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National Assembly
Baya Owen Yaa
Constituency
Kilifi North
Party
United Democratic Alliance
Status
Elected
Term
Present
Official Background
A verified biography for this member is not yet available. Only information confirmed against official parliamentary sources is published here.
Current Positions
A member of the 13th Parliament
Committee Membership
- Member of the Appointments committee.
- Member of the Procedure and House Rules committee.
- Member of the Social Protection committee.
Topics this member is active on
Policy areas drawn from this member's certified verbatim Hansard interventions.
- Governance & Democracy 57 57 interventions
- Budget & Finance 27 27 interventions
- Devolution 25 25 interventions
- Economic Affairs 18 18 interventions
- Public Service & Civil Servants 16 16 interventions
- Security & Defense 12 12 interventions
- Wildlife & Tourism 10 10 interventions
- Taxation 9 9 interventions
- Trade & Commerce 9 9 interventions
- Infrastructure & Transport 8 8 interventions
- Lands & Physical Planning 7 7 interventions
- Social Welfare & Protection 7 7 interventions
Parliamentary Activity
Plenary Contribution
4 Oct 2022
4 interventions in 1 section
Certified Hansard section
Tuesday, 4th October, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting
4 interventions
Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also want to thank the people of Kilifi North for re-electing me. From the outset, before we amended the law on political parties, there was sufficient law for the Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya Alliance to be a...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, we cannot have the party that purports to be the majority in Parliament sitting in PIC and PAC at the same time. We cannot do that. Lastly, there is the issue of fidelity to the Constitution. The Articles of the Constitution on...
Official Hansard sourceBills Sponsored
Baya Owen Yaa has sponsored 4 bills.
Status:
First Reading
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-05/The%20Crops%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202025.pdf
Status:
Introduced / Published · 1 Feb 2026
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-02/THE%20KENYAN%20CITIZENSHIP%20AND%20IMMIGRATION%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2025.pdf
Status:
Second Reading
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-05/The%20Universities%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202024%20%281%29.pdf
Status:
Third Reading · 13 Mar 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-08/THE%20NATIONAL%20LAND%20COMMISSION%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%20%2C2023.pdf
Voting Record
7Ayes
2Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
0Absent
9Divisions attended
Voting History: 9
Date
Vote
Decision
Motions
- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2026) from seven (7) days to five… 10 Jun 2026 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150(3), this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly… 10 Jun 2026 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- This House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order No. 9 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not… 2 Jun 2026 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2026) from seven (7)… 16 Apr 2026 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150(3), this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Coffee Bill (Senate Bill No. 10 of 2023)… 2 Dec 2025 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- This House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Singapore and the… 2 Dec 2025 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- This House will be proceeding for a long recess from Friday, 5th December 2025 to Monday, 9th February 2025 in accordance with its Calendar 2 Dec 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- Taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Labour in its report on the approval hearing of a Nominee for Appointment as a Member of the Salaries and Remuneration… 4 Nov 2025 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- Following the Presidential Proclamation issued on 15th October 2025 regarding the passing on of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, and pursuant… 16 Oct 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- This House adopts the Joint Report of the Departmental Committee on Labour and the Select Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers on the consideration of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2023 on… 9 Oct 2025 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- This House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on its consideration of the Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2024 on the National Green Fiscal Incentives Policy… 30 Sep 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders 30(3)(b) (Hours of Meeting), this House resolves to hold a morning sitting on Thursday, 14th August 2025, commencing at 10 12 Aug 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 49(2)(a), this House resolves to rescind its decision of Thursday, 24th July 2025 relating to the Second Reading of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.… 29 Jul 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- The Senate amendments to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023) be now considered 23 Jul 2025 Negatived Source ↗
- Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the following Bills— (i) The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No.… 17 Jun 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
Petitions
- Gazettement of Kaya forests as forest areas under the Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 7 Dec 2023 Submitted Source ↗
- Enhancement of House allowances for teachers working and residing within Kilifi Municipality 10 Aug 2023 Concluded Source ↗
- Delayed adjudication and settlement of residents of Misufini, Vibandani and Kibarani Sub location, Tezo Location, Kilifi North Constituency. 29 Jun 2023 Concluded Source ↗
- Delayed adjudication and settlement of residents of Mnarani Sublocation, Kilifi County under absentee landlord. 18 Apr 2023 Concluded Source ↗
Questions
- Could the Commission— (i) explain why Mrs. Janet Kazo of TSC No. 468522 was dismissed by the Teachers Service Commission while serving as a Head Teacher at Garithe Primary School? (ii) clarify whether Mrs. Kadzo was accorded fair hearing in accordance with applicable statutes prior to her dismissal? (iii) explain why other teachers who were dismissed on similar grounds as Mrs. Kadzo were reinstated while her efforts to seek reinstatement by the Commission have been futile? to Teachers Service Commission 11 Mar 2025 Pending Source ↗
Statements
- the status of the construction of the Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County request 31 Jul 2025
- the management of Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) request 30 Jul 2025
- Budget for gazetted administrative units and chiefs' salaries request 12 Mar 2025
- Insecurity in Taita Taveta and need for action Member's Statement 2 Oct 2024
- Recognition of Ms. Esse Mbeyu Akida for exceptional contribution to women football in Kenya request 25 Sep 2024
- the implementation of a nuclear power plant project in Uyombo Village, Matsangoni Ward within Kilifi North Constituency request 24 Sep 2024
- Withholding of academic certificates by school heads request 20 Mar 2024
- withholding of academic certificates by principals in both public primary and secondary schools in the country request 20 Mar 2024
- Withholding of examination certificates by school heads request 20 Mar 2024
- Motion for Morning Sittings on Thursdays in November 2023 Member's Statement 15 Nov 2023
- Request for Statement on Luigi Broglio-Malindi Space Centre Agreement request 13 Jun 2023
- implementation of the agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the Italian Republic on the Luigi Broglio-Malindi Space Centre request 13 Jun 2023
- Enforcement issues in the boda boda sector Member's Statement 26 Apr 2023
- Reducing cost of power from IPPs to lower cost of living Member's Statement 12 Apr 2023
- the appointment of university chancellors as provided for in the Universities Act, 2012 request 22 Feb 2023
Papers Laid
- County Governments’ Budget Implementation Review Report for the first nine months of Financial Year 2025/2026 from the Office of the Controller of Budget. purposes only. A certified copy of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor 25 Jun 2026
- Christ the King High School, Chepterit, Nandi County 25 Jun 2026
- Huruma Mixed Day Secondary School, Mombasa County 25 Jun 2026
- Juma Boy Secondary School, Kwale County 25 Jun 2026
- Kahuho Uhuru High School, Kiambu County 25 Jun 2026
- Kamagut High School, Uasin Gishu County 25 Jun 2026
- Kerotet Girls Secondary School, Uasin Gishu County 25 Jun 2026
- Kisaju Dipak Secondary School, Kajiado County 25 Jun 2026
- Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School, Kajiado County 25 Jun 2026
- Kongowea Secondary School, Mombasa County 25 Jun 2026
- Kora Secondary School, Tana River County 25 Jun 2026
- Miritini Complex High School, Mombasa County 25 Jun 2026
- Olooltepes Secondary School, Kajiado County 25 Jun 2026
- Ontulili Boys High School, Meru County 25 Jun 2026
- Ruiri Girls Secondary School, Meru County 25 Jun 2026