Final Order Paper For Wednesday, 8th November 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

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, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 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 -

INSPECTION OF VARIOUS ONE STOP BORDER

POSTS IN THE NORTHERN CORRIDOR IN THE

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Regional Integration)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Regional Integration on its Inspection of Various One-Stop Border Posts in the Northern Corridor in the East African Community, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 5th July 2023.

(Question to be put)

1. 9*. MOTION – SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 1 OF 2023 ON KENYA

NATIONAL

POPULATION

POLICY

FOR

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

(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 Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2023 on Kenya National Population Policy for Sustainable Development, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 4th October 2023 and further approves Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2023.

(Question to be put)

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1. 10*. SPECIAL MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF A NOMINEE FOR

APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND

BOARD

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund)

THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Select Committee on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund in its Report on the vetting of a nominee for appointment as a member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 7th November 2023, and pursuant to section 15(1)(e) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015 and section 8(1) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, this House approves the appointment of Hon. Gabriel Kago Mukuha as a member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board.

1. 11*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 13 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party)

(ii) The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2023) (The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

1. 12*. THE

ASSISTED

REPRODUCTIVE

TECHNOLOGY

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 61 OF 2022)

(The Hon. Millie Odhiambo Mabona, M.P.)

Second Reading (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Afternoon Sitting) (Balance of time – 2 hours 3 minutes)

1. 13*. THE GERIATRIC BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 50 OF

2022) (The Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 14*. THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 6 OF 2023)

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

Second Reading

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1. 15*. THE

PUBLIC

PROCUREMENT

AND

ASSET

DISPOSAL

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 62 OF

2022) (The Hon. Benjamin Gathiru, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 16*. THE

ANTI-CORRUPTION

AND

ECONOMIC

CRIMES

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

2023) (The Hon. Peter Kaluma, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 17*. THE

WILDLIFE

CONSERVATION

AND

MANAGEMENT

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3 OF 2023)

(The Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 18*. THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

COORDINATION

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 25 OF

2023) (The Hon. Malulu Injendi, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 19*. MOTION – 1970 UNESCO CONVENTION ON THE MEANS OF

PROHIBITING AND PREVENTING THE ILLICIT

IMPORT, EXPORT AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture on its consideration of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 12th October 2023 and pursuant to the provisions of section 8 (4) of the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, 2012, approves the ratification of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.

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1. 20*. MOTION - THE 4TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE EASTERN

AFRICA PARLIAMENTARY ALLIANCE ON FOOD

SECURITY AND NUTRITION (EAPA-FSN) HELD IN

KIGALI, RWANDA

(The Chairperson, EAPA-FSN Caucus)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 4th General Assembly of the Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance on Food Security and Nutrition, held in Kigali, Rwanda from 7th to 9th December 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 11th April 2023.

1. 21*. MOTION – LOANS

CONTRACTED

BY

THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT BETWEEN MAY 2022 AND APRIL

2023

(The Chairperson, Public Debt and Privatization Committee)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of the loans contracted by the National Government between May 2022 and April 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 28th September 2023.

1. 22*. 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.

1. 23*. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 12 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

1. 24*. 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. …...….……/25*

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1. 25*. 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.

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N O T I C E S

NOT LATER THAN 3.00 P.M.

I. QUESTION TIME IN PLENARY

PURSUANT to the provisions of Standing Order 42A(6B), the Speaker will today, not later than 3.00 p.m., invite the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration to respond to Questions as appearing in the Appendix.

II. THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT

FUND

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 13 OF 2023)

1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund intends to move the following amendments to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 5

THAT, clause 5 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 19A (9) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately before the words “the Public Service Commission” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 7

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clause ― Amendment of section 25 of No. 30 of 2015.

1. 7. Section 25 of the principal Act is amended—

(a) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2)— “(2A) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a sum not exceeding three per centum of the total annual allocation to a constituency may be used for the payment of recurrent utilities costs and maintenance of constituency digital hubs.”

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(b) by deleting subsection (8); and (c) by deleting subsection (10) and substituting therefor the following new subsections― “(10) Climate change mitigation activities including afforestation, reafforestation, grassroot sensitisation and tree seedling production may be considered as development projects for purposes of this Act provided that the allocation to such activities does not exceed five per centum of the total allocation to the constituency in that financial year.

(10A.) The provisions of subsection (10) shall lapse ten years after the effective date of this sub-section.”

