Wednesday, March 04, 2026 At 9.30 A.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 014) (417)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

MORNING SITTING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026 AT 9.30 AM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. MOTION - MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING IN

KENYA

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment, which includes access to safe energy options;

FURTHER AWARE THAT, over 900 million Africans, including more than 90% of households in Kenya’s rural areas, still rely on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, animal waste) for cooking, resulting in high levels of indoor air pollution that cause premature deaths, particularly among women and children;

CONCERNED THAT, in Kenya, indoor air pollution has been linked to over 23,000 annual deaths, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate burden of time spent collecting firewood and cooking, limiting their education and economic opportunities;

NOTING THAT, traditional cooking methods contribute significantly to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate vulnerability at the county level, undermining national commitments under the Energy Act, 2019, the Climate Change Act, 2016, and Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); …………../Motions

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RECALLING THAT, the Africa Clean Cooking Summit (Paris, 2023) mobilized USD 2.2 billion in commitments for clean cooking, and the International Energy Agency has recommended urgent financing and policy action to achieve universal access by 2040;

ACKNOWLEDGING, the efforts of some counties, development partners, and private sector actors in piloting clean cooking projects, but recognizing that these remain small-scale and fragmented;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the: -

1. 1. Council of Governors develops county-level policies, frameworks,

and budgets that mainstream clean cooking into devolved energy and health functions;

1. 2. National Treasury and Ministry of Energy prioritize clean cooking

in financing frameworks, including results-based financing and blended finance models to de-risk private investment;

1. 3. County Governments incorporate clean cooking targets in their

County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and ensure public institutions such as schools, health facilities, and prisons adopt clean cooking solutions;

1. 4. National Treasury and County Governments to fast-track letters of

authorization to unlock carbon finance markets (Article 6.2 and CORSIA) for clean cooking projects;

1. 5. County Governments engage the private sector actors, and

community organizations to expand clean cooking access, create local jobs, and reduce pressure on forest resources.

1. 9. MOTION - DECLARATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN KENYA AS A

NATIONAL DISASTER

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

AWARE THAT, Article 43 guarantees the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including emergency medical treatment and Article 21(1) of the Constitution obligates the State and all State organs to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights;

NOTING THAT, Article 238 of the Constitution provides that national security includes the protection of the people of Kenya and their property against internal and external threats, which encompasses safety on national transport networks;

COGNIZANT THAT, road traffic injuries are among the leading causes of death in Kenya and constitute the leading cause of mortality among adolescents and

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adults in their most economically productive years, surpassing many communicable and non-communicable diseases resulting in significant loss of human capital and productivity;

NOTING THAT, in 2025 more than 4,400 Kenyans lost their lives with over 17,000 injuries from road crashes, a 3% increase over the previous year, while nearly 400 people were killed in road traffic accidents in January 2026 alone, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, illustrating a continuing trend of preventable loss of life;

CONCERNED THAT, beyond loss of life, road traffic accidents result in long- term disability, psychological trauma, family disruption and significant economic loss, with estimates suggesting losses amounting to billions shillings annually to the national economy, while placing severe strain on health facilities and emergency services;

FURTHER CONCERNED THAT, despite the existence of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028) and other statutory measures, road carnage persists due to preliminary causes including over-speeding, impaired and distracted driving, non-compliance with traffic laws, inadequate driver training, unsafe road infrastructure, unroadworthy and overloaded vehicles, as well as systemic challenges arising from inadequate investment in road safety infrastructure, weak coordination among transport, enforcement, health and county authorities, and limited emergency medical response capacity;

NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE resolves that:

1. 1. Road traffic accidents in Kenya be declared a National Disaster, requiring

urgent, coordinated and sustained multi-sectoral intervention across prevention, emergency response, rehabilitation and long-term systemic reform;

1. 2. The Ministry of Roads and Transport and the Ministry of Health in

conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority, the National Police Service and the Council of Governors, urgently strengthen the implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028), including enhanced enforcement of traffic laws, safer road design, public education, data-driven interventions and improved emergency response capacity;

1. 3. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the County Governments to

set aside adequate resources to support road safety interventions, emergency medical services, trauma care systems and post-crash rehabilitation services; and

1. 4. The National Treasury in collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and

Transport establishes a Road Safety Disaster Response Fund to support road safety interventions, victims and families affected by the road accidents. …………../Motion

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1. 10. MOTION - REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE (AI) CONFERENCE ON THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLE AI HELD FROM 28TH TO 30TH

NOVEMBER, 2025 IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

(Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference on the role of parliament in shaping the future of responsible AI held from 28th to 30th November, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 24th February, 2026.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 11th February, 2026 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 that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

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APPENDIX

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

QUESTIONS

Question No. 005 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development: a) What is the prevalence of maize lethal necrosis and other common crop diseases in the various agricultural zones in the country?

b) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide similar data in respect of fall armyworms and other crop pests?

c) What early detection and rapid response mechanisms has the Ministry put in place to prevent widespread crop losses due to crop pests and diseases, and could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the compensation or other support mechanisms available to farmers whose crops are adversely affected?

d) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the Ministry’s long- term strategy to strengthen crop resilience to pests and diseases, and outline the measures in place to mitigate the compounding effects of climate variability?

Question No. 009 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports: a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of National Government support for sports development in Kisumu County, including funding for tournaments, clubs and other community-based sporting programmes?

b) Could the Cabinet Secretary state the criteria used to identify and support sports clubs and tournaments at the county level, and indicate how many clubs and sporting initiatives in Kisumu County have benefited from Financial Year 2023/2024 to date?

c) What mechanisms will the Ministry implement to ensure transparency, equity and sustainability in the allocation of sports development funds, particularly to grassroots and youth-driven clubs?

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d) Could the Cabinet Secretary also provide details on the joint initiatives between the National Government and the Kisumu County Government to develop sports infrastructure, enhance talent development pathways and build competitive leagues, to enable local athletes and clubs compete at national and international levels?

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

(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 Wednesday, March 04, 2026 (Afternoon Sitting).

A. BILLS AT SECOND READING

i. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (STATE OFFICERS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE)

PROCEDURE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 34 OF 2024)

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

ii. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 39

OF 2024)

(Sen. George Mbugua, MP)

iii. *THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024)

(Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

iv. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 52 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

v. **THE ENERGY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 11 OF 2025) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

i.

*THE NUTS AND OIL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 47

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

ii.

*THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 47 OF 2024)

(Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP)

C. MOTION

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON THE REPORT ON THE

COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND NETWORKING ENGAGEMENTS IN KITUI, MAKUENI

AND MACHAKOS COUNTIES

(The Chairperson Standing Committee on Health)

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