Martha Wangari Wanjira

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Asante sana, Mhe. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi hii pia niweze kuwakaribisha wenzetu, hasa wale ambao wametoka nchi jirani ya Tanzania. Tumeweza kufanya kazi na wabunge hapa hasa wakati wa Umoja wa Mabunge ya Dunia, ama Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) , unaoleta wabunge pamoja, ambapo taasisi ilihakikisha...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) I am here, Hon. Speaker. We will bring the response in the first week after we resume from recess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Chairperson, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Mover.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mover.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. Second Reading THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I am not going to contradict anything you have said. I think it is proper. Being an Anglican myself, I confirm. Member for Marsabit County, please second.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Dr Mutunga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Buuri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Wajir North, Hon. Saney.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Very well. Hon. Omanyo, the Member for Busia.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Member for Turkana Central.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Igembe South, Hon. John Paul.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Ntwiga, Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe. 21st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Hon. Patrick Ntwiga (Chuka/Igambang’ombe, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the outset, I stand to support this Bill. I come from a constituency that...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, Standing Order 96 is on adjournment of debate. It is assented to. This debate shall continue at the next appointed time. For now, we shall put it to rest. (Debate on the Bill adjourned) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON AUDITED ACCOUNTS...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You have stood down because you were speaking to the wrong Order, but it is well noted. Hon. Members, there being no more interest in this matter, I will call upon the Chairman of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, I shall defer putting of the question on this Order. (Putting the question deferred) 21st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Next Order. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, are you in...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mogaka, kindly do not debate. You walked into this House less than 30 minutes ago, while I am sitting right here. I said that to be fair to the Member, but the Temporary Speaker has already directed that the Order shall be scheduled...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Obara. 21st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 45

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very Well. Hon. Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe. Hon. Patrick Ntwiga (Chuka/Igambang’ombe): Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Naomi Waqo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Omanyo, are you on this one? I cannot see you on my screen. You had indicated you were waiting for it.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, there being no more requests to speak to the Motion, I call upon the Member for Mbooni to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We shall defer the putting of the Question on this Motion to the next sitting. (Putting the question deferred) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF NG-CDF FOR FYS 2016/2017 TO 2021/2022

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Member for Igambang’ombe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) It is on record that it is Chuka/Igambang’ombe. Hon Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe. Hon. Patrick Ntwiga 21st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 49 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Member for Marsabit.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next is Hon. Mogaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Baringo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, I do not seem to see more interest in this matter. I will ask the mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well, Hon. Muthoni. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, be upstanding. The time being 7.00 p.m., this House stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 at 9.30 a.m. (The House rose at 7.00 p.m.) 21st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Dagoretti South, this is your Motion.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member of Parliament for Kisumu East, second the Motion.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member of Kisumu East, I have also been here quite some time and I have not been to the IPU. Do not cast aspersions on your colleagues. (Hon. Owen Baya stood in his place) Hon. Owen, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I have already guided. Do not cast aspersions on your colleagues. (Hon. John Kiarie spoke off the record) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Who are you informing, Member for Dagoretti South? Does he wish to be informed?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Shakeel, please, continue seconding.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Member for Buuri?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Rindikiri, you definitely have no locus standi to rule any Member out of order, but I have heard you. Hon. Shakeel, I beseech you to stick to the Motion as you second it. Not all Members can participate in an IPU conference. I...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have the Member for Chuka/Igambang'ombe. Hon. Patrick Ntwiga (Chuka/Igambang'ombe, UDA) : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Reports. I congratulate the Leader of the Delegation for the good job in explaining what the IPU is to those who...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have Hon. Waqo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next is the Member for Igembe Central.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Next is the Member for Buuri, Hon. Rindikiri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, there being no more interest on this Motion, I call upon the mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The request is well noted and acceded to. (Putting the question deferred) Next Order. THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Proceed, Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe. Hon. Patrick Ntwiga (Chuka/Igambang’ombe, UDA) : Thank you, Chair. I rise to second. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Which Chair?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Focus on the Speaker. Ignore Hon. Wamboka, who is harassing you. Hon. Patrick Ntwiga (Chuka/Igambang’ombe, UDA) : I know he will eventually disturb us and forcibly bring petitions here. Hon. Temporary Speaker, when you want to register a health facility in this country today,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I could not agree with you more, Hon. Elachi. The black spots are known. I come from the most affected constituency. It is about time we responded to this. Hon. Wamboka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member from Mbeere North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Wamboka, order. You are totally out of order. I have heard you also disagree on this Floor as you debate. Allow the Member for Mbeere North to debate. Continue, Hon. Wa Muthende. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record)

