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Thirteenth Parliament

Third Session (No. 129) (2817)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (THIRD SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

AFTERNOON SITTING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages
4. Petitions
5. Papers
6. Notices of Motion
7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. MOTION - REPORT OF THE MEDIATION COMMITTEE ON THE DIVISION

OF REVENUE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 38

OF 2024)

(The Vice-Chairperson, Mediation Committee)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 38 of 2024), laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 and further that pursuant to Article 113 (2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167 (3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

9. MOTION

–

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY

AMENDMENTS TO THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)

THAT, the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) be now considered.

10. ****THE COUNTY ASSEMBLIES PENSIONS SCHEME BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 14 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) …………../Bills

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(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT (MOTORCYCLE REGULATION) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 38 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024)

12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 40 OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Ali Kibwana, MP)

13. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE POLITICAL PARTIES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 26 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

**** THE ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 29

OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

16. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION ON A

PETITION TO THE SENATE REGARDING THE DISCRIMINATION BY

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION (TSC) ON PAYMENT OF HARDSHIP

AND ENHANCED HOUSE ALLOWANCES TO SOME TEACHERS IN KILIFI

AND TAITA TAVETA COUNTIES

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Education)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Education on a Petition to the Senate regarding the discrimination by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on payment of hardship and enhanced house allowances to some teachers in Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 8th October, 2024.

17. MOTION - REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC

ACCOUNTS ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR

GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THARAKA NITHI, HOMA

BAY, KAKAMEGA, KIRINYAGA, MAKUENI, MERU, BOMET, MURANG’A,

NANDI, NYAMIRA, NYERI, SIAYA, VIHIGA, WAJIR AND SAMBURU COUNTY

EXECUTIVES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2019/2020

(The Chairperson, County Public Accounts Committee)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its consideration of the Reports of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of Tharaka Nithi,Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kirinyaga, …………../Motions

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Makueni, Meru, Bomet, Murang’a, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyeri, Siaya, Vihiga, Wajir and Samburu County Executives for the Financial Year 2019/2020 laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 5th March, 2024.

18. MOTION - REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC

INVESTMENTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDIT REPORTS OF VARIOUS WATER SERVICE COMPANIES FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019, 2019/2020 AND 2020/2021

(The Chairperson, Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its consideration of the Audit Reports for the Financial Years 2018/2019 (Volume IV), 2019/2020 (Volume V) and 2020/2021(Volume VI), for the following Water Service Companies laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 29th May, 2024;

i) Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company Limited; ii) Iten- Tambach Water and Sewerage Company Limited; iii) Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Limited; iv) Malindi Water and Sewerage Company Limited; v) Mandera Water and Sewerage Company Limited; vi) Migori Water and Sanitation Company Limited; vii) Mombasa Water and Sanitation Company Limited; viii) Nanyuki Water and Sanitation Company Limited; and ix) Nithi Water and Sanitation Company Limited.

19. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON ITS

INQUIRY INTO THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) EXPLOSION IN

MRADI AREA, EMBAKASI, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 8th August, 2024.

20. MOTION - REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC

INVESTMENTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDIT REPORTS OF VARIOUS WATER, SANITATION AND SEWERAGE

SERVICE COMPANIES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 (VOLUME

VI), 2019/2020 (VOLUME VII) AND 2020/2021 (VOLUME IX)

(The Chairperson, Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its consideration of the Audit Reports for the Financial Years 2018/2019 (Volume VI), 2019/2020 (Volume VII) and 2020/2021(Volume IX), for Eldama Ravine, Eldoret, Embu, Githunguri, Homabay, Kahuti, Kakamega Kapenguria, Kapsabet, Nandi, Karuri, Kericho, Kiambu, Kibwezi-Makindu, Kikuyu, Kitui, Lamu, Limuru, Mathira, Matungulu – Kangundo, Mbooni, Meru, Municipal Council of Machakos, Murangá,

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Murang’a South, Naivasha, Nakuru Rural, Nakuru, Narok, Olkalou, Olkejuado, Othaya Mukurweini, Ruiru-Juja, Sibo, Tavevo, Tetu Aberdare and Wote Water, Sanitation and Sewerage Service Companies laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024.

21. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOUR AND

SOCIAL WELFARE ON AN INQUIRY INTO THE WELFARE OF WORKERS IN

EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES (EPZS) IN MOMBASA AND KILIFI COUNTIES

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee of Labour and Social Welfare)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on an inquiry into the plight of workers in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 14th February, 2024 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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AMENDMENTS

A. *THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 5 OF 2023)

(Sen. Beth Syengo, MP)

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS)

NOTICE is given that the National Assembly made the following amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023).

LONG TITLE

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the long title and substituting therefor the following new long title—

“AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the regulation, production, value addition, marketing and distribution of cotton in Kenya and its products; establish the Cotton Industry Development Board, provide a framework for cotton farming; ensure value addition to cotton and its related products; and for connected purposes”.

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence— “collection centre” meanscentres designated by county governments to serve as buying stations for cotton;

“cotton plant” means Gossypium ssp and its varieties;

“ginning” means the process of removing cotton seed from the cotton balls;

“processing” means the process of value addition to cotton, cotton seed or cotton by-products and includes cleaning, grading, spinning, weaving or knitting; and

“spinning” means the process of producing yarns from extracted cotton fibre;

(b) by deleting the definition of “Cotton industry” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “Cotton industry” includes growers, ginners, spinners, cotton value addition industries and marketers;

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CLAUSE 3

THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(a)to promote a globally competitive cotton industry through regulation in collaboration with the County Governments;”.

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1)— (i) by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph— “(c) The Principal Secretary responsible for matter relating to Industrialization” (ii) by inserting a new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)— “(ca) the Principal Secretary responsible for National Treasury” (b) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (3)— “(4) In making appointments of members to the Board, the appointing authority shall observe the principle of gender balance.”

CLAUSE 11

THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (1)—

(a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(a)regulate and promote the development of the cotton industry;” (b) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(e) regulate and promote import and export of cotton products and by-products;”

(c) by deleting paragraph (g) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(g) in consultation with the Kenya Bureau of Standards and other relevant institutions, formulate standards and code of practice acceptable in international markets to ensure the competitiveness and reliability of the country as a producer of cotton products.” (d) by deleting paragraph (n); …………../Notice of Amendments

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(e) by deleting paragraph (o) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(o) establish linkages with other government agencies and research institutions to enhance quality assurance and research and facilitate flow of research findings to the interested parties;” (f) by deleting paragraph (p) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(p) liaise with the national agricultural research systems to develop suitable and affordable cotton seeds;”

CLAUSE 14

THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “fees or allowance” appearing immediately after the word “remuneration”.

