Supplementary Order Paper For Wednesday 4th December 2024 - Afternoon Sittingrs (1).pdf

Thirteenth Parliament

Third Session Afternoon Sitting

(No. 118)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (THIRD SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

SUPPLEMENTARY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 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*. PROCEDURAL MOTION –

EXEMPTION OF BUSINESS FROM THE

PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER

141(2)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) THAT, noting that this House will be proceeding for a long recess from Friday, 6th December 2024 to Monday, 10th February 2025 in accordance with its Calendar; taking cognizance of the implications of the provisions of Standing Order 141(2) on specified Bills pending at the Second Reading stage of consideration in the House; now therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 256 (Exemption of Business from the Standing Orders), this House resolves to exempt the following Bills from the provisions of Standing Order 141(2) (Lapse and Re introduction of Bills) during the period of the Third and the Fourth Sessions— (1) The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022); (2) The Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2023); (3) The Meteorology Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 37 of 2023); (4) The Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2023); (5) The Preservation of Public Security (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 48 of 2023); (6) The Appellate Jurisdiction (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 49 of 2023); …...……/8*(Cont’d)

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(7) The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 55 of 2023); (8) The Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2023); (9) The Prisons (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2023); (10) The Mining (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 51 of 2023); (11) The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 19 of 2023); (12) The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2023); (13) The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2023); (14) The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2023); (15) The Gold Processing Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2023); (16) The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 59 of 2023); (17) The Employment (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 62 of 2023); (18) The Universities (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 64 of 2023); and, (19) The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2023).

1. 9*. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

HOUSE ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF SENATE

AMENDMENTS TO THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENT

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 2 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House on its consideration of Senate amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2023).

(Question to be put)

1. 10*. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

HOUSE ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE TAX

PROCEDURES

(AMENDMENT)

(NO.

2)

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 46 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

THAT, this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House on its consideration of Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2024).

(Question to be put and Third Reading)

1. 11*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 49 of 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) …...……/11*(Cont’d)

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(3472) (ii) The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

1. 12*. MOTION –

ALLEGED UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN

INVESTORS IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the Inquiry into Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th March 2024. (Resumption of debate interrupted on Monday, December 2, 2024) (Balance of time – 2 hours)

1. 13*. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS (NYANZA

REGION)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education on its Examination of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region) for the financial year 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 25th July 2024 subject to— (a) deletion of paragraph 212 appearing on page 41 of the report and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – “The Committee recommends that the irregular cash payments made for the casual works done amounting to Kshs. 2,308,996 be surcharged to the Governing Council of Kisumu National Polytechnic. The amount is to be paid within six months after the adoption of this report by the House; (b) deletion of paragraph 216 appearing on page 41 of the report and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – “The Committee recommends that the long outstanding imprest of Kshs. 37,800 be written off from the institution’s books of accounts since no money was lost; it was as a result of demise of the employee”; and, (c) effecting the consequential amendments in the report." (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

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1. 14*. THE EQUALISATION FUND (ADMINISTRATION) BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 14 OF 2023)

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

Second Reading

1. 15*. MOTION – THIRD REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDITED

ACCOUNTS

OF

SPECIFIED

STATE

CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

THAT, this House adopts the Third Report of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its consideration of the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the following State Corporations, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th July 2024— (i) Kenyatta National Hospital, FY 2018/2019 and 2019/2020; (ii) Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, FY 2017/2018 and 2018/2019; (iii) Kenya Veterinary Board, FY 2018/2019, 2019/2022 and 2020/2021; (iv) National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, FY 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021; and (v) Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, FY 2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013.

1. 16*. THE POLITICAL PARTIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 35 OF 2022)

(The Vice Chairperson, Procedure and House Rules Committee)

Second Reading

1. 17*. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 38 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education) Second Reading

1. 18*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE

SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, South Africa, from 20th to 27th March 2024, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 2nd May 2024.

