Millie Odhiambo-Mabona

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Did you reduce the percentage for the others? If you reduced the percentage for the others, it is okay, but confirm it in The Hansard. Hon. Temporary Chairman, I can read what was there before. The amendment in Clause 27 (13) states: The Levy...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Yes, I agree to be informed.

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : Move it as it appears in the Order Paper. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, clause 40 of the Bill be amended in subclause...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. 25th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM)The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim): What is your point of order? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. To...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I have been informed. Can I continue? (Hon. Ruweida Mohamed spoke off the record) The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : Yes, Hon. Millie Mabona. Order, Hon. Ruweida. You will get all the time you need to contribute. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Can I just inform? The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : Yes, Hon. Millie. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I know that there is quite a heavy business next week. Even if we are requesting the House Business Committee to...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) No, it is a government Bill. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : I know it is a government Bill, but you are part of the government. Your people depend almost exclusively on fish and sugarcane. I do not know whether you should move...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : Yes, Hon. Millie, what is your point of order? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, can I make a special request? I know that before the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim) : Yes, what is your point of order? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I urge Members to listen. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wish to cautiously support this Bill. On the face of it, this is an extremely good Bill, especially for our country. Earlier, I was at a function where I was being interviewed by one of these young people...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Millie Odhiambo, what is out of order? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to comment on the demise of the lady...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to tell the Leader of the Majority Party that what he is doing is not in good faith. We have been consulting back and forth and agreeing. We had agreed to recommit one clause, 8B. Instead, he...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Actually, I have communicated. You can see he does not know. I request that you protect me under Standing Order 1. It allows you to enable me to continue my contribution even in a different language because other Members will not understand what I...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Which clauses did you recommit? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. Having listened to Hon. Nzuri, not Hon. Baya, I would like to say that I hear him. We are talking about sign language. As a language, it needs a home within the Ministry of Education. We want students to...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Which clauses did you recommit? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the proposed amendments to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill by Hon. Anthony Oluoch. I am very proud of Hon. Anthony Oluoch. I have known him for a very long time because he is a good friend of...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, the questions that we are asking here reflect the problem we are facing as a country. There are other countries that provide gadgets like that. Because we have not invested in this sector, we are asking how. It is not really...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I hear Hon. Baya very well. For information, I was telling him that when I was in the civil society, there was no provision by any media house for interpretation like now. And the argument was around cost. At...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Actually, I have communicated. You can see he does not know. I request that you protect me under Standing Order 1. It allows you to enable me to continue my contribution even in a different language because other Members will not understand what I...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to tell the Leader of the Majority Party that what he is doing is not in good faith. We have been consulting back and forth and agreeing. We had agreed to recommit one clause, 8B. Instead, he...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I would like to request Deputy Leader of the Majority Party to listen to this. I have heard what he said, but he is speaking to legislative elegance but not substance. We are speaking to legislative drafting style, philosophy...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to congratulate Hon. Umulkher and Sen. Asige, who are the principal sponsors and, of course, Sen. Kamar, who was a secondary sponsor in the Senate. It is a good Bill. It shows that we are...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, the questions that we are asking here reflect the problem we are facing as a country. There are other countries that provide gadgets like that. Because we have not invested in this sector, we are asking how. It is not really...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to thank the Hon. Members who are standing with me and supporting me, even though Hon. Baya says that if I were not yet married, and I know it is in good will, and I know Mr...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. Having listened to Hon. Nzuri, not Hon. Baya, I would like to say that I hear him. We are talking about sign language. As a language, it needs a home within the Ministry of Education. We want students to...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the proposed amendments to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill by Hon. Anthony Oluoch. I am very proud of Hon. Anthony Oluoch. I have known him for a very long time because he is a good friend of...