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Thirteenth Parliament

Second Session (No. 032) (397)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (SECOND SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

AFTERNOON SITTING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages
4. Petitions
5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. Notices of Motion
7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. **THE EQUALIZATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 3 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 25th April, 2023)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2022)

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP)

10. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE NATURAL RESOURCES (BENEFIT SHARING) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 6 OF 2022)

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP) ……………./Bills

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11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 3 OF 2022)

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE PRESERVATION OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF 2022)

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP)

13. *THE PROMPT PAYMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2022)

(Sen. Mariam Sheikh Omar, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 12th April, 2023- Afternoon Sitting)

14. *THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF

2023) (Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP and Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

(Second Reading)

15. THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 5

OF 2023)

(Sen. Beth Syengo, MP) (Second Reading)

16. *THE COUNTY BOUNDARIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 6 OF 2023)

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’ MP) (Second Reading)

17. *THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF

2023) (Sen. Crystal Asige, MP) (Second Reading)

18. *THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

(Second Reading)

19. MOTION - ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

STATUTORY

INSTRUMENTS

(EXEMPTION

FROM

EXPIRY)

REGULATIONS, 2022

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation)

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THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Statutory Instruments (Exemption from Expiry) Regulations, 2022, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th March, 2023; and that pursuant to Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, resolves to annul in its entirety, the Statutory Instruments (Exemption from Expiry) Regulations Legal Notice No. 217 of 2022.

20. MOTION - REVIEW OF THE MINIMUM WAGE NECESSITATED BY HIGH

COST OF LIVING

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

THAT, AWARE THAT minimum wages in Kenya are specified as part of a national wage policy and guided by the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act (CAP 229) aimed at reducing poverty as well as protecting and promoting the living standards of workers;

CONCERNED THAT, despite the increase in Kenya’s minimum wage in May 2022 by 12% to help workers cope with the surge in consumer prices, the current inflation rates have had a knock-on effect on the cost of living and doing business in the country with the prices of goods, household energy bills, and transport remaining stubbornly high;

NOW THEREFORE the Senate resolves that the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection engages all stakeholders including the General Wages Advisory Board (GWAB) and the Agricultural Wages Advisory Board (AWAB) with a view of raising the minimum wage by at least 50% as from 1st May, 2023.

21. MOTION - REPOSSESSION OF MOVABLE ASSETS BY LENDING

INSTITUTIONS DUE TO NON-PERFORMING LOANS

(Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT the high unemployment rate in Kenya has pushed many Kenyans to seek loans from Saccos, Microfinance Institutions and Banks to start Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to sustain their livelihoods;

NOTING THAT the youth in particular have invested in movable assets, including vehicles and motorcycles, to start business in the transport industry and most of them have signed up to the ride hailing apps including but not limited to Uber, Taxify, Bolt and Little cab;

COGNIZANT THAT the Banking Act 2015 CAP 488 does not provide for renegotiation on the loan repayment agreement whenever the business environment becomes unfavorable as a result of the high cost of living, lowered earnings from the App providers and high interest rates; ……………../Motion

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NOW THEREFORE the Senate urges the National Treasury and Economic Planning to come up with a policy framework to review the Banking Act in order to renegotiate the repayment terms of the loans and provide cushion for Kenyans with non-performing loans and prevent the loss of their movable assets.

22. MOTION – ACCELERATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) (Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP)

AWARE THAT, the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 provides a shared global blueprint aimed at ending poverty, protecting the earth’s environment and climate and ensuring that people everywhere enjoy peace and prosperity;

APPRECIATING THAT, the implementation of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development in Kenya started by the official launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya in 2016 followed by the development of the Country SDGs roadmap to guide the transition from Millennium Development Goals to SDGs and the mainstreaming of the SDGs at both the National and County Governments;

CONCERNED THAT, the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable Development in Kenya has been affected negatively by shocks such as continued drought since 2019 in Kenya and around the world, serious invasion by desert locusts, the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health calamities and the current strained state of the Kenyan economy;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the State Department for Economic Planning in consultation with the Council of Governors comes up with reviewed implementation roadmaps for the two levels of Government taking into account the shocks that have impeded or any other that are likely to impede the implementation of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 15th February, 2023 as follows:-

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner:-

A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party official responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party official responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking; and further that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

KEY

****- Denotes a Majority /Minority Party Bill

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

A. *THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2022)

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, intends to move the following amendments to the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2022) at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Act, hereinafter referred to as” at the beginning of the introductory clause.