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1. 19*. MOTION – REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT

ON THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its consideration of the Performance Audit Report by the Auditor-General on the Provision of Services to Persons with Disabilities by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th July 2024.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

…......./Notices*

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N O T I C E S

I. THE BUSINESS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 49 OF 2024)

1) Notice is given that the Leader of the Majority Party intends to move the following amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting the new paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph− “(d) a core capital of at least ten billion Kenya shillings in the case of a bank or a mortgage finance company: Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply in accordance with the following table— Compliance Date

Minimum Core Capital, Banks and Mortgage Finance Companies (Kshs. Billion) December 31, 2024 1.0 December 31, 2026 5.0 December 31, 2028 10.0

CLAUSE 20

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 20 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

1. 20. The Standards Act is amended by inserting the following new section

immediately after section 5—

Information on manufacturers. 5A. The Bureau may liaise with relevant government agencies which register businesses to obtain information on businesses registered to undertake manufacturing.

CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 14D by deleting the proposed subsection (2)

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CLAUSE 36

THAT, clause 36 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (5) and substituting therefor the following — “(5) The incentives and tax benefits granted to a licensed special economic zone developer, operator or enterprise under this Act or any other written law shall apply for a period not exceeding ten years from the date of issuance of the licence.”

NEW CLAUSE 39

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new proposals immediately after clause 38 — Consequential amendments.

Cap 499B

Cap 486 39(1). The Director General of the Business Registration Service shall immediately upon the incorporation or registration of a business whose purpose and objects is to undertake manufacturing business submit particulars of the information on the business to the Kenya Bureau of Standards for purpose of section 5A of the Standards Act.

(2)The Registrar of Companies shall immediately upon the incorporation or registration of a company under the Companies Act whose purpose and objects is to undertake manufacturing business submit particulars of the information on the company to the Kenya Bureau of Standards for purpose of section 5A of the Standards Act.

2) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning intends to move the following amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting the new paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph− “(d) a core capital of at least ten billion Kenya shillings in the case of a bank or a mortgage finance company:

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Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply in accordance with the following table— Compliance Date

Minimum Core Capital, Banks and Mortgage Finance Companies (Kshs. Billion) December 31, 2024 1.0 December 31, 2025 3.0 December 31, 2026 4.0 December 31, 2027 5.0 December 31, 2028 6.0 December 31, 2029 7.0 December 31, 2030 8.0 December 31, 2031 9.0 December 31, 2032 10.0

CLAUSE 4

THAT, Clause 4 (b) of the Bill be amended— (a) in the definition of the term “credit provider” by inserting the word “credit” immediately after the word “taking” ; and

(b) in the definition of “non-deposit taking credit business” –

(i) by inserting the words “whether or not digitally” immediately before the words “to members” appearing in paragraph (a);

(ii) by inserting the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)-

(da) pay as you go arrangements as maybe determined by the Bank;

(iii) by inserting the following proviso immediately after paragraph (f)—

“Provided that this does not include any credit arrangements involving the provision of credit by a person that is merely incidental to the sale of goods or provision of services by the person.”

CLAUSE 5

THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by— (a) inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank in the opening statement”;

(b) deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

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“(c) in paragraph (h), by— (i) deleting the word “digital” appearing before the word “credit” in subparagraph (vii) and substituting therefor the words “non-deposit taking”; and (ii) inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (viii)— (viiia) credit guarantee companies;

CLAUSE 6

THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank”.

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended ― (a) by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank” in the opening statement; (b) in the proposed section 33R, by deleting the expression “section 4A(da)” and substituting therefor the following new expression “section 4A (1) (da)” appearing in the opening statement.

CLAUSE 8

THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank”.

CLAUSE 9

THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended— (a) in the opening statement by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank” (b) in the proposed new section 33X— (i) by inserting the following new paragraph after paragraph (c) appearing in subsection (2), — Cap. 488. “(d) is a bank providing credit guarantees as part of its regular banking business, regulated by the Banking Act.” (ii) by inserting the words “without a licence” immediately after the word “business” in subsection (4).

CLAUSE 10

THAT, Clause 10 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank”.