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) It is actually a language. The only challenge, as you can see, is that no Member is following me. Hon. Oluoch, what did I say? You said three things and you do not know. You are just trying to guess. The Temporary Chairman (Hon....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I hear Hon. Baya very well. For information, I was telling him that when I was in the civil society, there was no provision by any media house for interpretation like now. And the argument was around cost. At...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I would like to request Deputy Leader of the Majority Party to listen to this. I have heard what he said, but he is speaking to legislative elegance but not substance. We are speaking to legislative drafting style, philosophy...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) It is actually a language. The only challenge, as you can see, is that no Member is following me. Hon. Oluoch, what did I say? You said three things and you do not know. You are just trying to guess. The Temporary Chairman (Hon....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to thank the Hon. Members who are standing with me and supporting me, even though Hon. Baya says that if I were not yet married, and I know it is in good will, and I know Mr...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to congratulate Hon. Umulkher and Sen. Asige, who are the principal sponsors and, of course, Sen. Kamar, who was a secondary sponsor in the Senate. It is a good Bill. It shows that we are...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo- Mabona (Suba North, ODM) It is on Monitoring, Control and Surveillance. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Could you give the Chairman the microphone just to clarify? (Hon. Charles Nguna spoke off the record) Hon. Ngusya, you are not yet recognised. Let the Chairman make the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo- Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The navigation space in this House is a challenge, especially for people with my endowment, my adhiambo. (Laughter) 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34 Hon. Millie Odhiambo- Mabona (Suba North, ODM)Hon. Temporary Chairman, maybe I can explain...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you. You know, I also studied Environmental Law, just like you did. As a conservationist and a person who is also concerned with livelihoods, I believe we need to ensure that our stocks are regenerated. You know that some species of fish, like...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I just wanted to clarify whether the Committee has deleted Clause 9. Have you proposed amendments? The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Let me guide you, Hon. Millie. Clause 9 has not been deleted. It has only been amended by...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to withdraw my amendment. After looking at it again, I realise it seeks to encourage counties to consider the Director-General's recommendations. Initially, when I looked at it, it seemed to compel them, which would go against devolution. However, it...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I wish to strongly support. You have seen where Hon. Caroli Omondi is seated. He almost jumped saying two-term because of the provision for artisanal fishers and even by providing percentages. I can see that the spirit of the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you Hon. Temporary Chairman. I wish to support the proposed amendment by the Chair because it actually carried the proposed amendments that Hon. Irene Mayaka says correctly deals with my favourite the jolupo. It actually talks about enabling them to also adopt modern...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you. Hon. Temporary Chairman, I support but I wish to seek the attention of the Chairman. (Hon. Kangogo Bowen consulted with his technical team) I think he is consulting. Chairman of the Committee. Hon. Bowen, I was just wondering if you could clarify...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. As you know, all my life I have worked around issues of child protection. I agree with the Members that what is going on around the country in relation to children is very concerning. When the Committee will consider...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I have already drawn it. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Present it to the Clerks-at-the-Table. I may grant you leave to move if it is ready. Could you consult? (Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona consulted Hon. Kangogo Bowen) This being the Committee of the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. This Bill is pretty big and we are moving very fast. We were supposed to sit and harmonise the amendments with the Committee but because of time, we did not. I would like to encourage the Chair, in good...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I would like to say, for the record, that I have a proposed New Clause 35A which I am not withdrawing. 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 53 Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM)The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma): Have you withdrawn your amendment...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to withdraw my amendment. After looking at it again, I realise it seeks to encourage counties to consider the Director-General's recommendations. Initially, when I looked at it, it seemed to compel them, which would go against devolution. However, it...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairperson, before Hon. Farah rose on a point of order, I was going to say that we have nothing against foreigners, whether they are Somalis from Somalia or Chinese. Right now, the highest number of investors in my constituency are Kenyan Somalis...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Hon. Millie? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, a Member is purporting to give answers relating to the Government when he is in Linda Mwananchi....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) But that is what he is proposing to delete. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Yes, and it is replaced that with specific mentions of agencies like NEMA. Hon. Owen Baya.