CLAUSE 8

THAT, clause 8 of the Bill be amended by renumbering the proposed new paragraph (c) as paragraph (ba).

CLAUSE 9

THAT, clause 9 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (c).

NEW CLAUSES 9A & 9B

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clauses immediately after Clause 9―

Amendment of section 48 of No. 30 of 2015. 9A. Section 48 of the principal Act is amended by deleting the words “thirty-five” and substituting therefor the word “forty”. Repeal and replacement of section 48A of No. 30 of 2015. 9B. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 48A and substituting therefor the following new section ―

Education bursary schemes and education days. 48A. (1) Notwithstanding section 48, a Constituency Committee shall, with the approval of the Board, allocate funds to cater for education bursary schemes and education days, teaching and learning activities and other learners’ social support programmes. (2) The Board shall in consultation with the Committee provide guidelines on the implementation of this section.

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(1751) 2) Notice is given that the Member for Ainabkoi (Hon. Samuel Chepkong’a) intends to move the following amendment to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 8

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause– Amendment of section 34 of No. 30 of 2015.

1. 8. Section 34 of the principal Act is amended by deleting subsection

(1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection― “(1) The budget ceiling for each constituency shall be the amount specified in section 4 (1) divided equally among all constituencies subject to the provisions of section 8 (1) and 23 (1). 3) Notice is given that the Member for Mwingi Central (Hon. Gideon Mulyungi) intends to move the following amendment to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

NEW CLAUSE 9A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clause immediately after Clause 9― Amendment of section 48 of No. 30 of 2015.

“9A. Section 48 of the principal Act is amended by deleting the words “thirty-five” and substituting therefor the word “fifty”.

III. THE

STATUTORY

INSTRUMENTS

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 2 OF 2023)

1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2 and substituting therefor the following new clause — “2. Section 11 of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 (in this Act referred to as “principal Act”) is amended in subsection (4) by deleting the words “but without prejudice to any act done under the statutory instrument before it became void”;

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NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after Clause 2—

NEW CLAUSES 3, 4, 5, & 6

Amendment of section 12 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 3. Section 12 of the principal Act is amended by deleting

subsection (3) Amendment of section 19 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 4. Section 19 of the principal Act is repealed.

Amendment of section 23 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 5. Section 23 of the principal Act is amended by deleting

subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection — “(1) A statutory instrument issued or made under any written law shall not come into effect until the statutory instrument is considered in accordance with this Act and the Standing Orders.” Amendment of section 24 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 6. Section 24 of the principal Act is amended in subsection

(5) by deleting the words “not exceeding twenty thousand shillings or such term of imprisonment not exceeding six months” and substituting therefor the words “not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or such term of imprisonment not exceeding two years”

2) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Procedure and House Rules Committee intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (6) by inserting the words “and the Parliamentary website” immediately after the word “circulation”.

NEW CLAUSES 3 & 4

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clauses immediately after Clause 2— Amendment of section 18 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 3. Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, is

amended by—

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(a) renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1);

(b) inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1)—

“(2) The Clerk of the relevant House of Parliament shall, by notice in the Gazette and the Parliamentary website, publish the annulment of a statutory instrument by Parliament.” Amendment of section 19 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 4. Section 19 of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, is

amended by—

(a) renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1);

(b) inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1)—

“(2) The Clerk of the relevant House of Parliament shall, by notice in the Gazette and the Parliamentary website, publish the revocation of a statutory instrument by Parliament.”

3) Notice is given that the Member for Mathare (Hon. Anthony Oluoch) intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (6) by inserting the words “and the Parliamentary website” immediately after the word “circulation”.

NEW CLAUSES 3, 4 & 5

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clauses immediately after Clause 2— Amendment of section 15 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 3. Section 15 of the Statutory Instruments Act,

2013, is amended by deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection—

“(1) The Committee shall report to Parliament on each statutory instrument referred to it.” Amendment of section 18 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 4. Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act,

2013, is amended by—

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(c) renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1);

(d) inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1)—

“(2) The Clerk of the relevant House of Parliament shall, by notice in the Gazette and the Parliamentary website, publish the annulment of a statutory instrument by Parliament.” Amendment of section 19 of No. 23 of 2013.

1. 5. Section 19 of the Statutory Instruments Act,

2013, is amended by—

(c) renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1);

(d) inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1)—

“(2) The Clerk of the relevant House of Parliament shall, by notice in the Gazette and the Parliamentary website, publish the revocation of a statutory instrument by Parliament.”