CLAUSE 11

THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended—

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(3479) (a) in the opening statement by deleting the expression “57(3)” and substituting therefor the expression “57”; (b) in paragraph (h) by deleting the expression “in subsection (1),” appearing immediately before the words “by inserting” and substituting therefor the expression “in subsection (3)”; (c) by renumbering paragraph (h) as paragraph (a); (d) by renumbering paragraph (i) as paragraph (b); (e) by renumbering paragraph (j) as paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 12

THAT, Clause 12 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “of Kenya” immediately after the words “Central Bank”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (c), by deleting the definition of “moveable security”

CLAUSE 15

THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 4A, by deleting the word “not” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the word “non”.

CLAUSE 19

THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 53 by— (a) inserting the words “and recovery” immediately after the word “lending” appearing in paragraph (a); (b) by inserting the following new section immediately after subsection (2)—

“(2A) A non-deposit taking microfinance business shall comply with the requirements of Article 31 of the Constitution and the Data Protection Act in lending loans and recovery of debts.” 3) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives intends to move the following amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 20

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 20.

CLAUSE 21

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, clause 23 of the Bill be amended by — (a) inserting the following new provision immediately after the proposed new section 12(1) —

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(1A) A person who imports, stocks, distributes, sells or exhibits a product shall not place on the market or put into service any product that is not sold freely or conforms to applicable regulatory requirements in the country of origin.

(b) inserting the following new provisions immediately after the proposed new sub section (4)— (5) Pursuant to subsection 4, the Bureau may issue an order to a manufacturer or business operator to — (a) prescribe specific conditions for the marketing of the product; (b) inform consumers of the risks in a clear and efficient manner; (c) mark the product with appropriate warning on the risks presented; (d) remove the product from listing in online sales platforms; (e) destroy the product; (f) stop the supply and distribution of the product, (g) take any other measures consistent with this Act to eliminate risk to consumers and the public. (6) The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations for the better carrying into effect of the provisions of this section.

CLAUSE 24

THAT, clause 24 of the Bill be amended — (a) in the proposed new section 12A by— (i) inserting the words “be accredited by the Kenya Accreditation Service to” immediately after the word “shall” appearing in the opening statement of the proposed new subsection (1); (ii) deleting the proposed new subsection (3) (b) in the proposed new section 12B — (i) by inserting the words “be accredited by the Kenya Accreditation Service to” immediately after the word “shall” in the opening statement of the proposed new subsection (1) ; (ii) by inserting the words “accredited under the relevant Act” immediately after the word “bodies” in the proposed new subsection (3) (c) in the proposed new section 12C by— (i) deleting the words “by notice in the Gazette, designate” appearing in the proposed new subsection (2) and substituting therefor the words “make regulations designating”

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(ii) deleting the words “The notice under subsection (2) may also” appearing in proposed new subsection (3) and substituting therefor the words “Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), the Regulations may”

CLAUSE 25

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 25.

CLAUSE 26

THAT, clause 26 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 10A— (a) by renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1); (b) by deleting the word “foreign” appearing immediately after the word “every”; (c) by inserting the following new subsections immediately after the proposed new subsection (1) — (2) A conformity assessment body established in Kenya and that seeks to be accredited by a foreign accreditation body shall obtain an exemption from the Service in the prescribed manner and upon payment of a prescribed fee. (3) A foreign conformity assessment body operating in Kenya that is accredited by a foreign accreditation body shall obtain an exemption from accreditation by the Service in the prescribed manner and upon payment of a prescribed fee (4) A conformity assessment body operating in Kenya that is accredited by a foreign accreditation body shall, within three months of the commencement of this Act, apply to the Service for accreditation or exemption as the case may be.

CLAUSE 27

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 27.

CLAUSE 28

THAT, clause 28(c) of the Bill be amended by — (a) deleting the word “representing” appearing in the proposed amendment to paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the words “appointed by the Cabinet Secretary to represent”; (b) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) — (d) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (3) — “(4) A person who immediately before the commencement of this Act was appointed as a member of the Council under subsection (1) (f) shall continue to hold office for the unexpired remainder of the term of office.”

CLAUSE 30

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 30 and substituting therefor the following new provision—

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“30. Section 4 of the Special Economic Zones Act is amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection 5— “(5A) The Cabinet Secretary shall, on the recommendation of the Authority, set the minimum investment amount to be invested in an area declared as a special economic zone.”