CLAUSE 17

THAT, Clause 17 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (c) by inserting the word “of” immediately after the word “contravention”.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, Clause 23 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1)— (i) by deleting paragraph (b); (ii) by deleting paragraph (c); (iii) by deleting paragraph (d); and (iv) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(e) promote the organisation of cotton farmers cooperatives, associations and link them with credit and financing support;” (b) in subclause (2)— (i) by deleting paragraph (b); (ii) by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(c) promote production and productivity of cotton in the respective county;” (iii) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(d) offer extension services on cotton production and processing;” (iv) by deleting paragraph (e); (v) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

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“(f) provide training and dissemination of information to cotton farmers and processors on technologies, innovations and management practices” (vi) by deleting paragraph (g); (vii) by deleting paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(h) promote farm productivity through suitable seed varieties and integrated cotton farming systems;” (viii) by deleting paragraph (i); (ix) by deleting paragraph (j);

(x) by deleting paragraph (m) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(m) establish cotton collection aggregation centres in collaboration with the national government;” (xi) by deleting paragraph (n);

(xii) by deleting paragraph (o) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(o) link cotton farmers with agricultural mechanization centres for affordable machinery;” (xiii) by deleting paragraph (p) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(p) link the farmers with affordable farm inputs. (xiv) by deleting paragraph (q) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(q) carry out other functions as may be conferred upon by this law or any other written law.” (c) by deleting subclause (3).

CLAUSE 24

THAT, Clause 24 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1), by deleting the words “for the better carrying out of the functions under this Act,” appearing immediately before the word “committee”; (b) in subclause (2), by deleting the words “that the county executive committee member shall deem fit” appearing immediately after the word “county”; (c) in subclause (3), by deleting the words “executive committee member” appearing immediately after the word “county”; (d) by deleting subclause (4); (e) by deleting subclause (5); (f) by deleting subclause (6); and (g) by deleting subclause (7).

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CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting subclause (3); (b) by deleting subclause (4), and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause— “(4) A registered cooperative society or cotton association shall submit a register of its members to the respective county government and shall furnish the county government with information on any changes of its membership within thirty(30) days of a change in membership”;

(c) in subclause (5), by deleting the words “under subsection (1)” appearing immediately after the word “applicant” and substituting therefor the words “underthis section”; (d) in subclause (6), by deleting the words “subsection (1)” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefor the words “this section”;

(e) in subclause (7)— (i) by deleting the words “subsection (6)” appearing in the opening statement and substituting therefor the words “ this section”; and (ii) by deleting the words “or that” appearing immediately after the word “business” in paragraph (b); (f) in subclause (8), by deleting the words “under subsection (6)” appearing immediately after the word “register”; (g) in subclause (10), by deleting the words “subsection (1)” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefor the words “this section”;

CLAUSE 26

THAT, Clause 26 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting the marginal note and substituting the following new marginal note— “Licensing of ginners, spinners and processors.” (b) in sub-clause (1) by inserting the word “processing” immediately after the word “spinning”; (c) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting the following new subclause—

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“(2) A person who intends to engage in the business of cotton ginning, spinning, processing or value addition and has been registered by the respective County Government for that purpose shall submit an application in the prescribed form to the Board together with— (a) such documents and information as the Board may prescribe; and (b) the prescribed fees;” (d) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “a county executive committee member” and substituting therefore the word “The Board”; (e) by deleting subclause (5) and substituting therefor the following new subclause — “(5) Where the Board refuses to grant an application for a licence, the Board shall specify the reasons for the refusal” (f) by deleting sub-clause (6) and substituting therefor the following new subclause– “(6) The Board shall, at least thirty days before granting a new licence under this Act, publish a notice of the proposed grant by notice in the gazette and in such other manner as the Board may determine.”

(g) in subclause (7), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the word “Board”; (h) by deleting subclause (8) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(8)The Board shall consider any objection and may grant the licence applied for subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may consider appropriate.”; and (i) in subclause (10), by deleting the words “of subsection (1)” appearing immediately before the word “commits” and replacing therefor the word “this section”.

CLAUSE 27

THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(1) The Board may refuse to grant a licence where the application does not comply with the requirements imposed under this Act.”; and (b) by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) The Board shall notify the applicant of the decision within fourteen days of such refusal.” …………../Notice of Amendments

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CLAUSE 28

THAT, Clause 28 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting the opening statement in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “(1) The Board may revoke license under this Act if the licensee—”; and (b) by deleting the opening statement in subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “The Board shall not revoke a licence unless the Board—“

CLAUSE 29

THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting the opening statement in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “(1) A compliance notice issued under subsection 28(2)(b) shall—”

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(2) The Board may, upon request by the licensee and, where there are sufficient grounds shown by the licensee, extend the period of compliance for such period as the Board may consider necessary to ensure compliance”

CLAUSE 30

THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting the opening statement in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “(1) Where a person who receives compliance notice under section 29 fails to comply with such notice, the Board may—”

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(2) For purposes of this Act, a revocation of licence takes effect on the date on which the licence is revoked by the Board.”

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CLAUSE 32

THAT, Clause 32 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause;

“(1) The county government shall designate collection centres in consultation with cotton growers and other stakeholders.” (b) in subclause (2)— (i) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government;” appearing in the opening statement ; and (ii) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 33

THAT, Clause 33 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting sub-clause (3); (b) by deleting sub-clause (4); (c) by deleting sub-clause (5); (d) in sub-clause (6) by deleting the word “subsection (2)” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefor the words “subsection (6)"; (e) by deleting sub-clause (7); (f) in clause (9) by deleting the words “subsection (4)” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefore the words “subsection (6)”; (g) by deleting subclause (10) and substituting therefore the following new subclause—

“(10) A person who is not satisfied with the decision of the Board may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary; and where such a person is not satisfied with the decision of the Cabinet Secretary, shall appeal to the High Court.

CLAUSE 34

THAT, Clause 34 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

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“(1) A license issued under this Act shall be valid for a period of one year from the date it was issued.”; (b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(2)A person who intends to renew a license under sub-section (1) shall submit an application to the Board in the prescribed form at least thirty days before the date of expiry of the current license”. (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “section 32” and substituting therefor the words “section 33” .

