Jeremiah Omboko Milemba

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding delays in establishing the Board of Trustees of the Public Service...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you for that intervention. Leader of Minority Party, it was expected that you would make a very short comment on this matter. Ordinarily, as he has put it, we do not debate requests for Statements. Please, conclude.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Leader of the Majority Party, you will have to conclude in a short while, but I will still give you the microphone so that we do not exacerbate debate on this Statement. Proceed for one minute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Like the substantive Speaker would put it, let the chips lie where they fell. Therefore, that Statement be directed to the relevant committee and we shall have a chance to speak on it when it is back to the House. 29th February...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, the Statement is referred to the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. The next Statement is from Hon. Melly, Chairperson of the Committee on Education. STATEMENTS PROGRESS REPORT ON UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES PLACEMENT APPLICATION PROCESS

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you for bringing the Statement to the House on time. Yes, Hon. Member. Do you want to weigh in on this? You have the microphone.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. K.J.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) I think we can conclude on this and move to the next Statement by the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, you have a response to a request for Statement by the Member for Kajiado North. STATUS OF LAUNCHED ROAD PROJECTS...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Before we get a rebut from the Member of Parliament for Kajiado North, let me welcome Hon. Captain Ruweida to welcome the students of Mt. Kenya University if they are still in the House.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Asante sana. 29th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, order. A Member is insisting that you listen to what he has to say. Thank you. Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. There being no other interest in that matter, I call upon the Chairman to only speak on two issues. One, do you have the exact date for the resumption of work on those roads? That is what the Hon. Member has said....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Hon. Member, liaise with the Chairman to get the exact date. In the event you do not get it, report to the House accordingly. Next is the Leader of the Majority Party, on his usual Thursday Statement. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK OF...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Before we move to the next order, let me acknowledge the presence of Sabasaba Secondary School, Maragua Constituency, Murang'a County, in the House. Do we have any Hon. Members from Murang'a County to welcome the students? Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very Well, next order. THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO.11 OF 2022)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) You have not pronounced yourself clearly on the Standing Order that you are raising. You are combining two things there: Mover to reply and Quorum. What are you talking about, Hon. Member?

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Beatrice Kemei.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Thuku Kwenya.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The matter raised by Leader of the Minority Party is very serious. As a follower of all the issues that concern budget-making and legislation, I am quick to say that should not happen. I am aware that a number of Committees...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise under Standing Order 53 (3) to request that the putting of the Question on this matter be deferred to a later date.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The next to speak on this is Hon. Nicholas Ng’ikor.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Phylis Bartoo. Hon. Tindi Mwale.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Proceed, Member for Butere.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Oundo. 27th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its consideration of the Report of the Auditor General on non-compliant State...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. T.J. A Member has moved that the Mover be called upon to reply under Standing Order 95. Is that the mood of the House? (Question, that the Mover be now called upon to reply, put and negatived) The Noes have it and,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Kajwang’, what is your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, Hon. T.J. But the matter you are raising has been overtaken by events. The debate is continuing. Next is Hon. Koech.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Cynthia Muge.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Beatrice Elachi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Peter Kihungi.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Sometimes, it becomes mechanical for the Speaker to respond to your point of orders. Therefore, a Member has, for the second time, risen up in her place requesting that we call upon the Mover to reply. (Question, that the Mover be now called upon...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Members, we will defer the putting of the Question.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you, Hon. Koech. We shall defer the putting of the question until a later date. 27th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 33 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)Next Order! THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) (NO.2) BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Majority...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) This is a Resumption of Debate. This particular Bill has already been moved by the Leader of the Majority Party. What I am not sure is who was on the Floor when debate on the Bill was interrupted. Was there anyone on the Floor?...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) I can see Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba. Your name does not appear here but please speak on this Bill.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Gathoni, for record purposes, I am usually very keen. I see your card has a challenge. Please, align that once you finish speaking on this Bill so that it appears on the Speaker’s screen. Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Next is Hon. Jane Kagiri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Moses Kirima.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Edith Nyenze.

