Order Paper For Wednesday, 6th December 2023- Afternoon Sitting_0

Thirteenth Parliament

Second Session

Afternoon Sitting

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (SECOND SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath

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

PROCEEDS

OF

CRIME

AND

ANTI-MONEY

LAUNDERING (CRIMINAL ASSETS RECOVERY FUND)

REGULATIONS, 2023

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Criminal Assets Recovery Fund) Regulations, 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 5th December 2023,) and pursuant to the provisions of section 113 (2) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009, approves the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Criminal Assets Recovery Fund) Regulations 2023 published as Legal Notice No. 151 of 2023.

1. 9*. MOTION – THE

PREVENTION

OF

TERRORISM

(IMPLEMENTATION

OF

THE

UNITED

NATIONS

SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON SUPPRESSION

OF TERRORISM) REGULATION, 2023

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 5th December 2023, and pursuant to the provisions of section 36A(2) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, approves the Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2023 published as Legal Notice No. 152 of 2023. …...….……/10*

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1. 10*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

1. 11*. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) (No.2)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 68 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

1. 12*. 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 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

1. 13*. THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION (AMENDMENT)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 25 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Malulu Injendi, M.P.)

Second Reading

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

(Balance of time – 2 hours 44 minutes)

1. 14*. THE

PUBLIC

SERVICE

COMMISSION

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 6 OF 2023)

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

Second Reading

1. 15*. THE

ANTI-CORRUPTION

AND

ECONOMIC

CRIMES

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 30 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Peter Kaluma, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 16*. MOTION – REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON TWENTY-

THREE NON-COMPLIANT STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social

Services, Administration and Agriculture)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its consideration of the Report of the Auditor-General on twenty-three Non-Compliant State Corporations, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 23rd August 2023. …...….……/17*

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1. 17*. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS

OF

THE

SECOND

ORDINARY

SESSION OF THE SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT

(PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Record of Proceedings of the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP) held in Midrand, South Africa, from 15th May to 2nd June 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 24th August 2023.

1. 18*. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 UNITED NATIONS HIGH

LEVEL

POLITICAL

FORUM

ON

SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

(The Vice Chairperson, Parliamentary Caucus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Business)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Parliamentary Caucus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Business on the Proceedings of the 2023 United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2023) held in New York, United States of America (USA) from 10th to 21st July 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 24th August 2023.

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*. THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 24 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 21*. THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 3 OF 2022)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

…...….……/22*

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1. 22*. THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 5 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mary Emaase, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

I. STATEMENTS

ON

THE

LEGISLATIVE

PROPOSALS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION

UNDER STANDING ORDER 114(7A)

(The Hon.Maj. (Rtd) Bashir Sheikh Abdullahi, M.P. and the Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a, M.P.)

(Not later than 3.00 P.M.)

PURSUANT to the provisions of Standing Order 114(7A), it is notified that, today, Wednesday, 6th December, 2023, the Speaker will accord an opportunity to the Member for Mandera North (The Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Bashir Sheikh Abdullahi, MP) to make a Statement on the Legislative Proposal to amend Article 88 of the Constitution to provide that, in instances where the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is not fully constituted, the Secretary to the IEBC shall discharge the duties and functions of the Commission with regards to the conduct of the by-elections. The Speaker will also accord an opportunity to the Member for Thika Town (The Hon. Alice Ng‘ang‘a, MP) to make a Statement on the Legislative Proposal to amend Article 89 of the Constitution to require the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to ensure that the review of the constituency boundaries does not result in the loss of a constituency that existed prior to the promulgation of the Constitution.

THEREAFTER, the Speaker will appoint a time at a later date to allow Members to make general comments on the Legislative proposals.

NOT LATER THAN 3.30 P.M.

II. QUESTION TIME IN PLENARY

PURSUANT to the provisions of Standing Order 42A(6B), the Speaker will today, not later than 3.30 p.m., invite the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport to respond to a Question as appearing in the Appendix.

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III. THE GAMBLING CONTROL BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 70 OF 2023)

1. 1. Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on

Sports and Culture intends to move the following amendments to the Gambling Control Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

LONG TITLE

THAT, the Long Title be amended by inserting the words ―of Kenya‖ immediately after the words ―Gambling Regulatory Authority‖.

