Order Paper For Wednesday, 2nd April 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session Afternoon Sitting

(No. 24)

(631)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2025 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath 2. Communication from the Chair 3. Messages 4. Petitions 5. Papers 6. Notices of Motion 7. Questions and Statements

1. 8*. MOTION –

PUBLIC PETITION ON LEGAL RECOGNITION AND

PROTECTION OF E-HAILING MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

AND DELIVERY PERSONNEL

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on its consideration of Public Petition No. 14 of 2024 regarding Legal Recognition and Protection of E-Hailing Motorcycle Riders and Delivery Personnel, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 20th February 2025.

(Question to be put)

1. 9*. THE SOCIAL PROTECTION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.12

OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

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(No. 24)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2025 (632)

1. 10*. MOTION –

EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF

PERSONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS THE CHAIRPERSON

AND MEMBERS OF THE IEBC

(The Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party – Co-Sponsors)

AWARE THAT, vide Gazette Notices Nos. 1901 & 2643 dated 14th February 2023 and 1st March 2023, respectively, His Excellency the President declared one (1) vacancy for the position of the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and six (6) vacancies for the position of Member of the IEBC; FURTHER AWARE, that vide Gazette Notice No. 715 of 27th January 2025, His Excellency the President appointed members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Nominees for Appointment as the Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; NOTING that, upon its appointment, the Selection Panel commenced the recruitment process and longlisted all applicants and subsequently shortlisted qualified applicants for the positions of Chairperson and Member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission; FURTHER NOTING that, paragraph 6(1) of the First Schedule to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, CAP 7C, provides that the Selection Panel shall finalise the recruitment exercise within ninety days of its appointment and forward the names of the nominees to the President; CONSCIOUS that, the Selection Panel is currently undertaking the interviews of the shortlisted candidates for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the IEBC, and that, given the interview schedule of all shortlisted applicants, the Panel has inadequate time to conclude the recruitment process; FURTHER CONSCIOUS of, the need for the Selection Panel to ensure the recruitment process complies with the constitutional principles of regional balance, representation of the youth and overall inclusivity, while ensuring that the interviews are conducted as far as is practicable, within official working days and hours; NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 6(2) of the First Schedule to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, CAP 7C, the Houses of Parliament RESOLVE to extend the tenure of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Persons for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission by a period of fourteen (14) days from 28th April 2025.

1. 11*. THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.

10 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

Second Reading

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(No. 24)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2025 (633)

1. 12*. MOTION –

STATE OF SECURITY IN SIX COUNTIES OF NORTH

RIFT

BEING,

BARINGO,

ELGEYO

MARAKWET,

TURKANA, WEST POKOT, SAMBURU AND LAIKIPIA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the inquiry into the state of security in six counties of North Rift of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia, declared as disturbed, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 13th August 2024. (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025)

(Balance of time – 1 hour)

1. 13*. THE

ANTI-MONEY

LAUNDERING

AND

COMBATING

OF

TERRORISM FINANCING LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 5 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 14*. THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 4 OF

2023) (The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

1. 15*. THE TREATY MAKING AND RATIFICATION (AMENDMENT) (No.2)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9 OF 2024)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Second Reading

1. 16*. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT AND

TRANSITION OF EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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(No. 24)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2025 (634)

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as follows-

Limitation of Debate on Motions I. THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion be limited in the following manner: A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for each other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover be called upon to reply; and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Other Committee Reports

II.

THAT, each speech in a debate on Other Committee Reports, including a Report of a Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament or any other Report submitted to the House for which limitation of time has not been specified, be limited as follows:- A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover in moving and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Committee Report is not moved by the Chairperson of the relevant Committee), and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover shall be called upon to reply; and further that priority in speaking shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees

III.

THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of forty five (45) minutes for the Mover, in moving and fifteen minutes (15) in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Bill is not sponsored by the relevant Committee), and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each (if the Bill is not sponsored by either of them); and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative business for

Thursday, April 03, 2025 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Thursday, April 03, 2025 –

A. THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.

10 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

B. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-

GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR

THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

MINISTRIES,

DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FOR THE FINANCIAL

YEAR 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee)

C. MOTION –

STATE OF SECURITY IN SIX COUNTIES OF NORTH

RIFT

BEING

BARINGO,

ELGEYO

MARAKWET,

TURKANA, WEST POKOT, SAMBURU AND LAIKIPIA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

D. MOTION –

RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT

OF

THE

AFRICA

FINANCE

CORPORATION

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

E. THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM

FINANCING LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 5 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

F. THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 4 OF

2023) (The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

G. THE TREATY MAKING AND RATIFICATION (AMENDMENT) (No.2)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9 OF 2024)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

H. THE

ASSUMPTION

OF

THE

OFFICE

OF

PRESIDENT

AND

TRANSITION

OF

EXECUTIVE

AUTHORITY

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B), the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration will respond to the following questions in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), April 02, 2025 ––

QUE. NO

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

005/2025 The Member for Tiaty (Hon. William Kamket, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) consider reviewing the academic and other qualifications for the appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs, in marginalised areas in the country?

(ii) consider affirmative action as one of the qualifications for experienced individuals from respective locations and sub- locations to be recruited as chiefs and assistant chiefs, despite not meeting the set academic requirements?

(iii) state the measures put in place to ensure that chiefs and assistant chiefs appointed to administer specific locations and sub- locations are actual residents of those areas to enhance their effectiveness in governance and conflict resolution?

(iv) indicate when the schemes of service for chiefs and assistant chiefs were reviewed after their introduction in 2017, and if not, state whether there are plans to re-evaluate them to accommodate the needs of marginalised communities?

006/2025 The Member for Tiaty (Hon. William Kamket, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary-

(i) Provide a detailed explanation on the circumstances that caused police officers from Karenge’Choto operation camp to indiscriminately shoot and kill cows belonging to Mr. Ptesio Chepanda of ID No. 34184906 in Lemuyek Village, Chemuro sub- location, which was reported as OB No. 08/30/01/2025?

(ii) state the action the Ministry is taking against the officers involved in the incident, particularly given their alleged misuse of an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) to carry out these acts?

(iii) consider compensating Mr. Ptesio Chepanda given the significant loss he suffered following the shooting of his cattle valued at approximately Ksh. 2 million, and clarify whether there is a framework for restitution in such cases?

007/2025 The Member for Bumula (Hon. Wanami Wamboka, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) indicate how much money the Government has spent to acquire and implement the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system?

(ii) provide the certified list of the technical service providers responsible for the system’s operations, and state whether the platform is hosted and managed within the country?

(iii) explain how the ETA system has impacted Kenya’s tourism and business travel, particularly in comparison to the previous visa policy?

026/2025 The Member for Kilome (Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) explain the criteria used to gazette Nzai sub-location in Makueni Constituency vide Kenya Gazette No. 17 of 2024 contrary to the agreement made in a meeting during public participation held on 11th May, 2023 in the Office of the Assistant Chief, Sultan Hamud sub-location between the area administration and the residents of Nzai village to retain Nzai sub-location in Kilome Constituency?

(ii) consider the re-gazettement of Nzai sub-location to be within the boundaries of Kilome Constituency to enable the residents of Nzai sub-location to remain in Mukaa sub-county in Kilome Constituency? 027/2025 The Member for Kuresoi South (Hon. Joseph Tonui, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) provide a status report on the operationalisation of the administrative units in Kuresoi South Constituency, including

Tinet and Kiptagich, Sotiki, Bararget and Kabongoi locations, in line with the gazette notice of 21st July 2017?

(ii) state measures put in place by the Ministry to ensure these administrative units are fully operational, enabling the local population to access essential national government services conveniently and efficiently?