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I support this amendment. However, my concern is that they did not provide for the local communities or the BMUs in the consultation. The reason I am saying this is that sometimes, closed season is imposed at very inappropriate...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to inform the Chairperson that I am also an expert in mainstreaming issues affecting marginalised groups, including women and marginalised communities. The lake fisherfolk are a marginalised community. They are being treated as a footnote. Providing for their needs...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I have an amendment. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Hon. Millie, if the amendment by the Chairperson is carried, your amendments in terms of subclauses 3, 4 and 5 will fall. You will remain with amendments in terms of sub-clause 1 and...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) What is out of order, Hon. Millie? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, a Member is purporting to give answers relating to the Government when he is in Linda Mwananchi....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : What is out of order, Hon. Millie? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I need your direction. I am proposing a deletion. Does it...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Yes, Hon. Millie. That will be the last contribution then we put the matter to a decision. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, in many ways...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. This Bill is pretty big and we are moving very fast. We were supposed to sit and harmonise the amendments with the Committee but because of time, we did not. I would like to encourage the Chair, in good...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you. You know, I also studied Environmental Law, just like you did. As a conservationist and a person who is also concerned with livelihoods, I believe we need to ensure that our stocks are regenerated. You know that some species of fish, like...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I have an amendment. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Hon. Millie, if the amendment by the Chairperson is carried, your amendments in terms of subclauses 3, 4 and 5 will fall. You will remain with amendments in terms of sub-clause 1 and...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I would like to say, for the record, that I have a proposed New Clause 35A which I am not withdrawing. 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 53 Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM)The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma): Have you withdrawn your amendment...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Yes. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Go ahead. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, Clause 16 of the Bill be further amended in subclause (4) by inserting the words “and in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to support that proposal. If you look at it, you will see that the Committee has adopted my amendments, and I want to thank the Committee's Chairperson. I think the Committee’s attitude is very good. Since we were unable...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairperson. I want to inform Hon. Farah. There are many foreigners in my constituency, including Somalis, some of whom are not Kenyan. On Ringiti Island, a lady named Annette from Uganda was practically in charge. She has since gone back...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you. Hon. Temporary Chairman, I support but I wish to seek the attention of the Chairman. (Hon. Kangogo Bowen consulted with his technical team) I think he is consulting. Chairman of the Committee. Hon. Bowen, I was just wondering if you could clarify...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I wish to strongly support. You have seen where Hon. Caroli Omondi is seated. He almost jumped saying two-term because of the provision for artisanal fishers and even by providing percentages. I can see that the spirit of the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to inform the Chairperson that I am also an expert in mainstreaming issues affecting marginalised groups, including women and marginalised communities. The lake fisherfolk are a marginalised community. They are being treated as a footnote. Providing for their needs...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I encourage Hon. Members to listen carefully. We have actually consulted with the Hon. Chairman of the Committee and what we have agreed because of those concerns you are raising, I wanted to put nautical miles but even the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I support this amendment. However, my concern is that they did not provide for the local communities or the BMUs in the consultation. The reason I am saying this is that sometimes, closed season is imposed at very inappropriate...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. At the face of it, an Advisory Council would be good because it is more permanent. When other governments come in, they may not prioritise the department. However, if you look at the way it was crafted, there were...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) They have dwindled because of introducing the Nile Perch, which ate up the old varieties. Another reason is overfishing and use of illegal gear. The tragedy is that people do that because of poverty. I was sharing a case earlier in a meeting today....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Establishment of standards for ensuring equitable access to fisheries resources including navigation space, fishing space, access to other resources including an in-shore exclusive zone. Period. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : It is clear and makes sense now. (Question, that the words to...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) It also makes good sense to include the provision in the Bill even if it is already in the Constitution. The Bible tells us to remind them even when they know. That is why we are also providing for gender and youth even though...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairperson, before Hon. Farah rose on a point of order, I was going to say that we have nothing against foreigners, whether they are Somalis from Somalia or Chinese. Right now, the highest number of investors in my constituency are Kenyan Somalis...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. At the face of it, an Advisory Council would be good because it is more permanent. When other governments come in, they may not prioritise the department. However, if you look at the way it was crafted, there were...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Hon. Millie, before you prosecute your point of order, allow me to propose the question. (Question of the amendment proposed) 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Millie...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I support this proposed amendment. I also thank the Committee for adopting my proposed amendment. Consequently, my proposed amendment will fall. The major import of this amendment is that it strengthens BMUs, as the Chair has indicated. I love...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. As you know, all my life I have worked around issues of child protection. I agree with the Members that what is going on around the country in relation to children is very concerning. When the Committee will consider...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I just wanted to clarify whether the Committee has deleted Clause 9. Have you proposed amendments? The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Let me guide you, Hon. Millie. Clause 9 has not been deleted. It has only been amended by...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Yes. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Go ahead. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, Clause 16 of the Bill be further amended in subclause (4) by inserting the words “and in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I encourage Hon. Members to listen carefully. We have actually consulted with the Hon. Chairman of the Committee and what we have agreed because of those concerns you are raising, I wanted to put nautical miles but even the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : What is out of order, Hon. Millie? Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I need your direction. I am proposing a deletion. Does it...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) I have already drawn it. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Present it to the Clerks-at-the-Table. I may grant you leave to move if it is ready. Could you consult? (Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona consulted Hon. Kangogo Bowen) This being the Committee of the...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I wish to support that proposal. If you look at it, you will see that the Committee has adopted my amendments, and I want to thank the Committee's Chairperson. I think the Committee’s attitude is very good. Since we were unable...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) But that is what he is proposing to delete. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Yes, and it is replaced that with specific mentions of agencies like NEMA. Hon. Owen Baya.