CLAUSE 2

THAT, clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in the definition of ―Authority‖ by inserting the words ―of Kenya‖ immediately after the words ―Regulatory Authority‖; (b) by deleting the definition of ―betting premises‖; (c) by deleting the definition of ―Committee‖; (d) in the definition of ―lottery‖ by deleting the words ―or otherwise howsoever‖; (e) by deleting the definition of ―manufacture‖; (f) by deleting the definition of ‗online gambling‖; (g) by deleting the definition of ―player‖; (h) by deleting the definition of ―pool betting‖; (i) by deleting the definition of ―winning‖; (j) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetic sequence

―beneficial owner‖ has the meaning assigned to it in the Companies Act; ―betting premises‖ means premises used for the purposes of betting to which the public has access and which are kept or used, on one or more occasions, for the purpose of— (a) bets being made therein between persons resorting to the premises and the owner, occupier or keeper thereof, or any person using the premises, or any person procured or employed by or acting for or on behalf of the owner, occupier, keeper or person using the premises, or of any person having the care or management or in any manner conducting the business thereof; or

(b) any money or valuable thing being received by or on behalf of the owner, occupier, keeper or person aforesaid as or for the consideration for any assurance, undertaking, promise or agreement, express or implied, to pay or give, or for securing the paying or giving by some

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other person of, any money or valuable thing on any horse race, or other race, fight, game, sport, lottery or exercise, or any other event or contingency;

―manufacture‖ means to produce, import, sell, lease, make available, distribute, maintain or repair a gambling device and may include− (a) to supply; (b) to perform maintenance of gambling equipment; or (c) to provide gambling services; ―online bookmaker‖ means a person who carries on any form of betting by means of remote communications, including virtual games, virtual sports as well as other forms of gambling; ―online gambling‖ means any form of gambling in which persons participate by the use of remote communication and on the internet; ―pool betting‖ means the making of bets, other than bets made by means of totalisator, whether the bets are made on the system known as a fixed odds betting or otherwise, by a number of persons on terms that the winnings of such of those persons as are winners shall be, or be a share of, or be determined by reference to, the stake money paid or agreed to be paid by those persons; ―punter‖ means a person who is in possession of a valid ticket or other kind of valid receipt issued by a licensee relating to gambling; ―reporting institution‖ has the meaning assigned to it in the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act; ―Tribunal‖ means the Gambling Appeals Tribunal established in section 91;‖

CLAUSE 4

THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph ―(h) pursuant to sections 2A, 36A, 36B and 36C of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009, regulate and supervise the reporting institutions licensed under this Act;‖

CLAUSE 5

THAT, clause 5 of the Bill be amended (a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph ―(a) implement and ensure compliance to this Act;‖ (b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the words ―single business‖ and substituting therefor the words ―trade‖;

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(c) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph– ―(d) ensure periodic monitoring and evaluation of betting, lotteries and gaming trade permits issued by county governments;‖; and (d) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph ―(e) handle complaints and facilitate arbitration; and‖

PART III

THAT, the title to Part III be amended by inserting the words ―OF KENYA‖ immediately after the words ―REGULATORY AUTHORITY‖.

CLAUSE 6

THAT, clause 6 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words ―of Kenya‖ immediately after the words ―Regulatory Authority‖; (b) by deleting sub-clause (3) and inserting the following new sub-clause— ―(3) The Authority shall be the successor to the Betting Control and Licensing Board established under section 3 of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act.‖ (c) by deleting sub-clause (4).

CLAUSE 7

THAT, clause 7 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting paragraph (e) and inserting the following new paragraph ―(e) three persons, not being public officers appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, being persons with background in finance, law, betting and lotteries or business management, provided that (i) one shall represent persons with disabilities; and (ii) one shall represent faith-based organizations. (b) in sub-clause 3 by inserting the words ―based on satisfactory performance‖ immediately after the words ―one further term of three years‖. (c) by deleting sub-clause (4) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(4) In appointing the members of the Board under subsection (1)(e), the Cabinet Secretary shall (a) ensure that not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender, (b) observe the principle of regional and ethnic balance; and (c) have due regard to the principle of fair competition and merit as the basis for the appointments.‖

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CLAUSE 8

THAT, clause 8 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph ―(d) was not a director, employee, or shareholder of a gambling operator in the preceding five years;‖ (b) in sub-clause (2) by inserting the words ―without the option of a fine‖ immediately after the words ―imprisonment for a term exceeding six months‖ appearing in paragraph (b);

CLAUSE 10

THAT, clause 10 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1)– (a) in paragraph (i) by deleting the word ―within‖ appearing in the opening sentence; (b) by deleting paragraph (j); (c) by deleting paragraph (l); and (d) in paragraph (o) by inserting the words ―and make determination on‖ immediately after the word ―receive‖.

