Jeremiah Omboko Milemba

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Speaker, thank you very much. In 1982 when my father used to buy the Standard Newspaper and I think the price was about Ksh1.80 or Ksh2, I remember vividly reading the story of Mama Ida when she was being removed from one of the...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Speaker, thank you very much. In 1982 when my father used to buy the Standard Newspaper and I think the price was about Ksh1.80 or Ksh2, I remember vividly reading the story of Mama Ida when she was being removed from one of the...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you. I have a lot of respect for the Leader of the Majority Party and I know he is executing his work. Hon. Deputy Speaker Is it a point of information or a point of order? Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Deputy Speaker,...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding delays in payments to teachers and other examination personnel by KNEC. In October 2025, KNEC engaged approximately...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 27 of 2025) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Temporary Chairman (Omboko Milemba) If this one is taken, then the amendment by the Leader of the Majority Party will fall because they are the same. Let us hear from Hon. Rindikiri.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you. I have a lot of respect for the Leader of the Majority Party and I know he is executing his work. Hon. Deputy Speaker Is it a point of information or a point of order? Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Deputy Speaker,...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding delays in payments to teachers and other examination personnel by KNEC. In October 2025, KNEC engaged approximately...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 27 of 2025) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Temporary Chairman (Omboko Milemba) If this one is taken, then the amendment by the Leader of the Majority Party will fall because they are the same. Let us hear from Hon. Rindikiri.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You indicated in your Communication that we lost one of our Members, Hon. Hamisi Denar, who was a nominated Member of the Amani National Congress (ANC) party that we later dissolved to join the United Democratic Party (UDA) . Even though...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf, my family, the people of Emuhaya, and the fraternity of the former ANC party, I take this chance to pass my condolences to the family of Hon. Hamisi Denar who was a nominated Member of Parliament from the...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf, my family, the people of Emuhaya, and the fraternity of the former ANC party, I take this chance to pass my condolences to the family of Hon. Hamisi Denar who was a nominated Member of Parliament from the...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You indicated in your Communication that we lost one of our Members, Hon. Hamisi Denar, who was a nominated Member of the Amani National Congress (ANC) party that we later dissolved to join the United Democratic Party (UDA) . Even though...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You indicated in your Communication that we lost one of our Members, Hon. Hamisi Denar, who was a nominated Member of the Amani National Congress (ANC) party that we later dissolved to join the United Democratic Party (UDA) . Even though...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Mawathe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The request is referred to the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Is the Chairperson in the House? (Hon. Muchangi Karemba spoke off the record) Are you a member of that Committee? (Hon. Muchangi Karemba spoke off the record) Then wait....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you, Hon. Members. When the Member rose on Standing Order No. 96, there were those Members who were ready to debate this particular Motion. However, the first speaker who spoke on this, Hon. Dawood, raised very pertinent issues. He was listened to in...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The next Statement is by Hon. Joyce Kamene, Member for Machakos County. There is a microphone next to you. Yes, proceed. STATUS OF SQUATTERS LIVING IN ATHI-RIVER MAVOKO SUB-COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Gideon Kimaiyo. I am a religious follower of this House, and I sit right behind you. If you had brought this request much earlier, we would have already dealt with it. Now that you brought it at the last minute, we shall...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Yes, CPA.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) I have heard you, Hon. Member. What is your point of order, Hon. Ochieng? Give Hon. Ochieng’ the microphone.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Engoko, I have given you a chance to contribute on the Motion. I do not know why you are belabouring on whether we should debate it or not. Proceed and make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon, Ochieng’, there was a point of order by the previous speaker and Hon. Engoko was on the floor. Are you raising a point of order? The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Engoko, you may proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Two weeks after recess. The next Request for a Statement is by Hon. Cynthia Muge, Member for Nandi County. INSECURITY IN TINDERET CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The Request for Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Lands. It would be replied to, two weeks after the recess. Move faster, so that all the Requests for Statements can be read. Let us have the Request for a Statement...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon, Ochieng. 4th December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, the Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Energy. Is the Chair or the Vice-Chair in the House? Hon. Raso, kindly inform your colleague that the Statement would be replied to, in two weeks after recess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The next Statement is by Hon. Mohamed Machele, Member for Mvita. HARMONISATION OF HOUSE ALLOWANCE AND REVIEW OF DELOCALISATION POLICY FOR TEACHERS IN MOMBASA COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The next Statement is by the Hon. Joseph Gitari, Member for Kirinyaga Central. REPATRIATION OF MS LILIAN NJERI NJOKI FROM OMAN

