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Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Ruku has always used the issue of muguka to win votes in his place, but I warn him that this time round, it will not happen. There is something called legislative mischief. Hon. Ruku participated in sneaking a definition of muguka in the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I will inform him. I think he is currently appearing before the Liaison Committee. Once he is done, I will ensure he gets the request for statement.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Give us two weeks, specifically after the recess.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. Much obliged.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, first week after the recess, we will have a response. I will inform the Chairman. Thank you. Much obliged.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I would like to ask Question 001/2025 to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) :

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order Nos.9 and 10 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40 (3) , being a Wednesday Morning, a day...

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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is very sad…

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) It is a point of order. The order of business in this House is such that the Standing Orders put certain Motions as important and are given priority. The BPS is a very important Motion that is recognised even by the Standing Orders. So,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, but once in a while. (Hon. Owen Baya stood up in his place)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to the BPS. The BPS is usually the 12th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)foundation of the budget and the financial year. It speaks...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to get that report, so that our country does not continue to lose money. One important thing that the BPS does is to allocate funds to the Equalisation Fund as well as funds to clear the...

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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. As I welcome the students from Roysambu…

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) You are welcome to the National Assembly. This is the august House where policy, certain rules and statutes are passed. Above all, I encourage you to work hard. I used to be a student at Kenyatta University many years ago and that was how...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would also like to joyride on the same request for a Statement. I will just say one thing. I request the Committee in charge to ensure that there is sufficient budget. We can speak and ask all these questions...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Second Supplementary Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025. Supplementary Budgets are usually provided even when the year is ending, especially when some areas need money. I remember when Hon. John...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is why we are allocating money to resuscitate 'these small universities' so they can become big, like the University of Nairobi or the famous Kenyatta University. We are doing this so that they get to that level....

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We are allocating more money to administration and internal security to give those underfunded areas an opportunity. One other important thing is energy. Without enough energy, we cannot run this economy or factories. We cannot manufacture or produce as expected of us. There is...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Sorry, Hon. Speaker. Letter (z) is Tumutumu Girls High School.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025. This is a very important piece of legislation because, as Parliament and as a country, we must enable counties to operate. Counties can only...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. I can always be informed by a professor.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you for the information, Professor. When you are informed by a professor, you become more enlightened. The counties were selected based on the progress made towards project completion. This brings me to a very important point. Some counties have received CAIP funds but...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) No, three minutes will be good. I know you are a good man and you will do that. There are certain important things. We have seen many county government health workers protesting because they want their arrears to be paid. However, there is no...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Member who is on the Floor is my friend. He is a good Member of Parliament. I just want to inform him that Nyeri County may not have an allocation because they have not adequately used their previously allocated funds,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, in terms of court fines, certain counties have established courts. Court fines are generated from the county governments’ courts. The county governments have established their own courts. There is a county court at Treasury Square in Mombasa County. Fines that are...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements of the National Governments Constituencies Development (NG-CDF) for the year ended 30th June 2024 and the certificates therein in respect of:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kiifi North, UDA) Yes.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kiifi North, UDA) Much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon, Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I agree with Hon. Sabina. However, Ash Wednesday is not only exclusive to Catholics.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Ash Wednesday is not exclusive to Catholics. Even the Anglicans celebrate Ash Wednesday. Today at 6.00 O'clock, we will have our Ash Wednesday service at All-Saints Cathedral. Therefore, I want to wish all the Anglicans and any other faith that observes Ash Wednesday all...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 (4) of the National Government Constituency Development Fund Act, 2015 and paragraphs 5 (2) and (10) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Regulations, 2016, this House approves...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you. Hon. Speaker. Can I take it again?

