KALUMA GEORGE PETER OPONDO

Thank you, Hon. Kimani Kuria. You know, you have seconded in a manner that disables every other debater from making their own contributions. (Question proposed) Hon. Zamzam Chimba is recognised.

Hon. Robert Basil.

Hon. (Dr) Eve Obara, Member for Kabondo Kasipul.

Thank you, Hon. (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara, otherwise known in Homa Bay County as Kichwa Moja Degree Tatu. Hon. John Kiarie is now recognised to contribute.

I hope all Kenyans are watching the proceedings this afternoon, because they would be shocked at the level of representation we have in Parliament. Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri.

Thank you, Hon. Rindikiri, for those wise words. Hon. Leah Sankaire, Member of Parliament for Kajiado County.

The nation needs to know that you are also the Chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) . Thank you very much. Hon. Julius Ole Sunkuli is now recognised.

Hon. Sunkuli, I hope the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Hon. Kuria Kimani, listened to you on that last part because the right to fair administrative action, as prescribed under Article 47 of the Constitution, does not include fair hearing as being erroneously represented here....

Thank you Chair. Mhe. Bady Bady Twalib, Mjumbe wa Jomvu ametambulika kuongea kwa Mswada huu.

Asante sana. Umeongea kama

Just before you take your seat, Hon. Passaris, you have made a very important point which I want to draw the attention of the Members to, because the matter of administrative penalties is required to abide by the requirements of fair administrative action before they are imposed. Hon. Passaris, you...

Order Members. Is that the way to bow when you are exiting the plenary? Hon. Rozaah Buyu and Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi, why are you behaving like you are standing by some aisle other than a parliamentary aisle? 30th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 47 (Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri and Hon. Rozaah...

What is out of order, Hon. Kuria Kimani?

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you need to be more explicit in some places.

Thank you, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. 30th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 49 ADJOURNMENT Hon. Members, let us be upstanding. The time being 7.01 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at 9.30 30th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50 Prepared by: Directorate of Hansard and Audio Services...

Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR DELEGATION FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE Hon. Members, I wish to introduce to you a delegation of Members of the Ethics Committee of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, who are seated in the Speaker’s Row. They are:...

Thank you. Do we have the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? (The Temporary Speaker consulted with the Clerk-at-the-Table) We can skip it; it can be laid later on. Next Order. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 NOTICE OF MOTION STREAMLINING ADMISSION, CAPITATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN SENIOR...

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS ATTACK ON CHEMELIL SUGAR ACADEMY

Let us have Hon. Justice Kemei. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on the Request for Statement by my good neighbour from Muhoroni Constituency. Chemelil Sugar Academy is a premier institution, not...

It is so ordered. Hon. K’Oyoo, the preliminary response will be issued on Thursday due to the sensitivity of the matter. The substantive report will come later on. Proceed, Hon. Ruth Odinga. SECURITY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CRISIS WITHIN KISUMU SUGAR BELT

Let us have the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. John Mutunga.

Hon. Ruth Odinga, you will get the response to your Request for Statement in two weeks’ time.

Two weeks it is, Hon. John Mutunga. Proceed, Hon. Joseph Oyula. STATE OF EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CARE SERVICES IN BUSIA COUNTY

Chairperson of the Departmental

Hon. Oyula, the first week after recess sounds reasonable.

Chairperson, the report should be ready and delivered by then. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONALISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY Hon. Daniel Karitho.

Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health

Hon. Daniel Karitho, it is directed that the response from the Committee will come within two weeks after recess.

There are responses to previous requests for Statements. First is to the request of Statement by Hon. Mumina Bonaya. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. STATEMENTS INSECURITY, FEMICIDE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES IN ISIOLO COUNTY

Thank you. Let me intervene in the proceedings to welcome the following schools and students in the Public Gallery to the House. In the Public Gallery, we have Bicham School from Kajiado East Constituency, Kajiado County; Ndimu School from Bahati Constituency, Nakuru County; Still 1 Rise from Ruaraka Constituency, Nairobi...

Hon. Dido Raso.

Hon. Mumina, due to the seriousness of the matter you have raised, I will not have this one concluded before the House. I am sending the matter to the Committee for further investigations. You will be notified by the Committee as and when they can sit over it. 24th June...

You know the limitations of these responses have been the presidential system. It is for that reason that I am using my discretion to remit the matter to the Committee for in-depth interrogation. Please, attend and provide the information you have so that we can do justice to those Kenyans...

Yes, Hon. Irene.

Hon. Dorice Donya.

Hon. Pukose.

