlements Fund for the Financial Years 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 and the Railway Development Fund (Holding Account) for the Financial Years 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021 & 2021/2022, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023.

1. 20*. 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 Financial Statements for the National ….……/20(Cont’d)*

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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.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

I.

SENATE

AMENDMENTS

TO

THE

AFFORDABLE

HOUSING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 75

OF 2023)

It is notified that the Senate made the following amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 75 of 2023) ―

CLAUSE 2

Senate amendment THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub – clause (1) by inserting the following new definition— “County Committee” means the County Affordable Housing Committee established under Part IV of this Act; (b) by deleting sub-clause (2) and inserting the following new sub-clause — (2) For purposes of this Act, “affordable housing unit” refers to — (a) a social housing unit means a house targeted to a person whose monthly income is below twenty thousand shillings; (b) an affordable housing unit means a house targeted at a person whose monthly income is between twenty thousand and one hundred and forty-nine thousand shillings; (c) affordable middle-class housing unit means middle to high income housing targeted at persons whose monthly income is over one hundred and forty-nine thousand shillings; or (d) rural affordable housing unit means a house under section 42 targeted at a person living in any area which is not an urban area.

CLAUSE 5

Senate Amendment THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subsection (2) by deleting the words “business or company which” and substituting therefor the words “person who”.

CLAUSE 7

Senate Amendment THAT clause 7 of the Bill be deleted and substituted with the following new clause– Default on payment of amount of Levy.

1. 7. Where an amount of the Levy remains unpaid after the

date when it becomes due and payable by a person liable to remit the amount, a penalty equal to three per centum of the unpaid amount shall be due and payable for each month or part thereof that the amount remains unpaid and shall be summarily recovered as a civil debt for the person liable to remit the amount.

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CLAUSE 9

Senate Amendment THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended – (a) in paragraph (d) by deleting the words “section 38” and substituting therefor the words “section 42”; and (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)— (ea) loans approved by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being in charge of the National Treasury;

CLAUSE 10

Senate Amendment THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended – (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “development” appearing immediately after the words “funds for the” and substituting therefor the words “design, development and maintenance”; (b) in subclause (2) – (i) by deleting the word “development of affordable housing schemes” appearing in paragraph (d) immediately after the words “facilitate the” and substituting therefor the words “design, development and maintenance of affordable housing schemes in all counties”; (ii) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (g)— (h) facilitate the provision of services to the projects under the management of the Fund.

CLAUSE 11

Senate Amendment THAT, clause 11 (4) of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “two” and substituting therefor the word “point five (0.5%)”; (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)— (c) not less than point five percent (0.5%) of the monies to the county committees for the administration of the County Committees as may be approved by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for the National Treasury. (c) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection 4 – (4A) The monies under subclause (4)(c) shall be appropriated as a conditional grant to county governments.

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NEW CLAUSES 11A, 11B

Senate Amendment THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 11— Investments by the Board. 11A. The Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Treasury, invest any income that is not immediately required. Borrowing by the Board. 11B. The Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Treasury, borrow funds for the advancement of the objectives of the Act.

CLAUSE 12

Senate Amendment THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “National Assembly” and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”.

CLAUSE 13

Senate Amendment THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “the National Assembly for approval before disbursing funds out of the Fund” and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”.

CLAUSE 14

Senate Amendment THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3)— (a) by deleting the word “his” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “their”; (b) by deleting the word “his” appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “their”;

CLAUSE 15

Senate Amendment THAT clause 15 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)— (da) inspect and enforce compliance to this Act, guidelines and regulations set under the Act.

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CLAUSE 16

Senate Amendment THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1) – (i) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) has ten years’ experience in a senior management position in the public service or private sector; and (ii) by inserting the following new paragraph— (c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words “other than as an ex-officio member” appearing immediately after the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 17

Senate Amendment THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words “other than the ex-officio members” appearing immediately after the word “Board”; (b) in sub-clause (2)– (i) by deleting the words “other than an ex-officio member” appearing immediately after the word “Board” in the introductory sentence; (ii) by deleting the words “his or her” appearing in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the word “their”; and (c) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “other than an ex-officio member” appearing immediately after the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 18

Senate Amendment THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “other than an ex- officio member” appearing immediately after the word “member”.