INSERTION OF NEW CLAUSE 3A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 3 –

3A. Section 16 of the principal Act is amended in paragraph (d) by deleting the expression “38” appearing immediately after the words “under section” and substituting therefor the expression “37”.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended – (a) in the introductory clause by deleting the words “Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act hereinafter referred to as the” appearing immediately after the word “The”; (b) by deleting the proposed new section 23A and substituting therefor the following new section – 23A. In this Part, “responsible officer” means – (a) a Cabinet Secretary; (b) a county governor; (c) the chairperson of a commission established under the Constitution;

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(d) the Auditor-General; (e) the Controller of Budget; (f) the chairperson and the accounting officer of a corporate body; and (g) a public officer to whom a resolution or report of a House or a Committee of Parliament is submitted in accordance with this Act. (c) in the proposed new section 23C – (i) by renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1); and (ii) inserting the following new subsection immediately after the new subsection (1)– (2) A person liable for an offence under subsection (1) shall be personally liable for the fine and public funds shall not be used to pay such a fine.

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B. *THE NATURAL RESOURCES (BENEFIT SHARING) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 6

OF 2022)

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP)

i.) NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, intends to move the following amendments to the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill 2022 (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2022), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by— (a) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph (b) — (b) surface and underground water; (b) inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (f) — (g) geothermal resources; (h) minerals; and (i) petroleum.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)— (g) environmental protection and restoration.

PART II

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the title to Part II and substituting therefor the following new title—

PART II – ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BENEFIT

SHARING AUTHORITY

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting section 5 and substituting therefor the following new sections— Establishment of the Benefit Sharing Authority.

5. (1) There is established the Benefit Sharing

Authority. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of— (a) suing and being sued; …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property; (c) borrowing or lending money; and (d) doing or performing such other things or acts for the proper performance of its functions under this Act which may be lawfully done or performed by a body corporate.

Functions of the Authority. 5A. (1) The functions of the Authority shall be to to— (a) coordinate the preparation of benefit sharing agreements between an affected county and an affected entity; (b) review, and where appropriate, determine the royalties payable by an affected entity engaged in natural resource exploitation; (c) identify counties that are required to enter into a benefit sharing agreement under this Act in consultation with the respective county governments; (d) oversee the administration of funds set aside for community projects to be implemented under a benefit sharing agreement; (e) facilitate and monitor the implementation of a benefit sharing agreement entered into between a county government and an affected entity; (f) conduct research regarding the exploitation and development of natural resource and benefit sharing in Kenya; (g) determine appeals arising out of conflicts regarding the preparation and implementation of benefit sharing agreements;

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(h) advise the national government on policy and the enactment of legislation relating to benefit sharing in resource exploitation; (i) oversee the establishment of benefit sharing committees and forums established under this Act; (j) ensure the proper and timely payment of funds to counties and local communities as provided under this Act; (k) build the capacity of local communities in negotiations for benefit sharing and implementation of related projects; (l) prepare national guidelines on benefit sharing in consultation with the relevant stakeholders; (m) identify, in consultation with sector specific organizations, incentives and benefits to promote the conservation of natural resources; (n) promote value addition in natural resources; (o) promote local content initiatives on the exploration and exploitation of natural resources under this Act; and (p) promote the restoration of the environment after the exploitation of a natural resource in an affected county. (2) The Authority may, in furtherance of its functions, collaborate with such other bodies or organizations within or outside Kenya as it may consider necessary for the better performance of its functions under this Act. (3) The Authority shall have regard to the following in the performance of its functions— (a) all existing law regulating the natural resources sector in Kenya; (b) all existing arrangements for benefit sharing between local communities and an affected entity under any law in Kenya; and …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(c) obligations imposed on Kenya under any international treaty or agreement relating to the exploitation of natural resources. Board of the Authority. 5B. (1) The management of the Authority shall vest in a Board which shall consist of— (a) a chairperson appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament; (b) the Principal Secretary responsible for finance or a designated representative; (c) the Principal Secretary responsible for mining or a designated representative; (d) the Principal Secretary responsible for petroleum or a designated representative; (e) the Principal Secretary responsible for energy or a designated representative; (f) two persons of opposite gender nominated by the Council of County Governors to represent such communities as the council shall determine; (g) one person nominated by a registered association representing a majority of members of county assemblies to represent local communities; (h) one person nominated by an umbrella body representing the interests of the private sector in Kenya; and (i) the Director-General appointed by the Board in accordance with section 5K. (2) The chairperson shall be competitively recruited by the Public Service Commission and appointed by the President by notice in the Gazette. (3) The Cabinet Secretary shall, with the approval of Parliament, appoint the persons nominated under subsection (1)(f), (g) and (h) by notice in the Gazette. (4) In nominating and appointing persons as members of the Board, the nominating authorities and the Cabinet Secretary shall— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(a) have regard to— (i) the principles of non- discrimination on the basis of gender, disability, youth and marginalized persons under the Constitution; and (ii) the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution; and (b) ensure that the nominations reflect the regional diversity of the people of Kenya.

