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Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 49 (2) (a) , this House resolves to rescind its decision of Thursday, 24th July 2025, with respect to the Second Reading of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The Whip of the Majority Party and the Whip of the Minority Party, and the Leader of the Majority Party.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. They need to pay me for doing their job. Waniangalie vizuri as I do their job.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In replying, I urge Members to pass this because it is a Procedural Motion that is meant to address a very important and fundamental matter that is before this House. I urge Members to vote for it so that we...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is also my pleasure to reply. I listened to my friend, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, who now sounds like a professor in a university giving very good lectures. I think this is the next thing you need...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I was there and I enjoyed my time. I can induct you on how to become a good professor. You have good ideas on the economy and agriculture. I appreciate you very much. In replying, it is now time that we repeal the pyrethrum...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) No, the good Bishop is ready. I am just alerting him that when I am done in a few minutes, he will be up to second this Bill. As part of the wider agricultural sector reforms (this is where the rubber meets the road)...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.40 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. By way of introduction, I want to make a few introductory remarks. Pyrethrum was introduced in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is a very important Bill that we must enact as a Parliament to legalise our meteorological services in this country. I want to quote my area chief, Dixon Kitona. He was watching this debate and has contributed to...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker and Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, the leader. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. As Members recall, the Meteorology Bill was read a...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The word ‘Kwanza’, in this case, is a noun. It could be any language. It cannot be translated to mean ‘Kwanza’ as in ‘first’ in Kiswahili. It cannot. (Laughter) 30th July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)A certified version...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I gladly say two weeks. I will talk to the Chairman to ensure it is done within that time. Thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise in my capacity as the Member for Kilifi North. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I withdraw, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The response will be given in two weeks.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) These are very interesting times, Hon. Temporary Speaker. On behalf of the Committee, I promise that they will bring a response in two weeks’ time. I also urge Chairpersons to be in the House, especially on Wednesday 30th July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 6...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2025) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is my pleasure to also contribute to the debate on this Report. I support the 29th July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)A certified version of this Report recommendations made by...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) He wants to know the meaning of the word “chaperoning.” (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Kitur, I will teach you a few things.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Then you will allow me to teach him a few lessons. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the KPC has also been mentioned. Before I go to that issue, I also heard Hon. Pkosing talk about the Mzizima Pipeline. The people of Mombasa County have waited for...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole House has considered the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 39 of 2023) and approved the same without amendments.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, now that there is no interest on this Bill, I request that you allow the Mover to reply.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, free and fair elections. I want to infuse a new word: "electoral justice” in it. There are very many electoral malpractices. The Bill emanated from the discussions of the adopted report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) that was first tabled in the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply. This is a very important Bill that criminalises certain election offences. It is clear that in the past elections we have had criminal activities. Elections were not really fair and just. We want to ensure...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I agree that this Bill must be defeated on the Floor of this House so that we give chance to mediation. As a country, we need the Bill. However, because the Senate has done what it did,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move: That, this House do now consider the Senate amendments to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023 in accordance with Article 112 of the Constitution and in line with our Standing Orders. The House will...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am ready to move. If you give me permission right now, I will do exactly that.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to raise the issue of Kilifi-Ganze Road, the famous Bamba Road. The contractor is now back on site, but 23rd July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)the road has been severely destroyed by...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, now that there is no interest on this Bill, I request that you allow the Mover to reply.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, free and fair elections. I want to infuse a new word: "electoral justice” in it. There are very many electoral malpractices. The Bill emanated from the discussions of the adopted report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) that was first tabled in the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply. This is a very important Bill that criminalises certain election offences. It is clear that in the past elections we have had criminal activities. Elections were not really fair and just. We want to ensure...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I agree that this Bill must be defeated on the Floor of this House so that we give chance to mediation. As a country, we need the Bill. However, because the Senate has done what it did,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move: That, this House do now consider the Senate amendments to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023 in accordance with Article 112 of the Constitution and in line with our Standing Orders. The House will...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am ready to move. If you give me permission right now, I will do exactly that.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to raise the issue of Kilifi-Ganze Road, the famous Bamba Road. The contractor is now back on site, but 23rd July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)the road has been severely destroyed by...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, noting that the Chairman is not in the House, and this is an important Report that we must debate, I request 22nd July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 47 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)that this be deferred until next time when...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)(Motion deferred)Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you. I, kindly, want to indulge you. Allow us to stand down this for now and we put it next when the Chairman is available.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, listening to the Member, I start doubting his credentials as a lawyer. Everybody in this country knows who the Mijikenda are. The Pokomo are not part of the Mijikenda. Even you know that. So, it is misleading when you read a...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move and request Hon. Senior Counsel Murugara to second.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon.Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) You know Hon. Lesuuda is very senior. She is senior even to me. However, we have never heard the word “shouting” in National Assembly or Parliament as a whole. It is unparliamentary. We are taking a vote. The Standing Orders allow us to say...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No.28 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. 22nd July 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 42 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)I would like to ask Hon. Mayaka...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We agreed that it be deferred until Parliament sits next. Thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It comes with the office. (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) That is what we have subjected the county assemblies to. In the 21st century, they operate under a 20th century paradigm. This Bill is trying to shift that into a modern paradigm. It is the right thing. The MCAs need to be independent, 19th...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I want to contribute to this very important Bill from the Senate. I congratulate the Senate for thinking about it. This is a matter we thought about, even when I served at the county. Why can the county assemblies not be given autonomy in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We agreed that it be deferred until Parliament sits next. Thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It comes with the office. (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) That is what we have subjected the county assemblies to. In the 21st century, they operate under a 20th century paradigm. This Bill is trying to shift that into a modern paradigm. It is the right thing. The MCAs need to be independent, 19th...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I want to contribute to this very important Bill from the Senate. I congratulate the Senate for thinking about it. This is a matter we thought about, even when I served at the county. Why can the county assemblies not be given autonomy in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Yes, they were working.(Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023) be now read a Third time. Hon. Speaker, once again, I thank the Members who participated yesterday. Yesterday we...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Yes, they were working.(Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023) be now read a Third time. Hon. Speaker, once again, I thank the Members who participated yesterday. Yesterday we...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Yes, they were working.(Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023) be now read a Third time. Hon. Speaker, once again, I thank the Members who participated yesterday. Yesterday we...