CLAUSE 35

THAT clause 35 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the opening statement and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “(1) The Board may revoke a licence issued or renewed under this Act if the licensee—” (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the opening statement and substituting therefor the following new opening statement— “(2) The Board may revoke a licence issued under subsection (1) unless the Board—“.

CLAUSE 36

THAT Clause 36 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “section 34(2)” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefor the words “section 35(2)(b)”

CLAUSE 37

THAT, Clause 37 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “section 34” appearing immediately after the word “under” and substituting therefor the words “section 36”; (b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(2) For purposes of this Act, a revocation of licence takes effect on the date on which the licence is revoked by the Board.”

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CLAUSE 38

THAT, Clause 38 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following a new subclause immediately after subclause (1)—

“(2) The Board shall apply the money received under this section for the furtherance of the objects and performance of the functions of the Board.”

CLAUSE 39

THAT, Clause 39 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “the county government” appearing immediately after the word “Board’.

CLAUSE 42

THAT, Clause 42 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3), by deleting the words “the National Assembly and the Senate” appearing before the word “to” and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”.

CLAUSE 45

THAT, Clause 45 of be Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 46

THAT, Clause 46 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “twenty thousand” and substituting therefor the words “one hundred thousand”.

CLAUSE 47

THAT, Clause 47 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the words “under section 7(1)(c)” appearing in paragraph (a).

CLAUSE 49

THAT, Clause 49 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Gossypium aap” appearing and substituting therefor the words“Gossypium ssp”.

CLAUSE 55

THAT, Clause 55 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “made by the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

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FIRST SCHEDULE

THAT, the First Schedule to the Bill be amended—

(a) in paragraph 1 (1)— (i) by deleting the word “ten” appearing immediately after the word “least” and substituting therefor the word “four”; (ii) by deleting the word “two” appearing immediately after the word “than” and substituting therefor the word “four” (b) in sub-paragraph (2), by deleting the words “and such places” appearing immediately before the word “as” and substituting therefor the words “at the headquarters or elsewhere in Kenya”.

(c) in paragraph (5) by deleting the word “subsection” wherever it occurs and substituting therefor the word “sub- paragraph”

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B. *THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT (MOTORCYCLE REGULATION)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 38 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, MP)

I. NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing, intends to move the following amendments to the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT the Bill be amended— (a) by inserting the following new clause immediately before clause 4—

Roles of the Coun ty execu tive com mitte e mem ber. 3A. (1) The county executive committee member shall be responsible for the regulation, management, and coordination of all matters relating to the motorcycle transport sector within the county. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the county executive committee member shall— (a) develop policies, regulations, and guidelines on motorcycle transport and safety matters within the county; (b) manage and control motorcycle transport services within the county, including registration and licensing of motorcycle riders, designate parking and routes; (c) ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act and any other laws related to the transport sector within the county; (d) conduct research and collect data on transport and safety matters within the county; and (e) develop and implement programs to promote road safety, including training and civic education of riders and passengers.

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(b) by deleting clause 4 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Appoi ntme nt of Boar d

4. The County executive member may

delegate the functions under section 3A to a Board.

CLAUSE 5

THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by inserting the words “or their representative” immediately after the words “county attorney” in paragraph (d); (b) by deleting the word “four” and substituting therefor the word “two” in paragraph (f); (c) by deleting the word “two” and substituting therefor the word “four” in paragraph (g); (d) by renumbering the existing provision to subsection (1) and by inserting the following new subsection— (2) While making the appointments under subsection (5), the county executive committee member shall — (a) take in to consideration the one third gender rule and ensure that the youth and persons with disabilities are represented in the membership of the Board; (b) ensure that two out of the four people appointed under paragraph (g) are active motorcycle riders; and (c) consider the diversity in respect to the qualifications of the persons being appointed.

CLAUSE 6

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 6 and inserting therefor the following new clauses— Qualifi cation s for appoin tment.

6. (1) A person qualifies to be appointed

as the Chairperson of the Board if that person— (a) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (b) has at least five years’ experience in matters relating to transport; (c) has resided in the county for a period of not less than five years.; and

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(d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

(2) A person qualifies to be appointed as a member of the Board, if the person— (a) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (b) has not been convicted of a criminal offence which attracts imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months; (c) has not been adjudged bankrupt or entered into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person; (d) is not disqualified under any other written law from appointment as such; and (e) in the case of a member under paragraph (f) has atleast a post secondary education qualification; (f) in the case of a member under paragraph (g) has atleast a secondary school qualification.

Tenur e of office. 6A. (1) The Chairperson and members of the Board, shall hold office for a term of three years and may be eligible for re- appointment for an additional final term of three years. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the Chairperson or a member of the Board may be removed from office if that person— (a) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Committee without justifiable cause or the written permission of the Chairperson; (b) is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person;

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(c) is convicted of an offence involving anti-economic crimes or corruption; (d) becomes incapable of carrying out the functions of their office due to an infirmity of mind or body; (e) violates Chapter Six of the Constitution; or (f) fails to disclose any interest in a matter under consideration by the Committee as provided for under this Act. Remu nerati on of the Board.

6B. The Chairperson and the members of the Board shall be paid such sitting allowances or other remuneration for expenses as recommended by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. Vacan cy. 6C. (1) The office of the Chairperson or a member of the Board shall become vacant if the holder— (a) dies; (b) resigns from office in writing addressed to the county executive committee member; (c) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without good cause; or (d) is removed from office under subsection (2). (2) A person may be removed as a chairperson or member of the Board if that person— (a) is absent without permission of the Chairperson or the county executive committee member from three consecutive meetings of the Board;

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(b) contravenes the provisions Chapter Six of the Constitution; (c) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness and is unable to discharge the duties of his or her office; (d) is convicted of an offence and imprisoned for a term of more than six months; (e) fails to comply with the provisions of the Act relating to disclosure of interest; or (f) is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition scheme or arrangement with his or her creditors. Committees of the Board. 6D. The Board may establish such committees as it may consider necessary for the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under the Act. Conduct of affairs and business of the County Committee. 6E. (1) The conduct of affairs and business of the Board shall be in accordance with the First Schedule of this Act. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Board may amend its own procedures for the better carrying out of its functions.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting subclause (1); (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “ with the Board” and substituting therefor the words “ in accordance to the Act”; (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “made to the” and substituting therefor the words “ the county executive committee member” (d) in subsection (4) by deleting the word “ Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member;

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(e) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (5)— (6) The county executive committee member shall submit a copy of the register to the Authority every three months. (f) by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 7 – Power to suspend or revoke certificate of registration. 7A. (1) The county executive committee member may suspend or revoke any certificate of registration issued under this Act on the grounds that the owner of the motorcycle or the rider of the motorcycle has failed or neglected to comply with the provisions of the Act. (2) Prior to suspension of the certificate of registration under subsection (1) the county executive committee member shall— (a) inform the holder of a registration certificate of the reasons for the proposed suspension or revocation; and (b) give the holder of a registration certificate an opportunity to be heard in respect to the proposed suspension or revocation.