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 (4) of the National Government Constituency Development Fund Act, 2015 and Paragraphs 5 (2) and (10) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Regulations, 2016, this House...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy Paper. It is high time that this country implemented the TSA strategy. That way, we will ensure that Government money remains Government money, and...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, 2036. So, we dig a new hole to cover an existing hole. We then dig a bigger hole to cover an even deeper hole. We have many incomplete projects in this country that we cannot claim proprietorship of yet we have borrowed. According...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Hon. Member, having shifted from her usual desk to the other side of the aisle, has been in this Parliament for a long time. She knows very well that there is a procedure for adjournment. We ask her...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I appreciate Hon. Ruku's frustration. I commit that in two weeks’ time, he will have a statement that answers the questions that he has raised. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am much obliged, Hon. Temporary Speaker. However, I would like Hon. Ngogoyo to appreciate that Cabinet Secretaries will only come to the House if there are Questions to be responded to, but not requests for statements. What Hon. Ruku has presented is a...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I acknowledge that you may have to give us two weeks to sort out her issue, which is actually in order. The period that we request for is usually two weeks. We will ensure that the Departmental Committee on Transport and...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The report will be ready. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Fair enough. The statement will be ready. Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The NG-CDF, as Hon. Makali Mulu has said, is the only Fund that we have that works and has given us results. It has ensured there is equity in this country. Areas that had been left behind have been...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am not complaining Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am making very strong statements. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) You are complaining about the Board and the Management. Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am only telling them off. We will summon the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I appreciate Hon. Jared Okello’s passion and leadership on this matter. Sincerely, he has raised this matter several times. The Speaker had directed that it should be brought to this Chamber three Wednesdays ago. I have had consultation with Hon. Okello....

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) What is out of order, Hon. Baya? (Laughter) Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, activities have names. This is a House of proper records and specifics. Please...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2024 and the certificates therein for the following institutions:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I would like to make some remarks regarding this Petition. First, I would like to express my support for Hon. Bwire, a young and vibrant Member for Taveta Constituency, on the recognition of the Pare people as Kenyans. The Pare are similar...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I have proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act, which are currently before the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs. This aims to establish a framework for recognising all Kenyans.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay these important Papers, which are part of the budget cycle, on the Table of the House:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: 13th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 3

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move the Procedural Motion on the Limitation of Debate.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I do not have a Question.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Okay, I got it. BUSINESS FOR TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2025 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Sorry, Hon. Speaker, for the mix-up. I have the first Statement by the Leader of the Majority Party for this Session. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) All right, thank you very much.

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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I am much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I have immense capacity. Hon. CNN failed to take off a plane even after being trained for eight years as a pilot. So, we can continue to doubt his ability as a failed pilot. I have heard and we will ensure that...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes, you are aware.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We will ensure they are tabled in the House on that day. We will also get the report that Hon. Jared requested to ensure that the promises this House had made are fulfilled. I am much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. CNN, I am usually very alert. I can multitask.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish the Members who are leaving would stay because this is very important.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes. This is a very important Procedural Motion for Members because we limit their time at this level. 13th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion be limited in the following manner:...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees be limited as follows: A maximum of 60 minutes...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in a debate on Other Committee Reports, including a Report of a Joint Committee of the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, noting that Standing Order 24 (6) provides that debate on a Motion on the Address by the President shall be limited to not more than Four Sitting days, and pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) ,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Sessional Paper shall be limited as follows: A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House orders that each speech in a debate on reports of constitutional commissions and independent offices be limited as follows: A...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: 13th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on the Report of...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: 13th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 21 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in the general debate contemplated under...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Orders 41 and 42 relating to conveying of Messages from the Senate and from the President or the National Executive, Standing Orders 120, 122 and 126 relating...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I know it is a long day for you, but we are managing. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97 (1) , this House...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: 13th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28, this House approves the Calendar of the National Assembly (Regular Sessions) for the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Today, I rise to salute a distinguished public officer, Ms Anne Wambui Njoroge, who has recently retired from her position as the Director of Hansard and Audio Services in the National Assembly. Ms Njoroge's journey in the Public Service began on 7th October 1991,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: (Loud consultations)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I congratulate the members that have been nominated. I also congratulate the Committee for a good job. I want to thank the President, the appointing authority, for considering gender. You can see that we have almost five women in this...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is very nice to be back in this House after such a break. I know they have missed me here. For the person of Mr Abdi Mohamud, I unequivocally support this Motion. Mr Abdi is one such gentleman,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am not in the habit of withdrawing, but I want to withdraw that statement because of my respect for the Leader and also because of the statement of fact. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Continue, Hon. Owen Baya. You...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Senate amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2023) , and its approval thereof without amendments. Thank you, Hon. Temporary...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I also request Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah to second this Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and financial statements for the years ended 30th June 2024 and the certificates therein in respect of:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Thank you very much, Hon. Caroli Omondi, for raising this issue. You need to use your power, under Standing Order 1, to vet the Bills on whether some must go to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. There are certain Bills...

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