CLAUSE 11

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 11 and substituting therefor the following new clause Gambling operation guidelines.

No. 24 of 2019.

1. 11. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the

Authority, prescribe guidelines of practice on the manner in which facilities for gambling are operated, whether by the holder of a licence under this Act or by any other person. (2) A guideline issued under subsection (1) shall describe arrangements that should be made by a person providing facilities for gambling for the purposes of— (a) ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way; (b) protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling; (c) making assistance available to persons who are or may be affected by problems related to gambling; (d) protecting of vulnerable gamblers; (e) information and data protection in accordance with the Data Protection Act; (f) online payment protection; (g) creation of secure online gambling environment; (h) ethical and responsible marketing; (i) safety measures against criminal activities, anti-money laundering and terrorism; and (j) public awareness and education campaigns.

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(3) The Cabinet Secretary may, in consultation with the Authority, review the guidelines issued under this section.

(4) Before issuing or revising the guidelines under this section, the Cabinet Secretary and the Authority shall consult— (a) any person who represents licensing authorities; (b) the body responsible for the protection of the best interests of the child, as established in the Children Act; (c) any person who represents the Inspector General of Police; (d) any person who represents the interests of punters; and (e) the members of public in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate.

CLAUSE 12

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 12 and inserting the following new clause— Powers of the Board.

1. 12. (1) The Board shall have all powers necessary for the proper

performance of its functions under this Act.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Board shall have power to — (a) control, supervise and administer the assets of the Authority in such manner as best promotes the purpose for which the Authority is established; (b) receive any grants, gifts, donations or endowments made to the Authority and make disbursements therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (c) conduct such investigations as may be necessary for the enforcement of this Act; (d) approve the opening, operation and closing of the bank accounts of the Authority with the approval of the National Treasury; (e) conduct such investigations as may be necessary for the implementation of the Act; (f) inquire into any complaint against a licensee; and (g) undertake any activity necessary for the fulfilment of any of the functions of the Board.

CLAUSE 15

THAT, clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words ―in consultation with relevant government agencies‖ and substituting therefor the words ―on the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.‖

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CLAUSE 16

THAT, clause 16 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―in consultation with relevant government agencies‖ and substituting therefor the words ―on the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission,‖

NEW CLAUSE

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 16 Removal of the Director-General. 16A. (1) The Director-General may be removed from office by the Board in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for— (a) gross misconduct or misbehavior; (b) bankruptcy; (c) incompetence or neglect of duty; (d) violation of the Constitution or any other written law; or (e) inability to perform the functions of office by reason of physical or mental incapacity. (2) Before the Director General is removed under subsection (1), the Director-General shall be given— (a) sufficient notice of the allegations made against him or her; and (b) an opportunity to present his or her defence against the allegations.

CLAUSE 17

THAT, clause 17 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) (a) by deleting the word ―keeping‖ appearing in paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the word ―keep‖; and (b) by deleting the word ―keeping‖ appearing in paragraph (g) and substituting therefor the word ―keep‖.

CLAUSE 18

THAT, clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words ―in consultation with the relevant Government agencies‖ and substituting therefor the words ―on the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission‖.

CLAUSE 21

THAT, clause 21 of the Bill be amended–

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(a) by deleting paragraph (b); and (b) in paragraph (g) by deleting the word ―lend‖ and substituting therefor the word ―lent‖.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 23 and inserting the following new clause Annual estimates.