CLAUSE 8

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8.

CLAUSE 9

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 9 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Cooper ative Societi es Memb ership.

Cap. 490.

9. (1) A person who owns a motorcycle

for commercial purposes shall register with a Cooperative Society recognised under the Cooperative Societies Act. (2) Each Cooperative Society shall provide proof of registration of an owner confirming their membership at the request of the county executive committee member.

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(3) For purposes of this Act, the membership of an owner to a Cooperative Society shall not be for purposes of forming a gang or cartel by the owners or the riders who work for them.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “ Board” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority” (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority” (c) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (3)— (4) The county executive committee member may provide for the manner in which the training many be offered in the local languages in the county.

CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2)— (3) Every owner shall ensure — (a) no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may obstruct the visibility of the rear number plates; (b) no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may affect the safe operation of the motorcycle; (c) no modifications to the exhaust system or any other noise abatement device of a motorcycle are done so as to cause the noise emitted by the motorcycle to be above that emitted by the motorcycle as originally manufactured.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended (a) in subsection (1)— (i) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “issued by the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “ county executive committee member”; (ii) by deleting the word “person” appearing immediately after the words “more than one” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “adult passenger”;

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(iii) by deleting the words “passengers are carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motorcycle behind the rider’s seat” appearing immediately after the words “ensure that” in paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the words “a passenger is carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motorcycle behind the seat of the rider”; and (iv) by deleting the words “loads exceeding fifty kilograms and passengers” appearing immediately after the words “ensure that” in paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the words “a load exceeding fifty kilograms and an adult passenger”.

(b) in subsection (2) by deleting the words “unless that person has a valid certificate of registration issued by the Board” appearing immediately after the words “not ride a motorcycle” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “ that has not been duly registered under this Act”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause in subsection (2)— (i) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (a) a child who is less that thirteen years old may be carried together with an adult passenger provided the child is seated between the rider and the adult passenger. (ii) by deleting paragraph (b).

CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the following new words “ county executive committee member”

CLAUSE 15

THAT clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “authorised by the” and substituting therefor the following new words “ county executive committee member”

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 (3) of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “nine” appearing immediately after the words “ is less than” and substituting therefor the word “thirteen”.

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CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “thirty kilograms for a motorcycles whose carrying capacity does not exceed fifty cc and kilograms for a motorcycle whose carrying capacity does not exceed four hundred cc” appearing immediately after the words “ is more than” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “fifty kilograms”.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended — (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “county transport and safety board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (b) in subclause (6) “county transport and safety board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”

CLAUSE 19

THAT clause 19 of the Bill be amended — (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “ Board” appearing immediately after the words “issued by the” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; (b) in subclause (2) “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (c) in subclause (4) “Board” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “The county executive committee member”.

CLAUSE 21

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21.

CLAUSE 23

THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended — (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “device approved by” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member” (b) in subsection (2) by inserting the word “(1)” immediately after the words “to in sub-section” (c) in subsection (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “The” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member” …………../Notice of Amendments

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(d) in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “device to the” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member”.

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “County Transport and Safety Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”.

CLAUSE 27

THAT clause 27 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “these” appearing immediately after the words “any provision of ” and substituting therefor the word “this”.

CLAUSE 28

THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause—

Count y legislat ion. 28A. Nothing in this Act shall preclude county governments from enacting legislation related to regulation of motorcycles within its county.

NEW CLAUSE 30

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 29 – Conse quenti al amend ments.

30. Section 21 and 22 of the National

Transport and Safety Act are repealed. .

INSERTION OF SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

s. 6E

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND

AFFAIRS OF BOARD

Meeting s of the Board.

1. (1) The Board shall meet at least once

in every three months to conduct the business of the Board.

(2) The Chairperson shall convene the ordinary meetings of the Board.

(3) Despite the provisions of subparagraph (1), the Chairperson shall, upon a written request by at least five members, convene a special meeting of the Board at any time where the chairperson considers it expedient for the transaction of the business.

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(4) Unless three quarters of the total number of the members of the Board otherwise agree, at least fourteen days written notice of every meeting shall be given to every by the respective Secretary.

(5) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Board shall be five members.

(6) The chairperson shall preside at every meeting of the Board at which the Chairperson is present and in the Chairperson’s absence, the members present shall elect one person from their number to preside over the meeting and that person shall have all the powers of the Chairperson.

(7) Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a decision on any matter before the Board shall be by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote.

(8) The proceedings of the Board shall not be invalidated by reason of a vacancy within its membership.

(9) Subject to provisions of this Schedule, the Board may determine its own procedure and for the attendance of other persons at its meetings thereof. Disclosu re of Interest.

2. (1) If a member of the Board is directly

or indirectly interested in any matter before the Council or the county e-waste committee and is present at the respective meeting at which the matter is the subject of consideration, that member shall, at the meeting and as soon as reasonably practicable after the commencement thereof, disclose the member’s interest in the matter and shall not take part in the deliberations relating to the matter, or vote on, the matter.

(2) A disclosure of interest made under this paragraph shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is made.

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II.

NOTICE is given that the Senator for Vihiga County (Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) intends to move the following amendments to the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by –

(a) deleting paragraph (f);

(b) deleting paragraph (g) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (f) six persons appointed by the county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to transport as follows – (i) two persons representing bodaboda riders; (ii) two persons representing bodaboda owners; and (iii) two persons representing Savings and Cooperative Societies in the county.

CLAUSE 9

THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended in subsection (1) by inserting the words “that relates to motorcycle riders and owners” immediately after the words “Savings and Cooperative Societies”.

CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2)—

(3) The helmet and the reflector jacket provided in subsection (2) shall have the registration number of the motorcycle embossed on the helmet and jacket.

CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subsection (1) by deleting the word “employment” appearing immediately after the words “enter into a written”;

(b) in subsection (2) – (i) by deleting the word “employment” appearing immediately after the word “The” in the introductory statement; and

(ii) in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “employment” appearing immediately after “terms and conditions of employment”; and

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CLAUSE 24

THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended by deleting subsection (3).

CLAUSE 25

THAT clause 25 of the Bill be amended by deleting subsection (3).

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended by deleting subsection (2).

CLAUSE 27

THAT clause 27 of the Bill be deleted.

NEW CLAUSE 28A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 28—

County legislati on. 28A. Each county may enact legislation setting out the framework for motorcycle regulation in the county.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill is amended by deleting the definition of the term “employment contract” and substituting therefor the following new definition—

“contract” means a written or oral agreement between the owner of a motorcycle and a rider which provides the terms and conditions of engagement, including wages, working hours, duties and responsibilities and other relevant matters.

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C. ****THE POLITICAL PARTIES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 26 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

I. NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, intends to move the following amendments to the Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – (a) deleting the definition of the word “Commission” and substituting therefor the following new definition - “Commission” means the Independent Political Parties Regulatory Commission established under section 33.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Repeal and replacement of section 33 of Cap. 7D

5. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 33 and

substituting therefor the following new sections—

Establishment of the Independent Political Parties Regulatory Commission.

33. (1) There is established a Commission known as

the Independent Political Parties Regulatory Commission. (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a seal, and shall be capable, in its own name of— (a) acquiring and disposing of property; (b) suing and being sued; and (c) doing or performing all such acts and things as a body corporate may by law do or perform.

Functions of the Commission. 33A. (1) The Commission is responsible for — (a) the registration of political parties and their office holders; (b) the management of the Political Parties’ Fund established under this Act; (c) ensuring the publication of audited annual accounts of political parties; (d) the verification and making publicly available the list of all members of political parties; (e) keeping and maintaining a register of members of registered political parties; (f) maintaining a register of political parties and the symbols of the political parties;

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(g) ensuring and verifying that no person is a member of more than one political party and notifying the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of its findings; (h) certifying that an independent candidate in an election is not a member of any registered political party; (i) certifying that the symbol intended to be used by an independent candidate in an election does not resemble the symbol of a registered political party; (j) certifying that the names appearing in a party list are the names of members of the political party; presenting the party list; (k) regulating political party nominations in accordance with this Act; (l) training political party election agents upon the request and financing by the political party; (m) investigating complaints received under this Act; and (n) such other functions as may be conferred on the Commission by national legislation. (2) The Commission, in the performance of its functions, shall be independent and not subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.

Membership of the Commission. 33B. (1) The Commission shall comprise of five members nominated in accordance with subsection (2) and appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament. (2) The members of the Commission shall be nominated as follows — (a) two members, one man and one woman, nominated by the majority party or coalition of parties in Parliament; (b) two members, one man and one woman, nominated by the minority party or coalition of parties in Parliament; (c) one member nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission being a representative of nonparliamentary registered political parties. (3) The members of the Commission shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among themselves— (a) at the first sitting of the Commission; and (b) whenever it is necessary to fill a vacancy in the office of the chairperson and vice-chairperson. (4) The chairperson and vice chairperson of the Commission shall not be of the same gender.

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the Commission.

(b) has proven knowledge and experience in any of the following fields— (i) finance; (ii) management; (iii) political science; (iv) electoral matters (v) law; (vi) governance; or (vii) public administration; (c) has at least ten years post qualification experience in the relevant areas of expertise; and (d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (2) A person is not qualified for appointment as a member of the Commission if the person – (a) has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office or stood for election for any elective position in Kenya or as a member of a governing body of a political party; (b) is an undischarged bankrupt; or (c) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law. (3) A person who serves as a member of the Commission is not eligible to contest for any elective position or as a member of a governing body of a political party within five years of the person ceasing to be a member of the Commission.

Tenure of office. 33D. (1) The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years and are not eligible for re-appointment. (2) The members of the Commission shall serve on a full-time basis.

Vacancy in the office of a member of the Commission. 33E. (1) The office of a member of the Commission shall become vacant if the holder—

(a) dies; (b) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the President; or (c) is removed from office in accordance with section 33F. (2) The President shall publish a notice of a vacancy in the Gazette within seven days of the occurrence of such vacancy.

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(3) Whenever a vacancy arises under subsection (1), the nominating body shall, within sixty days from the date of publication of the vacancy, competitively recruit and submit the name of the nominee to the President for appointment. (4) The members of the Commission shall, before assuming office, take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation prescribed in the Fourth Schedule.

Removal from office. 33F. (1) A member of the Commission may be removed from office only on grounds of—

(a) serious violation of the Constitution or of this Act; (b) gross misconduct whether in the performance of the member’s or office holder’s functions or otherwise; (c) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office; (d) bankruptcy; or (e) incompetence. (2) A person desiring the removal of a member of the Commission shall present a petition to the Public Service Commission which shall be in writing, setting out the alleged facts constituting the grounds for the removal of the member. (3) The Public Service Commission shall consider the petition and, if it is satisfied that it discloses the existence of a ground under subsection (1), send the petition to the President. (4) On receipt and examination of the petition, the President shall— (a) suspend the member pending the outcome of the petition; and (b) appoint a tribunal in accordance with subsection (5). (5) The President shall appoint a tribunal consisting of— (a) a chairperson who shall be nominated by the Judicial Service Commission and who shall be a person who is qualified to hold office as a judge of a superior court; (b) two other persons, a man and a woman, who shall be nominated by the Law Society of Kenya and who shall be qualified to hold office as a judge of a superior court; and

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(c) two persons, a man and a woman, who shall be nominated by the Association of Professional Societies in East Africa and who have knowledge and experience in public affairs and are competent to assess the facts in respect of the particular ground for removal. (6) The tribunal shall, within thirty days, investigate the matter and report on the facts to the President who shall act in accordance with the recommendation. (7) A person who is suspended under this section shall continue, while on suspension, to receive one-half of the remuneration and benefits of the office.

Procedure of the Commission. 33G. (1) The business and affairs of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the Sixth Schedule. (2) Except as provided in the Sixth Schedule, the Commission may regulate its own procedure.

