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National Assembly

Joshua Kandie

Constituency Baringo Central

Party United Democratic Alliance

2022 coalition Kenya Kwanza

Status Elected

Term Sep 2022 – Present

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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

Employment & Labor33%
Devolution33%
Public Service & Civil Servants33%

Overview Topics 1 Contributions Voting Record Bills 1 Committees Motions 1 Petitions 0 Questions 6 Statements 17 Papers Laid 1 Declarations & Gazette

Biography

Joshua Chepyegon Kandie is a Kenyan politician from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), formerly from the Maendeleo Chap Chap Party. In the elections of 2017 and 2022, he was elected to the National Assembly in Baringo Central Constituency.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

21.6 / 100 overall performance score

Top 34% of the National Assembly Ranked 120 of 348

Contributions 49 ↓ below avg 2.3/100

House average: 105.3
Bills 1 ↑ above avg 1.0/100

House average: 0.8
Committees 2 ↓ below avg 4.3/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 24 ↓ below avg 1.1/100

House average: 27.6
Division participation 8 ↑ above avg 80.0/100

House average: 6.7

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Committee Membership

A member of the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations committee.
A member of the Public Petitions committee.

Committee reports 23

Reports produced by Joshua Kandie's committees.

Report On Consideration Of Mr. Humphrey Wattanga, Nominee For Appointment As High Commissioner To Ottawa, Canada Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Jun 2026
Report Of The Dc On Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations On The Approval Hearing Of Dr. Julius Mbijiwe As Ambassador To V Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2026
Report On Approval Hearing Of Nominee For Appointment As The Ambassador To Denmark Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Mar 2026
Report On Consideration Of Nominee For Appointment As Permanent Representative, Unep Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Feb 2026
Report Of The Departmental Committee Of Defence On Inquiry Into The Conduct Of The Batuk Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Dec 2025
Joint Report Of Three Committees (incl. Dc Defence) On The Fact Finding Mission To Boni Forest In Lamu County Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Nov 2025
Report On Participation In The Diaspora Mobile Consular Services (mcs) Exercise In Japan From 20th To 27th November 2023 Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Sep 2025
Report On Participation In The Diaspora Mobile Consular Service Exercise In Hong Kong, 2024 Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Sep 2025
Report On Approval Hearings Of Nominees For Appointment To Foreign Service Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Sep 2025
Report On Participation In The Diaspora Mobile Consular Services In Texas Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report On The Consideration Of The Ratification Of The Treaty Establishing The Intergovernmental Authority On Development Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report On Vetting Of Nominee For Appointment As Ps, State Department For East African Community (eac) Affairs Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report On Budget Implementation Oversight For The Financial Year 23 24 Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report On Approval Hearing Of Nominee For Appointment As Principal Secretary, State Department For Science, Research & Innovatio Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report On Inspection Visit To Kenyan Embassies In The Uae & State Of Qatar Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2025
Report Of Defence, Intelligence & Foreign Relations On Nominees For Appointment To Various Diplomatic Offices Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Jan 2025
Report Of Defence On Consideration For Ratification Of The Protocol To The Constitutive Act Of The African Union Relating To The Pan-african Parliament Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Sep 2024
Report On An Inspection Visit To Kenyan Embassies In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia And The State Of Kuwait Conducted Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Aug 2023
Report Of The Committee On Defense On The Approval Hearing Of Mr. Noordin Mohammed Haji, Cbs Ogw, The Nominee For Appointment Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Jun 2023
Report Of Thwe Defence Commitee On The Participation At 36th Ordinary Session Of The African Union Held In Addis Ababa Feb 2023 Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Jun 2023
Report Of The Committee On Defense On Statute Law (miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2022 Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Apr 2023
Report On The Approval Hearing Of Nominees For The Principal Secretaries Of Ministry Of Defence And Foreign Relation Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Dec 2022
Report Of The Departmental Committee On Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations On Deployment Of Kdf To The Drc Defence, Intelligence And Foreign Relations · Nov 2022

Topics this member is active on

Policy areas this member has been most active on — across bills, motions, questions, statements, papers and Hansard contributions.

Kenya Defense Forces 1 1 paper_laid

Parliamentary Activity

Joshua Kandie has made 1 speech this year and a total of 53 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 10 Jun 2026

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I will convey the message to my Chairman. We will ensure that we bring a response in two weeks’ time.

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I am satisfied with the Statement. However, I would be very happy if the Committee followed up on the development of the Building Act and the budgetary allocation to the State Department for Public Works so that it can...

Plenary Contribution 15 Apr 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works regarding the lack of urban planning and regulation...

Plenary Contribution 17 Feb 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the issuance of work permits to foreign nationals. Hon. Speaker, in...

Plenary Contribution 25 Nov 2025

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding its enquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) .

Plenary Contribution 25 Nov 2025

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: 25th November 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA)A certified version of this ReportTHAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations...

Plenary Contribution 8 Oct 2025

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time ORDINARY QUESTIONS

2 speeches

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education the following Question: Could the Cabinet Secretary—

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you. I am satisfied with the response by the Cabinet Secretary.

