Wednesday, July 22, 2026 At 2.30 P.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 067) (1661)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

AFTERNOON SITTING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. ***THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 34 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026) (Division)

1. 9. ***THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 61 OF 2022)

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, Co-Sponsor)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 17th June, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

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1. 10. MOTION - 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)

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the –

i) The Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026;

ii) The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and

iii) The National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026);

laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that pursuant to Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Senate resolves to annul 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).

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 11th June, 2026) (Division)

1. 11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

1. 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

1. 13. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 4 OF 2025)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP)

1. 14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP) ………../Bills

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1. 15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

1. 16. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 52 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 17. **THE REFERENDUM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 3 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

(Second Reading)

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

39 OF 2024)

(Sen. George Mbugua, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 19. *THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024)

(Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 20. *THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 13 OF 2023)

(Sen. James Murango, MP)

(Second Reading)

1. 21. ***THE

KENYA

HEALTH

PRODUCTS

AND

TECHNOLOGIES

REGULATORY AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 54 OF

2022) (The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

1. 22. *THE MINING (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2025)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

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1. 23. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION

AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON THE CONFERMENT OF

CITY STATUS TO THIKA MUNICIPALITY

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

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 and, that pursuant to section 8 (6) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, approves the conferment of City status to Thika Municipality.

1. 24. MOTION - 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)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026.

1. 25. 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. 26. 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.

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KEY

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

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

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

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Senate Majority Leader intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 2

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2.

CLAUSE 3

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 3.

CLAUSE 4

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

CLAUSE 7

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7.

CLAUSE 8

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

1. 8. Any statutory instrument that was in operation and that would

otherwise stand automatically revoked on any day before the commencement of this provision shall continue to operate and have effect as if the instrument had not been automatically revoked on that date.

NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5— 5A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 20.

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B. *THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2025)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP)

A. NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries intends to move the following amendments to the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 1

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 1.

CLAUSE 2

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 2.

CLAUSE 3

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 3.

CLAUSE 4

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

CLAUSE 5

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

B. NOTICE is given that Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP, intends to move the following amendments to the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended – (a) in the proposed new section 10B —

i. by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (3) –

(3A) Where the Bureau fails to approve or reject an application under subsection (3) within sixty days the application shall be deemed to have been approved.

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ii. in subclause (4) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – (b) issue a certificate of registration to the applicant within ninety days from the date of receipt of the application. (b) in the proposed new section 10C by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “agro-ecological trials” in subclause (1) (d) and substituting therefor the word “or”.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new Seventh Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule—

SEVENTH SCHEDULE

[s.10C]

CROP VARIETIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE STANDARDS-BASED SEED

REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Cereals

1. 1. Barley — Hordeum vulgare L.
2. 2. Finger millet — Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.
3. 3. Oats — Avena sativa L.
4. 4. Pearl millet — Pennisetum spp.
5. 5. Rice — Oryza sativa L.
6. 6. Rye — Secale cereale L.
7. 7. Sorghum — Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
8. 8. Triticale — Tricosecale Wittm.
9. 9. Wheat — Triticum spp.

Pulses 11. Beans — Phaseolus vulgaris L. 12. Broadbeans — Vicia faba L. 13. Chick peas — Cicer arietinum L. 14. Cluster bean — Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

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15. Cowpea — Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. 16. Dolichos bean (Lab lab) — Dolichos lablab L. 17. Pea — Pisum sativum L. 18. Pigeon pea — Cajanus cajan 19. Common Vetch — Vicia sativa L. Oil Crops 20. Castor bean — Ricinus communis L. 21. Ground nut — Arachis hypogaea L. 22. Jojoba — Simmondsia chinensis 23. Linseed — Linum usitatissimum L. 24. Oil seed rape (Canola) — Brassica napus L. 25. Safflower — Carthamus tinctorius L. 26. Sesame — Sesamum indicum L. 27. Sunflower — Helianthus annuus L. 28. Soya beans — Glycine max (L.) Merr. Fibre Crops 29. Cotton — Gossypium spp. 30. Flax — Linum usitatissimum L. 31. Kenaf — Hibiscus cannabinus L. Root and Tuber Crops 32. Beet — Beta vulgaris L. 33. Irish potatoes — Solanum tuberosum 34. Turnip — Brassica rapa L. Flowers 35. Pyrethrum — Chrysanthemum spp. 36. Several other species — Mostly Liliaceae, Umbelliferae