Terms and conditions of service. 33H. The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of the members of the Commission shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Appointment of the secretary. 33I. (1) There shall be a secretary to the Commission who shall be competitively recruited and appointed by the Commission. (2) The secretary shall be – (a) the chief executive officer of the Commission; and (b) the head of the secretariat and shall be responsible to the Commission. (3) A person is qualified for appointment as a secretary to the Commission if the person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya; (b) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (c) has had at least ten years proven experience at management level; (d) has extensive experience in public administration; and (e) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (4) The secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years.

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(b) gross misconduct; (c) incompetence or neglect of duty; (d) violation of the Constitution; or (e) any other ground that would justify removal from office under the terms and conditions of service. (2) Before the secretary is removed under subsection (1), the Secretary 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.

Powers of the Commission to appoint staff. 33K. The Commission shall have the power to appoint such other staff as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions under this Act and on such terms and conditions of service as the Commission may determine in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

CLAUSE 7

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

Amendment of section 34C of Cap 7D.

7. Section 34C of the principal Act is amended –

(a) in subsection (1) by deleting the words “or is deemed to have resigned from the political party and the Registrar has been notified of the resignation” appearing in paragraph (c); and (b) by deleting subsection (4) and substituting therefor the following new subsection – (4) A political party that is dissatisfied by the decision of the Commission under subsection (1) may appeal to the High Court.

CLAUSE 8

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

Savings and transition.

8. On the commencement of this Act –

(a) all the funds, assets and other property movable and immovable which immediately before that day, were held in the name of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties shall, without further assurance, vest in the Commission;

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(b) all rights, powers, liabilities and duties, whether arising under any written law or otherwise, which immediately before that day were vested in, imposed on or enforceable by or against the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties shall, be transferred to, vested in, imposed on or enforceable by or against the Commission; (c) all actions, suits or legal proceedings pending by, against or before the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties shall be carried on or prosecuted by, against or before the Commission; (d) all records kept, certificate issued, actions taken and decisions made by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties shall, deemed to have been kept, issued or made by the Commission; (e) a person who immediately before that day was a member of staff of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties shall be deemed to be a member of staff of the Commission and shall continue to serve under the same terms and conditions.

NEW CLAUSE 2A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 2 – Amendment of section 21 of Cap. 7D. 2A. Section 21 of the principal Act is amended by deleting subsection (7) and substituting therefor the following new subsection –

(7) A political party which is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commission under subsections (1) or (2) may appeal to the High Court against the decision.

NEW CLAUSE 4A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 4 – Amendment of section 32 of Cap. 7D. 4A. Section 32 of the principal Act is amended by – (a) deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection – (1) The Commission shall keep proper books of account of the income, expenditure and assets of the Commission.

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(b) by deleting subsection (2) and substituting therefor the following new subsection – (2) Within a period of three months after the end of a financial year, the Commission shall submit to the Auditor-General, the accounts of the Commission together with— (a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Commission during that year; and (b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Commission during that year.

NEW CLAUSE 6 A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 6 – Repeal of section 34A of Cap. 7D. 6A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 34A.

NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 7 –

Repeal of section 36 of Cap. 7D. 7A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 36.

Repeal of section 37 of Cap 7D. 7B. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 37.

Amendment of section 38 of Cap 7D. 7C. Section 38 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (3) by inserting the words “Independent Electoral and Boundaries” immediately after the words “between the Registrar”.

Amendment of section 40 of Cap. 7D. 7D. Section 40 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (1) by deleting paragraph (f).

Repeal and substituting of the Sixth Schedule. 7E. The principal Act is amended by repealing the Sixth Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule –

SIXTH SCHEDULE (s. 33G)

MEETINGS AND PROCEDURE OF THE

COMMISSION

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1. Meetings

(1) The Commission shall decide when and where it meets and the meetings shall be convened by the chairperson. (2) The Commission shall have at least four meetings in every financial year and not more than four months shall elapse between one meeting and the next meeting. (3) Unless three members otherwise agree, at least seven days’ notice in writing of a meeting shall be given to every member. (4) A meeting shall be presided over by the chairperson or in the absence of the chairperson, by the vice-chairperson. (7) The Commission may invite any person to attend any of its meetings and to participate in its deliberations, but such person shall not have a vote in any decision of the Commission.

2. Committees of the Commission

(1) The Commission may, from time to time, establish committees for the better carrying out of its functions. (2) The Commission may— (a) co-opt into the membership of a committee established under subsection (1) other persons whose knowledge and skills are necessary for the functions of the Commission; (b) hire such experts or consultants as are necessary for the functions of the Commission.

3. Conflict of interest

(1) If any person has a personal or fiduciary interest in any matter before the Commission, and is present at a meeting of the Commission or any committee at which any such matter is the subject of consideration, that person shall as soon as is practicable after the commencement of the meeting, declare such interest and shall not take part in any consideration or discussion of, or vote on any question touching such matter. (2) A disclosure of interest made under subparagraph (1) shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is made. (3) A person who contravenes subparagraph (1) commits an offence. (4) No member or staff of the Commission shall transact any business or trade with the Commission.

3. Quorum

Subject to subparagraph (2), the quorum of the meeting shall be three members.

4. Voting

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A question before the Commission shall be decided with a supporting vote majority of the members present.

5. Rules of procedure and minutes

The Commission shall— (a) determine rules of procedure for the conduct of its business; and (b) keep minutes of its proceedings and decisions.

II.

NOTICE is given that the Senator for Vihiga County (Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) intends to move the following amendments to the Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the proposed new section 33(2) by – (i) deleting paragraph (e); and (ii) deleting paragraph (k). (b) in the proposed new section 33B by – (i) deleting the words “the National Assembly” appearing immediately after the words “approval of the” in subsection (1) and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”; and (ii) inserting the words “and on part-time basis” immediately after the words “six years” in subsection (3);

Vacancy in the office of a member of the Commission. 33C. (1) The office of a member of the Commission shall become vacant if the holder— (d) dies; (e) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the President; or (f) is removed from office for – (i) serious violation of the Constitution or any other law; (ii) gross misconduct whether in the performance of the member’s or office holder’s functions or otherwise; (iii) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office; (iv) incompetence; or (v) bankruptcy. (2) The President shall publish a notice of a vacancy in the Gazette within seven days of the occurrence of such vacancy.