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The Request for a Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Regional Development. It would be replied to two weeks after recess. Hon. Raso, undertake to inform the Chairperson of the Committee.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The next statement is by Hon. Bernard Shinali, Member for Ikolomani Constituency. DISRUPTION OF A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM IN BUSHIANGALA, IKOLOMANI CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Great. The Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife, and is to be replied to, two weeks after recess. The last statement here is by Hon. Gideon Kimaiyo. Is the Member in the House? DELAYED PAYMENTS OWED TO DAIRY FARMERS...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you. The next Request of Statement is by the Hon. Rale Kasiwai, Member for West Pokot. PLIGHT OF WORKERS IN KITALE – MORPUS ROAD PROJECT 4th December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 53

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) I have heard you, Hon. Rutto. Hon. Mawathe, do you wish to contribute to this? My understanding regarding the Member rising on Standing Order 96 was informed by the observation that there was not enough interest. However, having followed the debate closely, it is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Yes, can I see Hon. Timothy?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Thank you. The list of requests is overwhelming. This request is referred to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Chairperson.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) You just need to commit because you can always act. Two weeks after recess, thank you. The next Statement is by the Hon. Mark Mwenje, the Member of Parliament of Embakasi West. GRABBING OF LAND FOR PUBLIC UTILITY IN UMOJA EMBAKASI

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Education. It will be replied in two weeks, after recess. The next Statement is by Hon. Yussuf Farah, Member for Wajir West. He was in the House. POWER OUTAGES IN WAJIR COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The Request for a Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. The Vice-Chairperson is here.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Great. The Request for Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Lands. It would be answered to, two weeks after recess. The Chairman, Departmental Committee on Lands. Hon. Raso, again, I will refer to you, to inform the Chairman. Give Hon. Raso the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Before Hon. Mary seconds, after this Order, we shall go back to Order No. 7 on Questions and Statements. Hon. Marianne, you may proceed to the second.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Wanjiku Muhia. Is she here?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Gitonga Murugara. (Hon. George Murugara spoke off the record) Hon. Joyce Kamene. 4th December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Next is the Request for a Statement by Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi, Member for Ijara. Please give him the microphone. STATUS OF WATER CONNECTIVITY IN IJARA CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, Hon. Ochieng’, you are absolutely right. This sitting is very much in order. And Hon. Member, this sitting is not suspicious. Make your contributions, if you have contributions to make. Next to contribute on this is Hon. Phylis Bartoo. Is she in...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Mawathe, there is a point of order. Points of orders are ordinary in debates.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation. It should be replied to within two weeks after recess. The next Request for Statement is by Hon. Tandaza Kassim. However, I have his letter to the Speaker of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The next Request for a Statement is by Hon. Peter Kihungi, Member for Kangema. STRAY WILD DOGS ATTACKS IN KANGEMA CONSTITUENCY 4th December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 56

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The next Statement is referred to the Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee. Is the Chair in the House? Hon. Dido Raso, inform the Chair that this Statement should be replied to within two weeks after recess. Hon. Dido Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Hon. Engoko, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)The Chairperson, Blue Economy, DISRUPTION OF KALOKOL WATER PROJECT IN TURKANA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) The statement stands referred to the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. Is the Chairperson in the House? Vice Chair, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Next is Hon. Cynthia Muge. Did you already speak on this or you have no interest? (Hon. Cynthia Muge spoke off the record) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Yussuf Muhammad. Is he in the House? Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) I see several Members are interested. The first Member on the list is Hon. Martin Owino of Ndhiwa. The next one is Adan Keynan. Any Member interested in speaking to this Motion. Hon. Dawood.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Great. The Statement is referred to the Departmental Committee on Labour. Is the Chair or Vice-Chair in the House? Any Member from the Departmental Committee on Labour?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon, Ochieng’! Let us be orderly. Let us go back to Hon. Engoko before we listen to you. He was on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, I hear you, Hon. Jematiah. Before we come to that, can we first hear what the Hon. Member wants to say on this Motion?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Kaluma.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Elachi, you appear on my screen on this.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for what you took us through in terms of our fellow Members of Parliament. However, there is a rumour in the air that we have a third Senior Counsel in the House, who has not been officially acknowledged. Rumour has it...