1. 23. (1) At least three months before the commencement of each

financial year, the Board shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Board of that year. (2) The annual estimates shall make provisions for all estimated expenditure of the Board for the financial year concerned, and in particular shall provide for the— (a) payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff of the Board; (b) payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of former staff of the Board; (c) proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Board; (d) maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment and other property of the Board; (e) payment of allowances of the members of the Board and the members of the Board; and (f) creation of such reserve funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retirement benefits, insurance, replacement of buildings or equipment, or in respect of such other matters as the Board may deem fit.

CLAUSE 24

THAT, clause 24 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by inserting the word ―Management‖ immediately after the words ―Public Finance‖.

CLAUSE 27

THAT, clause 27 of the Bill be amended– (a) in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words ―or service‖ immediately after the words ―the activity‖; and (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words ―as it deems fit‖ appearing in paragraph (r) and substituting therefor the words ―as may be prescribed in regulations.‖

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CLAUSE 29

THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―under the Second Schedule‖ appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words ―by the Cabinet Secretary in regulations;‖; (b) in sub-clause (3) (i) by inserting the words ―in relation to the body corporate and its directors, as applicable‖ immediately after the words ―consider‖ appearing in the opening sentence; (ii) by deleting paragraph (d); (iii)by deleting paragraph (e); (c) in sub-clause (4) (i) by inserting the words ―or the directors of the body corporate‖ immediately after the word ―applicant‖ appearing in the opening sentence in paragraph (a); (ii) by deleting the words ―in the opinion of the Authority, was‖ appearing in sub-paragraph (a)(iii) and substituting therefor the words ―is proven to be‖; (d) in sub-clause (6) by deleting the words ―An applicant‖ and substituting therefor the words ―A person‖; (e) by deleting sub-clause (8).

CLAUSE 30

THAT, clause 30 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (3) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(3) A gambling licence issued under this section shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of issue or for such other period as may be prescribed in regulations.‖

CLAUSE 31

THAT, clause 31 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―may be determined by the Communications Authority of Kenya from time to time‖ appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words ―prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority and the Communications Authority of Kenya‖.

CLAUSE 32

THAT, clause 32 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―attached to the‖ appearing in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words ―prescribed in the Act and which is required for the issuance of a‖.

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CLAUSE 33

THAT, clause 33 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words ―mutatis mutandis‖ and substituting therefor the words ―with the necessary modifications‖.

CLAUSE 35

THAT, clause 35 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―prominently‖ wherever it appears; (b) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word ―licenses‖ and substituting therefor the word ―license‖.

CLAUSE 36

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 36.

CLAUSE 40

THAT, clause 40 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words ―not provided for under this Act‖ and substituting therefor the words ―prescribed under section 27(2)(r).‖

CLAUSE 43

THAT, clause 43 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―by‖.

CLAUSE 45

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 45.

CLAUSE 46

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 46.

CLAUSE 47

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 47 and substituting therefor the following new clause Application for a permit.

1. 47. (1) A holder of a gambling licence issued by the Authority under

section 27 shall apply for a trade permit from the respective county government for a premise within which the person intends to carry out the licensed gambling activity. (2) An application for a gambling permit shall be in such manner as may be prescribed by the respective county government and shall be accompanied by—

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(a) the fee prescribed by the respective county government; (b) a licence issued by the Authority; and (c) such other information as the county government may consider necessary for the determination of the application.

(3) A county government shall grant a permit upon determining the suitability of the intended premises for which the application is made and considering the requirements set out in subsection (2). (4) A permit issued under this Act shall not be transferable.

CLAUSE 51

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 51.

CLAUSE 53

THAT, clause 53 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word ―above‖.

CLAUSE 54

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 54 and inserting the following new clause Conduct of a public lottery.

1. 54. (1) The Authority or county government shall, in respect of any

public lottery impose the conditions prescribed in the Act or in regulations to ensure that a lottery is promoted and conducted efficiently for the purpose for which it is being promoted.

(2) In conducting a public lottery under this Act, a promoter (a) may deduct operating expenses not exceeding twenty per cent of gross proceeds of the lottery; (b) shall provide insurance bond or bank guarantee for the conduct of the lottery; (c) shall ensure proper and equitable distribution of the charitable funds of the lottery; (d) shall take reasonable measures to ensure that a purchaser of a ticket or a chance in a lottery is protected against fraud; and (e) shall take such steps as it may deem necessary to ensure that any conditions imposed by the Authority are complied with.

