Brighton Yegon

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) I also want to support the establishment of a National Agricultural Extension Service Data Centre. This is a centre where all relevant services will be stationed and all the data that is related to livestock and extension services will be placed. I support. The Temporary...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the brutal killing of Mr Brian Kiprotich in Konoin Constituency. Mr Brian...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) We are depending on the Companies Act,

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Yes. Some people buy tea not for export, while others buy it just for export.

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : You may proceed. Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA)

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA)

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, there is no proposal to amend the Levy; it is on the registration. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Only registration? Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Yes. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Hon. Kihungi, Member for Kangema?

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 11 and substituting therefor the following new clause— “11. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 34— “11. The principal Act is amended by inserting the...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA)

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee does report to the House its consideration of the Tea Amendment Bill, Senate Bill No. 1 of 2023, up to new Clause 14A and its approval thereof with amendments and seek leave to sit again.

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA)

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that new Clause 7A be read a Second Time. (Question, that the new clause be read a Second Time, proposed) The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I do not see any interest in this, so I...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) The justification of this Clause is that we want to increase the duration of value addition to 10 years and peg it to the date of commencement of business and not the commencement date of the Act. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) :...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the justification is to allow the constitution of the company boards to be governed by the Memoranda and Articles of Association and the Companies Act, 2015. Clause 6 (b) seeks to clarify that the replacement of board members of tea factory limited...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) What this Act says is that we are required to value-add 40 per cent of our tea from the date when this Act was passed, which was in 2020, but we are trying to peg it at the beginning of the business. If you start...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I request Hon. Sabina Chege to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The Temporary Chairlady (Rachael Nyamai) : So, then go on record saying that you drop the amendment to Clause 13 (a) . 12th March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 57 Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I drop the amendment...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) I wanted to... The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I cannot ignore the voice of the Chairperson. Please proceed. You are representing the Chairperson, and you are the Mover. Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Yes. I am the Mover. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon....

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the State of the Nation Address. The 26th November 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34 Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA)President discussed many aspects across various sectors, starting with the economy, then...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I am sorry I was not around when you called, since we were planning a schedule for the enquiry into tea issues, for which you gave us a three-week deadline. I was with the Clerk of the National Assembly...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I want to appreciate Members for accepting the fact that this Bill is trying to create direct sales. This will give proper funding to the Tea Board for them to handle their functions, strengthen the Tea Research Institute and promote value addition. Thank...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Tea (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bill No. 1 of 2023) , be now read a Second Time. The principal objective of this Bill is to amend certain provisions of the Tea Act, Cap 343, to restructure the...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Ministry responded in writing, but the answers were unsatisfactory. Therefore, we invited the Ministry officials to appear before the Committee. We also intended to call Hon. Donya and two other Members who had an interest in the same matter. It seems...

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Hon. Donya’s concerns are genuine. I also requested for a Statement on the same as an interested party. The Ministry issued a written response, which was also channelled to Hon. Donya. However, we were not satisfied with it....

Hon. Brighton Yegon (Konoin, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, there was an intervention and the Cabinet Secretary met the concerned parties or stakeholders twice, on 26th February 2025 and on 3rd March 2025, and agreements were made. As to whether the agreements have been honoured, we shall revert to the concerned...