028/2025 The Member for Isiolo County (Hon. Mumina Bonaya, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) provide an update on the operationalisation of newly created administrative units in Isiolo County that were gazetted in March 2022?

(ii) state the measures taken by the Ministry to fast-track the process, including a clear timeline for their operationalisation?

029/2025 The Member for Kabondo Kasipul (Hon. Eve Obara, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) state the measures taken by the Ministry to enhance safety and security of residents in Atela Location, in Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, particularly in light of the recent surges of violent incidents including the murders of Mr. Kennedy Odhiambo, a resident of Kolal Village who was fatally shot in the chest by an arrow while on patrol near Sondu Old Bridge on 30th January, 2025; Mr. Joseph Othim Amora, aged 43 years, who was murdered at his home in Kolondo Village on 30th January, 2025; Mr. Peter Okello Odawo, aged 60 years who was attacked and killed at his home over a boundary dispute on 3rd February 2025; and an attempted stock theft which was reported in Kawere village, where two individuals, Ms. Milka Owiyo and Mr. Tonny Owiyo, were injured by arrows during the incident on 2nd January 2025?

(ii) provide an update on investigations into the murders and steps being taken to apprehend the suspects involved?

(iii) state the steps taken to address the underlying issues contributing to violence and conflict in the region, particularly concerning land and boundary disputes?

(iv) outline the collaborative efforts being made with community leaders and local organisations to foster peace and security in the affected areas?

030/2025 The Member for Gilgil (Hon. Martha Wangari, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) provide a detailed report on the status of investigations into the death of Mr. Justus Ekimomor Omollo, a local fisherman whose body was retrieved from Lake Nakuru on 21st February 2025?

(ii) outline the steps taken by the Ministry to ensure that the perpetrator(s) is (are) apprehended, including any arrests made?

(iii) state the measures being taken by the government to ensure the safety of fishermen and prevent similar tragic incidents in the future?

031/2025 The Member for Nyaribari Masaba (Hon. Daniel Manduku, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) explain the status of gazettement and deployment of security personnel to Ichuni Police Station in Ichuni ward, Nyaribari Masaba Constituency?

(ii) state the steps taken by the Ministry to address the operationalisation of the police station considering that residents have to travel long distances to access police services, leading to delays in addressing security concerns?

032/2025 The Member for Mwatate (Hon. Peter Mbogho, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) provide a report on the status of investigations into the incidences of insecurity such as Ms. Mariana Shali Chao of ID No. 27897833 who was found dead at a satellite site around Rianchore hillside with multiple cut wounds; Mr. Silas Silo Mengo Mwachango, a boda boda rider who was found dead on 28th May 2024, and Mr. Silvance Mwanjala Mvoi of ID No. 37023429 who was attacked and severely injured on 2nd September 2024 within Sagalla Ward in Taita-Taveta County?

(ii) state the actions being taken to ensure the perpetrators of the crimes are arrested and prosecuted without delay?

(iii) outline the measures put in place to curb insecurity in the region?

033/2025 The Member for Matungu (Hon. Peter Nabulindo, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration: - Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) provide a report on the status of investigations into the insecurity incidences which occurred in Koyonzo market where two security guards were brutally murdered and assorted goods stolen; raiding of several shops in Matungu Township and a trader killed; attack on residents of Namalasire and Namamali areas; and incidences of robberies in market centres reported in Matungu Constituency?

(ii) expound on actions being taken to ensure that the perpetrators of the crimes in the Constituency are arrested and prosecuted?

(iii) state the immediate steps being taken by the government to address insecurity in the Constituency, including provision of additional facilities and equipment to police stations?

(iv) outline the long-term strategies being put in place to curb insecurity within the constituency?

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ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), the following Statements will be requested—

No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. 1. Status of disbursement of

capitation funds to schools

Hon. Robert Mbui, MP (Kathiani) Education

1. 2. Recruitment

criteria and deployment of teachers in schools across the country Hon. (Dr.) Joyce Bensuda, MP (Homabay County) Education