Hon. Fatuma will have the last opportunity to joyride on this response. We have a very long Order Paper, Hon. Members.

Hon. Fatuma, you cannot speak in that manner against Members when you do not have a substantive Motion. Withdraw the words “shame on them” especially as a Chairperson of a committee yourself.

Is that parliamentary?

Order, Hon. John Mutunga. I cautioned you against going away from the subject matter. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 (Hon. (Dr) John Mutunga Kanyuithia stood up in his place) Take your seat, Hon. John Mutunga. Hon. Dorice Donya, what is out of order?

Hon. Fatuma.

Order! I think that introduction is enough. Hon. John Mutunga, please, keep to the sufficiency of your response and what you can do to seal any gaps.

Hon. John Mutunga, Members are saying that the response you have read on behalf of the Ministry has gaps. How do you intend to address them? That is why I have given you the microphone.

Yes. Hon. Mutunga, did you note the concerns by Hon. Pukose, which you have also not addressed?

Address the House in terms of how the responses not contained in the report will come to the House or what you want to do to secure that the response is satisfactory.

Hon. John Mutunga, I took note of that. It is a non-issue. Let us go to the next response, which will be given by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, to the request for Statement by Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei. Before he does that, I...

The weed, according to Hon. (Dr) Pukose, treats impotence. The excitement of the lady Members could be more on the positive than on the negative side. (Laughter)

The students are welcome to the House to observe proceedings. The Vice-Chairman, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, is there a way you can DEMISE OF MS SHEILA CHEPKORIR

Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei.

Vice-Chairperson.

Hon. Ng’elechei, that sounds reasonable. Because the investigations are continuing, the Vice-Chairperson has undertaken that there will be a progress report before the House which will be debated as we go along on this sensitive matter. You will get a response the first week after recess.

The response by the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works to the Statement request by Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo.

Thank you, Hon. Millie. Hon. Members, luckily, the two issues will be brought to the House after recess. I hope we will engage in greater detail then. Yes, Hon. Chairperson. COLLAPSE OF A STOREY BUILDING IN KAJIADO COUNTY

Is Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo in the House?

Okay. Can you go to the specific responses, so that we save time?

Order, Hon. Chairman. What is out of order, Hon. Owen? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 23

Hon. Chairman, how long do you have to go?

Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo.

Hon. Chairman.

I think we will leave it at that, but also to alert Members that the proceedings of the House are public and the DCI, in terms of their investigations, should be observing the proceedings and know what to do in terms of the investigations or further investigations they want to...

That one goes under what Hon. Otiende Amollo calls judicial notice, as the report has come from a Government Ministry. Let us go to the next response. Yes, Hon. Ngogoyo?

It is already on record and the Chairman also informed that you already have a copy of the report. There are some things you can do to help with the investigations without being publicly on record. REHABILITATION OF MIGORI RIVER BRIDGE

Is Hon. Peter Masara in the House? If he is not in the House, as per tradition, please, table the response. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25

The response will be treated as the property of the House even if the Member is absent. I want you to read the specific recommendations you are making. The bridge runs through a transnational highway. That is the only way that goes to Tanzania through the Sirare Border.

Hon. Francis Peter Masara, what do you have to say to the response from the Ministry?

Hon. (Dr) Otiende Amollo.

Hon. Otiende Amollo, the Procedure and House Rules Committee has picked up the point you have raised. It is under consideration in terms of possible amendments to the provisions of the Standing Orders. Hon. Namuar. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27

Hon. Members, we need to go to other business. Hon. Caroli.

Hon. Caroli, this is the House of representatives, and you speak for the entire nation. It is not for a section of people to ask questions concerning any part of the country. Any Member of Parliament, as Hon. Namuar has done, can raise an issue of concern within any part...

Hon. Caroli is undermining Hon. Peter Masara without a substantive Motion because he has made that request. (Hon. Peter Masara raised his hand) Hon. Masara, I have not given you a microphone. So that we may go to other business, this is the bridge in the middle of Migori Town,...

Hon. Peter Masara, the Cabinet Secretary concerned is Mr Davis Chirchir. He is a man of his word, expedition and efficiency. Let us trust the Ministry, under the guidance of the House through the Committee, to prioritise it as a matter of national interest and to expedite it. Next Order....

Can Hon. Kimani Kuria or Hon. Kuria Kimani, approach me?

I have noted many lapses on the part of Hon. Kimani Kuria. Let us do a procedural step here. Clerk-at-the-Table, can you go back to Order No. 5? Hon. Kimani Kuria.

Thank you very much. Next Order. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL

Hon. Pukose to second.

