Wednesday, August 05, 2026 At 9.30 A.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 074) (1804)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

MORNING SITTING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026 AT 9.30 AM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. *THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 9. *THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 32 OF 2024)

(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 10. ***THE

KENYA

HEALTH

PRODUCTS

AND

TECHNOLOGIES

REGULATORY AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 54

OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

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1. 11. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

REGARDING ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN THE PETROLEUM

PRODUCTS SUPPLY CHAIN

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy regarding alleged irregularities in the petroleum products supply chain, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026.

1. 12. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON

ITS INQUIRY REGARDING THE HANDING OVER OF A COOKING GAS

HANDLING FACILITY, IN MOMBASA COUNTY, TO A PRIVATE FIRM

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry regarding the handing over of a cooking gas handling facility, in Mombasa County, to a private firm, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026.

1. 13. MOTION - REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES

AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD

SESSION (2024)

(The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024) pursuant to Standing Order 224 (2), laid on the Table of the Senate, on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025.

1. 14. MOTION - REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES

AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE FOURTH

SESSION (2025)

(The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025) pursuant to Standing Order 224 (2), laid on the Table of the Senate, on Thursday, 18th June, 2026.

1. 15. MOTION - MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING

IN KENYA

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment, which includes access to safe energy options;

FURTHER AWARE THAT, over 900 million Africans, including more than 90% of households in Kenya’s rural areas, still rely on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, animal waste) for cooking, resulting in high levels of indoor air pollution that cause premature deaths, particularly among women and children; …………./Motions

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CONCERNED THAT, in Kenya, indoor air pollution has been linked to over 23,000 annual deaths, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate burden of time spent collecting firewood and cooking, limiting their education and economic opportunities;

NOTING THAT, traditional cooking methods contribute significantly to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate vulnerability at the county level, undermining national commitments under the Energy Act, 2019, the Climate Change Act, 2016, and Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);

RECALLING THAT, the Africa Clean Cooking Summit (Paris, 2023) mobilized USD 2.2 billion in commitments for clean cooking, and the International Energy Agency has recommended urgent financing and policy action to achieve universal access by 2040;

ACKNOWLEDGING, the efforts of some counties, development partners, and private sector actors in piloting clean cooking projects, but recognizing that these remain small-scale and fragmented;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the: -

i.) Council of Governors develops county-level policies, frameworks, and budgets that mainstream clean cooking into devolved energy and health functions;

ii.) National Treasury and Ministry of Energy prioritize clean cooking in financing frameworks, including results-based financing and blended finance models to de-risk private investment;

iii.) County Governments incorporate clean cooking targets in their County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and ensure public institutions such as schools, health facilities, and prisons adopt clean cooking solutions;

iv.) National Treasury and County Governments to fast-track letters of authorization to unlock carbon finance markets (Article 6.2 and CORSIA) for clean cooking projects; and

v.) County Governments engage the private sector actors, and community organizations to expand clean cooking access, create local jobs, and reduce pressure on forest resources.

1. 16. MOTION - PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND

INNOVATION POLICY IN KENYA

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining economies globally through emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and financial technology (Fintech);

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FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in Africa’s tech-driven future;

NOTING THAT in a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024 to underscore Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices;

COGNIZANT THAT the Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the opportunities of AI- driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development;

APPRECIATING THAT the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy recently formulated and launched the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030;

RECOGNIZING the need to align Kenya’s development with global standards in AI adoption while also safeguarding national values, inclusivity, and employment;

CONCERNED THAT the absence of a comprehensive framework may hinder innovation among local start-ups and youth-led tech enterprises and slow down Kenya’s ability to harness AI for inclusive growth;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy develops a Policy to promote Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies with particular emphasis on:

i) promoting research and development of locally relevant AI solutions;

ii) facilitating ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and beneficial application of AI;

iii) creating innovation-friendly ‘Sandboxes’ for supervised testing of AI and emerging technologies;

iv) strengthening public-private partnerships to build digital skills and innovation ecosystems; and

v) integrating AI and coding into the education curriculum to prepare the next generation for the digital economy.

1. 17. MOTION - THE RISING CASES OF STUDENT UNREST, ARSON AND

INSECURITY IN SCHOOLS IN KENYA

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP and Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

THAT, AWARE THAT Articles 43(1)(f) and 53 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantee every child the right to education, protection, safety and welfare; …………./Motions

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COGNIZANT THAT the Basic Education Act, 2013, the Children Act, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya require learning institutions to provide safe and secure environments for learners;

CONCERNED THAT Kenya continues to witness recurrent cases of student unrest, school strikes and arson attacks in schools, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, disruption of learning and psychological trauma among learners and their families;

ACKNOWLEDGING the findings of the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC), the Auditor General’s performance audit report on Fire Safety Preparedness in Secondary Schools (2020), and the Claire Omolo Task Force Report (2016);

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that: -

1. 1. the Ministry of Education —

(i) tables in the Senate a status report on the implementation of the various inquiries on school fires including; the Auditor General’s performance audit report on Fire Safety Preparedness in Secondary Schools (2020), the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) (2016), the Claire Omolo Task Force Report (2016), and the Bombolulu Commission of Inquiry Report (1998);