CLAUSE 32

THAT, clause 32(d) of the Bill be amended in the proposed amendments to paragraph (m) by inserting the words “recommend to the Cabinet Secretary to” immediately before the word “suspend”

CLAUSE 35

THAT, clause 35 (c) of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (4) and substituting therefor the following— “(4) A special economic zone developer or a special economic zone operator who fails to maintain adequate and proper accounts and other records as required by this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.”

CLAUSE 36

THAT, clause 36 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (5) and substituting therefor the following — “(5) The incentives and tax benefits granted to a licensed special economic zone developer, operator or enterprise under this Act or any other written law shall apply for a period of ten years from the date of issuance of the licence, notwithstanding any changes in this Act or any other written law.”

CLAUSE 37

THAT, clause 37 of the Bill be amended by— (a) deleting the proposed new paragraph (ha) and substituting therefor the following — “(ha) facilitate patents, industrial designs and utility models rights holders to commercially exploit any invention or innovation which the Institute deems fit or incidental to the achievement of its objects and performance of its functions, subject to the terms approved by the Board.” (b) deleting the proposed new paragraph (hb)

CLAUSE 38

THAT, clause 38 of the Bill be amended— (a) in the proposed new sub section (1) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following— “(a) levy nominal fees for its services as may be prescribed in Regulations; and”

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(b) deleting the proposed new sub section (2) and substituting therefor the following— “(2) The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations for the better carrying out of this section, including provisions on— (a) prescribed fees payable to the Agency for its services; (b) reduction of fees or exemption from payment of fees; (c) conditions for reduction of fees or exemption from payment of fees.” 4) Notice is given that the Member for Suba South (Hon. Caroli Omondi) intends to move the following amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, at the Committee—

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause — Amendment of the Second Schedule to Cap. 488.

1. 3. The Second Schedule to the Banking Act is amended by

deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph —

(d) a core capital of at least one billion Kenya shillings in the case of a bank or mortgage finance company by December 31, 2027. 5) Notice is given that the Member for Funyula (Hon. (Dr.) Ojiambo Oundo) intends to move the following amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024-

CLAUSE 3

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Amendment of the Second Schedule to Cap. 488.

1. 3. The Second Schedule to the Banking Act is

amended by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting thereof with the following new paragraph—

(d) Core Capital of at least ten billion Kenya Shillings in the case of a tier 1 bank or mortgage finance company; five billion Kenya Shillings in the case of a tier 2 bank or mortgage finance company, and three billion Kenya Shillings in the case of a tier 3 bank or mortgage finance company”.

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Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply in accordance with the following table: Compliance Date Minimum Core Capital (Banks and Mortgage Finance Companies)

Kshs. Billions

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3 December 31, 2024

1.0

1.0

1.0 December 31, 2025

3.0

1.5

1.3

December 31, 2026

5.0

2.0

1.8 December 31, 2027

7.0

3.0

2.3 December 31, 2028

9.0

4.0

2.8 December 31, 2029

10.0

5.0

3.0

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II. THE TAX LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 47 OF 2024)

1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)—

(ea) by deleting the definition of “wife’s employment income rate”;

CLAUSE 3

THAT, clause 3 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by inserting the following sub- paragraph immediately after sub-paragraph (i)- (ia) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph(f)- (fa) any amount paid or granted to a public officer pursuant to any written law or statutory instrument, with effect from 27th July, 2022, to reimburse an expenditure incurred for the purpose of performing official duties, notwithstanding the ownership or control of any assets purchased:

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (4), by deleting the word “goods” appearing immediately after the words “digital content monetisation”.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subsection (3) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)— “(d) to a non-resident person with an annual turnover of less than five million Kenya shillings.”

CLAUSE 13

THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended – (a) in paragraph (a) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (s)- (t) sale of scrap. (b) in paragraph (b), by adding the following new paragraph immediately after the proposed new paragraph (n)— (o) the sale of scrap.

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CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- (b) in paragraph 57 by deleting the words “income or”;

(b) by deleting paragraph (c); (c) by deleting paragraph (d);

NEW CLAUSE 14A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 14- Amendment of the Second Schedule to Cap.470. 14A. The Second Schedule to the Income Tax Act is amended in paragraph (1A) by deleting the words “two billion shillings” wherever it appears and substituting therefor the words “one billion shillings”.