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

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, Hon. Rindikiri. Even as you stand on Standing Order 95, there is no further interest in this debate. Therefore, I call upon the Mover to reply. 27th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 46 Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)Thank you, Hon. Temporary...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. As I come in, let me give the first chance to the Deputy Speaker to speak on this matter because she has another business to undertake.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Whip of the Minority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Sure.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you. The screen is full of people who are not in the House. Clerks-at-the-Table, please, clear the list. I do not see the women Members. Please, key in if you want to speak to this Motion. Hon. Elachi.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Hon. Donya Dorice. Is she in the House? We are just following the queue here. Next is Hon. Johana Ng’eno. Not in the House? Clear for me the list. Next is Hon. Zamzam Chimba. (Hon. Johana Kipyegon and Hon. Zamzam Mohammed stood...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) You have made you point. Proceed, Hon. Zamzam.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. John Mutunga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)The Hon. Catherine Omanyo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)The Hon. John Waweru.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well, poet. Let us have Hon. Wilberforce Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. Hon. Dorothy Ikiara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) You have had your bite. Hon. Dick Maungu. 14th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 37 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also want to add my voice to this great debate, first and foremost, by applauding our...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Member. What is your point of order? Please give her the microphone. You have one now.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. The Hon. Member who was on the Floor, you may proceed. As much as possible, could we depoliticise this matter. It is very sensitive and sad. Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Thank you. Hon. Cecilia Ngitit. Hon. Cecilia A. Ngitit (Turkana County, UDA) : Thank you for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to the Adjournment Motion that has been brought up by Hon. Esther Passaris, the honourable County Member of Parliament for...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Rashid Bedzimba, the Member for Kisauni.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba)Ahsante sana. Mhe. Ruweida

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Member. Do not use the Hon. Temporary Speaker as your example, especially of beating women. We do not do that. However, I thank you for your contribution. Next, let us have Hon. Irene Mayaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Mary Emaase.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. As directed by the substantive Speaker earlier, this Motion was to run up to 6.15 p.m. The time is 6.15 p.m., but a Member has risen from his place and asked me to look into the issue of quorum. I can confirm...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. That could possibly just be a hangover from previous traditions. Members who were appointed to the Speaker’s Panel would completely limit themselves and even forget that they were representing their constituencies and hence, were Members of Parliament. What is happening...

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) On a point of order. Hon. Deputy Speaker What is your point of order, Hon. Milemba? Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I am concerned that Members are casualising the House because somebody stands on a point of order and seeks...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Chairperson.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Mover.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Members, before I call out the next Order, may I inform the House that the effect of what you have done is that the Bill is now committed to mediation. The substantive Speaker will name the mediation committee to deal with the matter....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Dr Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Members! You need to listen to this so that you make accurate decisions. (Question proposed) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Who will take the first chance? The Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Relax, Hon. Member. I have heard you. What is your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) We do not have a party leader here. (Laughter) 23rd November 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well. You have been heard.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Leader of the Majority Party, I am a very serious Member of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee. The next chance will go to Hon. Thuku Kwenya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Abraham Kirwa, Member of Parliament for Mosop.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) In other jurisdictions such as Ghana, any loans taken by Government are sanctioned by Parliament. But, we are moving on well. Next to speak on this matter is Hon. Catherine Omanyo. Are you ready? Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Paul Biego. 23rd November 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 42

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Amina Mnyazi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Very well spoken. Sasa tumsikize Mbunge wa Tetu, Mhe. Geoffrey Mwangi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Moroto, do you want to speak on this?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Hon. Zamzam Chimba, Mombasa.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Member. What is your point of order, Hon. Shurie?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) You may proceed.

Hon. Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya, ANC) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have been waiting to make my contribution on this Report by the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee. At the outset, I will not shy away from what I always begin with, which is very important that Kenyans always remember...