Martha Wangari Wanjira

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to comment on the two Petitions. On the one by Hon. Vincent Kawaya on the issue of pollution, even as industrial developments go on, proper environmental impact assessments must be done. I say that noting some places in...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) This chance will go to the Member for Kangema, Hon. Peter Kihungi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next chance will go to the Member for Kamukunji, Hon. Yusuf.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, that is a point of debate and you have already contributed to this Motion. So, the Leader of the Majority Party will proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We have added the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party two minutes each. But going forward, five minutes will be the maximum. Every Member, please, take note. The next chance will go to the Member for Ugenya, Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Seme.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. I do not know why your hands are up. Hon. Millie Odhiambo and Hon Rozaah Buyu, put your hands down. Insert your cards and if I cannot see you, you know what channels to use, but do not raise your hands....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next chance will go to the Member for Marakwet West, Hon. Timothy Toroitich.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, the next chance will go to the Member for Dagoretti North. Hon. Beatrice Elachi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Hon. Member for Kimilili.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Endebess, Dr. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Member for Suba North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. The next chance will go to the Member for Bomet East, Hon. Richard Yegon.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Member for Starehe, Hon. Amos Mwago. He is not in the House? Member for Kitui Central, Dr. Makali Mulu. If not in the House, we will have the Member for Samburu West, Hon. Naisula Lesuuda.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kwanza, Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Tigania West, Hon. Mutunga. If he is not in the House, let us have the Member for Kesses, Hon. Julius Rutto. If he is not in the House, let us have the Member for Emgwen, Hon. Josses Lelmengit.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Chesumei, Hon. Paul Biego.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. The next chance goes to the Member for Kipkelion East, Hon. Joseph Cherorot. If he is not in the House, this chance will go to the County Member for Kericho, Hon. Beatrice Kemei. If she is also not in, the chance will...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. This chance goes to the Member for Funyula, Hon. (Dr.) Ojiambo Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kabondo Kasipul, Hon. Eve Obara

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Well said. The next chance goes to the Member for Tetu, Hon. Geoffrey Mwangi.

The Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) Thank you, let us hear the Member for Nyando.

The Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) What is out order, Hon. Naomi Waqo?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Okello.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) This chance will go to the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Mutunga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, we have finished calling out the division list for voting. Any Member who has not voted should do so in the next few minutes, and then we will close the whole process. I order that the Bell be rung for 10 minutes....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. Let us maintain silence during the counting. (Vote counting in progress) Order, Members. Please retain your seats during the counting of the votes. Order, Members. We need to hear the votes. Order, Members! (Vote counting in progress) Order, Members. If you voted...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Those Members who are not agents should move away from the tallying centre. Only agents should be there. (Vote counting in progress) (Hon. Members gestured at the candidates in the Speaker’s Gallery) [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Asante sana Naibu wa Spika. Ningependa kuchukua nafasi hii kuwapa kongole wale Wabunge ambao wamepata nafasi kutuwakilisha kwenye Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Vile wenzangu wamesema, wakienda huko hawaendi kama Azimio au Kenya Kwanza, wanaenda kuwakilisha nchi. Tumeweza kuonyesha kwamba huu uchaguzi haujakuwa rahisi. Tumeangalia mambo...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs the following Question by Private Notice:

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next Question is by the Member for Mwingi Central. QPN No.003/2022 PROVISION OF RELIEF FOOD TO RESIDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN MWINGI CENTRAL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Question to be replied before the Departmental Committee on Regional Development. ORDINARY QUESTIONS DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE TRANSPORT IN LAMU COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Member. That Question will be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. The next Question will go to the Member for Kabuchai, Hon. Majimbo Kalasinga. If he is not in the House, the next Question will go to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. That will be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Lands. The next Question will go to the Member for Machakos County, Hon. Joyce Kamene. If the Member is not in the House, the next Question will go to the Member for...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. That Question will be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock Development. I will give a second opportunity to Hon. Charity Chepkwony. She is not in the House. Hon. Joyce Kamene, if she is in the House. Hon. Members,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. This Statement will go to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee of Administration and Internal Affairs. Chairperson, I do not know how long you will need. Where is the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson or a Member of the Committee to undertake… If...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Two weeks’ time is good. That will be taken in two weeks. I will indulge Members on the next chance because I know we are also doing a lot of vetting activities in Committees. I will give a final chance on this Question to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member, the Question is as approved. This Question will be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Lands. 15th November 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 21 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)The next Statement is by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Gladys Boss. STATEMENTS NOTIFICATION...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Hon. Members, allow me to recognise the presences of Turi Secondary School students from Molo Constituency, Nakuru County, seated in the Public Gallery. On behalf of myself and the House, you are welcome to observe the proceedings of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Deputy Speaker.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Members of the Liaison Committee already have administrative communication channels for their meetings which can be done after here. The next Statement will be done on behalf of Hon. Owen Baya by Hon. Paul Katana Kahindi. DELAYED DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY NATIONAL GOVERNMENT...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Member. This Statement will go to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committee. The Chairperson, Hon. Musa Sirma how long will you take?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Member! You are the Chairperson, National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committee and this Statement is properly on the Floor. How long will you require to answer it?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) One week is the commitment from the Chairperson. Next Order! PROCEDURAL MOTION 15th November 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25 RESOLUTION TO HOLD THURSDAY MORNING SITTING The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order Members! I will propose. (Question proposed) Hon. Members Put the Question. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Is this the mood of the House that I put the Question? Hon. Members Yes. (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Mwale! Order Member. The Chairperson will continue to move the Motion. We will have the chance to debate the Motion. Those who have issues will raise their issues as they come. So please go on.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Dr. Pukose. Hon. Chairperson, Hon. Musa Sirma, please move the Motion as it is on the Order Paper and quote the 124 constituencies that are on the Order Paper.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order. Hon. Chairperson, please just listen to us. Move the Motion as it is. So, do not tell as about the 70, the 124. 15th November 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ochanda.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Junet, Order! I am looking at the cards here but I do not see you. Please, the microphone is still with Hon. Ochanda. (Laughter) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Continue, Hon. Ochanda.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ochanda, please second the Motion. Do not be distracted by the noise from the House.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Junet! This Motion will be seconded and then it will be opened for debate, so that Members can ventilate and raise issues like you. Hon. Ochanda, please second the Motion.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Ochanda. (Question proposed) The first chance to address this issue will go to Hon. Julius ole Sunkuli, Member for Kilgoris.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Let us now have the Whip of the Minority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Minority Whip. Member for Molo, Hon. Kuria Kimani.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Member. The next chance will go to the Member for Rangwe, Hon. Lilian Gogo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Gogo. The next chance will go to the Member for Bomet East, Hon. Richard Yegon.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Member. I will now give this chance to the Member for Kwanza, Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Member for Kilifi South, Hon Chonga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That is well noted, but I will give Hon. Ken Chonga an opportunity to finish. After you finish, we will put the Question on the issue raised by Hon. Kuria Kimani.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I will now put the Question as proposed by Hon. Kuria Kimani that the Mover be now called to reply. (Question, that the Mover be now called upon to reply, put and agreed to)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You beg to reply? Hon. Musa Sirma (Eldama Ravine, UDA) : Yes, I beg to reply. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, under Standing Order 53 (3) , and for obvious reasons, I defer putting of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Daniel Nanok.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon Members, I will now propose the Question. (Question proposed) I will give this chance to the Member for Bureti, Hon. Kibet Komingoi. He is not in the House. I will give the chance to Hon. Johana Ng’eno, Member for Emurua Dikirr

