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Kassait Kamket

Constituency Tiaty

Party Kenya African National Union

2022 coalition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya

Status Elected

Term Sep 2022 – Present

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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

Governance & Democracy49%
Devolution18%
Public Service & Civil Servants12%
Security & Defense10%
Budget & Finance8%
Trade & Commerce4%

Overview Topics 2 Contributions Voting Record Bills 1 Committees Motions 1 Petitions 0 Questions 6 Statements 9 Papers Laid 4 Declarations & Gazette

Background

Career & Experience

Member at the National Assembly of Kenya African National Union (Started: August 2022); Member at the National Assembly of Parliament (Started: 31st August 2017)

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

25.6 / 100 overall performance score

Top 14% of the National Assembly Ranked 49 of 348

Contributions 130 ↑ above avg 6.1/100

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

House average: 0.8
Committees 3 ↓ below avg 6.4/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 19 ↓ below avg 0.9/100

House average: 27.6
Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100

House average: 6.7

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Committee Membership

The Chair of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight committee.
A member of the Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation committee.

Topics this member is active on

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

Energy & Water 1 1 question
Wildlife & Tourism 1 1 statement

Parliamentary Activity

Kassait Kamket has made 1 speech this year and a total of 148 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Questions & Answers 23 Jun 2026

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Temporary Speaker, while the Chairman responds to those matters, I ask him to look at the report of a missing student from my constituency. He went missing two weeks ago from Pwani University. I have the Occurrence Book number which I can provide. We...

Trade & Commerce 18 Jun 2026

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS IMPORTATION OF REFINED SUGAR INTO THE COUNTRY

2 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you for indulging me. There is nothing out of order. Given the interest that this Statement has generated among Members, would I be in order to request that we not only deal with the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, but we also...

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary 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 Finance and National Planning regarding the operationalisation and implementation of the Equalisation Fund. Article...

Infrastructure & Transport 31 Mar 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I kindly request to use it to also eulogise my son. Hon. Speaker Go ahead. Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) The two minutes allocated to Members to contribute may not be enough. I just have a...

Public Service & Civil Servants 19 Feb 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to join my colleagues in celebrating Mrs Florence Abonyo. Personally, I have had the privilege of working with her as a colleague. I want to attest to the fact that Florence, as has been described by you, is a...

Governance & Democracy 18 Nov 2025

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I can confirm that Mr Lekulo is, indeed, a very peaceful man, just like me. (Laughter)

Plenary Contribution 31 Jul 2025

9 speeches in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

9 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) I am telling you, Hon. Speaker. That is the reality.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Not yet. He has not responded. I want to add something.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) On the request for a Statement by the Member for Bura.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I just want to joyride on that Statement, before the Chairman responds. I want to add something little. One of the most shameful…

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I do not want to be unfair to him. I am trying to point out a problem that is real in this country.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) No, but, Hon. Speaker, it is obvious that he does not even know what he is talking about.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, we have other agencies that come to this House and even in committees. We have to find a way of having those officers directly respond to issues, either in Plenary or in Committee. That is because a Member of Parliament is given stories...

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you Hon. Speaker. One of the most shameful acts for a Member of Parliament is to pretend to give a response on behalf of the police to this House. We have to find a way of ensuring that a Member of Parliament does not...

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I want to add that even the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration is a civilian. Sometimes the statements he brings to this House is stori za jaba.

Plenary Contribution 24 Jun 2025

10 speeches in 2 contributions

Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

2 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I noticed in the mainstream print media that my name has been splashed in headline news as a warmonger. While I will not be intimidated by the media, allow me to say that the events ….

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Second Report of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 24th June 2025 on the status of implementation of the Constitution by...

General Discussion PERSONAL STATEMENT

8 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you. I am a peace-loving Kenyan.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) I am a peace-loving Kenyan and, indeed, a Prince of Peace. I insist.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you. While I shall not be intimidated, it is on record, and it shall remain on record, that the events of the 25th of June last year were nothing other than an attempted civilian coup led by none other than the former Deputy President,...

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was saying that I, Hon. William Kamket, the Member for Tiaty, am a Prince of Peace.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Yes, you are looking at one. I am indeed a Prince of Peace.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) There is an attempt by the print media…. 24th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 5

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Yes. Indeed, the real inciters to hatred in this country are the media, especially the print media. They are the ones who have been inciting our youths by bringing up issues that are foreign to them. They are trying to negatively portray leaders who speak...

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, the Kamket they are referring to is a different Kamket; Kamket of the media.

