Kaluma George Peter Opondo

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker for the opportunity to address the matter of this Bill. I support the proposed amendment to the Judicial Service Act, just as I support the proposed amendments to the Parliamentary Service Act. I support them because the mandates of these particular commissions are in the Constitution....

On a point of order. Hold on, Hon. Ichung’wah. Hon. Kaluma, what is out of order? Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Leader of the Majority Party, whom I respect very much, has mentioned that the proposed amendments to the Children's Act in this Bill arise from some court ruling. Could we...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. What is out of order, Hon. Kaluma? Is it on that same matter? Hold on, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I hope you were attentive to Hon. Ichung’wah, who is the Leader of the Majority Party and a leader...

Hon. Owen Baya, why are you looking at me like you want more minutes?

Hon. Joshua Kimilu, Kaiti Constituency.

Hon. Francis Sigei, the Member of Parliament for Sotik.

Hon. Francis Sigei, until the Temporary Speaker stops you, you should be speaking.

Hon. (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara, Member of Parliament for Kabondo Kasipul Constituency.

Hon. Geoffrey Mwangi, Member for Tetu.

The Member of Parliament for Wajir West.

We shall now have Hon. (Dr) Joyce Osogo Bensuda, followed by Hon. Umulkher Harun. Why can you not use less than three minutes? What is this new information you are talking on Equalisation Fund? Proceed, Hon. Bensuda.

Hon. Jared Okello, what is the matter?

Hon. Basil you have two minutes then the Mover can prepare to reply.

Hon. Zamzam Chimba, can you say what you want to say in two minutes.

Mover. Why is the Member for Fafi looking at the Mover in that manner?

Proceed Member for Narok South.

Mover, utilise your remaining two minutes.

Hon. Members, for the convenience of the House, the Question to this Bill shall be put when it will be listed next by the House Business Committee. Hon. Members, the time being 7.08 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 12th June 2024 at 9.30 a.m. The House rose at...

Chairperson to report to the House.

Mover.

Hon. Owen Baya.

For the convenience of the House, the question on the matter will be put next time the House sits to transact this business. (Putting of the Question deferred) ADJOURNMENT Order, Hon. Members. The time being

Chairperson to move reporting.

Mover to move agreement with the report.

Hon. Njeri Maina.

Order, Hon. Members. (Question proposed) Hon. Tom Joseph Francis Kajwang', on this one, you can be heard. Hon. Temporary Speaker, sometimes being in this House for a period of time arms people with experience. You see, in a very short while, you have brought laughter into this House, and the...

Please, Hon. Millie… Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North. ODM) : Yes? Remember, I stood you up and limited your response to either confirming what the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party raised or denying. So, did I hear you deny it?

If you deny, there will be a particular way the Speaker will want to direct that we proceed. If you confirm, there is also a particular way the Standing Orders mandate the Speaker to proceed. So, can you take a side? Yes, that is what I am in the process...

Leader of the Majority Party, this is a very important Bill. You are always very educative. I am happy that the Bill has come from you. However, before you sit, I want to pick your mind for purposes of general debate. I know you will have an opportunity to reply....

Thank you very much. The Committee should also look at the definition of the word “disaster” because it is too broad. The Bill or the environment, or causes significant disruption of the lives of members a community. We may end up in a situation where everything is a disaster and...

The Speaker has powers under Standing Order 1 to reverse his decision so that you speak before Hon. (Dr) Nyikal. I have been with you long enough in Parliament to know when you want to contribute and when you want to wait. Do you want to contribute?

Wait and make those presentations. Proceed, Hon. (Dr) Nyikal.

Next is the Member for Ndhiwa, Hon. Martin Owino. Hon. Millie indicated that she is not in a hurry. (Laughter)

You have also taken over the role of the Speaker. Give the microphone to the Member for Suba North, Hon. Millie Grace Odhiambo, to make her contribution.