Are you talking about the local government? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA): In the past, the local governments were collecting more money than what we are collecting now in the counties. This is a matter of concern because counties should not wait...

Hon. Gitonga Murugara. Hon. Members, this is a very short Bill. In light of what has been said by the Leader of the Majority Party, let us expedite consideration of the matter so that we can proceed to the Committee stage.

For the avoidance of doubt, the first matter appearing under Order No. 11 for consideration in the Committee of the whole House is, indeed, the County Allocation of Revenue Bill. Hon. Members, you know what the Standing Orders mandate. Hon. Owen Baya, standing in his place, has asked that I...

Hon. Members, I now put the Question for your decision. (Question put and agreed to) (The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to Committee of the whole House) Thank you. Before the next Order is called, let me give some directions on how we will proceed with the...

Hon. Chairperson, I can see some Members are again asking about the order of business. Hon. Millie Odhiambo and others, for clarity, we are now on Order No.10, which concerns the Petition regarding the variation of boundaries for three specified forests, which is the one being moved now. After this,...

Leader of the Majority Party, I have had the privilege of working with the Member for Molo, Hon. Kuria Kimani. I will tell you it is not just the people of Molo who acknowledge that he is a genius. I have become a finance expert under his tutelage in the...

Hon. Raphael Wanjala, how can you interrupt such a learned presentation on this Bill, which is deemed complicated? Hon. Caroli, who is on the phone there? That is not right. If Hon. Members wish to pick up phone calls, there are rooms even behind the Speaker.

There is nothing out of order. Continue.

Thank you very much, Hon. Kuria Kimani. It touches every Member that you have said we have a date with history and destiny through this Bill. (Question proposed)

Why not agree on five minutes each, and those who can compress can have three minutes each. Can we agree on that, or I put the question? (Question put and agreed to) Let us have Hon. John Kiarie followed by Hon. Gitonga Murugara. This will ensure that those in the...

Let us have Hon. Gitonga Murugara, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

Hon (Dr) James Nyikal. I am still on the line of experts donated to the Government.

Thank you. Hon. David Mboni will speak after Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona because of rank and precedence.

I have recognised Hon. David Mboni.

Let us have Hon. Robert Pukose.

Let us have Hon. Kassim.

Mheshimiwa Rindikiri Mugambi.

Hon. John Namoit.

They were producing petroleum the other day. Hon. Baya.

Hon. John Namoit, please try to compress your contribution. Can you do so in less than three minutes?

Hon. Caroli Omondi, in under three minutes, make your contribution. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 73

Hon. Kassim Tandaza.

Hon. Kassim Tandaza, sit down. Hon. Caroli Omondi, did you use the words “stop being stupid” in reference to Members?

Hon. Caroli Omondi, you made those remarks just when you were recognised to make your contributions. I want to caution again: if you used the words "stop being stupid" or the word "stupid" in reference to either the Speaker or the House, I ask that you withdraw it before we...

Traditionally, when a person rises under Standing Order 95, the Speaker has a range of discretion to determine whether a question should be put for the Mover to reply or whether further opportunities can be granted to additional Members. This is why Hon. Owen Baya raised the issue regarding Hon....

Hon. Caroli Omondi, it is being confirmed to me that what I heard, what Hon. Kassim heard and what several Members across the aisle heard is that you said, “stop being stupid” That is what is on The Hansard. Hon. Caroli Omondi, I am giving you the last chance to...

Hon. Caroli, I am going to deal with you now under Standing Order 107A. And just for clarity, let me read it to you: Gross disorderly conduct 107A. (1) A Member commits an act of gross disorderly conduct if the Member— ADJOURNMENT Hon. Members, the time being 9.00 24th June...

Hon. Owen Baya, before Hon. Millie Odhiambo.

On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I inform the Leader of the Majority Party that unlike during the times of our former presidents, nowadays one goes to State House and you are not given fanta and biscuits; you are welcomed as a Kenyan. We have a President who has opened State House to...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Order, Hon. Otiende. Hon. Kaluma is on a point of order. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I never interrupt Hon. Amollo. But there is constant mention of confidential vote through the presentations. This is a very sensitive issue. If I remember correctly, the idea...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Otiende Amollo raises a valid point that if matters are confidential, there should be regulations governing them. We do not contest that point. However, my point of order is that we are debating the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (No.2) of 2026, and there is no provision relating...

Chairperson, to report to the House.

The Mover to move agreement with the report.

Hon. Pukose.

Hon. George Sunkuyia.

Member for Nandi Hills, Hon. Kitur.