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kilome, you will have a balance of two minutes the next time this comes up for debate. ADJOURNMENT

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

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I have heard you, Hon. Member but allow me to indulge just three Members. I beseech them to only take three minutes each. Members for Makueni, Moyale and Kajiado South, in that order, then we close it. Member for Makueni, Hon. Suzanne Kiamba.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Moyale.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Parashina.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mover, Vice-Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation, kindly reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, we are going to reorder the Order Paper so that we proceed with Order No.12. [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Gladys Boss) in the Chair] APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker and our able Chairman, for that very eloquent moving of these different DCAs or Defence Cooperation Agreements between the Republic of Kenya and the French Republic, the Czech Republic, the People's Republic of China, and the Federal Democratic Republic of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Mombasa County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Asante. Mbunge wa Kajiado Kusini, Mhe. Parashina. He does not want to contribute to this Motion. Mbunge wa Gichugu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. I will indulge the Member for Navakholo to close this debate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. I call upon the Mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, we will now go back to Order No.11. 9th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 33 THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (AMENDMENT) BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Leader of the Majority Party.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Let us have Hon. Bernard Shinali.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, you have a maximum of 30 minutes to debate the Bill. Member for Chepalungu, Hon. Victor Koech, you will have the first shot.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, a Member has risen in his place to request that the Mover be called upon to reply. (Question, that the mover be now called upon to reply, put and agreed to) Mover.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE 2nd April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16 IN THE COMMITTEE

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 16 of 2026) and approved the same with amendments.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, there is no quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Serjeant-at-Arms, we do a further five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next Order by the Member for Nandi Hills is deferred. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS REQUEST FOR STATEMENT POOR ROAD DESIGN OF THE MOMBASA - MALINDI HIGHWAY AT KADZENGO AREA 1st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Rindikiri, are you on this?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Member of Dagoretti North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Saku, are you on this one?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Navakholo.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Sigowet/Soin, Hon. Justice Kemei. Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA) : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to add my voice to this very critical Bill. At the outset, I register my support for this Bill, which...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Nandi Hills. 1st April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Marsabit, Hon. Waqo. She has stepped out. I do not see more interest in this Bill. The Mover will reply at the next appointed time. Next Order. THE PREVENTION OF LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE THEFT BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha...

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. (Question proposed) Hon. Members, the Report and the Bill are with the Clerks-at-the-Table. Before we start the debate, allow me to recognise, in the Speaker’s Gallery, students and teachers from Mutungoni Academy in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County. You are welcome to the...

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

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kiambaa. I can see you have killed the kamukunji for Kiambu.

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for indulging me, given the urgency of this matter. REQUEST FOR STATEMENT INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF MASTER FAIZ LESLIE Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Hon. Speaker, in pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish...

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

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Mandera West. He is not in the House. Hon. Rindikiri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ochieng’.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ochieng’, kindly take note of the complementary role of Committees. I am the Vice-Chair of the Liaison Committee, and I would like to say that all Committee Chairs are very important.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Ochieng’, address the Temporary Speaker.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next is the Member for Funyula.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. Next is Hon. Elachi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF FIVE BILLS 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, (Senate Bill No.28 of 2024) effectively commits the Bill to a mediation committee pursuant to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. The next one is the leader of a delegation, Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation, Hon. Chepkong’a.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Before we proceed to the Notices of Motions, allow me to recognise Ms Truphena Muthoni, who is a Kenyan environmental conservationist and an advocate for climate action, sustainability and mental health awareness. Ms Truphena, a student at Mount Kenya University, is a...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, I know most of you are asking me whether they can be hugged. Truphena only hugs trees. Hon. Members, please do not lose focus. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, I do not want this to turn into a debate. We still have a lot of work to transact. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you, Hon. Jalas.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Thank you. Finally, on this,