CLAUSE 15

THAT, clause 15(b) of the Bill be amended – (a) in subparagraph (i) by− (i) by deleting subparagraph (w); (ii) by inserting the following sub-paragraph immediately after sub-paragraph (v)- (va) in respect of the sale of scrap metal, two percent of the gross amount; (b) in sub-paragraph (ii)— (i) by deleting paragraph (A); (ii) by inserting the following new sub-paragraph in item (III) immediately after paragraph (o)— “(p) in respect of scrap, one point five per cent of the gross amount.”

CLAUSE 18

THAT, Clause 18 be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately before paragraph (a)- (aa) in subsection (5) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)— (ea) in the case of a taxable supply that is zero-rated or exempted, such excess arose on account of permanent credit position in favour of a registered person due to the difference between the rate applicable on the 1st July, 2022, and a lower rate of tax and that such credit position existed on the date that the taxable supply became zero-rated or exempted,

Provided that notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (5), a registered person who incurred such a credit shall apply to the Commissioner for relief within six months after the commencement of this provision.

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CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (a)— (i) by deleting subparagraph (i); (ii) by deleting subparagraph (ii); (iii) by inserting the following new subparagraph immediately after subparagraph (ii)— (iia) in paragraph 57, by inserting the words “National Intelligence Service, the Defence Forces Welfare Services” immediately after the words “Kenya Defence Forces”; (iv) by deleting subparagraph (iii); (v) in subparagraph (iv) in the proposed new paragraph 69 by inserting the words “adult diapers” immediately after the words “baby diaper”; (vi) by deleting subparagraph (vi); (vii) by deleting subparagraph (vii); and (viii) by deleting subparagraph (ix) and substituting therefor the following new subparagraph— “(ix) by deleting the proviso appearing in paragraph 146 and substituting therefor the following new proviso— Provided that the value of such investment is not less than two billion shillings, and the exemption was granted before 01 January 2024 and shall continue to apply for twelve months after this date (ix) in subparagraph (x) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph 152—

“153. The supply of denatured ethanol of tariff number 2207.20.00.

1. 154. Taxable goods of chapter 5407 and chapter 6309 imported as

raw materials for manufacture of textile products in Kenya upon recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for investment, trade and industry. (x) by inserting the following new subparagraphs immediately after subparagraph (x)— “(xi) by deleting paragraph 57 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (57) All goods including material supplies, equipment, machinery and motor vehicles, for official use by the Kenya Defence Forces, the Defence Forces Welfare Services, and the National Police Service. (xii) by deleting paragraph 101 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (101) Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages supplied to the Defence Forces Welfare Services.”

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(3488) (b) in paragraph (b)— (i) by deleting sub-paragraph (i); (ii) by deleting subparagraph (ii); (iii) by deleting subparagraph (iii); (iv) by deleting subparagraph (vi).

NEW CLAUSE 21A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 21- Amendment of section 2 of Cap.472 21A. Section 2 of the Excise Duty Act is amended in subsection (1) by inserting the following new definition in the proper alphabetical sequence- “digital lender” means person holding a valid digital credit providers licence issued by the Central Bank of Kenya;

CLAUSE 21

THAT, the Bill be amended in clause 21 by inserting the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)- (e) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph 35—

1. 36. Materials, waste, residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets,

and preparations of a kind used in animal feeding of tariff numbers 1213.00.00,1214.10.00, 2308.00.00, 2309.90.10, 2302.10.00, 2303.20.00, 2304.00.00, 2306.20.00, 2306.41.00, 2306.50.00, 2306.90.00, 2835.26.00. 2309.10.00, 2309.90.90, 2302.30.00, 2303.30.00, 2306.10.00, 2306.30.00, 2306.49.00, 2306.60.00, 2835.25.00