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(3) Whenever a vacancy arises under subsection (1), the nominating body shall, within sixty days from the date of publication of the vacancy, competitively recruit and submit the name of the nominee to the President for appointment. Appointment of the secretary. 33D. (1) There shall be a secretary to the Commission who shall be competitively recruited and appointed by the Commission.

(2) The secretary shall be –

(c) the chief executive officer of the Commission; and (d) the head of the secretariat and shall be responsible to the Commission. (3) A person shall be qualified for appointment as a secretary to the Commission if the person— (f) is a citizen of Kenya; (g) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (h) has had at least ten years proven experience at management level; (i) has extensive experience in public administration; and (j) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (4) The secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years.

Removal of the secretary. 33E. (1) The secretary may be removed from office by the Commission in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for—

(f) inability to perform the functions of the office of secretary arising out of physical or mental incapacity; (g) gross misconduct or misbehaviour; (h) incompetence or neglect of duty; (i) violation of the Constitution; or (j) any other ground that would justify removal from office under the terms and conditions of service. (2) Before the secretary is removed under subsection (1), the Secretary shall be given— (c) sufficient notice of the allegations made against him or her; and (d) an opportunity to present his or her defence against the allegations.

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Powers of the Commission to appoint staff. 33F. The Commission shall have the power to appoint such other staff as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions under this Act and on such terms and conditions of service as the Commission may determine in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

NEW CLAUSE 6A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 6 – Repeal of section 34A of Cap. 7D. 6A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 34A.

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D. *THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 40 OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Ali Kibwana, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, intends to move the following amendments to the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023), at the Committee Stage-

CLAUSE 2

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2 and substituting therefore the following new clause-

Insertion of new sections in Cap. 412A

2. The principal Act is amended by inserting the

following new sections immediately after section 160 —

Establish ment of Committe e. 160A. (1) There is established a Revenue Collection System Committee which shall consist of-

(a) the Cabinet Secretary or a person designated in writing;

(b) the Principal Secretary for matters related to Devolution;

(d) the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority or a person designated in writing; and

(e) two persons nominated by the Council of Governors.

(2) The Committee shall, within nine months of the coming into force of this Act, design, develop and coordinate integrated county revenue system which shall—

(a) be transparent, efficient, effective and verifiable;

(b) ensure data accuracy and protection;

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(d) be adequately secure to prevent any fraud, losses or leakages; and

(e) provide for separate accounting and reporting

(3) Within three months of the development of the system under subsection (3), each county government shall adopt and implement the integrated county revenue management system

Reports. 160B. (1) A county treasury shall prepare and submit a quarterly report on the status of the adoption and implementation of the integrated county revenue management system.

(2)A report under subsection (1) shall be submitted to the respective county assembly, the Senate and the Controller of Budget.

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 191F (1) by inserting the words “in consultation with the respective county executive committee member” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary shall”.

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E. ****THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

I. NOTICE is given that the Chairperson Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations intends to move the following amendments to the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in paragraph (d) in the proposed new sub-section (4) (a) by inserting— i. the words “in law, humanities or social sciences” immediately after the words “a Master’s degree”; ii. the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) (d) has at least 15 years working experience, ten of which should have been held in a managerial position; (b) in paragraph (e ) by deleting the proposed new section 5(b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –

(b) has knowledge and experience of at least ten years in matters relating to —

i. law; ii. public administration; iii. alternative Dispute Resolution; iv. economics; v. finance; vi. human rights; vii. management; or viii. social sciences;

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended—

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

(a) The Agency shall be responsible for the day to day administration of the Summit and in particular— (i). facilitate the activities of the Summit; and (ii). implement the decisions of the Summit. (b) in paragraph (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (ci)— (cj) undertake research on intergovernmental matters.

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CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be deleted and substituted with the following new clause—

6. Section 13 of the principal Act, is amended-

(i). in subsection (1) by deleting the words “Technical Committee” appearing at the beginning of the subsection and substituting therefor the word “Agency”; (ii). by inserting the following new subsection immediately after sub section (1)—

1A. The Council of Governors may establish and convene sector forums on sectoral issues of common interest among county governments.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new Section 20A (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)—

(aa) Monies allocated annually by Parliament for the purposes of the Council.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended-

(a) in the new proposed new section 23C by deleting the words “the it can only be staff of the council secretariat” appearing in the marginal note; (b) by inserting a new Section immediately after the proposed new section 23C- 23CA. The staff serving in the Council shall at the commencement of this Act be deemed to be staff of the Council as provided for under section 23C; (c) in the proposed new section 23E (3)- (i). by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)- (ba). a Secretary General who shall be a member of a County Assembly; (ii). by deleting the word “seven” appearing at the beginning of paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “Six” ; (d) in the proposed new section 23F(1) – (i). by inserting the word “resolution” immediately after the words “facilitating disputes” in paragraph (c); (ii). by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (e)-

(f). representing County Assemblies in all engagements with Intergovernmental Forums;

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(g). considering reports from other intergovernmental forums on matters affecting County Governments;

(e) in the proposed new Section 23G (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)— (aa) Monies allocated annually by Parliament for the purposes of the Forum. (f) In the proposed new Section 23K by deleting the words “for— - where has this entity come from?” appearing immediately after the words “conditions of service”.

CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be deleted.

II.

NOTICE is given that the Senator for Bomet County (Sen. Wakili Hillary Sigei, MP) intends to move the following amendments to the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clauses immediately after Clause 12;

12A. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

Pension Scheme for Employees and Staff of County Governments

(1) Employees and staff of a county government shall subscribe to an existing pension scheme for officers and staff of county governments prescribed under this Act.

(2) The pension scheme shall be one which is–

(a) established under irrevocable trusts or under any written law; (b) registered under the Retirement Benefits Act prior to the Commencement of this Act; (c) a retirement benefit Scheme which offers lifetime periodical pension; (d) a defined contribution (umbrella) pension Scheme; (e) subscribed to by a majority of employees in all the county governments in Kenya as at the coming into force of this section; and (f) is not a defined benefits pension Scheme.

(3) The Scheme shall be one administered by—

(a) employees of the Board; or (b) an administrator of the Scheme appointed by the Trustees.

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(4) The benefits entitlement shall not be less than those provided for under a Scheme existing at the commencement of this Act.

12B. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

Trustees of the Scheme

(1) There shall be a board of trustees which shall be a body corporate registered as such under the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act. (2) The Scheme shall have at least four and not more than nine trustees. (3) The Council shall ensure that at least one of the trustees appointed by employers is an independent trustee who–

(a) shall be appointed by the Council through a competitive recruitment process; and

(b) possesses qualifications for trustees as prescribed under the Retirement Benefits Act.