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) They have dwindled because of introducing the Nile Perch, which ate up the old varieties. Another reason is overfishing and use of illegal gear. The tragedy is that people do that because of poverty. I was sharing a case earlier in a meeting today....

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I agree with the Chairperson in principle that it may not be necessary to have the two funds as they are fairly similar. However, my proposed amendment sought to include support for artisanal fisheries as one of the functions...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I support this proposed amendment. I also thank the Committee for adopting my proposed amendment. Consequently, my proposed amendment will fall. The major import of this amendment is that it strengthens BMUs, as the Chair has indicated. I love...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairperson. I want to inform Hon. Farah. There are many foreigners in my constituency, including Somalis, some of whom are not Kenyan. On Ringiti Island, a lady named Annette from Uganda was practically in charge. She has since gone back...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Hon. Millie, before you prosecute your point of order, allow me to propose the question. (Question of the amendment proposed) 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Millie...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you Hon. Temporary Chairman. I wish to support the proposed amendment by the Chair because it actually carried the proposed amendments that Hon. Irene Mayaka says correctly deals with my favourite the jolupo. It actually talks about enabling them to also adopt modern...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I agree with the Chairperson in principle that it may not be necessary to have the two funds as they are fairly similar. However, my proposed amendment sought to include support for artisanal fisheries as one of the functions...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Establishment of standards for ensuring equitable access to fisheries resources including navigation space, fishing space, access to other resources including an in-shore exclusive zone. Period. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : It is clear and makes sense now. (Question, that the words to...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : Yes, Hon. Millie. That will be the last contribution then we put the matter to a decision. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, in many ways...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, the Committee’s proposed amendment to Clause 8 (c) states: Develop standards for the management of all fisheries and aquaculture activities and fishing related activities within the scope of this Act. My amendment states: Ensure the appropriate development of standards on conservation,...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) It also makes good sense to include the provision in the Bill even if it is already in the Constitution. The Bible tells us to remind them even when they know. That is why we are also providing for gender and youth even though...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, the Committee’s proposed amendment to Clause 8 (c) states: Develop standards for the management of all fisheries and aquaculture activities and fishing related activities within the scope of this Act. My amendment states: Ensure the appropriate development of standards on conservation,...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and on behalf of the people of Suba North, I convey our condolences for the passing of Hon. Gideon Konchellah. I served with him in this Parliament. He was a very dedicated and calm Member. His 20...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and on behalf of the people of Suba North, I convey our condolences for the passing of Hon. Gideon Konchellah. I served with him in this Parliament. He was a very dedicated and calm Member. His 20...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and on behalf of the people of Suba North, I convey our condolences for the passing of Hon. Gideon Konchellah. I served with him in this Parliament. He was a very dedicated and calm Member. His 20...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and on behalf of the people of Suba North, I convey our condolences for the passing of Hon. Gideon Konchellah. I served with him in this Parliament. He was a very dedicated and calm Member. His 20...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is very easy to theorise that it is well-intentioned to legalise it for medical reasons. My nephew 10th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25 Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM)was released from hospital yesterday. He has become schizophrenic because...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Hon. Millie. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I know that Hon. Esther Passaris is well-intentional by trying to move medicinal aspects of, what do you call it again, cannabis...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Let us hear Hon. Millie’s point of order. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am a human rights person who believes in justice. The Temporary Speaker...

Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona (Suba North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I stand to support the mediated version and, in saying so, I want to thank the Committee Members. I know it was not an easy task. I also want to thank the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Budget...