CLAUSE 19

Senate Amendment THAT clause 19 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the word “First” immediately after the words “accordance with the”

CLAUSE 23

Senate Amendment THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph— (c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

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(252) (b) by inserting the following new sub-clause— (3) The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term of three years.

NEW CLAUSES 31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31F AND 31G

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 31—

PART

III

(A)—

ROLE

OF

THE

COUNTY

GOVERNMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Establishment of County Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committees.

31A. (1) There is established in every county, a County Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee. (2) The County Committee shall consist of the following— (a) a non-executive chairperson who shall be nominated by the county governor; (b) the County Executive Committee member responsible for matters relating to housing or their representative designated in writing; (c) three other persons who shall be nominated by the county governor, of whom— (i) one shall be a representative of a registered association of traders operating in the county; (ii) one shall be a representative of a registered residential association; in the county; (iii) one shall be a member of the public residing within the county; and (d) the chief officer for the time being in charge of housing, who shall be an ex-officio member and the secretary to the County Committee. (3) A person nominated under subsection (2) (a) and subsection (2)(d), shall be vetted and approved by the county assembly. (4) In nominating a person as a member under subsection (2) (a) and subsection (2) (d), the county governor shall— (a) ensure that not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender; (b) ensure that ethnic minorities within the county are adequately represented; and (c) consider marginalized groups including youth and persons with disability. (5) The members of the Committee shall be appointed within thirty days of the commencement of this Act.

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(253) Qualifications for appointment. 31B. (1) A person qualifies to be appointed as the Chairperson of the County Committee if that person— (a) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (b) has at least five years’ experience in matters relating to housing, built environment, banking, or finance; (c) has resided in the county for a period of not less than five years.; and (d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution (2) A person qualifies to be appointed as a member of the County Committee, if the person— (a) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (b) has not been convicted of a criminal offence which attracts imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months; (c) has not been adjudged bankrupt or entered into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person; and (d) is not disqualified under any other written law from appointment as such. Tenure of office. 31C. (1) The Chairperson and members of the County Committee, shall hold office for a term of three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for an additional final term of three years. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), a member of the County Committee may be removed from office if that person— (a) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Committee without justifiable cause or the written permission of the Chairperson; (b) is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person; (c) is convicted of an offence involving anti-economic crimes or corruption; (d) becomes incapable of carrying out the functions of their office due to an infirmity of mind or body; (e) violates Chapter Six of the Constitution; or (f) fails to disclose any interest in a matter under consideration by the Committee as provided for under this Act.

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(254) Remuneration of the County Committee members. 31D. The Chairperson and the members of the County Committee shall be paid such sitting allowances or other remuneration for expenses as recommended by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Conduct of affairs and business of the County Committee. 31E. (1) The conduct of affairs and business of the County Committee shall be in accordance with the First Schedule of this Act. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Committee may amend its own procedures for the better carrying out of its functions.

Functions of the County Committee.

Cap 303, Laws of Kenya. 31F. The County Committee shall— (a) in consultation with the Board, develop a framework for the attainment of affordable housing in the county; (b) advise the governor on affordable housing programmes within the county; (c) develop a five-year affordable housing investment programme for the county and annual housing investment programme for the county; (d) collaborate with the boards of cities and municipalities in developing plans for social and physical infrastructure related to affordable housing pursuant to section 21 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act; (e) make periodical written reports on the five-year affordable housing investment programme for the county and annual housing investment programme for the county to the Board; (f) to make annual reports to the county assembly on the implementation of affordable housing in the county; and (g) to perform such other duties as may be assigned by the county governor in writing.

County legislation. 31G. Nothing in this Act shall preclude county governments from enacting legislation related to affordable housing in the counties.