Because of rank, Hon. Adan Keynan will have the last comment at this stage. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41

Hon. Members, you will be able to comment on the Bill before the conclusion of the Third Reading. Allow me to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO. 2) BILL Mover of the Bill to move Third Reading.

Let us have Hon. Pukose.

Let us have Hon. Charles Ngusya.

Next is Hon. Japheth Nyakundi, followed by Hon. Timothy Toroitich.

Hon. Timothy Toroitich, make your contribution in one minute.

Verbatim text unavailable — read this contribution in the official Hansard.

Hon. Naomi Waqo, in 30 seconds. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43 Hon. Naomi Waqo (Marsabit County, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support this Supplementary Appropriations (No.2) Bill. I also congratulate the Committee, as the State Departments for Water and Sanitation, Sports, Youth Affairs and Creative Economy,...

Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Leader of the Minority Party takes precedence.

I hope The Hansard will be checked. If there is any such representation on change of leadership of the Minority Party side, it should be expunged straightaway. This is because the House is clear, under the Constitution, on who the Leader of the Minority Party is. Hon. Irene Mayaka.

Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe is recognised to contribute.

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal is recognised to contribute.

Hon (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

Let us have Hon. (Dr) Oundo.

Hon. Mutuse.

Hon. Oundo, you know that you raised some fundamental issues around sports, which are being responded to. Can you attention to what the Hon. Member is saying?

Proceed, Hon. Jematiah.

Hon. John Gitonga

Order, Hon. Mukunji. Hon. Mukunji, we are debating the matter under Order No. 14. It is a Motion for Consideration of the Supplementary Estimates II for the Financial Year 2025/2026. Could we just go back there?

Hon. Mukunji, you can be sure you are protected from any whipping outside there. (Laughter)

Hon. Jared Okello is on a point of order.

Hon. Mukunji, you have one minute to wind up.

Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, the Member of Parliament for Tetu.

Hon. Wandeto, let me read for you the provisions of Standing Order 91 (1) . It says: A Member shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts which the Member alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly. You have just mentioned that...

Do not interrupt the Speaker. Did you hear the word “instantly”? That is what you are being required to do. If you cannot substantiate instantly, you withdraw that statement. You make it when you are able to substantiate.

That is very much in order. That statement is withdrawn and let it be expunged from the record. Hon. Wandeto retains his right as a Member to make that claim as and when, in the future, he will be able to substantiate.

Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

Verbatim text unavailable — read this contribution in the official Hansard.

That is very elaborate, Hon. Kiarie. Hon. Irene Mayaka is now recognised to make her contributions.

Let us have Hon. Jackson Kosgei.

There being no other Member wishing to contribute, I now call upon the Mover to reply.

Let us have Hon. Irene Mayaka.

Let us have Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

Is there interest by any Member to contribute any further or this one is straight forward? I am not able to see that Member. The Member for Igembe Central is recognised to make his contribution.

Having no more interest, I will call upon the Mover to reply. Before I do so, allow me to recognise a delegation seated in the Speaker’s Gallery. I welcome them to observe the proceedings of the House. We have a large delegation of young leaders drawn from across the country....

I will direct that the Order be called first. THE SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BILL (Bill deferred)The request by the Leader of the Majority Party is acceded to. The matter concerning the Bill appearing under Order No.17 is deferred to a future date, as and when it shall be scheduled for...

The Chairperson, Committee on Regional Integration.

Hon. Irene Mayaka, I know how you feel about the upcoming football match. However, I am being reminded that in keeping with the parliamentary tradition, you move the Motion first as printed in the Order Paper. Read it word for word, punctuation by punctuation as we normally do.

Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

Thank you, Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu. (Question proposed) Hon. Oscar Nabulindo, do you wish to contribute to this? Please proceed.

Member for Igembe Central, is recognised to make his contribution.

The Report appears very clear and certain on its recommendations. I cannot see any further interests. Accordingly, I will call upon the Mover to reply.

Thank you, Hon. Irene Mayaka. (Question put and agreed to) Thank you, Members for staying this late. I request that you stay more, in as much as you want to go and watch that match between the DRC and Portugal, to enable me perform some parliamentary rites. Next Order. NOTING...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record) Hon. Member, it is my time.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record)

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. This has been the most difficult Finance Bill we have had to process because it was being done in a very constrained economic environment. We looked at how to ensure efficient tax administration, of course,...

I accept the information.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is about equity, as the Leader of the Majority Party rightly says. If we allow a situation in which people do not pay taxes as long as they appeal, the process will take too long because it is not time-barred. Whether or not a...