(3) In this section, the term ―gross proceeds‖ means the total proceeds received from a lottery prior to any deductions.

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CLAUSE 56

THAT, clause 56 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by deleting paragraph (l).

CLAUSE 59

THAT, clause 59 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) (a) by deleting the words ―or otherwise‖ appearing in paragraph (b); and (b) by deleting the words ―or otherwise‖ appearing in paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 63

THAT, clause 63 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the word ―the‖ immediately after the words ―in consultation with‖.

CLAUSE 66

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 66 and inserting the following new clause Control of betting machines.

1. 66. (1) A licensee shall ensure that their betting machines—

(a) are sourced from a certified source with international certification standards; (b) have an import certificate issued by the Authority indicating the model and the functions of the machine; and (c) undergo standards verification after every three months.

(2) The standards verification referred to in subsection (1)(c) and developed by the Authority shall be conducted by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. (3) A person shall not operate a betting machine unless the person has been issued with a valid bookmaker‘s licence. (4) A single bet in a gambling machine shall be a minimum of twenty shillings only.

CLAUSE 67

THAT, clause 67 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (4) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause ―(4) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Authority, make regulations prescribing the places where gambling machines shall be placed including the distance to- (b) learning institutions; (c) religious establishment; and (d) residential areas.‖

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CLAUSE 70

THAT, clause 70 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by inserting the word ‗the‖ immediately after the words ―prescribed under‖.

CLAUSE 71

THAT, clause 71 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word ―ecosystem‖ appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word ―system‖; (b) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word ―strictly‖; (c) in sub-clause (4) by deleting the word ‗may‖ and substituting therefor the word ‗shall‖; and (d) in sub-clause (6) by deleting the opening sentence in paragraph (a) and inserting the following new opening sentence ―(a) the platforms for participation which may, where applicable, include‖

CLAUSE 75

THAT, clause 75 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (7) by inserting the following proviso ―Provided that this provision shall not apply to free bets and bonus bets conducted in the ordinary course of business.‖

CLAUSE 76

THAT, clause 76 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (4) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) ―(ca) cash deposits;‖

CLAUSE 77

THAT, clause 77 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―permitting or assisting‖ appearing in paragraph (c); (b) by deleting sub-clause (3) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting an operator from offering free bets and bonus bets in the ordinary course of business.‖

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CLAUSE 79

THAT, clause 79 of the Bill be amended (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(1) A licensee shall deposit all the player‘s money in a bank account or mobile money or, upon a player‘s request, make a cash payment to the player:

Provided that a licensee shall maintain a register of all monies paid out to a punter.‖ (b) by deleting sub-clause (3) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(3) A licensee holding a player‘s bank account shall— (a) not enforce or execute, any charge, write-off, set- off or other claim against a player‘s account; (b) not combine the account with any other account in respect of any debt owed to it by a player; or (c) credit any interest payable on a player‘s account, only to the player‘s account.‖

CLAUSE 80

THAT, clause 80 of the Bill be amended (a) by deleting sub-clause (2) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(2) Where the whereabouts of a player remain unknown for a period of five years, the monies standing to the credit of the player‘s account shall be presumed abandoned and the licensee shall remit such monies to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority.‖ (b) by deleting sub-clause (3) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(3) A licensee shall maintain a register of all monies remitted under subsection (2).‖

CLAUSE 81

THAT, clause 81 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (c) by deleting the words ‗collector of taxes‖ and substituting therefor the word ―Collector‖;

CLAUSE 82

THAT, clause 82 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting paragraph (d) and inserting the following new paragraph ―(d) meets the requirements prescribed by the Authority in regulations.‖

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2268)

CLAUSE 83

THAT, clause 83 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word ―Committee‘ and substituting therefor the word ―Tribunal‘.

CLAUSE 86

THAT, clause 86 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (2) and inserting the following new sub-clauses ―(2) A person commits an offence if the person— (a) uses or permits the use of an amusement machine in respect of which a licence has not been issued under subsection (1); or (b) contravenes or allows the contravention of any condition provided for or imposed by the county government. ―(2A) A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both.‖

CLAUSE 87

THAT, clause 87 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words ―as may be imposed‖ and substituting therefor the words ―as shall be prescribed in regulations‖; (b) by deleting sub-clause (4).