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CLAUSE 32

Senate Amendment THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 32 and substituting therefor the following new section –

Allocation of land.

No. 6 of 2012

1. 32. (1) The provisions of the Land Act shall, subject to

subsection (2), apply to the allocation of public land for the implementation of the affordable housing scheme and development of institutional housing scheme.

(2) Land held by a county government shall not be allocated unless the Board has, in the prescribed manner carried out public participation and stakeholder engagement with the affected community within the county.

CLAUSE 33

Senate Amendment THAT clause 33 of the Bill be amended – (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Fund” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Board”. (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Fund” appearing immediately after the words “Act, 2012, the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 34

Senate Amendment THAT clause 34 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Fund” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 35

Senate Amendment THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 35 and substituting therefor the following new clause — Agreement with private institutions and persons.

1. 35. (1) The Board may enter into an agreement with a

private institution – (a) to develop and construct affordable housing units and associated social and physical infrastructure; and

(b) for the supply of goods and materials in connection with the construction of affordable housing units.

(2) The Board shall, before entering into an agreement under subsection (1), publish in at least two newspapers of nationwide circulation and on electronic media, a notice of intention to enter into an agreement and invitation of tenders from the public in the prescribed form.

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(3) The Cabinet Secretary may, in consultation with the Board, prescribe guidelines for the publication of a notice under subsection (2) and invitations to tender.

CLAUSE 36

Senate Amendment THAT clause 36 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word “Fund” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

NEW CLAUSE 37A

Senate Amendment THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new section immediately after clause 37 —

Priority of ownership for slum residents. 37A. The Board shall, where an affordable housing project is to be implemented on land on which exists a settlement, — (a) issue a notice, in the prescribed form, to the residents in that settlement of the intended implementation of the project (b) put in place a mechanism for the resettlement of the residents; and (c) offer to the residents in that settlement, the first right of purchase of a unit in the project.

CLAUSE 38

Senate Amendment THAT clause 38 of the Bill be deleted and substituted with the following new clause– Eligibility criteria.

1. 38. (1) A person is eligible for allocation of one affordable

housing unit if the person meets the criteria prescribed in regulations. (2) In this section, a person means a natural person.

CLAUSE 39

Senate Amendment THAT clause 39 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “section 30” and substituting therefor the words “section 38”.

CLAUSE 40

Senate Amendment THAT clause 40 of the Bill be amended by— (a) renumbering the current paragraph as subclause (1); and (b) by inserting the following new sub-clause—

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(257) (2) The Cabinet Secretary may in consultation with the Board issue regulations for the better carrying out of subsection (1).

CLAUSE 42

Senate Amendment THAT clause 42 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clauses— (4) A person who has made a voluntary saving and has not been allocated an affordable housing unit— (a) may withdraw their savings by issuing ninety days’ written notice to the agency for refund with any accrued interest; or (b) may apply to the Board for approval of issuance of an affordable mortgage to develop a rural affordable housing unit; (5) An application in sub-section (4) (b) will be accompanied by an agreement that the applicant agrees to have their saved deposits and the land upon which the unit is to be built to be used as collateral. (6) Upon approval by the Board, the applicant shall cause a charge on the title in subsection (5) to be executed in favour of the Board.

NEW CLAUSES 42A AND 42B

Senate Amendment THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sections immediately after section 42 -

PART VA – OWNERSHIP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS

Issuance of a certificate of ownership. 42A. (1) The Board shall, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, transfer the ownership of an affordable housing unit to a qualified applicant upon completion of payment of the agreed price.

(2) The Registrar shall not, without the written consent of the Board, register a transfer of any housing unit under this Act.

(3) The certificate of the Board that any affordable housing unit has been sold to an individual under the provisions of this Act shall be conclusive evidence of consent under subsection (2).

(4) The registration of an owner of affordable housing units shall be undertaken in accordance with the Sectional Properties Act.

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(258) Restrictions to owners of affordable housing unit. 42B. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, a purchaser of an affordable housing unit under this Act shall not by contract, agreement or otherwise, sell or agree to sell his or her unit or any interest therein to any other person.