12C. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

Portability of benefits

The Schemes shall have reciprocal arrangements for purposes of portability of benefits with a contributory Scheme for national government public service and any other registered pension Scheme in Kenya and compatible schemes in any foreign country.

12D. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

Functions of the Council in relation to the Scheme

The Council Shall;

(a) coordinate the appointment of Trustees to the Schemes upon receipt of nomination by relevant stakeholders and appoint independent trustees in accordance with the Retirement Benefits Act; (b) ensure the respective counties perform their responsibilities as sponsors of the scheme effectively for the best interest of their employees and in accordance with the Retirement Benefits Act; and (c) perform such other coordination functions as may be necessary for the efficient functioning of the Schemes.

12E. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

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Amendment of Existing Laws and regulations

Any law or regulation on retirement benefits for counties which existed at the commencement of this Act shall within 1 year be amended to conform to this Act.

12F. THAT the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 22 –

Scheme Regulations

The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Council, make regulations for the better management and administration of the scheme.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definitions in their correct alphabetical order—

“agency” means the Intergovernmental Relations Agency established under section 11;

“Administrator” has the meaning assigned to it under the Retirement Benefits Act;

“Existing scheme” means a retirement benefit pension scheme which existed prior to the setting up of county governments and meets the criteria stipulated under Section 22A of this Act;

“liabilities” means pension debts owing to a retirement benefit scheme as a result of unremitted contributions, and may include principal debt, actuarial deficits, interests or penalties and profits;

“Pension Scheme” means a retirement benefit scheme for the payment of regular or periodical payments of benefits to the members or employees when they leave employment or to the dependants of members or employees on the death of those employees;

“Umbrella Scheme” means a retirement benefits scheme grouping with members employed by several employers, in which employees and employer's contributions are paid into the fund established for that purpose;

“Scheme rules” means regulations made under section 19D providing for establishment of a pension scheme for county government employees and related purposes;

“Trustees” means the trustees of the Scheme;

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F. **** THE ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 29 OF

2024) (The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights intends to move the following amendments to the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (c) by deleting the proposed new definition of the word “political party” and substituting therefor the following definition—

“political party” has the meaning assigned to it under Article 260 of the Constitution; and (c) in paragraph (e) by inserting words “and is cleared by” immediately after the words “applies to”.

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (c)

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) by— (a) deleting the introductory clause of the proposed new subsection 1A and substituting therefor the following new introductory clause – (1A) The Commission may revise the particulars of voters at any time except – (b) inserting the words “within the affected electoral area” immediately after the words “such by-election” in the proposed new subsection (1A)(b).

CLAUSE 14

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Amendment of section 27 of No. 24 of 2011.

14. Section 27 of the principal Act is amended –

(a) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1A)— (lB) Notwithstanding the provisions under subsection (1) a coalition political party shall, within fourteen days of registration, submit to the Commission a copy of the coalition political party’s nomination rules certified by the Registrar of Political Parties. (b) in subsection (2A) by deleting the words “from a political party under subsection (1)” appearing immediately after the words “the nomination rules” and substituting therefor the words “under subsection (1) and (1B)”.

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CLAUSE 15

THAT clause 15 of the Bill be amended by— (a) Deleting paragraph (b). (b) Deleting paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) – (c) in subsection (3) by deleting the word “candidate” appearing immediately after the words “the symbol of another” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “independent candidate within the same county”.

CLAUSE 21

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Amendment of section 38A of Act No. 24 of 2011.

21. Section 38A of the principal Act be amended by –

(a) renumbering it 38B; and (b) by deleting the words “not exceed seven hundred” appearing immediately after the words “polling station shall not exceed” and substituting therefor the words “be between fifty and one thousand”.

CLAUSE 23

THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (4A) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (iii)—

(iv) processing of data is only effected through a server or a data centre located in Kenya.

CLAUSE 25

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 25 and substituting thereof the following new clause— Amendment of section 45 of Act No. 24 of 2011.

25. Section. 45 of the principal Act be amended by—

(a) deleting subsection (2) and substituting therefore the following new subsection— (2) A member may be recalled on the following grounds— (a) misconduct likely to bring hatred, ridicule, contempt or disrepute to the office; and, (b) persistent desertion of the electorate without reasonable cause. (b) deleting subsection (3); and (c) deleting subsection (6).

CLAUSE 30

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 30.

CLAUSE 31

THAT clause 31 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 82A by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (4) —

(5) The Commission shall, in ensuring access to information, ensure that the information is in accessible formats for persons with disability where such a request is made or where the information is required to be made available to the general public.

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APPENDIX

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

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 Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the status of redevelopment of estates in Likoni, Mombasa County.

ii) The Senator for Kisii County (Sen. Richard Onyonka, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative Business for Thursday, November 28, 2024 (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, November 28, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting).

A. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STAGE

i.)

*THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES PROFESSIONALS BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 55 OF 2023)

(Sen. Mohamed Abass Sheikh, MP)

ii.)

***THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (BICAMERAL RELATIONS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 44 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

iii.)

***THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 24 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

iv.)

*THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 54 OF 2023)

(Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP)

v.)

*THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ELECTION LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 2 OF 2024)

(Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

B. BILLS AT THE SECOND READING STAGE

i.)

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

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

ii.)

**THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

iii.)

*THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 18 OF 2023)

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

iv.)

*THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 34 OF 2023)

(Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP)

v.)

*THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 46 OF 2023)

(Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP)

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vi.)

*THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

C. MOTIONS

ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL

HOSPITALS IN KENYA

(Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP)

ii)

COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO SET ASIDE LAND FOR THE PLANTING

OF INDIGENOUS TREES

(Sen. Richard Onyonka, MP)

iii)

ALLOCATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES BY COUNTY

GOVERNMENTS

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP)

iv)

DEPLOYMENT OF SAFETY OFFICERS IN SCHOOLS FOR ENHANCED

SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

STEPS TO EFFECTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CITIES, TOWNS

AND URBAN AREAS IN THE COUNTRY

(Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP)

vi)

STRENGTHENING SUPPORT FOR PASTORALIST COMMUNITIES TO

COMBAT CATTLE RUSTLING AND MINIMIZE LIVESTOCK LOSSES

(Sen. James Lomenen, MP)

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