[New Clause 3 is subject to provisions of Standing Order 133(5)]

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LIMITATION OF DEBATE

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

Limitation of Debate on Motions I. THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion shall be limited in the following manner: 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 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 Individual Members’ Bills

II.

THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party 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. Limitation of Debate on Reports of Audit Committees

III.

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.

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

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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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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Thursday, November 9, 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, November 9, 2023–

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

[JOINT SITTING OF THE HOUSES OF

PARLIAMENT]

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Tuesday, November 14, 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 Tuesday, November 14, 2023–

MOTION –

DEBATE ON THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS (DAY 1)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

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A P P E N D I X

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B), the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration will respond to questions in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), November 8, 2023 ––

QUE. NO

QUESTIONS BY PRIVATE NOTICE

QPN

012/2023 The Member for Mathioya (Hon. (Dr.) Edwin Mugo, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the status of investigations into the disappearance of Ms. Esther Ruguru of ID No. 23800961, aged 43, a resident of Mathioya Constituency, who went missing on 1st July 2023 and a missing report made at Kiria-ini Police Station vide OB No. 07/04/07/23?

(ii) clarify whether any suspect(s) have been apprehended or questioned in connection with the disappearance of Ms. Esther Ruguru?

(iii) specify the expected timeline for the conclusion of the investigations, and state if the Investigating Officers have considered initiating a search of Chinga Dam for any potential evidence or leads related to the retrieval of her body?

QPN

013/2023 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the circumstances that led to the death and dumping of 12-year-old Jasmine Njoki’s body at Mbaruk Center in Gilgil after she was dropped off by Roots Academy school bus on 19th September 2023?

(ii) state actions taken to apprehend and prosecute suspect(s) in connection to the murder of the minor?

(iii) enumerate measures put in place to ensure that security and safety of students while on their way to and from school is guaranteed?

QPN

014/2023 The Member for Kinango (Hon. Gonzi Rai, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide a report of the status of investigations into the death of Nyae Ngalaa Chamtu, a minor who was allegedly killed by General Service Unit (GSU) officers on 15th September 2023 in Kinango Constituency?

(ii) clarify whether the alleged GSU Officers have been apprehended and prosecuted accordingly?

(iii) indicate if the Government will consider compensating the family of the deceased for the loss of their kin?

QPN

015/2023 The Member for Nyakach (Hon. Aduma Owuor, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) clarify whether the Ministry followed through with its commitment to investigate the security situation in Sondu within Nyakach Constituency and provide a report on the findings of the investigation?

(ii) explain why the security agencies have failed to prevent recurrence of gang attacks which occurred in the said area during the month of October despite their awareness of the precarious security situation?

(iii) provide a report detailing the individual(s) responsible for the organizing, financing and supporting of the criminal killer gangs operating in Sondu and indicate whether they have been apprehended to answer to criminal charges?

(iv) elaborate on the measures and actions that the Ministry has undertaken to contain the current wave of gang attacks and prevent future cross-border attacks at Sondu area?

QPN

016/2023 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Monicah Muthoni, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) clarify whether the frequent killings in Widho, Salama, Juhudi, Ziwa La Taa, Bobo, Maleli, Kakate, and Roka villages in Lamu

County are meant to evict the residents of the said areas?

(ii) state whether the frequent terror attacks and killings in Lamu County are aimed at specific sections of the community or certain religious groups?

(iii) state the effort in place to apprehend the suspects including terror suspects implicated in the 2014 massacre of over 100 people in Lamu County noting that some of the suspects are on the list of wanted persons published by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on 18th October 2023?

(iv) state whether the security agencies deployed in Lamu County to restore security are well-equipped and trained to respond to killings, and state the measures to address the challenges faced by agencies in their efforts to address the security issues in Lamu?

(v) outline the effectiveness of the various security operations including Operation Linda Boni and currently Operation Amani Boni in Lamu County established to restore security in the area and state what measures have been put in place to ensure the effectiveness of such operations?

(vi) clarify whether the terror attacks are acts of external aggression from the neighbouring countries aimed at advancing an international ideology or are homegrown hired terrorism, and if homegrown, state whether they are politically instigated and who the facilitators, sympathisers, supporters, and financiers are?

