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Silvanus Osoro Onyiego

National Assembly

Silvanus Osoro Onyiego

Constituency South Mugirango
Party United Democratic Alliance
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Trade & Commerce33%
  • Governance & Democracy27%
  • Budget & Finance20%
  • Education & Skills Development8%
  • Devolution8%
  • Justice & Human Rights5%

Biography

Silvanus Osoro is the Majority Whip in the House.

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

32.6 / 100 overall performance score
Top 3% of the National Assembly Ranked 12 of 347
  • Contributions 414 ↑ above avg 21.8/100
    House average: 95.5
  • Bills 1 ↑ above avg 1.0/100
    House average: 0.7
  • Committees 4 ↑ above avg 8.5/100
    House average: 3.2
  • Initiative 304 ↑ above avg 14.2/100
    House average: 28.5
  • Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 6.7
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by Silvanus Osoro Onyiego's committees.

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

Parliamentary Activity

Silvanus Osoro Onyiego has made 7 speeches this year and a total of 531 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Trade & Commerce 18th June 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS IMPORTATION OF REFINED SUGAR INTO THE COUNTRY
3 speeches

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. We will, indeed, do that because this is a matter that many Members have raised over the years and it is about time to get him to appear before this House. It may not be possible as...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to inform Hon. Makilap on the question of State House and the presidency budget in general, even as we talk about the Supplementary Appropriation (No.

Plenary Contribution 17th June 2026
9 speeches in 2 contributions
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
8 speeches

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Much obliged. Thank you.

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.28 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. (Loud consultations) 17th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41 Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA)Constitution and...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I will align the programmes with the Clerks so that they do not have committee sittings in the morning whenever we have morning sittings. Some have small businesses to finish…

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) What is out of order, Hon. Osoro? Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, my point of order is on relevance. What we are discussing today is the...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA)In conclusion, this meeting

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, in the absence of the chairpersons, I hold brief for them. They will be adequately informed.

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Yes. What is your point of order, Majority Whip? Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the precedent set in this House on similar matters is that when...

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the onset, I fully support the Committee's Report. I also wish to address some of the matters raised by our colleagues. This House has been informed that the Finance Bill seeks to impose a 16 per...
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. This is a self-explanatory Procedural Motion. I beg to second. (Hon. Caleb Mule and Hon. James K’Oyoo were on their feet)

Plenary Contribution 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I wish to comment on the second Petition on the Kericho land issue. I partly grew up in Kericho. At that time, the tea plantation company was known as African Highlands. It quickly changed hands and became Finlays...
Plenary Contribution 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) It is over 30 years. This House should have a multi-disciplinary committee engagement to make sure that these people get justice. It is long overdue. We cannot continue revisiting the same issue year in, year out. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Governance & Democracy 22nd April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We need to be very careful in how we handle sensitive matters that are brought before this House. There cannot be a chairman without a committee. One cannot refer to a committee on one hand and isolate...
Anti-Corruption & Ethics 22nd April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We need to be very careful in how we handle sensitive matters that are brought before this House. There cannot be a chairman without a committee. One cannot refer to a committee on one hand and isolate...
Plenary Contribution 21st April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Plenary Contribution 21st April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I wanted to seek clarity, and now that I have heard clearly, we will be retreating with the Committee, and I will raise the issue with Hon. Chairman. Expect a response within the first week upon resumption from recess.

Plenary Contribution 5th March 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I second.

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.

Plenary Contribution 4th March 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute. I hope I still hold the position. Hon. Speaker: Yes. I had given you the opportunity. Hon. Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I will begin by responding, with tremendous respect, to...
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Bills Sponsored

Silvanus Osoro Onyiego has sponsored 1 bill.

The Anti-money Laundering And Combating Of Terrorism Financing Laws (amendment) Bill,2025

2025
Status: Second Reading · 9 Apr 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-03/THE%20ANTI-MONEY%20LAUNDERING%20AND%20COMBATING%20OF%20TERRORISM%20FINANCING%20LAWS%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2025.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

Voting Record

8Ayes
1Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
1Absent
9Divisions attended

Voting History: 10

Date
Vote
Decision
February 20, 2024
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023
Yes
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
June 14, 2023
The Finance Bill, 2023
Yes
December 1, 2022
Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business
Yes
July 1, 2025
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025
Yes
June 25, 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
Yes
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Yes
May 2, 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
Absent
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Yes
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

Motions

Petitions

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Questions

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Papers Laid

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