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I support the discussion we are having on this very important legislative proposal. First of all, I congratulate Hon. Mule and Hon. Githinji, because this is the closest we have come to addressing the issues that we have had with...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Member for Kitui Rural. We will now hear the Member for Embakasi Central, Hon. Benjamin Gathiru.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. The next chance goes to Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi of Kwanza Constituency. Is he in the House? Let us have Hon. John Mbadi. Is he in the House? The next chance will go to the Member for Mukurweini, Hon. John Kaguchia. Give the...

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next chance will go to the Member for Kilome.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. The next chance will go to the Member for Teso South, Hon Mary Emaase.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. This chance will go to the Member for Chepalungu, Hon. Victor Koech.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) For the benefit of the new Members, Hon. Johnson Naicca, when you are crossing the Floor, you should go to the Bar and bow, and not as you have just done. The next chance will go to Hon. Agnes Mantaine, Member of Parliament for...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you Member for Narok North. Hon. Mule, you have a point of intervention?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I will put the question if that is the mood of the House. (Question put and agreed) (Debate on the Motion resumed) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next chance goes to the Member for Runyenjes, Hon. Eric Muchangi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon Martha Wangari) The next opportunity will go to the Member of Parliament for Bobasi, Hon. Innocent Momanyi. Is he in the House? If not, it will go to the Member for Nandi, Hon Cynthia Muge.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Member for Nandi. This chance will go to the Member for Ganze, Hon. Charo Kazungu. If he is not in the House, the chance will go to the Member for Limuru, Hon. John Kiragu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. The next chance will go to the Member for Turkana South, Hon. John Namoit.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you Member for Turkana South. This chance will now go to the Member for Central Imenti, Hon. Moses Kirima.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Kirima. The next chance will go to the Member for Nakuru County, Hon. Liza Chelule.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon Members, we do not have the requisite numbers. I order that the Quorum Bell be rung for five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, Hon. Members! When the Quorum Bell is being rung, you should not walk out of the Chamber. I...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Members. You will not catch the Speaker’s eye by shouting. Please, ensure your card is working. Also, put it on intervention if you have a point of order. Hon. Osoro, continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members! You cannot rule each other out of order. That issue had already been canvassed by Hon. Mbadi. Go on, Hon. Osoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. Order, Members! Order! (Loud consultations) 25th October 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 30 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)We will now hear the Member for Suna East, Hon. Junet Mohamed.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) What is your point of order, Hon. G.K of Ndia?

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) Please give Hon. George Kariuki the microphone.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) Hon. Junet.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Martha Wangari) Your time is up. The Member for Naivasha, Jayne Kihara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Junet, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Jayne Kihara, continue. 25th October 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 33

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Endebess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kathiani, Hon. Robert Mbui.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up, Hon. Mbui. We will now hear Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo, Member for Kajiado North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Mwingi West, Hon. Charles Ngusya.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Member for Mandera East, Hon. Hussein Weytan. If he is not in the House, we will have the nominated Member, Hon. Dorothy Muthoni.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We will now have the Member for Molo, Hon. Kuria Kimani. 25th October 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Ugenya, Hon. David Ochieng’.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kitui Central, Dr. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Laikipia, Hon. Jane Kagiri. 25th October 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. I realise we have a lot of interest on this Motion. The time is, of course, very limited. If we are able to limit our speaking time, then more people will get the chance to speak. I will give this chance to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) County Member for Marsabit.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. Member for Marsabit, you will have a balance of seven minutes tomorrow morning when the Motion resumes. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, the time being 7.00

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to support the nomination of these Members. This list is very well-thought-out. They know that they have their work cut out for them in terms of the issues being raised at the EALA. Those who go there must...

Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Hon. Member, thank you for your compliments.

Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Thank you, Hon. Member. Next is the Member for Seme, Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal.

Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the Motion. The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Thank you, Hon. Member for your compliment.