(ii) Strengthens school infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness by conducting mandatory annual fire safety audits in all boarding schools, allocating resources for improvement of dormitories including installation of emergency exits, firefighting equipment and fire detection systems, and developing clear national evacuation and disaster response protocols;

(iii) develops with modalities of phasing out boarding schools and introducing a hybrid set-up where all schools have both day and boarding arrangements;

(iv) in collaboration with the County governments, maintain sustained intergovernmental investment in modern fire-fighting infrastructure, emergency response equipment, evacuation systems, communication systems, and capacity building for qualified fire safety, disaster management, and emergency response to ensure timely and effective response to fire accidents and emergencies within learning institutions and surrounding communities; and

1. 2. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) enhances student

discipline, wellbeing and stakeholder engagement; and that

1. 3. Pursuant to Standing Order 228 (4) (a), the Senate Standing

Committee on Education to inquire into the issue of school unrest and arson in schools in the country and table a Report within 90 days from the date of adoption of this Motion. …………./Motion

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1. 18. MOTION

-

REPORT

OF THE REGIONAL SEMINAR: AFRICAN

PARLIAMENTS FOR CLIMATE ACTION ON REDUCING METHANE,

PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT, HELD AT EMARA OLE SERENI HOTEL,

NAIROBI, KENYA FROM 14TH TO 18TH MAY, 2026

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on reducing methane, promoting development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 18th May, 2026, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 30th July, 2026.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 11th February, 2026 as follows: -

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner: -

A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking and that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

KEY

****- Denotes a Majority /Minority Party Bill

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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APPENDIX

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

QUESTIONS

Question No. 010 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the status of all blue economy programmes undertaken by the National Government in Kisumu County since 2022, and indicate timelines for completion of all pending projects?

b) What is the current infrastructural condition and operational status of landing sites, cold-chain facilities and other key blue economy infrastructure in Kisumu County?

c) What impact have the blue economy interventions implemented by the National Government had on the income levels and livelihoods of the fishing community in the county since 2022?

d) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that funds set aside for blue economy interventions in Kisumu County are fully utilised and translate to tangible economic benefits for the local communities?

Question No. 037 The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the registration status of Plot/Parcel No. 570–686, comprising approximately 214 plots along Nyayo Road in Marsabit County?

b) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why, despite Government allotment letters being issued in 2018 and allotment fees paid in 2024, a number of beneficiaries are yet to receive their title deeds?

c) What measures has the Ministry put in place to fast‑track the issuance of the title deeds to the affected beneficiaries, and could the Cabinet Secretary provide timelines for the same? ……..……/Appendix

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Question No. 045 Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what safeguards exist to ensure that large-scale housing approvals, especially in rapidly growing urban centres, are tied to adequate drainage, sewerage, roads, power supply, schools, health facilities and other trunk infrastructure?

b) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that physical planning approvals are not granted in a manner that outpaces service infrastructure provisioning?

c) Whether the Ministry has undertaken an assessment of urban developments approved in the cities of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other fast-growing towns where housing growth has not been matched by supporting infrastructure, and if so, what were the findings?

d) What policy reforms is the Ministry considering, including lessons from countries such as Singapore, to ensure mandatory sequencing and financing of trunk infrastructure before or alongside major housing developments?

Question No. 064 The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary disclose the current ownership status of the parcel of land no. LR209/4401 in Buruburu, Makadara Constituency, where Martin Luther Primary School is situated, and indicate the total acreage of the said parcel?

b) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on any leases, grants, allocation, subdivision or other land transactions undertaken in respect of the said parcel from 1957 to date?

c) What actions has the Ministry taken in respect of the reported complaints by the Board of Management of the Martin Luther Primary School regarding encroachment on the parcel and attempts by certain persons to grab the land?

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

(Published pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1)

It is notified that the Senate Business Committee has approved the following tentative business to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday, August 05, 2026 (Afternoon Sitting).

A. BILLS AT SECOND READING

i. *THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024) (Division) (Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

ii. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.

39 OF 2024)

(Sen. George Mbugua, MP)

iii. *THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 13 OF 2023)

(Sen. James Murango, MP)

iv. ***THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 63 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

v. *THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF 2026) (Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

vi. ***THE CROPS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 8

OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

i.

****THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 36

OF 2024) (Division) (The Senate Majority Leader)

ii. ***THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

iii. *THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

iv. ***THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

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v. ***THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

vi. **THE REFERENDUM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 3 OF 2026) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

C. MOTIONS

i.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION AND

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON THE CONFERMENT OF CITY

STATUS TO THIKA MUNICIPALITY (Division) (Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

ii.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON

DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC

(SCHOOL TRANSPORT) RULES, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 11 OF 2026;

THE TRAFFIC (MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION) RULES, 2026 (LEGAL

NOTICE NO. 13 OF 2026); AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND

SAFETY AUTHORITY (OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES)

REGULATIONS, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 14 OF 2026) (Division) (The Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation)

iii.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION AND

INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS

ON

THE

COOPERATION

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE

NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

iv.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY,

DEFENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS ON SESSIONAL PAPER NO.1 OF

2025 ON THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations)

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