CLAUSE 88

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 88 and substituting therefor the following new clause Authorization of media promotions with prizes. 88. (1) A person shall not, without a license issued by the Authority, conduct a media promotion with prizes. (2) A person who undertakes media promotion in either electronic or print media with prizes licenced under this section shall be subject to the conditions prescribed by the Authority in regulations. (3) The conditions referred to in subsection (2) shall include (a) eligibility of participants; (b) costs of participation; (c) dates of the promotion; (d) prizes to be won; (e) verification of winnings by the Authority; (f) process of claiming prizes won; and (g) publication of prize awards.

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2269)

CLAUSE 90

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 90 and substituting therefor the following new clause Advertisement of gambling.

1. 90. (1) A person shall not, without the approval of the Authority,

promote the advertisement of a gambling activity on electronic medium or any other form of communication by— (a) holding himself out by advertisement, promotion, notice or public placard with the aim of enticing members of the public to participate in gambling; (b) displaying any written or printed placard or notice relating to any form of game of chance in any shape or form so as to be visible in a public street or place; (c) printing or publishing, or causing to be printed or published, any advertisement or notice; (d) using a prominent personality or celebrity, public vehicle or lifestyle advertising to promote gambling; or (e) advertising gambling by organizing, promoting or sponsoring a sporting event, trade fairs, exhibitions, shows, cultural, artistic, recreational, educational or entertainment programmes or any other event.

(2) A gambling advertisement shall— (a) indicate the addictive nature of gambling; (b) notify players to play responsibly; (c) prohibit children from playing; (d) not use false, misleading or deceptive message likely to create an erroneous positive impression of gambling; (e) not be featured or broadcasted on television or radio between six o‘clock in the morning and ten o‘clock in the evening unless during a live sporting event; (f) not be erected on an advertisement billboard of close proximity to a learning institution; and (g) dedicate twenty per cent of aired advertisement towards promotion of responsible gambling.

(3) The Cabinet Secretary may, in consultation with the Authority, make regulations providing for— (a) the circumstances under which the national lottery, and licensed gambling activities may be advertised; (b) information that is to appear in an advertisement; (c) the places where, circumstances or manner in which signs relating to a national lottery or gambling activity may be displayed;

(d) conditions requiring advertisements about the gambling service authorised by the licence including—

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2270)

(i) publication only to certain classes of persons; (ii) the content which may require specified words to be included in the advertisement; (iii)content not to be included in an advertisement; (iv) content not to be published in certain types of publications or media; and (v) requirement for the content of the advertisement to be approved by the Authority. (4) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or to both.

CLAUSE 91

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 91 and inserting the following new clause The Gambling Appeals Tribunal.

1. 91. (1) There is established a body to be known as the Gambling

Appeals Tribunal. (2) The Tribunal shall consist of─ (a) a Chairperson appointed by the President from among persons qualified to be judges of the High Court; (b) two persons appointed by the Judicial Service Commission who shall be advocates of the High Court; and (c) four persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from among persons who possess knowledge and experience in matters relating to gambling, business administration, risk management or law enforcement studies.

(3) The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette. (4) A person shall be eligible for appointment as a member of the Tribunal if that person— (a) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (b) has a relevant bachelors‘ degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (c) has at least ten years' experience in a relevant sector; (d) is not a public officer; (e) has not at any time within the preceding five years been an employee of the Authority or the National Lottery Board; (f) has not been convicted of an offence under any law and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without the option of a fine; (g) has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction; and

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2271)

(h) has not in the last twelve months immediately preceding the appointment, had direct or indirect personal or commercial interest in the sector regulated under this Act. (5) The Chairperson or a member of the Tribunal shall hold office— (a) in case of the Chairperson, for a term not exceeding three years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment; and (b) in case of a member, for a term not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years based on satisfactory performance.