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Herbage Grasses 37. Blue stem grass — Andropogon spp. 38. Buffel grass — Cenchrus ciliaris L. 39. Cock’s foot — Dactylis glomerata 40. Coloured guinea grass — Panicum coloratum 41. Columbus grass — Sorghum almum 42. Congo signal — Brachiaria ruziziensis 43. Paspalum grass — Paspalum gayanus 44. Rhodes grass — Chloris gayana 45. Rye grass — Lolium spp. 46. Setaria — Setaria anceps 47. Sudan — Sorghum sudanense 48. Love grass — Eragrostis spp. Lawn Grass 49. Bermuda grass — Cynodon dactylon Pasture Legumes 50. Butterfly pen — Clitoria ternatea 51. Centro — Centrosema pubescens Benth. 52. Clover — Trifolium spp. 53. Greenleaf — Desmodium intortum (Miller) 54. Leucaena — Leucaena leucocephala 55. Lucerne — Medicago sativa L. 56. Lupin — Lupinus spp. 57. Silver leaf — Desmodium uncinatum 58. Siratro — Macroptilium atropurpureum 59. Stylo — Stylosanthes guianensis

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Vegetables 60. Amaranth — Amaranthus spp. 61. Artichoke — Cynara scolymus 62. Asparagus — Asparagus officinalis 63. Beans — Phaseolus vulgaris L. 64. Beet — Beta vulgaris L. 65. Broccoli/Cauliflower — Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L. 66. Brussels sprouts — Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 67. Cabbage — Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. 68. Canteloupe/Muskmelon — Cucumis melo L. 69. Carrot — Daucus carota L. 70. Celery/Celeriac — Apium graveolens L. 71. Chicory — Cichorium intybus L. 72. Chinese cabbage — Brassica chinensis L. 73. Chirvil — Anthriscus cerefolium 74. Collards/Kale — Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC. 75. Coriander — Coriandrum sativum 76. Cucumber — Cucumis sativus L. 77. Dill — Anethum graveolens L. 78. Eggplants — Solanum melongena L. 79. Endive — Cichorium endivia L. 80. Garden cress — Lepidium sativum L. 81. Karella — Cucumis spp. 82. Kohl rabi — Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 83. Leek — Allium porrum L. 84. Lettuce — Lactuca sativa 85. Okra — Hibiscus esculentus L. …………../Notice of Amendments

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86. Onion — Allium cepa L. 87. Parsley — Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. 88. Parsnip — Pastinaca sativa L. 89. Pea — Pisum sativum L. sensu lato 90. Pepper — Capsicum spp. 91. Pumpkin/Squash (Courgette) — Cucurbita pepo L. 92. Radish — Raphanus sativus L. 93. Rhubarb — Rheum rhaponticum L. 94. Rutabaga — Brassica napus var. napobrassica L. 95. Spinach — Spinacia oleracea L. 96. Swiss chard — Beta vulgaris 97. Tomato — Lycopersicon esculentum P. Mill. 98. Turnip — Brassica rapa L. 99. Water cress — Nasturtium officinale R. Br. 100. Water melon — Citrullus spp.

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C. *THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL, RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology intends to move the following amendments to the Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

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

(a) provide for sustainable and environmentally compliant mechanisms for the collection, sorting, refurbishment, repair, reuse, disposal, recycling and material recovery of electrical and electronic products;

(b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “improve” appearing at the beginning of the paragraph and substituting therefor the word “safeguard”;

(c) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) —

(ba) promote extended user responsibility of electrical and electronic products in counties by integrating producer responsibility to the post-consumer stage of a product’s life-cycle.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) zero waste principle, polluter pays principle and precautionary principle as prescribed in the Sustainable Waste Management Act.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by – (a) deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

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Functions of the Cabinet Secretary.

1. 5. The Cabinet Secretary shall—

(a) in consultation with county governments develop a policy and strategies on e-waste management; and (b) co-ordinate adherence to international obligations with regards to e-waste management on the recommendation of the Authority. .

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor with the word “Authority”; (b) in the introductory clause by - (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “the foregoing the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7(1) of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the provision as clause 7;

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

(i) in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, enforce national and county legislation to the extent that the said legislation is enforceable in counties;

(c) in paragraph (l) by inserting the words “and safety” immediately after the words “on health”.

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)–

(1A) Producers of electrical and electronic equipment shall have primary financial and organisational responsibility for post- consumer e-waste management of their products.

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CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence from the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “fees to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (e) in subclause (5) by – (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “grant an application the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (c) in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause– ………/Notice of Amendments

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(2) The Authority shall determine the acreage of the National E-Waste Recycling Plant and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the plant and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable land use laws.

CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause–

(2) The respective county executive committee member shall determine, with the approval of the county executive, the acreage of the e-waste sorting site and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the site and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable county land use laws.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause —

(2) The county executive committee member shall determine in consultation with the respective member of county assembly determine the acreage of the ward consolidation site and its buffer zone by—

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the site and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable county land use laws.

CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) —

(ca) the import, export and trans-national transit of e-waste.

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NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5—

Functions of the Authority. 5A. (1) The Authority shall—

(a) develop strategies for proper e-waste disposal and management in the country; (b) mobilize resources for financing of the e- waste management sector; (c) develop standards and guidelines on health measures to be taken by an e-waste practitioner; (d) in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, develop e-waste disposal strategies; (e) conduct periodic reviews on the e-waste disposal strategies; (f) monitor the whole value chain of e-waste management from collection to disposal and propose measures to ensure efficiency; (g) licence national E-waste recycling plants; and (h) conduct e-waste public education and awareness. (2) In exercising the functions under subsection (1), the Authority may- (a) collaborate with local, regional and international organisations in e-waste management; and (b) participate in local, regional and global initiatives for better e-waste management.