Tenure of office. 5C. (1) The members of the Board other than the Director-General shall— (a) hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term; and (b) serve on a part-time basis. (2) Paragraph (1)(a) shall not apply to principal secretaries who serve as members of the board.

Qualifications for appointment. 5D. A person is qualified for appointment as the chairperson or a member of the Board under section 5B(1) (f), (g) and (h) if that person— (a) holds a degree from a university recognised in Kenya; and (b) has knowledge and at least seven years experience in— (i) law; (ii) environmental management; (iii) economics; (iv) public finance; (v) mining; (vi) community development; or (vii) any other related field.

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Vacation of office. 5E. The office of the chairperson or a member of the Board appointed under section 5B(1) (f), (g) and (h) shall become vacant if the chairperson or member— (a) is unable to perform the functions of the office by reason of mental or physical incapacity; (b) is otherwise unable or unfit to continue serving as the chairperson or member of the Board; (c) is adjudged bankrupt; (d) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than six months; (e) is absent, without reasonable cause, from three consecutive meetings of the Board; (f) resigns in writing addressed, in the case of the chairperson, to the President and in the case of a member appointed under section 5B(1) (f), (g) or (h), to the Cabinet Secretary; (g) fails to declare their interest in any matter being considered by the Board; or (h) dies

Powers of the Board. 5F. (1) The Board shall have all the powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the Authority under this Act and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Board shall have the power to— (a) enter into contracts; (b) manage, control and administer the assets of the Authority in such manner and for such purposes as best promote the purposes for which the Authority is established; (c) receive any gifts, grants, donations or endowments made to the Authority or any other monies in respect of the Authority and make disbursements therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this Act; …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(d) require from any person such information as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act; and (e) open and operate a bank account for the funds of the Authority into which all moneys received by the Authority shall be paid in the first instance and out of which all payments made by the Authority shall be made.

(2) The Board shall consult the respective Cabinet Secretary responsible for an affected natural resource in carrying out its functions under this Act.

Committees of the Board. 5G. (1) The Board may establish such committees as it may consider necessary for the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this Act.

(2) The Board may invite any person whose knowledge and skills are found necessary for the performance of its functions to sit in any committee established under subsection (1).

Power to delegate. 5H. The Board may, by resolution either generally or in any particular case, delegate to any committee of the Board or to any member, officer, employee or agent of the Authority the exercise of any of the powers or the performance of any of the functions or duties of the Board under this Act.

Remuneration and allowances. 5I. The remuneration, allowances, expenses and other emoluments of members and staff of the Authority shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Conduct of business and affairs of the Board. 5J. The Board shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the provisions of the Schedule.

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Director- General. 5K. (1) There shall be a Director-General of the Authority who shall be competitively recruited and appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine.

(2) A person qualifies for appointment as a Director–General under subsection (1) if such person — (a) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and (b) has knowledge and at least ten years experience in — (i) law; (ii) environmental management; (iii) economics; (iv) public finance; (v) mining; (vi) community development; or (vii) in any other related field.

(3) The Director-General shall be an ex-officio member of the Board and shall have no right to vote at any meeting of the Board.

Tenure of office of the Director- General. 5L. The Director-General shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term.

Functions of the Director- General. 5M. (1) The Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and secretary to the Board.

(2) The Director-General shall, for the effective performance of the functions under this Act and subject to the direction of the Board, — (a) be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Authority; (b) manage the funds, property and affairs of the Authority; …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(c) be responsible for the management of the staff of the Authority; (d) cause to be prepared for the approval of the Board— (i) the strategic plan and annual plan of the Authority; and (ii) the annual budget and audited accounts of the Authority; and (e) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

Tenure of office of the Director- General. 5N. The Board may terminate the appointment of the Director-General in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for— (a) inability to perform the functions of the office arising out of physical or mental incapacity; (b) gross misconduct or misbehaviour; (c) incompetence or neglect of duty; or (d) any other ground that would justify removal from office under the terms and conditions of service

Common seal of the Authority. 5O. (1) The common seal of the Authority shall be kept in the custody of the Director-General or such other person as the Board may direct and shall not be used except with the express authority and direction of the Board.

