Kimani Francis Kuria

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on the consideration of the following—

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Considering how important this Bill is, especially to Members that are affected by the Equalisation Fund, I indulge you to defer this business to a later date.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have not read the Bill verbatim. One challenge I have seen when doing public participation, and I am speaking from experience, is that laws are drafted in a complex way and most Kenyans do not understand them. That is...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. So, those who follow my debates in Parliament, when we meet on the streets, say that they understand how drafting of Bills is done. This is better than just throwing words around and not referring to the Bill.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Yes. I mentioned technology transfer which is contained in clauses 14 to 16. They have indicated a very good framework of how start-ups will engage in technology transfer. Another challenge we have is that Kenyans come up with very good ideas that can solve problems,...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, I would like to congratulate my two friends, Hon. CPA, Irene Mayaka and Hon. Crystal Asige, for bringing this very progressive Bill. This clearly demonstrates that when young people of this country are given a...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have not read the Bill verbatim. One challenge I have seen when doing public participation, and I am speaking from experience, is that laws are drafted in a complex way and most Kenyans do not understand them. That is...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. So, those who follow my debates in Parliament, when we meet on the streets, say that they understand how drafting of Bills is done. This is better than just throwing words around and not referring to the Bill.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Yes. I mentioned technology transfer which is contained in clauses 14 to 16. They have indicated a very good framework of how start-ups will engage in technology transfer. Another challenge we have is that Kenyans come up with very good ideas that can solve problems,...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, I would like to congratulate my two friends, Hon. CPA, Irene Mayaka and Hon. Crystal Asige, for bringing this very progressive Bill. This clearly demonstrates that when young people of this country are given a...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I have listened to what Hon. Nyikal has asked. I also want to share the sentiments of Hon. Members about a firm being awarded a contract knowing very well they are incompetent. The Bill is 28th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee reports to the House its consideration of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.48 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I would like to thank the Members for their good contributions to the Bill. The clarifications they sought helped us to understand the Bill much better. I appreciate the remarks by Hon. Mayaka (CPA). I wish to notify you that the recognition...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that Public Finance Management No.3 (National Assembly Bill No.44 of 2024) be read a Third Time, and I request Hon. Josses Lelmengit...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, and sorry for that. I beg to move that this House do agree with the Committee on the said Report, and I request Hon. Josses Member for Emgwen to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, again, I want to thank the Committee for the great discussion that we had yesterday during the Second Reading and the great insights that you have given and enriched this Bill on ensuring that procurement in this country benefits Kenyans, and that...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the new Clause 1A and 1B be now read a Second Time. These New Clauses came out of public participation. We have had county governments failing to remit statutory deductions to the respective entities like Pay as...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Two very important documents inform the budget process of the national Government and county governments. The Budget Policy Statement is for the national Government and the County Fiscal Strategy Paper is for county governments. Current provisions in the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act provide only...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.3) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.44 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr)...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, Members are wondering why we have two Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bills separately. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.3) Bill that we just passed includes county 28th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)functions. That is why we...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Yes. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : You may proceed.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Sorry, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. Hon. Members, Clause 3 of the Bill says: Section 4 of the principal Act is amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after sub-section (3) —

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to move that the approval of Mr Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) be now read a Second Time. Article 231 of the Constitution sets out the establishment of the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) My apologies, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Joint Committee of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Bill. This is one of the Bills that was referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 36 Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)We conducted public participation...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the outset, I would like to thank all my colleagues who have really enriched the debate on this particular Bill. I would also like to thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for your kind words, and I do not take...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is one of the Bills that were sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party and referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. In as well as we appreciate the need to have people designate others...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you Leader of the Majority Party for your magnanimity. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 69

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second. (Question proposed) The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Chairman, go to the Kenya Roads Board (Amendment) Bill. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE KENYA ROADS BOARD (AMENDMENT) BILL

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Oh, yes.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I rise to move that the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill of 2024 be now read a Second Time. The Bill embodies our commitment to fostering economic inclusivity, promoting local enterprises, and ensuring that public procurement serves as a strategic tool for national...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have heard the concerns of Members. It is important that I offer some information and clarification. The monthly fine referred to in subsection (1) (a) (ii) shall be determined as follows—

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on consideration of the following two Bills –

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to move that the approval of Mr Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) be now read a Second Time. Article 231 of the Constitution sets out the establishment of the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) My apologies, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Joint Committee of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Bill. This is one of the Bills that was referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 36 Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)We conducted public participation...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the outset, I would like to thank all my colleagues who have really enriched the debate on this particular Bill. I would also like to thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for your kind words, and I do not take...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is one of the Bills that were sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party and referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. In as well as we appreciate the need to have people designate others...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you Leader of the Majority Party for your magnanimity. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 69

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second. (Question proposed) The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Chairman, go to the Kenya Roads Board (Amendment) Bill. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE KENYA ROADS BOARD (AMENDMENT) BILL

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Oh, yes.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I rise to move that the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill of 2024 be now read a Second Time. The Bill embodies our commitment to fostering economic inclusivity, promoting local enterprises, and ensuring that public procurement serves as a strategic tool for national...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have heard the concerns of Members. It is important that I offer some information and clarification. The monthly fine referred to in subsection (1) (a) (ii) shall be determined as follows—

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on consideration of the following two Bills –

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of:

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to join my colleagues in celebrating the Solomonic wisdom of the ruling by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kenya. The reason why the Finance Bills for the last two years have become a subject of discussion in the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill, (Senate Bill No.14 of 2023) .

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, one of the issues that we were discussing earlier on the absenteeism of Members is that you prepare for one Bill only for it to be stepped down because the Mover is not there. You have to recollect where you were in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to join my colleagues in celebrating the Solomonic wisdom of the ruling by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kenya. The reason why the Finance Bills for the last two years have become a subject of discussion in the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill, (Senate Bill No.14 of 2023) .

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, one of the issues that we were discussing earlier on the absenteeism of Members is that you prepare for one Bill only for it to be stepped down because the Mover is not there. You have to recollect where you were in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank my colleague, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Mutunga, for requesting for that statement. I think the Committee will endeavour to go beyond the statement that has been sought. The pension savings, as...