CLAUSE 25

THAT, clause 25 of the Bill be amended − (a) in paragraph (a) (G) in the description of the item “Imported Electric transformers” by deleting the tariff code “8504.90.00”. (b) in paragraph (a) (G) in the item of description “Imported ceramic sinks” by deleting the rate of excise duty and substituting therefor the following new rate “5% of custom value or Sh. 50 per kg”; (c) in paragraph (a) (G) in the item of description “Imported ceramic flags” by deleting the rate of excise duty and substituting therefor the following new rate “5% of custom value or Sh. 200 per square meters”; (d) in paragraph (a) (G) in the item of description “Coal” by deleting the rate of excise duty and substituting therefor the following new rate “5% of the value”; (e) in paragraph (a) in the item of description “Imported Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent,

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reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked of tariff 7005” by deleting the expression “tariff 7005” and substituting therefor the expression “tariff 7007”;

(f) in paragraph (a) by inserting the following items immediately after item (M)− (N) by inserting the following items immediately after the item of description “Imported cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paper board and imported folding cartons, boxes and case of non-corrugated paper or paper board and imported skillets, free-hinge lid packets of tariff heading 4819.10.00, 4819.20.10 and 4819.20.90”−

Description Rate of excise Printed paper or paperboard of tariff heading 4811.41.90 or 4811.49.00 but excluding those originating from East African Community Partner States that meet the East African Community Rules of Origin.

25% or sh. 150 per kilogramme, whichever is higher (N) by deleting the item of description “Imported plates of plastic of tariff heading 3919.90.90, 3920.10.90, 3920.43.90, 3920.62.90 and 3921.19.90” and the corresponding rate and substituting therefor the following new item−

Description Rate of excise Imported plates of plastic of tariff heading 3919.90.90, 3920.10.90, 3920.43.90, 3920.62.90 and 3921.19.90 but excluding those originating from East African Community Partner States that meet the East African Community Rules of Origin 25% or sh. 200 per kilogramme, whichever is higher. (O) by deleting the item of description “Imported paper or paper board, labels of all kinds whether or not printed of tariff heading 4821.10.00 and 4821.90.00” and the corresponding rate and substituting therefor the following new item−

Imported paper or paper board, labels of all kinds whether or not printed of tariff heading 4821.10.00 and 4821.90.00 but excluding those originating from East African Community Partner States that meet the East African Community Rules of Origin

25% or sh. 150 per kilogramme, whichever is higher.

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(P) in the description of “Imported eggs of tariff heading 04.07” by inserting the words “excluding fertilized eggs for incubation imported by licenced incubators”; (Q) by deleting the description “Imported pasta of tariff 1902 whether cooked or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, couscous, whether or not prepared” and the corresponding rate of excise duty.

(R) in the tariff description “Imported Articles of plastic of tariff heading 3923.30.00 and 3923.90.90” by deleting the word “imported”;

(U) by deleting the item of tariff description “Imported Glass Bottles (excluding imported glass bottles for packaging of pharmaceutical products) provided that it shall not apply to glass bottles imported from any of the countries within the East African Community” and the corresponding rate of excise duty; (V) by deleting the item of tariff description “Imported paper or paper board, labels of all kinds whether or not printed of tariff heading 4821.10.00 and 4821.90.00” and the corresponding rate of excise duty and substituting therefor the following new item—

Description Rate of excise duty Printed paper or paperboard of tariff heading 4811.41.90 or 4811.49.00 but excluding those originating from East African Community Partner States that meet the East African Community Rules of Origin 25% or sh. 200 per kilogramme, whichever is higher

(g) In paragraph (b) by deleting paragraph (i);

(h) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)- (c) in Part III by inserting the following new definitions in the proper alphabetical sequence- “fees charged by digital lenders” includes any fees, charges or commissions charged by digital lenders relating to their licensed activities but does not include interest, pre-loan interest, post-loan interest, return on loan or any share of profit or an insurance premium or premium based or related commissions specified in the Insurance Act or regulations made thereunder;

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“small independent brewer” means manufacturers of beer, cider, perry, mead, opaque beer, wine and fortified wines and mixtures of fermented beverages with non-alcoholic beverages manufactured whose annual production volume does not exceed 150,000 litres per month.

CLAUSE 26

THAT, clause 26 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting the expression “two point five” and substituting therefore the word “two”.

NEW CLAUSE 25A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 25— Amendment of section 7A of Cap. 469C. 25A. Section 7A of the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act is amended in subsection (4) by inserting the words “African Continental Free Trade Area and” immediately after the words “originating from”.