(2) The common seal of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the chairperson and the Director-General of the Board or in the absence of either person, such other member of the Board who shall be designated by the Board for that purpose.

(3) The common seal of the Authority shall, when affixed to a document and authenticated, be judicially and officially noticed and unless the contrary is proved, any order or authorization by the Board under this section shall be presumed to have been duly given.

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Staff of the Authority. 5P. (1) The Board may employ such officers, agents and staff as are necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the Authority under this Act.

(2) The staff employed under subsection (1) shall serve on such terms and conditions as the Board may, subject to section 5I, determine.

Protection from personal liability. 5Q. No matter or thing done by a member of the Board or by any officer, employee or agent of the Authority shall, if the matter or thing is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Authority under this Act, render the member, officer, employee or agent or any person acting on their directions personally liable to any action, claim or demand.

Liability of the Authority to damages. 5R. Section 5Q shall not relieve the Authority of liability to pay compensation or damages to any person for any injury to them, their property or any of their interests caused by the exercise of any power conferred by this Act or any other written law or by the failure, whether wholly or partially, of any works.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (1) by— (i) deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) inserting the words “and upon conducting public participation” immediately after the words “national government entities”; (b) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “payments or benefit sharing” appearing immediately after the words “the royalty, fees,” and substituting therefor the words “or payments”; and (c) in subclause (4) by— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(i) deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) deleting the words “or any other written law” appearing immediately after the words “to this Act”.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended— (a) deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— (2) The Kenya Revenue Authority shall declare and pay monies collected under subclause (1) to the Consolidated Fund by the fifth day of every month. (b) in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “account to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (c) inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (4)— (5) The Authority shall submit to the respective county government declarations received from the Kenya Revenue Authority under subsection (4) at least once every quarter. (6) The county executive committee member in the respective county shall submit to the respective local community declarations received from the Authority under subsection (5) within twenty one days of receipt.

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause — (1) The revenue collected under this Act shall, subject to subsection (3), be shared between the National Government and respective county governments in the ratio of sixty per cent to the National Government and forty per cent to the county governments. (b) by deleting subclause (2); (c) in subclause (3) by— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(i) deleting the word “forty” appearing immediately after the words “At least” and substituting therefor the word “sixty”; and (ii) deleting the word “sixty” appearing immediately after the words “community projects and” and substituting therefor the word “forty”; (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “more counties the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (e) in subclause (5) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “subsection (4) the” in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority; and (f) in subclause (6) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph (b)— (b) the county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to natural resources; (b) in subclause (3) by inserting the words “be appointed by the county governor and” immediately after the words “subsection (2)(d) shall”; and (c) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (5)— (5A) The county chief officer responsible for matters relating natural resources shall serve as the secretary to the County Benefit Sharing Committee.

CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) by inserting the words “in consultation with the respective local community and upon conducting public participation” before the words “negotiate the terms”.

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CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “deposited with the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by inserting the words “be appointed by the respective county executive committee member responsible for matters relating to natural resources and” immediately after the words “sharing forum shall”.

CLAUSE 14

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clauses—

Funds of the Authority.

14. The funds of the Authority shall consist of—

(a) such monies or assets as may accrue to or vest in the Authority in the course of the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act; (b) such money as may be provided by the National Assembly for defraying expenses incurred in the implementation of this Act; (c) all monies from any other source provided for or donated or lent to the Authority; and (d) such other monies that may lawfully accrue in the discharge of functions of the Authority under this Act.

Financial year. 14A. The financial year of the Authority shall be the period of twelve months ending on thirtieth June in each year.

Accounts.

14B. (1) The Authority shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of account of the income, expenditure and assets of the Authority.

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No. 34 of 2015. (2) Within three months of the end of each financial year, the Authority shall submit to the Auditor- General, the accounts of the Authority together with— (a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Authority during that financial year; and (b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Authority as at the last day of that year.

(3) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited and reported upon in accordance with the Public Audit Act.

(4) The Authority may establish, control, manage, maintain and contribute to pension and provident funds for the benefit of employees of the Authority and may grant pensions and gratuities from any such fund to the said employees upon their resignation, retirement or separation from the service of the Authority or, as the case may be, to the dependants of any such employee upon such employee’s death.

Annual Report. 14C. (1) Within three months of the end of each financial year, the Authority shall submit— (a) to the Auditor-General, the accounts of the Authority in respect of that year together with— (i) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Authority during that year; and (ii) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Authority as at the last day of that financial year; and (b) to the President and Parliament, an annual report in respect of that year containing— (i) the financial statements of the Authority including— (A) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Authority during that year; and (B) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Authority as at the last day of that financial year;

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(ii) a list of institutions contributing to benefit sharing under this Act, the proportion of benefit and the local community that benefited; (iii)the total sums contributed towards benefit sharing and its distribution; (iv) the progress made in the implementation of the Authority’s functions; and (v) any other information that the Authority may consider necessary.