NEW CLAUSE 19A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 19— Exclusion of radioactive waste and nuclear waste.

Cap 243. 19A. (1) This Bill shall not apply to radioactive waste or nuclear waste arising from electrical or electronic equipment or any related activity.

(2) Radioactive waste and nuclear waste shall be managed, transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the Nuclear Regulatory Act.

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NEW CLAUSE 22

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 21— Amendment to Cap 387 C.

1. 22. Section 13 of the Sustainable Waste

Management Act is amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after subclause (2)—

(2A) An importer of a finished product shall pay to the Authority at the point of importation an extended producer responsibility fee as determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority.

(2B) The Authority shall allocate to counties at least 25% of the prescribed fees collected under subclause (2A).

(2C) County governments receiving allocations under this section shall apply the funds solely for activities related to the environmentally sound management of electronic waste in accordance with this Act.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (b) of the definition of the words “e-waste practitioner” by deleting the words “the Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “section 10 by” and substituting therefor the words “the Authority”;

(b) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence –

“refurbishment” means the process of restoring a used or discarded electrical, electronic equipment or component to a functional condition through cleaning, repair, replacement of defective parts, testing and upgrading where necessary for the purpose of reuse;

“repair” means the process of fixing or replacing defective or worn out components of electrical or electronic equipment in order to restore the equipment to proper working condition without substantially altering its original design or functionality;

LONG TITLE

THAT the long title be amended by inserting the words “the reuse, refurbishment, repair” immediately after the words “framework for”.

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D. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP intends to move the following amendments to the Culture Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (2)—

(3) In exercising the powers conferred by subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary shall—

(a) consult with communities whose cultural heritage or cultural practices may be significantly affected by the proposed action before making any decision under this Act; and

(b) take into account the particular circumstances and needs of marginalised communities as defined under Article 260 of the Constitution in any matter affecting their respective cultural heritage.

(4) Subsection (3) shall not apply to administrative decisions of a routine or procedural nature.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the existing clause as subclause (1); and (b) inserting the following new subclauses immediately after the renumbered subclause (1)—

(2) Each county government shall establish a county cultural committee to advise on the promotion, protection and management of cultural activities and cultural heritage within the county.

(3) In constituting a county cultural committee under subsection (2), the county government shall ensure that the membership—

(a) reflects the diversity of communities within the county, including minorities and marginalised communities as defined under Article 260 of the Constitution; and

(b) includes community elders, traditional knowledge holders and cultural practitioners.

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(4) Each county government shall provide such support, including funding, as may be necessary to enable county cultural committees to promote and sustain traditional cultural heritage.

(5) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with county governments, make regulations prescribing the composition, functions, tenure and procedures of county cultural committees established under subsection (2).

CLAUSE 9

THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses—

(3) Royalties or compensation paid under this section shall be distributed as follows—

(a) forty per centum to the community whose culture or cultural heritage has been used and which would be administered by the relevant county government;

(b) thirty per centum to the county government within whose jurisdiction the relevant culture or cultural heritage originates; and

(c) thirty per centum to the National Government.

(3A) The Cabinet Secretary shall, by notice in the Gazette, prescribe the criteria and procedure for the identification of the communities entitled to receive the community share of royalties or compensation.

(3B) Where a dispute arises as to the communities entitled to receive a share of royalties under subsection (3)(a), the dispute shall be resolved in the manner prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary.

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APPENDIX

1. 1. PAPERS

i) The Tourism (Tourism Enterprises) Regulations, 2026.

ii) The Bi-annual report of the Commission on Administrative Justice for the period July – December, 2025.

(The Senate Majority Leader)

1. 2. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

i) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the boundary dispute at Arbjahan along the Marsabit – Wajir Counties.

ii) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the operations of Bupa Global Insurance in Kenya following its recent licensing and establishment of its regional headquarters in Nairobi.

iii) The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding subdivision and conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses across Kisumu County.

iv) The Senator for Kitui County (Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the increasing pollution and contamination of rivers flowing into Kitui County, particularly the Athi and Tana Rivers.

v) The Senator for Murang’a County (Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the operationalization of the Gikono Landfill in Murang’a County.

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(No. 067) WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 (AFTERNOON SITTING) (1682)

NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Thursday, July 23, 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 Thursday, July 23, 2026.

A. BILLS FOR SECOND READING

i.

***THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 63 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

ii.

*THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF 2026)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

B. MOTIONS

i.

DELINKING

JUNIOR

SECONDARY

SCHOOLS

FROM

PRIMARY

SCHOOLS

(Sen. Mwenda Gataya, MP)

ii.

THE RISING CASES OF STUDENT UNREST, ARSON AND INSECURITY

IN SCHOOLS IN KENYA

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

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