Plenary Contribution 24 Jun 2025

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Second Report of the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee on the status of implementation of the Constitution by:

Anti-Corruption & Ethics 4 Jun 2025

2 speeches in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

2 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this Motion.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Indeed, Hon. Speaker, if you cannot say it in three minutes, then you better not say it. I thank you for this opportunity. I also thank you for the ruling you made that the vetting of these proposed nominees continues because the attempt to block...

Budget & Finance 30 Apr 2025

3 speeches in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

3 speeches

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Yes, that is true. That was before it was renamed mighty Tiaty.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Kassait Kamket (Tiaty, KANU) Hon. Speaker, I am very happy. I just wanted to comment on how times have really change. My friend, Hon. Junet is now a big defender of certain things.

Bills Sponsored

Kassait Kamket has sponsored 1 bill.

Equalisation Fund Bill, 2022

2022

Status: Introduced / Published · 1 Nov 2022

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2022-11/Equalisation%20Fund%20Bill%2C%202022.pdf

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

Voting Record

8Ayes

1Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

0Absent

9Divisions attended

All Ayes 8 Noes 1 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Voting History: 8

Date

Vote

Decision

14 Jun 2023

The Finance Bill, 2023

Yes

1 Dec 2022

Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business

Yes

1 Jul 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025

Yes

25 Jun 2024

Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024

Yes

22 Jun 2023

Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading

Yes

2 May 2024

CS Linturi Impeachment Motion

Yes

8 Oct 2024

Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment

Yes

20 Jun 2024

Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)

Yes

Motions

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150(3), this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly… 15 Oct 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗

Petitions

No petitions recorded yet.

Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) consider reviewing the academic and other qualifications for the appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs, in marginalised areas in the country? (ii) consider affirmative action as one of the qualifications for experienced individuals from respective locations and sub-locations to be recruited as chiefs and assistant chiefs, despite not meeting the set academic requirements? (iii) state the measures put in place to ensure that chiefs and assistant chiefs appoin to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration 2 Apr 2025 Answered Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) Provide a detailed explanation on the circumstances that caused police officers from Karenge’Choto operation camp to indiscriminately shoot and kill cows belonging to Mr. Ptesio Chepanda of ID No. 34184906 in Lemuyek Village, Chemuro sub-location, which was reported as OB No. 08/30/01/2025? (ii) state the action the Ministry is taking against the officers involved in the incident, particularly given their alleged misuse of an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) to ca to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration 2 Apr 2025 Answered Source ↗
to ask the Teachers Service Commission— (i) could the Commission provide the current recruitment status of Principals and Deputy Principals in arid and semi-arid areas who have served for over ten years without formal employment letters? (ii) what measures is the Commission putting in place to streamline the appointment process of school administrators in arid and semi-arid regions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to established procedures? (iii) could the Commission provide a tim to Departmental Committee on Education 24 Jul 2024 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) confirm that Geothermal Development Company has generated enough steam to produce electricity in Pakka, Korossii and Silale Hills in Tiaty Constituency within Baringo County? (ii) indicate when the Ministry will engage both the Government and Independent Power Producers in the power generation process? to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) state the timelines for completion of way-leave implementation and compensation to the residents of Tiaty Constituency who have been displaced to pave way for road works and drilling pads by the Geothermal Development Company? (ii) explain why it has taken more than 10 years for the process to be completed despite the goodwill by the community? (iii) highlight the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, if any, that have been undertaken by the Geotherm to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the impact that de-dollarization by countries such as China, Brazil, Russia, India, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia may have on Kenya’s Economy, in light of the fact that these countries are key markets and trade partners in Kenya’s international trade? (ii) Clarify whether Kenya will follow the same trend of de-dollarization that has been adopted recently by various developing market economies? to Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗

Statements

Request for Statement on Equalisation Fund Implementation Challenges request 18 Jun 2026
the operationalisation and implementation of the Equalisation Fund request 18 Jun 2026
Review of PSC policy on chiefs and assistant chiefs Member's Statement 16 Oct 2024
re-evaluation of the schemes of service for appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs request 19 Sep 2024
Review of the schemes of service for appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs in marginalized areas request 19 Sep 2024
Recruitment cost burden shifted to job seekers in Baringo Member's Statement 16 Apr 2024
upcoming recruitment of Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) Warders and Assistant Warders request 11 Apr 2024
the forthcoming recruitment of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers request 11 Apr 2024
the disbursement of money from the Equalisation Fund request 17 Nov 2022

Papers Laid

Second Report of the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee on the status of implementation of the Constitution 24 Jun 2025
The Office of the Controller of Budget 24 Jun 2025
The Commission on Revenue Allocation 24 Jun 2025
The Office of the Auditor-General 24 Jun 2025

Declarations of Interest

Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 6 (Leadership & Integrity) + Public Officer Ethics Act.

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