(2) The Authority shall publish the annual report in the Gazette and in at least one newspaper of national circulation.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “furnished to the” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 17

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 17 and substituting therefor the following new clause 17— Transitional provisions.

17. (1) An affected entity that, immediately before the

commencement of this Act, was lawfully authorised to exploit a natural resource under this Act shall be deemed to be authorised to conduct such exploitation under this Act. (2) Despite subsection (1), an affected entity shall comply with the provisions of this Act within two years of the commencement of the Act.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “in consultation with the Authority and the Council of County Governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary may”.

CLAUSE 19

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 19 and substituting therefor the following new clause 19— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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Amendment to section 183 of Act No. 12 of 2016.

19. Section 183 of the Mining Act is amended by

deleting subsection (5) and substituting therefor the following new subsection (5)— (5) The royalty received by the State under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund and apportioned in accordance with section 8 of the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Act.

NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 19— Amendment to section 7 of Act No. 47 of 2013.

20. Section 76 of the Wildlife Conservation and

Management Act is amended by— (a) deleting subsection (1) and substituting therefor the following new subsection — (1) The revenue received by the National Government under this Act shall be paid into the National Treasury and apportioned in accordance with section 8 of the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Act. (b) deleting subsection (2); (c) deleting subsection (3); and (d) deleting subsection (4).

Amendment to section 85 of Act No. 1 of 2019.

21. Section 85 of the Energy Act is amended by—

(a) deleting subsection (3) and substituting therefor the following new subsection (3)— (3) The royalty received by the National Government under this section shall be paid into the National Treasury and apportioned in accordance with section 8 of the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Act.

(b) deleting subsection (4).

Amendment to section 58 of Act No. 2 of 2019.

22. The Petroleum Act is amended by deleting

section 58 and substituting therefor the following new section 58—

…………………./Notice of Amendments

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Sharing of petroleum resource.

58. The National Government’s share of

the profits derived from upstream petroleum under section 57 shall be apportioned in accordance with section 8 of the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Act.

NEW SCHEDULE

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Schedule—

SCHEDULE

(s.5J)

PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND

AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD OF THE BENEFIT SHARING

AUTHORITY

Meetings of the Board.

1. (1) The Board shall meet at least once in every

three months to conduct the business of the Board of the Authority. (2) The first meeting of the Board shall be convened by the chairperson and the Board shall meet subsequently at such a time and place as it shall determine. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the chairperson shall, upon a written request by at least five members of the Board or at any time where he or she considers it expedient for the transaction of the business of the Authority, convene a special meeting of the Board. (4) The members of the Board shall elect a vice- chairperson from among themselves— (a) at the first sitting of the Board; and (b) whenever it is necessary to fill the vacancy in the office of the vice-chairperson.

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(5) A meeting shall be presided over by the chairperson or in her or his absence by the vice- chairperson. (6) Unless three quarters of the total number of the members of the Board otherwise agree, at least five days written notice of every meeting of the Board shall be given to every member of the Board by the Director- General. (7) The Board may invite any person to attend any of its meetings and to participate in its deliberations, but such person shall not have a vote in any decision of the Board. (8) The proceedings of the Board shall not be invalidated by reason of a vacancy within its membership.

Quorum.

2. (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), the quorum of a

meeting of the Board shall be not less than half of the appointed members. (2) Where there is a vacancy in the Board, the quorum of the meeting shall be not less than three appointed members.

Voting.

3. Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a

decision on any matter before the Board shall be by a simple majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson or person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote.

Conflict of interest.

4. (1) A member of the Board who has a direct or

indirect personal interest in any matter being considered or to be considered by the Board shall, upon the relevant facts concerning the matter having come to their knowledge, disclose the nature of their interest to the Board. (2) A disclosure of interest made by a member of the Board under subparagraph (1) shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of the Board and the member shall not, unless the Board otherwise determines— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(a) be present during the deliberation on the matter by the Board; or (b) take part in the decision of the Board on the matter. (3) A member of the Board who makes a disclosure under subparagraph (1) shall not— (a) be present in the meeting of the Board held to determine whether or not the member should take part in the deliberations or decision of the Board in relation to the matter; or (b) influence any other member of the Board in arriving at a particular decision in relation to the matter. (4) A member or staff of the Authority shall not transact any business or trade with the Authority.