QPN

017/2023 The Member for Mwingi Central (Hon. Gideon Mulyungi, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) clarify the actions taken by the Ministry to apprehend suspected armed bandits who have been traversing Mwingi Central Constituency, particularly in the Ukasi to Waita area, in the month of October 2023, terrorizing and killing local residents, and leading to fleeing from their homes to seek refuge in forests and shopping centers?

(ii) explain the actions taken to ensure swift response from security agents, on intelligence reports from residents, considering the laxity in response by the said security agents?

QPN

018/2023 The Member for Homabay Constituency (Hon. Peter Kaluma, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary– (i) provide a report on the status of investigations into the tragic killing of Ms. FaithAdongo Owino, of National ID Card No. 42296965, a first-year student at Pwani University, following multiple knife stabs by assailants on the evening of Friday, 20th October 2023 in Kilifi Town? (ii) outline the specific actions that have been taken to ensure the apprehension of the individual(s) responsible for the grievous attack on the student which resulted in her untimely demise, which was reported at Kilifi County Directorate of Criminal Investigations as incidence number OB62/20/10/2023? (iii) explain the collaborative efforts between local enforcements agencies and the community to identify and bring to justice those responsible for terrorizing the communities and students in the Misifuni area in Kilifi town and further elucidate on the measures to enhance security? state whether the Government has any plans for assisting the family of the deceased to meet funeral expenses for Ms. FaithAdongo Owino?

QUE. NO

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

143/2023 The Member for Kanduyi (Hon. John Makali, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the Government will operationalize a national registration office in Bungoma to enable the residents to access registration services such as passport applications without having to travel long distances to Kisii and Kisumu Towns, where the nearest citizens’ registration services are located?

197/2023 The Member for Mombasa County (Hon. Zamzam Mohammed, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the action if any the Ministry is taking to control, dismantle, and/or eliminate well-organized and vicious juvenile criminal gangs operating within Kisauni, Likoni and Old Town in Mombasa County, who target local and international tourists by robbing them of their valuables, injuring and even killing some? (ii) outline the long-term interventions that the Government is considering to tackle unending youth criminal gangs in Mombasa County?

(iii) state the measures the Ministry is taking to address political, social, and economic issues that encourage and motivate young people to join criminal groups and what sustainable initiatives is the Government considering to deter youth from engaging in unlawful activities and improving youth-police relationships?

198/2023 The Member for Mwingi North (Hon. Paul Nzengu, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the status of investigations into the death of the Mr. Muuo Muthengi of ID Number 27783855, a Prison Warden who was stationed at Thika Prisons and mysteriously died on 13th October 2021 as reported at Thika Police Station vide OB No. 126/14/10/2021?

(ii) state if any suspect(s) has been apprehended or questioned in connection with the death of the officer and explain if anyone has already been prosecuted to that effect?

201/2023 The Member for Kitutu Masaba (Hon. Giseiro Ombane, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide an update on the progress made on investigations into the gruesome murder of Mr. Edward Morema Nyagechi (ID 0407390) and Mama Grace Morema (ID 7573919) which occurred on the 21st March 2023 at their home in Nyamakoroto, Kitutu Masaba Constituency?

(ii) clarify whether the murder of the couple is in any way linked to that of their son, the late Prof. Zachary Mosoti (ID 4128837), a don at United States International University (USIU) who was killed in 2021, and if in the affirmative, what is the status of inquiry into Mosoti’s death and what steps have been taken to unravel his murder?

(iii) state the measures the Ministry has undertaken to enhance security within Nyamakoroto location and the entire Constituency to guarantee residents of their safety at all times?

203/2023 The Member for Ndhiwa (Hon. Martin Owino, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Considering that the 2019 Kenya Housing and Population Census reported that Ndhiwa Constituency with seven (7) wards and a population of 218, 136 people is 713 Sq. Kilometres in land size, could the Cabinet Secretary explain steps the Ministry is undertaking towards sub-dividing the Constituency into three (3) operational and adequately staffed administrative sub-counties and corresponding divisions, locations and sub-locations thereof to enhance effective and efficient delivery of National Government services to the people and within what timelines?

264/2023 The Member for Kinangop (Hon. Kwenya Thuku, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the circumstances that led to the death of the following watchmen: Messrs James Njoroge of ID No. 13207625, Naftali Gatimu Gathirwa of ID No. 10447423, Peter Kinyanjui Mugenda of ID No. 2929308, Richard Henry Kasuku of ID No. 9181596, Papaiya Lokoringo of ID No. 32605896, Joseph Mwangi Kimani of ID No. 6103502 and George Muturi of ID No. 3676734 who were killed by gangs in their respective schools which are Mutiini Secondary School, Kirarwa Secondary School, Kiyo Secondary School, Gathana Secondary School, Kiambariki Secondary School, Mkunji Secondary School and Aberdare Secondary School respectively?