CLAUSE 44

Senate Amendment THAT clause 44 (2) of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph– (a) to a fine not exceeding twenty million shillings or imprisonment of a term not exceeding ten years, or both; and.

CLAUSE 45

Senate Amendment THAT clause 45 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words “he is” appearing in paragraph(b)(i) and substituting therefor the word “they are”.

CLAUSE 47

Senate Amendment THAT clause 47 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraphs— (i) immediately after paragraph (a)— (ab) criteria for eligibility of allocation of an affordable housing unit under section 38 after paragraph (a); (ii) immediately after paragraph (i); (j) the typology and dimensions for affordable housing units relative to the incomes of the individual applicants; (k) the procedural guidelines for the Board to off-take affordable housing units under an affordable housing scheme; (l) the interest rate or administration fee for a loan issued under section 41; and (m) criteria for eligibility of allocation of a low interest mortgage under section 42. (b) by inserting the following new sub-clauses— (3) The Cabinet Secretary shall table before Parliament, the regulations made under this section within thirty days of commencement of this Act. (4) Regulations made under this section shall not take effect unless approved by a resolution passed by Parliament. (5) If a House of Parliament does not make a resolution either approving or rejecting any regulations within fifteen sitting days after submission to it for approval, the House shall be deemed to have approved those regulations.

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CLAUSE 48

Senate Amendment THAT clause 48 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (3) – (4) Any ongoing project or programme on affordable housing implemented pursuant to a commitment or obligation under subsection (3) shall be deemed to be a project or programme commenced under this Act.

CLAUSE 49

Senate Amendment THAT clause 49 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the word “before” after the word “immediately”.

FIRST SCHEDULE

Senate Amendment

THAT the First Schedule of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph 1 by deleting the words “at least half” appearing in sub- paragraph (4) and substituting therefor the word “majority”; and

(b) in paragraph 2 by deleting the words “fifty plus one” and substituting therefor the words “majority”.

THIRD SCHEDULE

Senate Amendment THAT the Third Schedule of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately in paragraph 5—

5A. National Construction Authority. 5B. State Department responsible for matters relating to Public Works.

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N O T I C E S

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 as follows— Limitation of Debate on Senate amendments to Bills originating in the National Assembly I. THAT each speech in the general debate contemplated under Standing Order 146 (Consideration of Senate amendments to Bills originating in the National Assembly) be limited as follows:- a maximum of one hour and thirty minutes, with not more than fifteen minutes (15) for the Mover in moving, fifteen minutes (15) for the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party (if the Bill is not party-sponsored), and that five (5) 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, 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 II. 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 III. 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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(261) Limitation of Debate on Audit Committee Reports 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.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative business for

Tuesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2024 –

A. THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 24 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

B. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy) (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

C. MOTION –

REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR FIVE CONSTITUENCIES

IN VIHIGA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee) (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

D. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (BICAMERAL RELATIONS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 44 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, M.P.)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

E. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS FOR THE KENYA SLUM UPGRADING

LOW-COST HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURING TRUST

FUND

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee) (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

F. MOTION – INQUIRY

INTO

THE

MAIZE

FLOUR

SUBSIDY

PROGRAMME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee Agriculture and Livestock) (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

G. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

FOR

THE

LAND

SETTLEMENTS FUND

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee) (If not concluded on Thursday, March 14, 2024)

H. 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, March 14, 2024)

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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 Statement will be responded to–

Subject

Member Relevant Committee Drowning of two (2) residents of Sigowet Soin

Hon. Beatrice Kemei, MP (Kericho County)

Chairperson, Administration & Internal Affairs

The killing of Ms. Racheal Nyambura in Matunda Town

Hon. David Kiplagat, MP (Soy Constituency)

Chairperson, Administration & Internal Affairs

Insecurity in Fafi Constituency

Hon. Farah Yakub, MP (Fafi Constituency)

Chairperson, Administration & Internal Affairs