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Very well. The Leader of Delegation, Hon. Millie to give a notice of motion. NOTICES OF MOTIONS NOTING OF REPORT ON KENYAN DELEGATION TO THE150TH ASSEMBLY OF THE IPU THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Before we go to the next Order, allow me to recognise, in the Speaker’s Gallery, learners and teachers from St. Monica Munyaka Girls’ Secondary School from Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County. In the Public Gallery, we have Gikoe Secondary School from Mathioya Constituency,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We welcome all the learners. Next Order! Hon. Members, we will start with Requests for Statements. The one who goes first is Hon. Kakuta Maimai STATEMENTS REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS STATUS OF INVESTIGATIONS INTO SHOOTING INCIDENT IN KITENGELA The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The next request for a Statement is by the Hon. Member for Turkana Central. POOR STATE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AT LODWAR NATIONAL SCHOOL 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 9 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)Reports from parents, teachers and members of the local community...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Raso, do you still want to joyride? Do it for one minute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I do not see the Chairman or Vice- Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education. Hon. Gisairo, are you a 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)member of the Committee? Bring a response after two weeks, which will...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Again, the Departmental Committee on Education will bring the response during the first week after we resume from recess. Lastly on the requests for Statements is the Member for Kisauni. CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION AND EQUATION OF CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS FROM INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Again, the Departmental Committee on Education will bring a response during the first week after resumption from recess. Hon. Members, we will now go to the responses to statements. We have one response from the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. Member...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Matuga. Any follow-up questions? 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 14

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Unajua ninataka uulize maswali ya ziada. Na ninapokusikiliza, nasikia kana kwamba yale mambo ambayo unayaleta katika mjadala huu yanaweza kumsaidia yule mama afike kwenye ofisi husika na kuwasilisha rasmi maombi yake. Sidhani utashindwa kufika Nairobi kama Mbunge wake.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Kwa jumla, nafikiri tumeweza kunakili mambo ambayo umeleta. Lakini nafikiri, mkiwa na Mhe. Mbunge wa Belgut ambaye ni Mwenyekiti, hamtakosa suluhu na kumsaidia huyu mama. Najua mtahakikisha ameweza kupata pesa zake. Pia, utakuwa ukifanya kazi yako ya kikatiba, Mhe. Tandaza.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, before we exit that Order for Statements, allow me to recognise, in the Speaker’s Gallery, students from Chogoria Girls’ High School from Maara Constituency, Tharaka-Nithi County. We welcome them to observe the proceedings of the House. Allow me also to indulge the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Anyone from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security? Chair or Vice-Chair? Yes, Hon. Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. First week on resumption. Hon. Clive.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I do not see the Leader of the Majority Party. I would direct that he comes with the response tomorrow in the afternoon. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF JUDICIARY MORTGAGE SCHEME FUND FOR FYS 2011/2012 TO 2021/2022 ADOPTION OF REPORT...

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Before we go to the next Order, allow me to recognise, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, students from Vyulya Girls Secondary School from Mwala Constituency, Machakos County. They are visiting Parliament to observe the proceedings. Next Order. SPECIAL MOTION The Temporary Speaker (Hon....

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Before I put the question, allow me to propose it. (Question proposed) Hon. Members, is it the mood of the House that I put the question? Hon. Members Yes. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, let me indulge a few Members. Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Katana Kahindi, Member for Kaloleni. (Hon. Paul Katana consulted with a Member while seated) You are mobile. You have two minutes.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mbunge wa Funyula.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Leader of the Majority Party?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Funyula, apart from not knowing them, what is unconstitutional?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Do not cast aspersions, Chairman.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Saku, you have made your point. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Proceed, Hon. Nyikal. 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) That is a point of information from Hon. Nyikal. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Funyula.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members…

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Funyula, hold on. Hon. Members, this is not the first time this conversation has come in this House during proceedings on appointments. We have had this discussion repeatedly. However, we have to 11th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 28 The Temporary Speaker...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Hon. Kaluma?

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Do you want to be informed? (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record) (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) We shall make progress. Let us hear the Member for Wundanyi.