(6) The members of the Tribunal, other than the Chairperson, shall serve on a part-time basis. (7) The Chairperson or member of the Tribunal shall cease to hold office if that person— (a) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to (i) the President, in the case of the Chairperson; or (ii) the Cabinet Secretary, in the case of a member; (b) becomes a public servant or an employee of the Authority or the National Lottery Board; (c) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Tribunal without the permission of the Chairperson; (d) is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction; (e) is convicted of a criminal offence under any law and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without the option of a fine; (f) is unable to perform the functions of the office by reason of physical or mental infirmity; or (g) is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of the office. (8) A person appointed as the Chairperson or a member of the Tribunal shall, before assuming office, take or subscribe to the oath or affirmation before the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. (9) The functions of the Tribunal shall be to hear and determine appeals from, the national or county governments,— (a) against any decision of the Authority or the National Lottery Board; (b) regarding complaints arising out of the outcome of a gambling transaction; (c) regarding complaints arising out of the functionality of gambling machines and equipment; and (d) regarding any other matter as may be prescribed under this Act or referred to it by the Board.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2272)

(10) Save as expressly provided by this Act, the Tribunal shall regulate its own procedure. (11) The Judicial Service Commission shall provide secretariat services to the Tribunal and shall assign or appoint such secretary and other support staff as may be necessary for the Tribunal to effectively perform its functions. (12) The Cabinet Secretary shall prescribe, in regulations, the procedures for the operationalization of the Tribunal.

CLAUSE 92

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 92 and substituting therefor the following new clause Remuneration of members of the Tribunal.

1. 92. The Chairperson and the members of the Tribunal shall be paid

such remuneration and allowance as shall be determined by the Cabinet Secretary on the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

CLAUSE 94

THAT, clause 94 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―Committee‖ and substituting therefor the word ―Tribunal‖; (b) in sub-clause (2) (i) by deleting the word ―Committee‖ appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word ―Tribunal‖; (ii) by deleting the word ―Committee‖ appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word ―Tribunal‖; and (c) in sub-clause (5) by deleting the word ―Committee‖ and substituting therefor the word ―Tribunal‖.

CLAUSE 95

THAT, clause 95 of the Bill be amended in the opening sentence by inserting the words ―who, being the‖ immediately after the words ―A person‖.

CLAUSE 98

THAT, clause 98 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words ―or to both‖ immediately after the words ―term not exceeding one year‖.

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2273)

CLAUSE 106

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 106 and inserting the following new clause Promotion of unauthorized pool betting.

1. 106. (1) A person shall not—

(a) promote a pool betting scheme within Kenya in contravention of the terms of a licence issued under this Act; or (b) promote, receive or negotiate bets on behalf of a promoter of an unauthorized pool betting scheme.

(2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both.

CLAUSE 112

THAT, clause 112 of the Bill be amended in the closing sentence by deleting the words ‗be liable‖ appearing immediately after the words ―shall be liable upon conviction‖.

CLAUSE 115

THAT, clause 115 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―may‖ and substituting therefor the word ―shall‖.

CLAUSE 118

THAT, clause 118 of the Bill be amended (a) by inserting the following new sub-clauses immediately after sub-clause (1)– ―(1A) A person who enters an agreement under subsection (1) shall notify the Authority of the agreement.

(1B) The Authority shall maintain a register of all notifications made under subsection (1A), and shall notify all licensees of the self-exclusion agreement.‖

(b) in sub-clause (2) (i) by deleting the word ―or‖ appearing in paragraph (a); (ii) in paragraph (e) by inserting the words ―the licensee‘s‖ immediately after the words ―gain access to‖; (c) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words ―shall be liable to pay an administrative fine as may be prescribed by the Authority‖ and substituting therefor the words ―commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2274)

one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both‖; (d) by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (3) ―(3) Despite the provisions of this section, the Cabinet Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing for the manner in which an affected person may petition the Authority for the application of the self-exclusion provisions on a vulnerable gambler.‖

CLAUSE 122

THAT, clause 122 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―may‖ and substituting therefor the word ―shall‖; (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word ―foregoing‖ appearing in the opening sentence and substituting therefor the words ―generality of subsection (1)‖; (c) by deleting the expression ―(2) For purposes of Article 94(6) of the Constitution‖ and substituting therefor the expression ―(3) For purposes of Article 94(6) of the Constitution‖.

CLAUSE 123

THAT, clause 123 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word ―Gambling‖ and substituting therefor the word ―Gaming‖.

