Supplementary Order Paper For Tuesday 18th February 2025

Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session

(No. 04)

(014)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

SUPPLEMENTARY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath

1. 2. Communication from the Chair
2. 3. Messages
3. 4. Petitions
4. 5. Papers
5. 6. Notices of Motion
6. 7. Questions and Statements
7. 8*. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) First Reading

1. 9*. EXCEPTIONAL MOTION – RECORDING THE THANKS OF THE

HOUSE ON KENYA’S ATTEMPT AT THE

POSITION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF

THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION

(AUC)

(Co-sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party

and the Leader of the Minority Party)

RECALLING THAT, the African Union (AU), the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), was launched in 2002 as a continental body consisting of the 55-member states that make up the countries of the African Continent, with the vision of creating an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena; AWARE THAT, the African Union Commission (AUC), established as the Secretariat responsible for the day to day operations and activities of the AU, is headed by the Chairperson elected by Heads of State and Government from member-states; …...……/9*(Cont’d)

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

(015) RECALLING THAT, on 27th February 2024, Kenya formally announced that the former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, EGH, would be vying for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), building on his previous service as the African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa from 2018 to 2023;

APPRECIATING THAT, in recognition of the immense Pan-African ideals embodied in the candidacy of the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, his dedication and leadership in advancing the cause of the African continent through various initiatives and positions held over the years, including his previous service as the African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa from 2018 to 2023, H.E. the President endorsed the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga as Kenya’s candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission; NOTING THAT, the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga's candidacy for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission was not only his personal ambition but also a symbol of Kenya’s deep commitment to the goals of the African Union and its desire to actively participate in shaping the continent’s future; COMMENDING the Government of Kenya, led by His Excellency the President, for the Pan-African campaign in support of the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, reinforced by Kenya’s commitment to regional and continental integration and cooperation and guided by Kenya’s Foreign Policy; FURTHER COMMENDING the remarkable achievement by Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for emerging the runner-up in the election of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Saturday, 15th February 2025; RECOGNIZING, the need to sustain Kenya’s growing prominence on the continental stage and advocacy for a more united, prosperous, and self-reliant Africa in resonance with the aspirations of millions of Africans, who seek to see the continent empowered to chart its own course in the global arena; NOW THEREFORE, this House— (i) records its thanks to His Excellency, Dr. William Ruto, CGH, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya for endorsing the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, EGH, as Kenya’s candidate for election as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) and for coordinating the continental campaign in support of his candidacy;

(ii) expresses its profound thanks to the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, EGH, for demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the service of Africa by offering himself as Kenya’s candidate for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, for his leadership in advancing pan-African unity, for his dedication to the development and integration of the African continent and for his distinguished attempt at the election, in which he emerged as the runner-up; and,

(iii) records its congratulations to H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Saturday, 15th February 2025. ………../10*

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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1. 10*. THE EQUALISATION FUND (ADMINISTRATION) BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 14 OF 2023)

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

1. 11*. THE

POLITICAL

PARTIES

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 35 OF 2022)

(The Vice Chairperson, Procedure and House Rules Committee)

Second Reading

1. 12*. THE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 13 OF 2024)

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

Second Reading

1. 13*. THE

FISHERIES

MANAGEMENT

AND

DEVELOPMENT

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 29 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 14*. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 15*. THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) (No. 2) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 26 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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N O T I C E S

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

Limitation of Debate on Motions I. THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders 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 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 (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover shall 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 Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees

II.

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders 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 I

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Morning), February 19, 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 Wednesday (Morning), February 19, 2025 –

A. THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONALS BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 17 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Joshua Kimilu, M.P.)

Second Reading

B. THE GOLD PROCESSING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 46 OF

2023) (The Hon. Bernard Shinali, M.P.)

Second Reading

C. THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 23 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Peter Masara, M.P.)

Second Reading

D. THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 37 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Jack Wamboka, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

E. THE BASIC EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 59 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mary Wamaua, M.P.)

Second Reading

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Afternoon), February 19, 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 Wednesday (Afternoon), February 19, 2025 –

A. MOTION –

RECONSTITUTION OF OTHER LAPSED COMMITTEES

(The Chairperson, Committee on Selection)

B. THE EQUALISATION FUND (ADMINISTRATION) BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 14 OF 2023)

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

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

C. THE

POLITICAL

PARTIES

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 35 OF 2022)

(The Vice Chairperson, Procedure and House Rules Committee)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

D. THE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 13 OF 2024)

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

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

E. MOTION –

RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AFRICA FINANCE

CORPORATION

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

F. THE

FISHERIES

MANAGEMENT

AND

DEVELOPMENT

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 29 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

G. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

H. THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) (No. 2) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 26 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, February 18, 2025)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 4 - PETITIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 225, the following Petition will be presented –

No. Subject Petitioner(s) Relevant Committee

01/2025 Recognition of the Pare people as a tribe in Kenya

To be presented by the Hon. John Bwire, MP (Taveta), on behalf of concerned citizens of Kenya

Public Petitions

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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. Delay in disbursement of

Higher Education Loans Board Funds

Hon. Njeri Maina, MP (Kirinyaga County) Education

1. 2. Erroneous listing of land

parcels by the National Land Commission

Hon. Machua Waithaka, MP (Kiambu) Lands

1. 3. Management of Shirikisho la

Wanawake Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited

Hon. Joseph Gitari, MP (Kirinyaga Central)

Trade, Industry and Cooperatives