Rules of Procedure and minutes.

5. (1) Subject to provisions of this Schedule, the

Board may determine its own procedure and the procedure for any committee of the Board. (2) The Board shall cause the minutes of all proceedings of its meetings to be recorded and kept, and the minutes of each meeting shall be confirmed by the Board at the next meeting of the Board and signed by the chairperson or the person presiding at the meeting.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by— a) deleting the definitions of the terms— (i) Commission; (ii) fund; (iii) futures fund; (iv) natural resources fund; and (v) sovereign wealth fund; b) inserting the following new definitions in the proper alphabetical sequence— …………………./Notice of Amendments

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“Authority” means the Benefit Sharing Authority established under section 5; “Board” means Board of the Benefit Sharing Authority constituted under section 5B; and “Director-General” means Director-General of the Benefit Sharing Authority appointed under section 5K(1).

ii.) NOTICE is given that the Senator for Nakuru County (Sen. Tabitha Karanja Keroche, MP) intends to move the following amendments to the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2022), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)— (g) geothermal resources.

NEW CLAUSE

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 19— Amendment to section 85 of Act No. 1 of 2019.

20. Section 85 of the Energy Act is amended

by— (c) deleting subsection (3) and substituting therefor the following new subsection — (3) The royalty received by the National Government under this section shall be paid into the National Treasury and apportioned in accordance with section 8 of the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Act.

(d) deleting subsection (4).

…………………./Notice of Amendments

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C. *THE COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 3 OF 2022)

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP) NOTICE is hereby given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Education, intends to move the following amendments to the County Vocational Education and Training Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2022), at the Committee Stage –

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended –

(a) by deleting paragraph (l);

(b) by deleting paragraph (m) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph–

(m) development and implementation of a national qualifications framework to provide for progression, recognition and equation of qualifications, credit transfers and exemptions with respect to vocational education and training in counties; and

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (e) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “development of vocational”.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of a vocational”;

(b) in the introductory clause by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “establish a vocational”;

(c) in paragraph (b) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “at the vocational”; and

(d) in paragraph (d) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in the vocational”. …………………./Notice of Amendments

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CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by –

(a) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “adequate vocational” in paragraph (b);

(b) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “county vocational” in paragraph (c);

(d) conduct training and capacity building programmes targeting centre managers, trainers and staff of vocational training centres that provide vocational education and training to trainees with disabilities;

(d) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “public vocational” in paragraph (e).

HEADING TO PART II

The Bill is amended in the heading to Part II by deleting the words “EDUCATION AND” appearing immediately after the words “OF VOCATIONAL”.

CLAUSE 8

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

Categories of vocational training centres.

8. Vocational training centres shall be categorised

as — (a) public vocational training centres; or (b) private vocational training centres.

CLAUSE 9

THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “county vocational”; and

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(b) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “such vocational”.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “public vocational”;

(b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “administered in the vocational”;

(3) A sponsor shall not compromise the implementation of any law applicable to the respective vocational training centre or the professional standards and ethics of instructions in a vocational training centre.

(d) by deleting subclause (4) and substituting therefor the following new subclause –

(4) Notwithstanding the fact that the sponsor of a vocational training centre is a faith based institution, the curriculum in the training centre shall be secular.

CLAUSE 11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by –

(a) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “licensed vocational” in paragraph (b);

(b) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “vocational” in paragraph (c);

(d) inserting the word “vocational” immediately after the words “learners in all” in paragraph (e);

(e) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e) –

…………………./Notice of Amendments

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(ea) instructors and trainers in vocational training centres;

(f) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the word “vocational” in paragraph (f).

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “registration of vocational”;

(b) in the introductory clause by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “a private vocational”;

(d) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “operate a vocational” in paragraph (b).

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “licensing of vocational”; and

(b) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “licensing of”.

CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “relation to a vocational”;

(b) in the introductory clause by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “establishing a vocational”;

…………………./Notice of Amendments

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(d) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “staff of the vocational” in paragraph (d); and

(e) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the word “vocational” in paragraph (e).

CLAUSE 15

THAT clause 15 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “licenced vocational”;

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by –

(a) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “deregister a vocational”;

(b) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “the vocational” in paragraph (a);

(d) deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –

CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “deregistering a vocational”.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “closure of a vocational”; and

(b) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “down a vocational”.

…………………./Notice of Amendments

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(i) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “close down a vocational” in the introductory clause;

(ii) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “down the vocational” in paragraph (a);

(iii) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in the vocational” in paragraph (b)(ii);

(iv) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “against the vocational” in paragraph (b)(iii); and

(d) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “close down a vocational” in the introductory clause.

HEADING TO PART III

The Bill is amended in the heading to Part III by deleting the words “EDUCATION AND” appearing immediately after the words “MANAGEMENT OF VOCATIONAL”.

CLAUSE 21

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

Board of Manage ment.

21. (1) There is established in each vocational

training centre, a Board to be known as the Board of Management.

(2) The Board shall comprise —

(a) a chairperson; (b) a representative of the county government in the respective county within which the institution is located; (c) a representative of cabinet secretary in the county; …………………./Notice of Amendments

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(d) one representative of the teaching staff elected by trainers in the training centre; (e) one representative of the non-teaching staff elected by the non-teaching staff in the training centre; (f) one person nominated by parents to represent parents of the trainees in the centre; (g) two persons appointed on the basis of their knowledge and experience in — (i) leadership and management; (ii) financial management; (iii) technology; (iv) industry; (v) engineering; or (vi) information communication technology. (h) the centre manager or the head of the vocational training centre who shall be an ex officio member and the secretary to the Board.

(3) The county executive committee member shall appoint the persons nominated to the Board by a notice in the gazette.

(4) The members of the Board shall have a minimum qualification of post secondary education.

(5) In appointing the members under subsection (2), the county executive committee member shall take into account the need to ensure gender and ethnic representation.

CLAUSE 22

THAT clause 22 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in the vocational”;

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(b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of the vocational”;

(c) in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “programmes in the vocational”;

(d) in paragraph (e) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “for the vocational”;

(e) in paragraph (f) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “from the vocational”;

(f) in paragraph (g) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “expenditure for the vocational”;

(g) in paragraph (h) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “behalf of the vocational”;

(e) by deleting paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph –

(i) receive, on behalf of the vocational training centre, fees, grants, donations, bequests or other moneys and to make disbursements on behalf of the vocational training centre; and

(h) in paragraph (j) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of the vocational”.

CLAUSE 27

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 27 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

27. The Board shall submit an annual report on the management of

a vocational training centre to the county executive committee member and the Authority.

CLAUSE 28

THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the introductory clause by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “Every vocational”;

(b) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “attended the vocational”;

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(d) in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “at the vocational”; and

(e) in paragraph (d) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of a vocational”.

CLAUSE 29

THAT clause 29 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by –

(i) deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following introductory clause –

(1) A vocational training centre shall not employ a centre manager or a trainer unless that person–

(ii) deleting the word “principal” appearing immediately after the words “case of a” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “centre manager”; and

(iii) inserting the words “Technical and” immediately after the words “trainer under the” in paragraph (a).

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses –

(2) Each county government shall be responsible for the recruitment and remuneration of centre managers and trainers of public vocational training centres within the county.

(3) Each county assembly shall appropriate such funds as may be necessary to ensure the recruitment of adequate trainers to serve in vocational training centres in the county.

CLAUSE 30

THAT clause 30 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “licensed vocational”.

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CLAUSE 31

THAT clause 31 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “A vocational”;

(b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “A vocational”;

(i) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “training, a vocational” in the introductory clause;

(ii) deleting the word “training” appearing immediately after the words “follow the” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the word “qualification”; and

(d) in subclause (4) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “A vocational”.

CLAUSE 34

THAT clause 34 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “Existing vocational”; and

(b) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “registered as a vocational”.

CLAUSE 38

THAT clause 38 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by inserting the words “in consultation with the respective county executive committee members” appearing immediately after the words “The Cabinet Secretary”; and

(b) in subclause (2) by –

(i) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “applying to all vocational” in the introductory clause;

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(ii) deleting the word “education” appearing immediately after the words “a registered vocational” in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “training”;

(iii) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of a vocational” in paragraph (b);

(iv) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of registered vocational” in paragraph (d); and

(v) deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “by a vocational” in paragraph (e).

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended –

(a) by deleting the definition of the words “integrated vocational education and training centre” and substituting therefor the following new definition —

“integrated vocational training centre” means a vocational training centre designed to accommodate and provide courses and training suitable for the needs of a trainee with disability or special needs;

(b) by deleting the definition of the word “principal;

(c) by deleting the definition of the words “private vocational education and training centre” and substituting therefor the following new definition —

“private vocational training centre” means a vocational training centre established, owned or operated by a private person;

(d) by deleting the definition of the words “public vocational education and training centre” and substituting therefor the following new definition —

“public vocational training centre” means a vocational training centre established, owned or operated by a county government and includes a sponsored vocational training centre;

(e) by deleting the definition of the words “trainee with disability”;