I do not want to be informed. I want to save on time so that as many of us as possible get the opportunity to speak. The Bill proposes to eliminate certain forms of taxation. I support the Bill to that extent. The current law states that if you locally...

Order, please. Hon. Members, let me tell you what will happen if you keep intervening. I will guillotine time for the Members you seek to disrupt. (Applause)

Hon. Ngogoyo, so that we avoid this point of order, the Report of the Committee seeks to delete that provision that you are worried about.

Hon. Ngogoyo, the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, is on a point of order. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50

Yes, who was next? Hon. Mawathe. Members, remember that you have just passed the Budget, which you yourselves made. Also, make suggestions on how you want to fund that Budget.

Order! Take your seat. Take your seat, Hon. Mawathe! Hon. Mawathe, do not worry about your time. Take your seat. Hon. George Sunkuyia, what was your point of order?

Hon. George, you have made your point. Hon. Mawathe, what clause of the Bill are you referring to? Just specify the clause and proceed.

The Leader of the Majority Party is on a point of order.

Hon. Members, as I told you, the Finance Bill is the most important piece of legislation that we can debate. Let us listen to one another. If Members raise points of order, I will freeze the time of the Member on the Floor. Hon. Mawathe, I asked you to show...

Order, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Tongoyo…

Member for Kajiado North, Hon. Ngogoyo, allow the Speaker to preside over the House. Do not shout at a Member contributing across the aisle. (Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo spoke off the record) You are now talking back to the Speaker. That is also against the Standing Orders. Do not do it...

What is out of order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro?

What is out of order?

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I was waiting to hear what was out of order. In fact, there is nothing out of order. Hon. Mawathe, you need to conclude now.

Order, Hon. Mawathe! Take your seat. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is on a point of order.

I heard Hon. Mawathe make that point, and the response from Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to laugh. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to deal with it. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 Hon. Murugara, proceed and make your contribution.

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Hon. Kuria Kimani is on a point of order.

Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

Hon. Members, just a minute. I said before that we have passed the Budget. Inasmuch as we may have a contest with the Finance Bill as Members, let us think of how to raise funds to finance that Budget without saying you should either support or go against the Bill....

Hon. Kuria Kimani, your point is made. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, proceed.

Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order?

Take your seat, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I will freeze your time. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58

Hon. Nyoro, you may continue.

Who is that standing next to Hon. Nyoro? That Member standing next to Hon. Nyoro should sit down. Hon. DK Kiplagat, take your seat! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

Hon. Kiplagat, take your seat. You are certainly on a point of argument. You will get your time to make your argument. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, continue.

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, take your seat.

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, that you must do.

Order! Order, please. We must be orderly if we are going to debate. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you cannot stand in your place and say that you yourself attended, and then, at the same time, say that the Committee manufactured participants. That one, I insist, and I order you to withdraw.

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I am on my feet. When the Speaker orders you to withdraw, and you see the Speaker asking for the Standing Orders... Please, do not take the Speaker in the direction he does not want to go. Please, withdraw. It is an order, and it is not...

Order! Yes, the withdrawal is accepted. Let us avoid provoking unnecessary emotions in debate. I sat here and said that all Members need to have their time on the Finance Bill. Let us agree to continue in that manner.

Give the microphone to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. He is on a 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61 point of order. Maybe for clarity, are mitumba taxed now? If so, what is proposed now? Could you just clarify that?

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, where are the new taxes proposed on mitumba?

Order! Order, Hon. Members! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

Take your seats. (Hon. Kaguchia John and several Members stood up in their places) Hon. Kaguchia, when the Speaker is on his feet, you take your seat. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

Order, Hon. Members! Be upstanding. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka and several Members consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka! ADJOURNMENT Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House... (Loud consultations) 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 63 Hon. Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 17th June 2026 at...

Before I get the Chair of the Departmental Committee to commit, let Hon. Shinali be recognised to say something on that request for a Statement.

Which Committee is your request for a Statement directed?

Where is the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock? Hon. Dido Raso, do you want to comment on the Statement?

Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

Hon. Nyakundi.

Do we have the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock in the House? Do we have any Member from the Committee? They are certainly engaged in other parliamentary businesses within the precincts of the House. Do we have the leadership of the House?

Hon. Maingi, you will get a response in two weeks after recess.

There is a request for a Statement by Hon. Eric Wamumbi which is in the Order Paper. CIRCULATION OF HARMFUL ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Hon. Dido Raso, on behalf of the Chair, Departmental Committee in charge of Administration and Internal Affairs.

Second week after recess, Hon. Eric Wamumbi, it shall be.

Let us go to the Statement by the Nominated Member, Hon. Irene Mayaka, regarding delayed processing of Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds. DELAY IN PROCESSING OF VALUE ADDED TAX REFUNDS

The Chair, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? Anybody from that Committee? Hon. Lesuuda is not the Chair of that Committee. The Chair is very hardworking. I know the Committee is currently engaged with the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill. Could the leadership commit on when the response shall come...

Hon. Mayaka?

Yes, two weeks after recess the response shall be brought to the House. It is so ordered. Next is a request by the Member for Laisamis, Hon. Joseph Lekuton that the Question be asked on his behalf by Hon. Naisula Lesuuda. That request has been acceded to by the Speaker....

Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education. Do we have anyone from the Committee to commit to when theCommittee on Health or the Departmental Committee on Education? I think it is to the

Hon. Naisula, in two weeks, the response to the Statement will be brought to the House. Is that satisfactory?

The next request for Statement is by the Member for Shinyalu, Hon. Fredrick Ikana. INCREASED FATAL HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS ALONG KISUMU - KAKAMEGA ROAD

The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. George Kariuki. He seems not to be in. The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee? He also seems not to be in. Do we have any Member of the Committee in the House? Again, all those Members are engaged in other...

Hon. Ikana.

In two weeks after the recess. I advise the Chairman that the situation Hon. Ikana is speaking to, is affecting very many areas. There should be speed bumps when you approach a school and when you exit; when you approach a trading centre and when you exit. It has caused...

Let us have Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

Hon. Mutunga, this is the sowing and weeding season when we need fertiliser the most. You have mentioned your struggles in engaging with the Principal Secretary and we truly commiserate with Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and his entire family. I doubt that the House’s business can be held hostage because...

I will pardon the Principal Secretary only for the reason given and only because the matter was remitted for him to deal with personally. This should never happen again. I am allowing it only because the delay involves the Cabinet Secretary, Mr Davis Chirchir and his family. He is the...

To which committee is the request for Statement directed to? Is it the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security? The Chairperson of the Committee is engaged. Where is the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Dido Raso? (Hon. Naomi Waqo spoke off the record) Hon. Naomi Waqo, I hope you are not discussing...

Hon. Zamzam Chimba, does that sound reasonable?

The report from the Committee shall be brought within two weeks. Hon. Waqo, within two weeks means that if you have it ready on the first day after the recess, you can bring it. It does not have to wait for 14 days. Bring it as soon as it is...

Thank you. It should be ready within two weeks after recess. Next, is a response to the Statement request by Hon. Machua Waitaka regarding the effects of the ongoing United States/Israel-Iran Conflict on distribution of petroleum products in the country by the Departmental Committee on Energy. (The Temporary Speaker (Hon....

I remember the concerns raised in the Statement. Could I by observation look at whether Members have interest to speak beyond the Report before I give my directions hereon?

The position of the Hon. Speaker is that once the Report is brought, it is a property of the House. So, in some instances, even if the person who asked the question is not there, the Speaker can, on discretion and in public interest, allow the Report to be properly...

Hon. Gikaria, you can proceed to Table the Report and you will stand discharged. There is nothing else. (Hon. David Gikaria laid the Statement on the Table) 30th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16 Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei, you wanted to raise a matter concerning the greatest Kenyan to ever win...

Hon. Members, you can see the Temporary Speaker is elated. I will give a few of us a chance to celebrate this legend. Before I do that, let me recognise a number of students and the teachers of Kiurani Boys High School from Maara Constituency, Tharaka-Nithi County, the County of...

They are welcome to the National Assembly to observe proceedings, and we wish them well. People often tell our students that the sky is the limit. When you are in the National Assembly, the sky is the beginning. We wish you well. Welcome Kiurani Boys High School from Tharaka Nithi...

Thank you, Chairlady of the Committee on Regional Integration. Now, let us have Hon. Zamzam Chimba.

There is no doubt that the investments made by the President in sports are huge. I was in Wajir and I found a very big stadium under construction, just after the Kitui one. I think they are over 25 now. Hon. Naomi Waqo.

The Commissioner, Hon. Patrick

Hon. Patrick Makau, the concern of Hon. John Mutunga is that, unlike before, the current Government is really trying to build sports facilities across the country. A beautiful stadium was unveiled in Homa Bay, followed by another beautiful one in Kitui. I have told you that I know of a...

Hon. Dr Oundo, you will now celebrate Mr Sebastian Sawe and confirm if there is a stadium in Kakamega and Bungoma.