CLAUSE 124

THAT, clause 124 of the Bill be amended (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting the word ―at‖; (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words ―Government on behalf of the‖; (c) in sub-clause (3) by inserting the words ―for the unexpired period of their term‖ immediately after the words ―be deemed to be a member of the Board‖; (d) by deleting sub-clause (4) and inserting the following new sub-clause ―(4) A person who was, immediately before the commencement of this Act, an employee of the former Board shall, upon the commencement of this Act, be deemed to be an employee of the Authority, subject to subsection (5).‖ (e) in sub-clause (5) (i) by deleting the expression ―(2)‖ and substituting therefor the expression ―(4)‖; (ii) by deleting the words ―Government who were serving at the‖.

CLAUSE 126

THAT, clause 126 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a).

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2275)

1. 2. Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on

Finance and National Planning intends to move the following amendments to the Gambling Control Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 124

THAT, Clause 124 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after sub-section 5-

(6) Without prejudice to section 123, the provisions of sections 29A, 44A, 55A and 59B of the repealed Act shall continue to be in force until new provisions are enacted.

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(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2276)

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 as follows— 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.

Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills

VI.

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 shall 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 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.

(No. 121)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 (2277)

Limitation of Debate on Reports of Audit Committees

VII.

THAT, each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees shall 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.

..……. /Notice Paper I*

NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Thursday (Morning), December 7, 2023 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Thursday (Morning), December 7, 2023–

A. COMMITTEE OF WHOLE HOUSE

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 68 of 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

B. MOTION – REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON TWENTY-

THREE NON-COMPLIANT STATE CORPORATIONS

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

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

C. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ORDINARY SESSION

OF THE SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

D. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 UNITED NATIONS HIGH

LEVEL

POLITICAL

FORUM

ON

SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

(The Vice Chairperson, Parliamentary Caucus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Business)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

E. MOTION – ENHANCING REPORTING OF PARLIAMENTARY

BUSINESS ON ONLINE PLATFORMS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

F. 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 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

G. THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 3 OF 2022)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

H. THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 5 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mary Emaase, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting)

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Thursday (Afternoon), December 7, 2023 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Thursday (Afternoon), December 7, 2023–

A. COMMITTEE OF WHOLE HOUSE

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 67 of 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

B. MOTION – REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON TWENTY-

THREE NON-COMPLIANT STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social

Services, Administration and Agriculture)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

C. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ORDINARY SESSION

OF THE SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament) (If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

D. MOTION – PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 UNITED NATIONS HIGH

LEVEL

POLITICAL

FORUM

ON

SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

(The Vice Chairperson, Parliamentary Caucus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Business)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

E. MOTION – ENHANCING REPORTING OF PARLIAMENTARY

BUSINESS ON ONLINE PLATFORMS

(The Chairperson, Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

F. 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, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

G. THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 3 OF 2022)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

H. THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 5 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mary Emaase, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Morning Sitting)

I. ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

CALENDAR

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A P P E N D I X

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 4 - PETITIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 225, the following Petitions will be presented –

No. Subject Petitioner(s) Relevant Committee

80/2023 Release of the free day secondary education capitation deficit for the academic year 2019 and the financial years 2020/2021 to 2022/2023 by the National Treasury

To be reported by the Hon. Speaker on behalf of one Mr. Indimuli Kahi, OGW, the National Chairperson, Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KeSSHA)

Public Petitions 82/2023 Degazettement of Boni- Lungi Forest in Lamu East Constituency

To be presented by the Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo, MP (Lamu East) on behalf of residents of Lamu East Constituency

Public Petitions

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ORDER NO. 7 - QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B), the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport will respond to a question in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), December 6, 2023 ––

QUE. NO

QUESTION BY PRIVATE NOTICE

QPN

019/2023 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) clarify on the criteria utilized for allocating funds to the improvement of roads and construction of drainage structures through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Development Vote, as outlined in the Tender Notice published by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) on 29th September, 2023?

(ii) explain the reasons including the factors influencing the discrepancies in the allocation of funds in road improvement projects, specifically noting the omission of certain counties?

(iii) outline the immediate steps the Ministry is undertaking to ensure the equitable and fair allocation of funds for the improvement of roads and construction of drainage structures, considering the current weather circumstances experienced across the country, which are contributing to the deterioration of roads in various regions?