(f) in the definition of the word “Board” by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “public vocational”;

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(g) in the definition of the word “curriculum” by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in a vocational”;

(h) in the definition of the word “sponsor” by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “of a vocational”;

(i) in the definition of the word “trainee” by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in a vocational”;

(j) in the definition of the words “vocational education and training” by deleting the words “education and” appearing immediately after the words “in a vocational”;

(k) inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence—

“centre manager” means the administrator of a vocational training centre who is responsible for the implementation of policy guidelines and professional practice in the training centre;

“learner with disability” means a learner whose mental characteristics, sensory abilities, physical characteristics, emotional and social adjustment or communication abilities are impaired and includes a learner who suffers from long term disability which has a substantial or long-term effect on an individual’s ability to carry out ordinary day-to-day activities including learning growth and development;

No. 29 of 2013.

“trainer” means a person who is licensed and registered as a trainer under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act;

“vocational training center” means an institution providing training leading to the award of a certificate up to the level of artisan.

CLAUSE 1

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 1 and substituting therefor the following new clause –

Short title.

1. This Act may be cited as the Vocational

Training Act, 2022.

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APPENDIX

1. PAPERS

i.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Laikipia County Business Stimulus Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021.

ii.) Submission of the Judicial Service Commission Annual Report for the Financial Year 2021/2022.

iii.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Isiolo Water and Sewerage Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

iv.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

v.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Rukanga Water and Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended` 30th June, 2022.

vi.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement on Receiver of Revenue – County Government of Nyandarua for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

vii.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

viii.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Laikipia County Leasing Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

ix.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement on Receiver of Revenue County Government of Laikipia for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

x.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Laikipia County Business Stimulus Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

xi.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

xii.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Samburu County Youth and Women Enterprise Development Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

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xiii.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement on Receiver of Revenue – Revenue Statenents – County Government of Samburu for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

xiv.) Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement of Samburu County Bursary Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.

(The Senate Majority Leader)

2. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 53(1)

i.) The Senator for Vihigha County (Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Energy regarding the deal made between the Governments of Kenya and Saudi Arabia on the importation of cheaper fuel into the country.

ii.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Raphael Chimera , MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the state of medical insurance coverage for officers in the Kenya Police.

iii.) Nominated Senator (Sen. Raphael Chimera , MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the boundary dispute between Kwale and Taita Taveta Counties.

iv.) The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education concerning the establishment of a public teacher training college in Kirinyaga County.

v.) The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the circumstances surrounding the amputation of baby Ridhwan Yasir Noor’s fingers in Kerugoya County Referral Hospital.

vi.) The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the delayed construction of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Wamumu station, in Mwea West sub-county.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Thursday, April 27, 2023

(Published pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1))

It is notified that the Senate Business Committee has approved the following tentative business to appear in the Order Paper for Thursday, April 27, 2023.

BILL AT SECOND READING STAGE

i.)

*THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2023)

(Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP and Sen. Crystal Asige, MP)

MOTIONS

i.)

MOTION – PROVISION OF FREE SANITARY TOWELS TO END PERIOD

POVERTY

(Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP)

ii.)

MOTION – THE DOPING MENACE THREATENING KENYA’S IMPECCABLE

GLOBAL REPUTATION IN ATHLETICS

(Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP)

iii.)

MOTION - COMPENSATION TO THE KENYAN VICTIMS OF THE 1998

BOMBING OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN NAIROBI

(Sen. Agnes Kavindu Muthama, MP)

iv.)

ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON

DEVOLUTION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON A STATEMENT

SOUGHT

ON

THE

RELOCATION

OF

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FROM CHUKA TOWN TO KATHWANA

COUNTY HEADQUARTERS, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY.

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

v.)

REPORT OF THE 61ST SESSION OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN,

CARRIBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES (OACPS) PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

AND THE 42ND SESSION OF THE OACPS -EU JOINT PARLIAMENTARY

ASSEMBLY HELD IN MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE ON 23RD OCTOBER TO 2ND

NOVEMBER, 2022

(Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, MP)

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vi.)

RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST ORDINARY SESSION OF

THE SIXTH PARLIAMENT OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP) HELD

IN GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA ON

23RD OCTOBER – 12TH NOVEMBER, 2022.

(Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP)

vii.)

INTEGRATION

OF

ETHNIC

MINORITIES

AND

MARGINALIZED

COMMUNITIES IN KENYA

(Sen. William Cheptumo, MP)

viii.)

DECLARATION OF CATTLE RUSTLING AS A NATIONAL DISASTER AND

ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL FUND FOR VICTIMS

(Sen. William Cheptumo, MP)

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