The Leader of the Majority Party takes precedence. Whenever he arrives, everything stops. (Laughter)

Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. You forgot to mention the number and level of awards the President has been giving sportspeople. Our young people who played in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) left the games millionaires. The money has increased from one million to three million for each...

Hon. Ruth Odinga is recognised to celebrate Sebastian Sawe.

Do not challenge Hon. Ruth Odinga on the Lingala dance; she will win. Is that the Member for Banissa? Your contribution is the last, then we can return to business. Sawe has brought Parliament to a standstill.

Hon. Kangogo Bowen, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation.

Hon. Stephen Mule.

Lastly, let us have Hon. Mwashako.

Hon. Caroli Omondi, you have two minutes.

Hon. Jane Kagiri. Hon. Members, do we agree that she will be the last one to contribute so that we all salute at once?

Order, Hon. Oundo! She is on a point of order.

Conclude your contributions, Hon.

Next is Hon. Adan Keynan because of rank.

Thank you, Hon. Adan Keynan. I will not be given the position of Leader of the Majority Party if Hon. Jematiah does not say a word on this matter. Member for Baringo County, you are recognised to celebrate Sebastian Sawe.

Hon. Wandeto.

Verbatim text unavailable — read this contribution in the official Hansard.

Hon. Members, the Temporary Speaker joins you in registering his congratulations to Sebastian Sawe. (Applause)(Laughter) BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK OF 25TH TO 29TH MAY 2026

Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Members, I also wish to confirm that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has submitted the following documents together with the Estimates: The Draft Finance Bill, 2026; the Draft Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Draft...

Next Order. At Order No.8, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health is not present. Owing to the importance of this Motion, the reply is deferred to a future date. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY CANCER PATIENTS Next Order. Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation....

Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, please second the Motion.

Hon. (Dr) Oundo, do you want to contribute to this? Hon. Naomi Waqo? Yes, another Motion. Hon. Kimani Kuria, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee in charge of Finance and National Planning.

There being no further interest to contribute… Is that Hon. David Mboni? Please make your contributions.

The effect of what the Committee on Delegated Legislation has proposed in this report is that performance of music copyright in both audio and visual forms will be chargeable under the Act except for situations where they are used in hairdressings, salons, bars, carwashes, barber shops, retail shops and in...

Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON INSPECTION VISIT TO EAST AFRICAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION AND EAST AFRICAN HEALTH RESEARCH COMMISSION Hon. Members, the Chairperson of the Committee on Regional Integration requested that we defer debate on this Motion to a future 30th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38 NOTING...

Hon. Members, as we proceed to the next order, I notify all Members engaged in business outside the Plenary of the House that the matters appearing under Orders 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 will no doubt be reached. Let them be available because today we are adjourning business at...

Hon. Catherine Omanyo, who is also the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, to second.

Thank you, Hon. Catherine Omanyo. (Question proposed) Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri. I see he intends to contribute to a different Motion. Hon. Danson Mwashako also awaits a different Motion. (The Temporary Speaker consulted with the leading Clerk-at-the-Table) Hon. Members, the Co-Chairperson of the Mediation Committee, Hon. Peter Lochakapong, moved the Motion...

Next Order. 29th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 42 ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY CANCER PATIENTS Hon. Members, you have one hour and five minutes to conclude the debate on this Motion. Those who are interested in contributing to the Motion should press the intervention button. Hon....

As Hon. Jematiah prepares to contribute to the debate, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health should be in the plenary to reply to the Motion.

There being no more interest by Members to contribute to this Motion, this debate stands exhausted. (Hon. Yussuf Farah spoke off the record) You want to contribute?

Yes, Hon. Catherine Omanyo.

There being no more interest by Members to contribute to this Motion, I call upon the Mover to reply. Do we have the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health in the House? Dr Nyikal is attending to other parliamentary obligations within the precincts. Therefore, the Mover will reply to...

Hon. Members, I know this situation. In the year 2019/2020, I was part of the delegation of the Committee in charge of Administration and National Security, which visited this area. Hon. Makali Mulu, we had difficulties landing. But I remember we ultimately did so with the support of the police...

Hon. (Eng) Paul Nzengu, Member for Mwingi North.

Hon. Charles Ngusya, where did you derive the powers to dictate to the Speaker what to do? Hon. Nzengu will have one more minute. I appeal to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) to direct Safaricom or Airtel to install a mast in the affected area with immediate effect, to...

Hon. Rose Museo, you are recognised to make your contribution.

Next is Hon. Mulyungi because of rank.

Hon. Charles Ngusia, the Member for Mwingi West.