Plenary Contribution 19 Aug 2025

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am waiting for a reply from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage.

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The response from the Ministry is not accurate because they did not provide any counselling to the victims; they merely attended the burial as guests. Furthermore, they did not offer any vehicle for the transportation of the deceased, thereby forcing...

Plenary Contribution 30 Jul 2025

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary 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 Administration and Internal Security regarding issuance of work permits to foreign nationals. In this era...

Plenary Contribution 22 Jul 2025

3 speeches in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

3 speeches

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) No, I do not have any response. I will convey the message to the Chairman.

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Okay, let me look for the Chairman immediately.

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Plenary Contribution 24 Apr 2025

1 speech in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

Hon. Joshua Kandie (Baringo Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding rampant cases of snake bites in Baringo County. Baringo County harbours around...

Bills Sponsored

Joshua Kandie has sponsored 1 bill.

THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL(AMENDMENT) BILL,2023

2023

Status: Second Reading · 18 Oct 2023

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-02/THE%20NATIONAL%20YOUTH%20COUNCIL%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2023.pdf

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

Voting Record

7Ayes

1Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

1Absent

8Divisions attended

All Ayes 7 Noes 1 Abstain 0 Absent 1

No voting information as yet.

Motions

Taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on the vetting of nominees for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the Commission… 26 Nov 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗

Petitions

No petitions recorded yet.

Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide the list of all the Community Health Promoters in all the 290 Constituencies? (ii) explain the methods used by the Ministry to select the said Community Health Promoters across the country? (iii) explain why drivers are not considered and counted as prone to risk while handling the emergency cases? to Cabinet Secretary for Health 17 Apr 2024 Answered Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) state the plans in place to promote the opening up of the energy sector, such as facilitating the participation of additional energy suppliers, including individuals providing solar energy, with the goal of reducing energy prices? (ii) outline the plans instituted by the Ministry towards achieving Kenya’s goal of becoming a 100% producer of green energy, including renewable energy sources? (iii) elaborate on the specific measures and policies that are being impl to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum 19 Mar 2024 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) state the plans in place to promote the opening up of the energy sector, such as facilitating the participation of additional energy suppliers, including individuals providing solar energy, with the goal of reducing energy prices? (ii) outline the plans instituted by the Ministry towards achieving Kenya’s goal of becoming a 100% producer of green energy, including renewable energy sources? (iii) elaborate on the specific measures and policies that are being impl to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum 10 Aug 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the criteria used and applied by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) to determine the amount of funds to allocate to each Constituency? (ii) provide a detailed analysis of monies that Kenya Roads Board has disbursed to all the 290 Constituencies from the year 2019 to 2022? (iii) provide a comprehensive list of roads in each of the 47 counties that Kenya Roads Board has allocated monies to in the recent past? to Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide details of the total number of foreigners issued with work permits in Kenya and the duration granted for such work permits? (ii) provide details of the number and status of foreigners whose work permits expired as at January 2023 and the actions being taken by the Ministry to mop out foreigners who could be working in the country illegally following expiry of their work permits? (iii) explain the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure foreigners are to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration 22 Mar 2023 Pending Source ↗
(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures in place to ensure maximum utilization of Eldoret International Airport for both passengers and cargo? (ii) Could the Ministry consider enhancing the Airport’s cargo handling capacity? (iii) Further, could the Ministry also consider expanding the Airport’s runway to accommodate bigger capacity planes and thus promote the entry of more cargo? (To be replied before Departmental Committee on Transport, and Infrastructure) to Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport 17 Nov 2022 Source ↗

Statements

the lack of urban planning and regulation of construction of high-rise buildings in the country request 15 Apr 2026
the issuance of work permits to foreign nationals request 17 Feb 2026
issuance of work permits to foreign nationals request 30 Jul 2025
Rampant cases of snake bites in Baringo County request 24 Apr 2025
Shortage of teachers in Baringo Central Constituency request 12 Mar 2025
the recruitment of officers in the State Department for Diaspora Affairs request 5 Dec 2024
Request for statement from Chairperson under Standing Order 44(2)(c) request 5 Dec 2024
the role of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in regulating labour migration through private recruitment agencies and whether the State Department for Diaspora Affairs has encroached on those roles request 15 Oct 2024
Regulation of labour migration through private recruitment agencies request 15 Oct 2024
Request for statement by Hon. Joshua Kandie request 15 Oct 2024
Dilapidated state of roads in Baringo Central request 15 Aug 2024
the deteriorating state of roads within Baringo Central Constituency request 15 Aug 2024
Request for statement on road damage in Baringo Central due to heavy rainfall request 15 Aug 2024
Challenges facing support staff in schools request 20 Mar 2024
delayed salaries and understaffing of non-teaching personnel in special needs schools request 20 Mar 2024

Papers Laid

Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding its enquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) 25 Nov 2025

Declarations of Interest

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