Parliamentary Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) Explain why the Ministry is yet to implement the use of body-worn cameras for all police officers involved in arrests, interrogations and custodial transfer of suspects? (ii) Provide clear timelines on when the Ministry intends to roll out the use of body-worn cameras across all police operations?

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) clarify whether the National Police Service undertakes psychological and mental health assessments during the recruitment of police officers, including whether police officers recently recruited have undergone such evaluations? (ii) provide details on the psychological, mental health and behavioural adaptation components incorporated into the police training curriculum, and indicate whether the curriculum promotes a punitive and adversarial approach towards the p

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain the circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Brian Luka Maina of ID No. 33037236, who lost his life during the recent demonstrations of 25th June 2025 and was reported at Mowlem Police Station under O.B. Number 20/26/6/2025? (ii) state the measures put in place to ensure the family of the victim is compensated for the loss of their kin? (iii) outline the steps taken by the Government to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future and to guara

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain the circumstances under which Mr. Hassan Wasionga Ismael of ID No. 39226153, who applied for a National Identification Card in Kisumu County in 2020, was denied his identification card for over four years and received it in March 2025 after reapplying only later to be arrested and charged with robbery with violence allegedly linked to an identification card he had never collected? (ii) provide details on the status of Mr. Wasionga Ismael’s original identi

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain the steps taken by the Ministry to investigate allegations of child sex trafficking in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, in light of the media exposé released on 4th August 2025 and clarify whether any arrests have been made of the individuals implicated in the trafficking? (ii) provide a report detailing the number of children being trafficked and explain why security agencies including the inspector general of police have failed to take immediate action on the

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide a report on the total number of female bodies recovered from the Kware dumpsite in Embakasi, including an update on how many victims have been positively identified through forensic or DNA analysis? (ii) clarify whether the investigations are still ongoing, considering that the main suspect escaped from police custody and the investigation into his case has reportedly gone cold? (iii) state the specific steps undertaken by the Directorate of Criminal Inve

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide details on the state of security in the country including steps being taken by the Ministry to avert death and destruction of property during demonstrations? (ii) outline actions being taken to forestall the destruction of property and death during demonstrations? (iii) indicte when the Government will apprehend the culprit(s) responsible for financing and mobilization during demonstrations that led to destruction of property and deaths on 25th June 2025

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide the status of drug and substance abuse in the Coastal region and indicate the measures put in place by the Ministry to combat drug and substance abuse across the country? (ii) clarify whether the country has adequate facilities and infrastructure to effectively respond to mental health challenges and drug dependency cases? (iii) state the measures put in place to secure alternative funding for drug and substance abuse intervention programmes?

Could the Commission— (i) state measures the Teachers Service Commission is taking to address the long-standing unemployment of P1 trained teachers who have remained unabsorbed since 2010? (ii) explain why teachers who attended promotional interviews for head teacher and deputy head teacher positions were overlooked, despite some having served in acting capacities for over five years relegating the acting teachers to regular classroom roles in the same schools? (iii) state the reason why teacher

Dealing with police officers who shoot demonstrators on sight

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide details on the funds allocated by the Ministry of Education to public primary and secondary schools for co-curricular activities specifically for participation in the National Ball Games and the Kenya Music Festival? (ii) state how much money is retained by the Ministry from the Capitation Funds allocated for ‘students or co-curricular activities, and explain why schools are fundraising for these co-curricular activities yet they are to receive capitation

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain why the new generation smart driving licences do not indicate the date when the holder first obtained it? (ii) consider integrating the original date of license issuance into the smart driving license, particularly for individuals upgrading from older versions, to support Kenyan drivers abroad who rely on this information to verify their driving experience?

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide the current status of Construction of Shamakhokho-Gitambai Road project, and what steps are being taken to ensure its completion? (ii) clarify whether the contractor responsible for the road project received full payment, and was due process followed in the payment process? (iii) outline measures the ministry is taking to address structural defects such as cracks and sliding grounds along the road, particularly around Kisigiwa? (iv) provide the timeline

Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) clarify whether compensation for land acquired by the Kenya Railways Corporation for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) by has been fully settled? (ii) provide details on the criteria used to identify legitimate landowners, and clarify whether compensation was determined based on prevailing market rates? (iii) explain why some legitimate landowners not compensated for their land acquired for the construction of the

Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) explain why, despite the completion of their designs, construction on the Tachasis-Chebiemit, Ainet- Chebarus, and Riadha roads has not yet commenced? (ii) outline the main causes of these delays and provide the current plans, milestones and timelines for initiating and completing these critical road projects? (iii) indicate what measures will be put in place to address the concerns of Moiben Constituency residents, for whom these roads are vital to connectivity,

Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) state the current condition of Kinango/Mariakani road (C107) and the impact of the recent rains on its deterioration, particularly the drift connecting the road? (ii) explain the immediate measures the government is taking to prevent further deterioration of the road and restore its usability for motorists? (iii) outline both short-term and long-term interventions, including any placed collaborations with other agencies, to provide a lasting solution for repair a

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) indicate when will the Busia- Malaba road which is in a dilapidated state expected to be maintained and upgraded to bitumen Standards? (ii) outline measures put in place by the Ministry to ensure that major highways such as the Busia-Malaba road are continuously maintained?

Standard measures for road maintenance contractors to prevent accidents

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) Explain the reasons why peaceful demonstrators protesting the killing of Mr. Albert Ojwang’ on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, were prevented from exercising their Constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceful assembly? (ii) State the circumstances under which a police officer used live ammunition to shoot an unarmed individual, Mr. Boniface Kariuki, during the said protest? (iii) Clarify whether police officers were complicit in or provided support to armed goons invol

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide details on the number of people who have died in police custody in the last five months, including the various reasons for their death in custody? (ii) explain the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Onditi, a resident of Ndhuru Beach in Suba North Constituency, who died while in custody at Kipasi Police Post following his arrest on 14th June 2025 on suspicion of commiting a crime? (iii) explain the circumstances under which Mr. Gabriel Mwita Chach