NEW CLAUSE 26A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 26— Amendment of the Second Schedule to Cap. 469C. 26A. The Second Schedule to the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act is amended—

(a) In Part A— (i) in paragraph (xxv), by inserting the words “National Intelligence Service, the Defence Forces Welfare Services”; (ii) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (xxx)— “(xxxi) goods of chapter 5407 and chapter 6309 imported as raw materials for manufacture of textile products in Kenya upon recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for investment, trade and industry.”

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(b) In Part B— (i) in paragraph (ix) by inserting the words “National Intelligence Service” immediately after the words “Kenya Defence Forces, the Defence Forces Welfare Services”; (ii) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (xvi)— “(xxvii) goods of chapter 5407 and chapter 6309 imported as raw materials for manufacture of textile products in Kenya upon recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary responsible for investment, trade and industry.”

Amendment of the Third Schedule to Cap. 469C. 26A. The Third Schedule to the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act is amended by inserting the following items immediately after the item of description “Other sacks and bags, including cones” of tariff number “4819.40.00”

Tariff No. Tariff description Export and investment promotion levy rate

4804.29.00 Sack kraft bleached 10% of customs value

4804.39.00 Sack kraft bleached 10% of customs value

2) Notice is given that the Member for Gatanga (Hon. Wakili Muriu) intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

NEW CLAUSE 16A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 16— Amendment of section 5 of Cap. 476. 16A. Section 5 of the Value Added Tax Act is amended by inserting the following new subsections immediately after subsection 3— “(3A) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, in case of a contract for the supply of goods or services to a procuring entity under any written law—

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(a) the procuring entity shall be liable to pay the tax and other payments due under this Act, if the entity fails to make payment to the registered person within the prescribed time for the supply of such goods or services; (b) the registered person shall henceforth be discharged of the liability to pay that tax; and (c) the amount for the supply paid by the procuring entity to the registered person shall be less the amount of tax paid by the entity under paragraph (a)— “(3B) For purposes of subsection (3A), if the prescribed period for payment for the supply of goods or services falls beyond the date on which the resultant tax is due from the registered person under section 19, and payment for the supply is thereafter made as per the prescribed period, the registered person shall be exempt from payment of the resultant penalty for late payment of tax with respect to that supply. “(3C) In this section, the term “procuring entity” has the meaning assigned to it in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.” (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

CLAUSE 20

THAT, Clause 20 be amended in subparagraph (x) of paragraph (a), by deleting the proposed new paragraph 151 (Fertilizers of Chapter 31). (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

CLAUSE 21

THAT, Clause 21 be amended by deleting paragraph (c). (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution) 3) Notice is given that the Member for Mukurweini (Hon. John Kaguchia) intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 20

THAT, Clause 20 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by— (a) deleting sub-paragraph (ii); and (b) deleting sub-paragraph (iv). (Para (b) Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

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CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (a)(i) (G) by deleting the item of description “Imported Electric transformers and parts of tariff codes 8504.10.00, 8504.21.00, 8504.22.00, 8504.23.00, 8504.31.00, 8504.32.00, 8504.34.00, 8504.90.00” and the corresponding rate of excise duty; and

(Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution) (b) in paragraph (b) by deleting sub-paragraph (i).

CLAUSE 26

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 26. (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

4) Notice is given that the Member for Mavoko (Hon. Patrick Makau) intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

(Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

CLAUSE 13

THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (a) by deleting the proposed new paragraph (s); (b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the proposed new paragraph (n). (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

CLAUSE 14

THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (d).

CLAUSE 15

THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (b) in subparagraph (i)— (i) by deleting the proposed new subparagraph (v); (ii) by deleting the proposed new subparagraph (w); (b) in paragraph (b) in subparagraph (ii)— (i) by deleting item (A); (ii) in item (B) (III) by deleting the proposed new subparagraph (o). (Para (a) (ii) Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

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CLAUSE 20

THAT, Clause 20 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by— (c) deleting subparagraph (ii); (d) deleting subparagraph (iv); and (e) deleting subparagraph (v). (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended— (c) in paragraph (a)(i) (G) by deleting the item of description “Imported Electric transformers and parts of tariff codes 8504.10.00, 8504.21.00, 8504.22.00, 8504.23.00, 8504.31.00, 8504.32.00, 8504.34.00, 8504.90.00” and the corresponding rate of excise duty; and (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution) (d) in paragraph (b) by deleting sub-paragraph (i).