(ii) clarify whether any arrests have been made in relation to these incidents?

(iii) state specific actions being implemented or pursued by the Government in response to these incidents?

265/2023 The Member for Kitutu Chache South (Hon. Antony Kibagendi, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary –

(i) state the measures being taken by the Ministry to address the widespread abuse of drugs and banned substances in the country?

(ii) clarify whether there are sufficient rehabilitation centres available through NACADA to accommodate the large number of addicts seeking help and willing to undergo rehabilitation?

266/2023 The Member for Endebess (Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide the status of investigations into the death of PC Emmanuel Kiprop from Endebess Kolongei who was killed by a mob in Kathanje Market, Tharaka Nithi County on 29th April 2023 and state whether the culprits have been arrested and what further action has been taken?

(ii) explain why the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Kathwana Police Station sent officers to carry out arrests without being armed and without wearing the official uniform while on duty?

(iii) outline the plans the Ministry has to provide substantial support in the form of compensation to the grieving family following the loss of their son who played a significant role in supporting the family?

270/2023 The Member for West Pokot County (Hon. Rael Kasiwai, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the efforts that the Ministry is undertaking to address incessant conflicts of boundaries which has resulted to loss of lives and displacement of people between: a) West Pokot and Turkana Counties particularly in Lami Nyeusi, Kainuk and borders; b) West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties particularly in Chesogon and Kalamei borders; c) Baringo and Turkana Counties particularly in Kapedo.

(ii) state the measures that the Ministry is undertaking to restore confidence among residents of West Pokot County and explain efforts put in place to attract investors to the County?

344/2023 The Member for Wajir West (Hon. Yussuf Mohammed, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide the status of investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of two minors namely, Abdisalan Hussein Issack and Munazil Adow, on 4th May 2023 and 4th June 2023 respectively, who were shot by the Police during peaceful

demonstrations in Wajir Town against the persistent power blackouts?

(ii) state what actions the Ministry has taken against the police officer(s) responsible for the killing of the two young men and explain why the police officers are allowed to use live bullets during peaceful demonstrations?

(iii) provide the measures, if any, the Ministry has put in place to compensate the families of the Minors who were killed during the peaceful demonstrations?

345/2023 The Member for Kisumu West (Hon. Rozaah Buyu, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide the status of investigations into the death of Marion Atieno, a minor who lost her life due to the spate of insecurity in Kisumu West Sub-County while on her way home from Kuoyo Secondary School on 3rd June 2023?

(ii) state the steps taken to ensure that the culprits are apprehended and that security officers together with relevant government agencies work with the community in identifying the criminals terrorizing the community?

(iii) explain the measures in place by the Government to curb insecurity in Dago, Otongolo, Kisian, Ojola, Obambo, Holo, Lela, Daraja Mbili and Maseno Centres and other areas within Kisumu West Sub-County, including the possibility of ensuring that police officers are not stationed in the same area for more than three years to forestall laxity in carrying out their duties?

389/2023 The Member for Gilgil (Hon. Martha Wangari, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) expound on the changes made to the National Police Service Medical Insurance Scheme and explain reasons thereof?

(ii) provide a comparative analysis of the daily outpatient and inpatient medical cover limit and other benefits for junior and senior officers that was being provided by National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) vis-à-vis the new consortium of medical insurance providers?

(iii) state the annual amount of money that the National Police Service was paying for medical insurance and what it will pay the new consortium of medical insurance providers per year?

(iv) enumerate measures that the National Police Service is undertaking to address the challenges of accessing the few listed hospitals in the new medical cover by Police Officers?

454/2023 The Member for Lamu East (Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary: –

(i) provide a comprehensive list, including the names, of individuals affiliated with Al Shabaab militants and clarify whether any efforts have been made to apprehend the militants?

(ii) confirm that the failure to apprehend the Al Shabaab militants, as known to the Cabinet Secretary, has escalated tensions among ethnic communities in Lamu County, leading to clashes between these ethnic groups?

(iii) explain the measures in place by the Ministry to foster peace between the ethnic communities, considering the ongoing threat posed by Al Shabaab attacks?