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I rise to support this Bill, I want to note that this House has dutifully undertaken its duty every year to ensure that money reaches the counties at the right time by approving the Division of Revenue Bill. If you...

Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Speaker. I take this opportunity to welcome all the learners and teachers who are visiting us. I thank you and the Clerk of the National Assembly, because the traffic in our Galleries has increased. That is what Parliament is supposed...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, we shall begin with the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 57 of 2025) . Chairlady to report.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mover.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Migori, the very diligent one, Hon. Fatuma. I do not oppose that statement.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chairperson to report to the House.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mover.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Mover to move Third Reading.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Next Order. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, Chairperson of the Special Funds Accounts Committee, as you move, I realise you have two. For the reason raised by the Leader of the Majority Party, you will move them back-to-back. You will prosecute...

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, there are many Members indicated on the screen. I am not sure whether it is for this. Hon. Member for Kaiti, are you in the House? Hon. Njeri Maina? Hon. Lotee, are you on this? Hon. Members, for good order, can we...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kitui Central, Hon. Makali.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mwashako, I see you beckoning, but I do not see you here in the system. Are you intending to speak on this?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Passaris? Not on this? Hon. Members, I do not see more interest in this. So, I will ask the Mover to reply. Hon. Fatuma Mohammed The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You beg to reply?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Members, we shall defer the putting of the Question on this. (Putting the question deferred) 10th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 42 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari)As directed earlier, the next Order should go to Order Number 13. Hon. Chairperson,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Mwenje, Hon. Fatuma has stated facts. Unless you know of a committee which has more male Members and a greater quorum, I do not see what is out of order. Hon. Fatuma.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Kivasu is amongst the minority in your Committee. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Passaris, is it on this? No.

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kaiti, Hon. Kimilu. He is not in the House. Hon. Mayaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Gitonga John.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Embakasi West, Hon. Mark Mwenje. 10th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 47

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Mumias East, Hon. Salasya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Kaiti. This is the second time I am calling you.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Waqo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) The Member for Trans Nzoia County, Hon. Lillian Siyoi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Yatta.

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. There being no other interest in this, I will call upon the Mover to reply. Hon. Kivasu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, according to the Standing Orders, the putting of the question on this Motion will be deferred to the next appointed time. (Putting the question deferred) ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, let us be up standing. The time now...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Before the Member for Mathioya seconds, moving of the Report of the Committee had 60 minutes. In fact, you are very far from finishing. You had one hour to move it. However, you have already moved it. That is for the future. Before I...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. (Question proposed) Member for Funyula, are you on this one?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Kibwezi West, Hon. Eckomas.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Chair, kindly take note that these are the issues you will deal with in your reply. Go on, Member for Kibwezi West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Mombasa, Hon. Zamzam.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) I hear you Hon. (Dr) Oundo. However, SHA and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) are at the national level.

Mimi sikubali kujuzwa. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Kama hukubali kujuzwa basi tutaendelea na mjadala. Naona Mwenyekiti akona hoja ya nidhamu, Mheshimwa Tindi, kama ni hoja ya taarifa, lazima Mheshimiwa Zamzam akupe mwelekeo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) You also indicated the overlap, Hon. Tindi. I have already ruled that the Member for Funyula is totally out of order. Mheshimiwa Zamzam, endelea.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member for Mwingi Central, Hon. Mulyungi, are you on this?

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

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

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What I will caution you on, Hon. Mukunji, is what Hon. Waqo has raised regarding Standing Order 85 on anticipation of debate. Until it is tabled in the House, we do not debate it.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Marakwet West.

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

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Member of Karachuonyo, Hon. Okuome.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Nabwera.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Member for Luanda, Hon. Maungu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Thank you. Hon. Mark Mwenje.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Very well. Hon. Owen.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Owen, you do not have the mandate or capacity to allocate minutes to Hon. Mayaka. Proceed, Hon. John Mutunga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Your time is up. You have had your 10 minutes. Let us have Hon. Moses Kirima.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Kirima, had you wished to continue speaking, you would still have seven minutes. Having concluded your contribution, you have saved us some time. Thank you. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Hon. Members, the time being 24th February 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...