Next is Hon. Jessica Mbalu because of rank.

The Member of Parliament for Laikipia West, Hon. Wachira Karani.

Hon. Samwel Moroto, Member of Parliament for Kapenguria.

Hon. Joshua Kimilu.

Order, Hon. Joshua Kimilu. We are dealing with a very serious issue regarding the matter raised by Hon. David Makali. Could you attend to it in the short time that you have? 28th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43

Hon. Caleb Mule is recognised to speak.

Next is the Member for Bondo, Hon. (Dr) Daniel Ochanda.

Hon. Mark Mwenje.

What is out of order, Hon. Nzengu?

Hon. Mark Mwenje, proceed.

Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, Member of Parliament for Kilome.

Let us have Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi.

Hon. Caroli Omondi.

Hon. Members, we all understand the limitations of an Adjournment Motion, and that is why, I posed the question to the Mover on how best we should approach this matter. To prevent any further loss of lives and destruction of property, I am directing that this matter be taken up...

Member for Luanda, Hon. Dick Maungu.

The Member for Roysambu, Hon. Augustine Mwafrika. Next is Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a. Hon. (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara has already contributed. Let us have Hon. Eckomas Mutuse.

Now, there being no interest in terms of contributions, the mover will now reply.

Hon. Otiende Amollo, before you wind up, look at Clause 5 (a) . When you mention that public participation may be conducted through written submissions, hearings, online forums, or any other method deemed appropriate, by whom?

I am happy with that response. But to avoid the possibility of litigation or having bodies subjectively determine for others what amount is appropriate, you would consider a minor amendment. This is to ensure that it is clear to the responsible authority. I am glad you mentioned the possibility of...

Thank you very much, Hon. Amollo. I am grateful you have replied. Take your seats, Hon. Members. (Hon. Gladys Boss consulted with Hon. Jematiah Sergon along the gangway) The Deputy Speaker will take her seat. I will now put the question. (Question put and agreed to) (The Bill was read...

Hon. Jane Kagiri, before you move, look at Clause 4 (7) . It is a very good provision, but why should 80 per cent of the workforce in a foreign company be made up of Kenyan citizens considering that we only grant work permits for things which Kenyans cannot do?...

Hon. Eckomas Mutuse, AKA, impeachment for unconstitutional conduct.

Hon. Gladys Boss.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Member of Parliament for Roysambu, Hon. Agustine Mwafrika.

Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a, Member of Parliament for Thika Town.

The Hon (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara is recognised to make her contributions.

Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, Member of Parliament for Kilome Constituency.

Hon. Florence Jematiah, Member for Baringo County.

Hon. Rahab Mukami, Member for Nyeri County.

Give me a minute, Hon. Baya.

Stand down. The Speaker presides over the House. Take your seat. Hon. Irene Mrembo, are you on a point of order or you want to make your contributions on the Bill? Give Hon. Irene Mrembo from Nakuru County the microphone. We have technological difficulties. Just stay at your place so...

Hon. Baya, you may now proceed.

Is it the view of the House that I put the question? (Question, that the Bill be deferred, put and agreed to) Debate on the Bill is, therefore, deferred to a future date, as will be scheduled by the House Business Committee. Next Order. HOJA UKAGUZI WA ASASI ZA JUMUIYA...

(Bill deferred)Without much ado, the matter appearing under Order No.1 4 shall stand stepped down for future consideration for the reasons given. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN WESTERN REGION The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education.

Hon. Jack Wamboka, you will proceed as dictated by the Standing Orders.

Hon. Jack Wamboka, I am not certain the Speaker has discretion over the subject matter of your request, but I will proceed under Standing Order I and permit you to switch language from Kiswahili to English, for the convenience of the House. So, you may proceed in English.

Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia.

Hon. Owen Baya.

Hon. Jack Wamboka, the Report is very clear and the recommendations are firm. I thank you for your bold leadership of this Committee. On that basis, Members do not want to add more. The Mover will now be called upon to reply.

Hon. Jack Wamboka, oversight is a core mandate of Parliament, especially this House of Parliament. You have been doing very well. You are very bold. You are leading the Committee with courage. Do not be intimidated. Do not be intimidated, as the House. Some people complain or do whatever they...

Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, I have not allowed you to speak. Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia can proceed to second the Motion. Give him the microphone. (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya.

Your request is declined because this Motion involves Commissions, Boards and other State Corporations. It requires separate consideration and treatment. I want a Member to move Adjournment of debate, under Standing Order 96, for the convenience of the House. Hon. Baya was very engaged today. I will exercise my discretion,...