Thank you, Hon. Millie Odhiambo. You are always very informative. Next is Hon. (Dr) Suzanne Kiamba, Member for Makueni.

Hon. (Dr) Suzanne Kiamba is saying that if Parliament is struck now, we should not have some authority sitting somewhere deciding whether there should be a response. We should have in-built disaster response systems. According to her, there is no need for an authority. That is what she is saying....

Thank you very much, Mover. For the convenience of the House, the Question on Second Reading of this Bill will be put the next time it will be scheduled for consideration by the House Business Committee. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR...

Hon. Muthoni Ikiara should have the microphone to second.

Thank you, very much. (Question proposed) Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo, Member for Funyula.

Just a minute, Hon. Oundo. What is out of order, Hon. T.J. Kajwang’?

Do you have the numbers? (The Clerk-at-the-Table conducted a headcount of Members present) It is confirmed to me that we are operating below the requisite quorum. I order that the Bell be rung for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) ADJOURNMENT Hon. Members, the time being 6.30

Next Order. (The Temporary Speaker consulted with the Clerks-at-the-Table) Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity.

Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity. DIVERSITY AUDIT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Hon. Said Hiribae, Member of Parliament for Galole. REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS ENCROACHMENT OF COMMUNITY LAND AT JAMHURI LOCATION IN GALOLE CONSTITUENCY

Where is the Chairperson,Committee on Lands. Do we have the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson? timelines for addressing the concerns?

Two weeks granted. Hon. Abdi Ali, Member of Parliament for Ijara. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF PERSONS IN IJARA CONSTITUENCY

The Chairperson, Administration and

Hon. Abdi Ali, are you satisfied with the fact that the response in this matter can be delivered after recess?

Hon. Jared Okello. Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me to take a tangent from Hon. Gikaria. On Tuesday this week, I raised an issue about a communication emanating from the NG-CDF Board to our respective Fund managers regarding removing the building of toilets from the proposals submitted...

You are required to withdraw and apologise unequivocally. As you do that, Hon. Mwashako, remember that Members do not talk about things they do not know. By the way, listen keenly to the Statement by the Leader of the Majority Party. I can assure you that Members appear to be...

Members, there are many requests for Statements. I want us to end this debate there. (Hon. Samwel Chepkonga stood in his place) What is burning, Hon. Chepkonga? Can you only use one minute?

Hon. Bady Twalib.

Hon. Ruku.

Hon. Janet Sitienei.

Hon. Anthony Oluoch.

If there would be a need to elevate it to a level where the Cabinet Secretary responds to it before all representatives in the House, you can also follow through the procedures, if by the time of their responses, all gaps would not have been sealed.

I have mentioned within 30 days so even if that response is available by tomorrow, it can be given. Within 30 days does not mean we have to wait for 30 days. Provided it is not beyond 30 days.

The Temporary Chairman.

Mover.

Thank you. (Question proposed) For the convenience of the House, I will defer putting of the Question to the next appropriate time when it will be scheduled by the House Business Committee. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL

(Bill deferred)Leader of the Majority Party, being the Mover of this Bill, your request is acceded to. This Order is stepped down to the next time it will be scheduled. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE NG-CDF FOR CONSTITUENCIES IN VIHIGA COUNTY Committee on its consideration of the...

(Motion deferred)Leader of the Majority Party, we can only speak to Order No.15. Based on your request thereon, Order No.15 will be stepped down to be transacted in the future when it will again be scheduled by the House Business Committee. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE INQUIRY INTO...

(Motion deferred)For the reasons given by the Mover and elaborated upon by the Leader of the Majority Party before, Order No.16 is stepped down to the future. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NG-CDF FOR CONSTITUENCIES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY Committee on its consideration of the report of...

(Motion deferred)This Order will, on account of those reasons placed before the House by the Leader of the Majority Party, stand deferred to a future date when it will be scheduled by the House Business Committee for consideration. Let me thank the House, on behalf of the substantive Speaker, for...