CLAUSE 26

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 26. (Subject to Article 114 of the Constitution)

5) Notice is given that the Member for Soy (Hon. David Kiplagat) intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) (i) (G) by deleting the proposed new description and corresponding rate of excise duty for the following items— Description Rate of Excise duty (a) Imported ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing customs cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures of tariff heading 6910; and 35% of customs value or sh. 100 per kg. (b) Imported ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics of tariff 6907. 35% of custom value or sh. 300 per kg.

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6) Notice is given that the Member for Embakasi West (Hon. Mark Mwenje) intends to move the following amendments to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 20

THAT, Clause 20 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by deleting subparagraph (i).

CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b)— (a) in subparagraph (ii) by deleting the words “twelve-point five percent” and substituting therefor the words “twelve-point eight percent”; (b) in subparagraph (iii) by deleting the words “twelve-point five percent” and substituting therefor the words “twelve-point eight percent”; (c) in subparagraph (iv) by deleting the words “twelve-point five percent” and substituting therefor the words “twelve-point eight percent”; and (d) in subparagraph (v) by deleting the words “twelve-point five percent” and substituting therefor the words “twelve-point eight percent”.

......../Notices*(Cont’d)

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LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 as follows—

Limitation of Debate on Motions

III.

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 Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees

IV.

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 shall 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 V. 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 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.

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Limitation of Debate on Audit Committee Reports

VI.

THAT, each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees be limited as follows: A maximum of sixty (60) minutes for the Mover in moving and thirty (30) minutes in replying, 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 (15) minutes each; and that priority be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

……......./Notice Paper I*

NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Thursday (Morning), December 5, 2024 (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 (Morning), December 5, 2024 –

A. MOTION – REDUCTION

OF

PUBLICATION

PERIOD

OF

A

SPECIFIED BILL

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

B. THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF PRIMATE RESEARCH BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 52 OF 2024)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health) First Reading

C. 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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 61 of 2022) (The Hon. Millie Odhiambo Mabona, M.P.)

(To resume from Clause 5)

(ii) The Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party – Co-Sponsor)

(iii) The Startup Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2022) (The Hon. Irene Mayaka, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

E. MOTION – ALLEGED UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN

INVESTORS IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

F. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS (NYANZA

REGION)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

G. MOTION –

THIRD REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDITED

ACCOUNTS

OF

SPECIFIED

STATE

CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

H. 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, December 3, 2024 –Afternoon Sitting)

I. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 38 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education) Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

J. MOTION – REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE

SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament) (If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

K. MOTION -

REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT

ON THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting)

……......./Notice Paper II*

NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Thursday (Afternoon), December 5, 2024 (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 (Afternoon), December 5, 2024 –

A. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 61 of 2022) (The Hon. Millie Odhiambo Mabona, M.P.)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

(ii) The Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party) (If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting) (iii) The Startup Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 Of 2022) (The Hon. Irene Mayaka, M.P. – Co-Sponsor) (If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

B. MOTION – ALLEGED UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BY FOREIGN

INVESTORS IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

C. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS (NYANZA

REGION)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

D. MOTION –

THIRD REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDITED

ACCOUNTS

OF

SPECIFIED

STATE

CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

E. 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 Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

F. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 38 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education) Second Reading

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

G. MOTION – REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE

SIXTH PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP)

(Member of the Pan-African Parliament)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

H. MOTION -

REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT

ON THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture)

(If not concluded on Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Morning Sitting)

I. ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

CALENDAR

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

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. Measures for protection of

underage children from exposure to illicit activities.

Hon. Fatuma Zainabu, MP (Migori County)

Administration and Internal Security

1. 2. Recent approval of an increase

in water tariffs by the Water Services Regulatory Board

(WASREB)

Hon. Timothy Toroitich, MP (Marakwet West) Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation