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Thirteenth Parliament

Second Session

(No. 81)

(1198)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (SECOND SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

SUPPLEMENTARY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 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

8*. THE TRIBUNALS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 45 OF

2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

9*. THE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC SECURITY (AMENDMENT)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 48 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Minority Party)

First Reading

10*. THE DIGITAL HEALTH BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 57

OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

11*. THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 58 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading …...….……/12*

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12*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022) (The Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, M.P.)

(To resume from Clause 18)

13*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 146TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS HELD IN THE

KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

(Member of the Delegation)

THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related Meetings, held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 11th to 15th March 2023, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 14th June 2023.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023) (Balance of time – 2 hours 10 minutes)

14*. MOTION - REPORT OF THE 4TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE

EASTERN AFRICA PARLIAMENTARY ALLIANCE ON

FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION (EAPA-FSN)

HELD IN KIGALI, RWANDA

(The Chairperson, EAPA-FSN Caucus) THAT, this House notes the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 4th General Assembly of the Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance on Food Security and Nutrition, held in Kigali, Rwanda from 7th to 9th December 2022, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 11th April 2023.

15*. MOTION REPORT ON THE INSPECTION OF VARIOUS ONE-

STOP BORDER POSTS IN THE NORTHERN

CORRIDOR IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

REGION

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Regional Integration)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Regional Integration on its Inspection of Various One-Stop Border Posts in the Northern Corridor in the East African Community Region, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 5th July 2023.

…...….……/16*

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16*. MOTION – REPORT ON EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY AUDIT IN

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal

Opportunity) THAT, this House adopts the First Report of the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on the Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 6th July, 2023.

17*. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE

AUDITOR-GENERAL

ON

THE

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT

FUND

FOR

TWELVE CONSTITUENCIES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for twelve constituencies in Kakamega County for Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 27th July 2023.

18*. MOTION – PROBABLE LOSS OF INVESTMENTS IN CYTONN

HIGH YIELDS SOLUTIONS PLATFORM

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee) THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 07 of 2022 regarding Probable Loss of Investments in Cytonn High Yields Solutions Platform, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th May, 2023.

19*. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 60 OF 2022)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

...…....../Notices*

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N O T I C E S

THE SUGAR BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.

34 OF 2022)

1) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022) at the Committee Stage―

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended― (a) by inserting the following definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence― (i) “jaggery mill” means bare minimum technology equipment used to crush sugarcane to produce sugarcane juice which is processed through boiling to produce jiggery;

(ii) “industrial sugar” means a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative sugar, which complies with the specifications set by the body for the time being responsible for setting standards;

(iii) “sugar beet” means any plant or part of a plant of the genus Beta or any of its hybrid that is grown for sugar production;

(iv) “sugar crop” means a crop grown for the purpose of sugar production including sugarcane and sugar beet;

(v) “sugar manufacturers’ apex body” means a national body, composed of sugar and jaggery millers registered under the Societies Act, with the main objective being to lobby for the interests of the registered millers;

(b) by deleting definition of “agreements” and substituting therefor the following new definition ― “agreements” means agreements specifying the standard provisions governing the rights and obligations of growers, millers, out-growers, transporters and other value chain actors in the sugar industry;

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(1202) (d) by deleting definition of “mill gate” and substituting therefor the following new definition― “mill gate” means a site designed as such by the Board where sugar crops are received, weighed or tested;

(e) in the definition of “Institute” by deleting the words “Kenya Sugar Research Institute” and substituting therefor the words “Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute.”

(f) by deleting definition “sugar” and substituting therefor the following new definition― “sugar” means crystalline or liquid sucrose derived from sugar crop in any of its recognised commercial forms, intended for human consumption or other uses and includes jaggery, raw, brown, plantation (mill) white and industrial sugar;

(g) in the definition of the term “sugar catchment area” by inserting the words, “and gazetted as such by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for agriculture” immediately after the words “under the First Schedule”;

(h) by deleting definition of “sugarcane growers apex body” and substituting therefor the following new definition― “sugarcane growers apex body” means a national organization registered under the Societies Act whose membership shall comprise of mill level registered and contracted farmers’ institutions and groups championing the rights under a cane supply agreement and in the catchment areas listed under the First Schedule and gazetted as such by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for agriculture;

(i) by deleting definition of “stakeholder” and substituting therefore the following new definition- “stakeholder” means “a person with significant interest in the sugar industry and includes growers, out-growers, millers, transporters and other value chain actors in the sugar industry.”

CLAUSE 4

THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be amended― (a) in sub-clause (1), by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph―

“(b) co-ordinate the activities of value chain actors within the industry; and”

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(b) in sub-clause (2)― (i) by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- “(c) establish linkages with other government agencies and research institutions to enhance quality assurance and research and facilitate flow of research findings to the interested parties.” (ii) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(d) monitor and regulate the domestic market with a view to identifying any distortions in the sugar market and advise the Government and interested parties on any corrective measures to be taken.” (iii) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)— “(da) advise the national and county governments on agricultural levies for purposes of planning, enhancing harmony and promotion of equity in the sugar industry.” (iv) by deleting paragraph (e); (v) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(f) facilitate the sale, import and export of sugar and sugar products.” (vi) by deleting the paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph―

“(i) in collaboration with county governments, implement an equitable mechanism for the pricing of sugar crop and appropriation of proceeds from the disposal of the by-products of sugar production between millers and growers as stipulated in the guidelines.” (vii) by deleting paragraph (j) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(j) collaborate with national and international trade bodies on sugar related matters.”

by deleting paragraph (m) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(m) register and license sugar and jaggery mills, exporters, importers and dealers.”

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(1204) (viii) by deleting paragraph (o) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph―

“(o) promote and advise on strategies for value addition and product diversification in the sugar industry.”

(ix) by deleting paragraph (p) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(p) in consultation with the county governments and other stakeholders, formulate a strategic plan for the sugar sub-sector at least once every five years.”

(x) by deleting paragraph (q) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(q) in consultation with the county governments, formulate guidelines on an efficient, safe and economical transportation of sugar, sugar crop and disposal of unutilized by-products.”

(xi) by deleting paragraph (r) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(r) gather and disseminate market information on regional and global supply chain dynamics for the benefit of stakeholders.”

(xii) by deleting paragraph (u) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph―

“(u) perform such functions as may be conferred on it by this Act or any other written law”.

CLAUSE 5

THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(a) issue certificates and inspect sugar crop nurseries in collaboration with the Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute.”

(b) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(b) offer and coordinate extension services on sugar crop production in the respective county.”

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CLAUSE 6

THAT, Clause 6 (1) of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

“(a) a non-executive chairperson appointed by the President.”

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

“(c) two representatives each elected by private and public owned sugar mills who are knowledgeable in sugar technology and value addition.”

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2), by deleting the expression “under section 6 (1) (b), (c) and (e)” and substituting therefor the following new expression “under section 6 (1) (a), (b), (c) and (e).”

CLAUSE 8

THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “of” appearing immediately after the words “of the Board”

CLAUSE 14

THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause (1) ― “(1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Board who shall be appointed through a competitive process by the Board and whose terms and conditions of service shall be determined by the Board in consultation with the Public Service Commission in the instrument of appointment or otherwise in writing from time to time.”

CLAUSE 17

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 17—

Registration of millers.

17A. (1) A person shall not conduct the business of a miller unless he or she is registered by the Board and the premises in which the business is conducted is specified in the register in accordance with regulations made under this Act.

(2) The Board shall issue to every miller registered under this section, a certificate of registration specifying the premises at which milling may be carried on by the miller.

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(3) No fee shall be charged in respect of any registration or certification of registration made or issued under this section.

(4) In issuing certificates of registration under sub-section (3), the Board shall satisfy itself that the premises upon which milling may be carried out meets the environmental standards set by the National Environmental Management Authority and the miller has been issued with a certificate of safety by the relevant county government.

(5) A miller may offer extension or other services to growers.

(6) Every miller registered under this section shall conduct business in accordance with this Act and any regulations made thereunder.

(7) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence and shall upon conviction be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings or to both.

Registration of a grower to a factory.

17B. (1) A miller shall not purchase sugar crop from, or accept sugar crop delivered by, a grower and a grower shall not sell or deliver sugar crop to a miller, unless that grower is registered in respect of the factory of the miller for the supply of sugar crop.

(2) No miller shall, without reasonable cause, refuse to accept or collect sugar crop for the manufacture of sugar delivered by a grower in accordance with a cane supply agreement. (3) A miller or a grower who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not less than one million shillings or three times the market value of the sugar in respect of which the offence is committed, whichever is greater, or to imprisonment for a term not less than one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

CLAUSE 19

THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (4);

(b) by deleting sub-clause (6);

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(1207) Conditions of a license. 19A. (1) A license issued under this Act shall be subject to such conditions as the Board may determine and as prescribed in regulations.

(2) Every license shall, unless earlier revoked, expire on the 30th June next following the date of issue.

CLAUSE 20

THAT, Clause 20 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause— “(1) A person shall not import or export sugar crop, sugar or sugar by- products without a valid licence issued by the Board in accordance with regulations made under this Act.”

(b) by inserting the following new sub-clauses immediately after sub-clause (1)— “(2) A holder of a valid import or export licence shall not import or export sugar crop, sugar or sugar by-products unless they have obtained a pre-import or pre-export approval from the Board in accordance with regulations made under this Act.”

“(3) A person who imports sugar into Kenya shall, prior to importation — (a) provide evidence that the sugar they intend to import is not available in the local market; (b) provide a sample of the sugar to be imported and pre-import verification certificate from the country of origin; and (c) obtain pre-import approval from the Board”.

Safeguard measures.

20A. (1) The Board shall ensure, subject to such regional and international trade agreements to which Kenya is a party, that all sugar imports into the country are subject to all the prevailing import duties, taxes and other tariffs.

(2) Despite sub-section (1), the Board shall ensure that— (a) sugar shall be imported in the country only when there is sugar deficit and for a specific tonnage; and (b) importers report to the Board on their imports, sales and stock as may be determined by the Board. (3) The Government shall introduce other safeguard measures as may be necessary to protect the industry from unfair trade practices

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(4) A person who contravenes the provision of this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding three times the domestic value of the sugar in respect of which the offence is committed, or two million shillings, whichever is the higher, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or to both.

CLAUSE 22

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 22.

PART IV

THAT, the title under PART IV be amended by deleting the words

“ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA SUGAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE”

and substituting therefor the words “ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA

SUGAR RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE”.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, Clause 23 be amended by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause- “(1) There is hereby established a body to be known as the Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute.”

MARGINAL NOTE

THAT, the marginal note be amended to read as follows, “Establishment of the Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute.”

CLAUSE 24

THAT, Clause 24 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1)— (i) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph― “(a) promote, co-ordinate and regulate research in sugar, sugar crop, sugar by-products, sugar technologies and management practices.” (ii) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(b) expedite equitable access to research information, resources, sugar technologies and innovations and promote the application of research findings in the development of sugar industry.”

(b) in sub-clause (2)— (i) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

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(1209) “(a) formulate policy and make policy recommendations in respect of sugar research, development and training to the Board in line with the national policy on sugar.”

(ii) delete paragraph (b);

(iii) by deleting the word “Government” and substituting therefor the word “Board” in paragraph (c).

(iv) by deleting the word “agricultural” and substituting therefor the words “sugar industry” in paragraph (g);

(v) by inserting the word “industry” immediately after the words “made in sugar” in paragraph (i);

(vi) by inserting the word “industry” immediately after the words “field of sugar” in paragraph (k);

(vii) by inserting the words “and promote” immediately after the word “breed” in paragraph (l);

(viii) by deleting paragraph (m) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(m) conduct research on nutritional requirements of sugar crop in order to provide recommendations on the appropriate inputs.”

(ix) by inserting the word “sugar crop” immediately after the words “economical cane” in paragraph (n).

(x) by deleting the word “sugarcane” and substituting therefor the words “sugar crop” in paragraph (o).

(xi) by deleting the word “sugarcane” and substituting therefor the word “sugar crop” in paragraph (p).

(xii) by inserting the word “transport” immediately after the words “farm machinery” in paragraph (r).

(xiii) by deleting paragraph (s) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph — “(s) promote transfer of sugar industry technology based on applied research through relevant training and extension mechanisms.”

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(1210) (xiv) by deleting paragraph (v) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(v) charge fees or levies for rendered services and products.”

(xv) by deleting paragraph (w) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph — “(w) offer modular courses on various aspects of sugar industry technologies, innovations and management practices.”

CLAUSE 25

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 25 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Management of the Institute. 25.(1) The management of the Institute shall vest in the Board of Directors which shall consist of — (a) a chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary through a competitive process in consultation with the Public Service Commission; (b) one person nominated by sugarcane growers’ apex body;

(d) one person nominated by the input supply system;

(e) one person nominated by universities;

(f) the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for the National Treasury or a representative appointed in writing;

(g) the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for Agriculture or a representative appointed in writing;

(h) the Director General of the Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organization; and

(i) the Managing Director who shall be an ex-officio member.

(2) A person shall not be appointed as a chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Institute unless the person holds at least a degree or its equivalent in agricultural research or a related field from an institution recognised in Kenya and has ten years’ experience in the sugar industry.

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CLAUSE 27

THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be amended― (a) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor with the following paragraph― “(b) such monies as may accrue to or vest in the Board in the course of the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act.”

(b) by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor with the following paragraph― “(c) monies from any other source as approved by the Board of Directors and Ministry responsible.”

CLAUSE 28

THAT, Clause 28 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause― “(1) There shall be a Managing Director of the Institute who shall be appointed through a competitive process by the Board of the Institute and whose terms and conditions of service shall be determined by the Board in consultation with the Public Service Commission in the instrument of appointment or otherwise in writing from time to time.”

(b) in the marginal note by deleting the words “Director General” and substituting therefor the words “Managing Director”;

“(2) A person shall be qualified for appointment under this section if the person— (a) holds a doctorate degree in agricultural studies, agronomy plant genetics and breeding, soil science or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya;

(b) has at least ten years knowledge and experience from a relevant field;

(d) meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.”

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CLAUSE 33

THAT, Clause 33 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) ― “(d) Sugar Development Levy.”

CLAUSE 34

THAT, Clause 34 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause— “(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall in consultation with the Board, by order in the Gazette, impose a levy on domestic Sugar not exceeding four per centum of the value and a four per centum of CIF value on imported sugar to be known as the Sugar Development Levy”.

(b) by deleting sub clause (6);

(c) by deleting sub clause (7) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause — “(7) The Sugar Development Levy collected under sub-section (2) shall be appropriated as follows— (a) fifteen per centum shall be applied for factory development and rehabilitation; (b) fifteen per centum shall be applied for research and training; (c) forty per centum shall be applied for cane development and productivity enhancement; (d) ten per centum shall be applied for infrastructural development and maintenance and shall be managed by Kenya Rural Roads Authority; (e) fifteen per centum shall be applied for the administration of the Board; and (f) five per centum shall be applied for the furtherance and exercise of the functions of sugarcane farmers organisations”. (d) by deleting sub clause (8).

CLAUSE 36

THAT, Clause 36 of the Bill be amended by inserting the word “of” immediately after the word “thirtieth”.

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CLAUSE 41

THAT, Clause 41 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1)— (i) by deleting the word “sugarcane” and substituting therefor the word “sugar crop” in paragraph (a);

(ii) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(b) disputes between sugar crop farmers and the following— (i) out grower institutions; (ii) millers; (iii) other interested parties”

(b) by inserting the following paragraphs immediately after paragraph (d)— “(e) disputes between millers; and (f)disputes between any other interested parties”.

CLAUSE 42

THAT, Clause 42 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause— “(1) The Tribunal shall expeditiously determine any dispute before it, but in any case, shall determine a dispute within a period of three months from the date the dispute is lodged”.

CLAUSE 49

THAT, Clause 49 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1), by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- “(c) environmental standards and issues as set by the body for the time being responsible for public health; and”

(b) by deleting sub-clause (2).

CLAUSE 51

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 51

CLAUSE 52

THAT, Clause 52 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (4); and

(b) by deleting sub-clause (5);

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CLAUSE 53

THAT, Clause 53 of the Bill be amended — (a) by deleting sub-clause (2);

(b) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the expression “sub section (2) and substituting therefor the expression “sub section (1);

General penalty. 53A. (1) A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act commits an offence.

(2) A person convicted of an offence under this Act for which no other penalty is provided shall be liable— (a) in the case of a first conviction, to a fine not less than one million shillings or three times the market value of the sugar in respect of which the offence is committed, whichever is greater, or to imprisonment for a term not less than one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not less than three million shillings or three times the market value of the sugar in respect of which the offence is committed, whichever is greater, or to imprisonment for a term not less than two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

CLAUSE 54

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 54.

CLAUSE 55

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 55.

CLAUSE 56

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 56

CLAUSE 57

THAT, Clause 57 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “county governments and” immediately after the words “in consultation with.”

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(1215) (b) in sub-clause (2)- (i) by inserting the words “and collection centres” immediately after the words “weighbridges” in paragraph (d);

(ii) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (i)- “(j) the conditions with respect to the delivery, measurement, examination and testing of sugarcane; (k) the seizure by an inspector of books, documents and sugar cane which, in the opinion of the inspector, may afford evidence of a contravention of this Act and the doing of such other things as may appear to the inspector to be necessary for ascertaining whether compliance has been made with this Act; (l) penalties for non-adherence to sugar industry agreements”

(d) in sub-clause (4) by deleting the words “twelve months” and substituting therefor the words “six months”

SECOND SCHEDULE

THAT, the Second Schedule be amended by deleting paragraph (1).

THIRD SCHEDULE

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the Third Schedule.

2) Notice is given that the Member for Tinderet (Hon. Julius Melly) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage―

CLAUSE 34

THAT, Clause 34 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause— “(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Board, by order in the Gazette, impose a levy on domestic Sugar not exceeding two per centum of the value and a four per centum of CIF value on imported sugar to be known as the Sugar Development Levy”.

3) Notice is given that the Member for Suba South (Hon. Caroli Omondi) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

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CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definitions in the proper alphabetical sequence — “National Environment Management Authority” means the National Environment Management Authority established under section 7 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, No. 8 of 1999; “Salaries and Remuneration Commission” means the Salaries and Remuneration Commission established under Article 230 of the Constitution;”

CLAUSE 6

THAT, the Bill be amended in clause 6 by inserting the words “fifteen years” immediately before the word “relevant” appearing in sub clause (3).

CLAUSE 7

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended — (a) by inserting the words “upon election or nomination as the case may be” appearing in sub clause (1) immediately after the words “further term”; and (b) by deleting sub clause (2).

CLAUSE 12

THAT, Clause 12 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “or to any member, officer, employee or agent of the Board”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “remuneration” appearing immediately after the word “such”.

CLAUSE 18

THAT, Clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “a jaggery” and substituting therefor the words “an industrial jaggery” appearing in sub clause (1).

CLAUSE 19

THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (2) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph — “(a) it is satisfied that the applicant is financially sound and solvent”;

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NEW CLAUSE 20A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 20— Annual report on sugar forecasting by the Board. 20A. (1) The Board shall at the beginning of every year prepare an annual report which shall include a forecast of national cane harvest, milled sugar, consumption of sugar, deficit in sugar production and the period of importing sugar to cover the deficit and it shall be laid before the National Assembly.

(2) Subject to section 19 (8), the Board may only allow licensed and registered sugar millers to import sugar where there is a deficit in sugar production.

NEW CLAUSE 53A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 53— Long term leasing of government owned sugar millers. No. 2 of 2005. 53A. (1) The Privatization Commission established under section 3 of the Privatization Act, shall establish a programme for the long term leasing of government owned and controlled sugar millers by strategic investors which shall be concluded within a period of three years from the commencement of this Act.

(2) The programme under sub section (1) shall provide for the mechanism for participation of outgrowers in the management of leased sugar mills. 4) Notice is given that the Member for Seme (Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definition in its proper alphabetical sequence— “sugar crop” means a crop that is cultivated primarily for the manufacture of sugar or secondarily for the production of alcohol.”

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1218)

CLAUSE 24

THAT, clause 24 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub clause (1) by deleting the words “sugar and sugar” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “sugar-cane and other sugar crop” immediately after the words “research in”; (b) in sub clause (2)— (i) by deleting the word “sugar” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words “sugarcane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary on” (ii) by deleting the word “sugar” appearing in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “sugarcane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “ensure that all” (iii) by deleting the word “sugar” appearing in paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the words “sugar-cane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “involved in” (iv) by deleting the word “sugar” appearing in paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the words “sugar-cane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “made in”; (v) by inserting the words “and any other sugar crop” immediately after the word “breed” in paragraph (l) (vi) by inserting the words “and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “requirements of sugar” in paragraph (m); (vii) by deleting the word “cane” appearing in paragraph (n) and substituting therefor the words “sugar-cane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “that affect”; (viii) by inserting the words “and any other sugar crop” immediately after the word “sugar-cane” in paragraph (o); (ix) by inserting the words “and any other sugar crop” immediately after the word “sugar-cane” in paragraph (p); and (x) by deleting the word “cane” appearing in paragraph (w) and substituting therefor the words “sugar-cane and any other sugar crop” immediately after the words “aspects of”;

CLAUSE 34

THAT, clause 34 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (5) by deleting the word “five” and substituting therefor the word “three” immediately after the words “a sum equal to”.

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1219)

CLAUSE 55

THAT, clause 55 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (3) by deleting the word “two” and substituting therefor the word “three” immediately after the words “term not exceeding”.

5) Notice is given that the Member for Kimilili (Hon. Didmus Barasa) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 53

THAT, the Bill be amended in clause 53 by inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause 3–– (4) There shall be no zoning to compel a farmer to sell his or her sugarcane to a particular miller; (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subclause (4), where an agreement subsists between a farmer and a miller in which certain incentives have been advanced to the farmer under an agreement, the contractual obligation shall be observed.

THIRD SCHEDULE

THAT, the Third Schedule to Bill be amended in paragraph 8(1) by inserting the following new sub-paragraphs immediately after sub-paragraph (e)–– (f) assume responsibility of the sugarcane immediately it is loaded to the transportation vehicle and any liabilities or loses resulting henceforth shall not be borne by the farmer; (g) be obliged to agree with the farmer the duration within which the farmer is to be paid upon harvesting the sugarcane and such duration shall not exceed 30 calendar days; (h) incur an interest payable to the farmer at the rate of 3% for any amounts due and owing to the farmer after the prescribed period in subparagraph (g). 6) Notice is given that the Member for Likuyani (Hon. Innocent Mugabe) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended by introducing a new paragraph (fa)— (fa) import sugar on behalf of the government whenever there is sugar shortage in the country;

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1220)

CLAUSE 20

THAT, clause 20 of the Bill be amended by— (a) deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause (1)—

“(1) The Board shall authorize any person seeking to import sugar into the country by requiring that prior to importation the person shall— (a) provide a sample of the sugar to be imported and pre-import verification certificate from the country of origin; and (b) obtain pre-import approval from the Board.” (b) inserting the following new sub clause immediately after sub clause (3)— “(4) Profit gained by the Board while importing sugar on behalf of the government shall be used— (a) to promote and co-ordinate research in line with national policy on sugar; and (b) support and promote training and capacity building in relation to sugarcane development; and (c) support sugar cane growers or growers of any crop used for the manufacture of sugar.” 7) Notice is given that the Member for Funyula (Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definition in proper alphabetical sequence— “retailer” means any person licensed to carry out retail business in Kenya and includes a supermarket, departmental store, retail shop, wholesale shop, distribution agency or a hawker.” “sugar producing crop” means a crop that is cultivated primarily for the production and manufacture of sugar and secondarily for the production of alcohol”

CLAUSE 6

THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub clause immediately after sub clause (3)— “(4) A person shall not be elected to represent growers under sub-clause 1(b) unless such a person is a grower with a parcel of land of not less than two hectares or produces a sugar producing crop of a quantity not less than that prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary in regulations.”

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1221)

CLAUSE 8

THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (g) –

“(h) does not comply with the requirements provided under section 6(4).”

CLAUSE 14

THAT, clause 14 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (1), by inserting the words “in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission” immediately after the words “in the instrument of appointment.”

CLAUSE 19

THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)— “(c) it is satisfied that the applicant has sufficient financial capacity to commence milling and support growers and retailers.” (b) in sub clause (4), by deleting the words “30th June” and substituting therefor the words “31st December;” (c) in sub clause (6), by deleting the words “1st June” and substituting therefor the words “1st December.”

NEW CLAUSE

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 22 — Duties of millers and retailers “22A. (1) Every miller shall supply sugar and other sugar products to the domestic market in a package that satisfies the trade principle of traceability. (2) Every retailer shall sell sugar and sugar products in a package that satisfies the trade principle of traceability. (3) The Cabinet Secretary shall within six months of the enactment of this Act, make regulations for the better implementation of the provisions of this Section. (4) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section commits an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one million shillings or both.”

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1222)

CLAUSE 24

THAT, Clause 24 of the Bill be amended — (a) by deleting sub clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub clause—

(1) The Institute shall— (a) undertake research and coordinate research to enhance the development of the sugar industry in order to meet national development goals; (b) promote, co-ordinate and regulate research in sugar producing crops and attendant diseases and pests; (c) expedite equitable access to research opportunities, information, resources and technology; (d) disseminate research findings and technology to the Board, growers, millers, the government, training institutions and other key stakeholders; and (e) participate in the development and periodic review of training curriculum for the key technical skills in the sugar industry. (b) in sub clause (2) by— (i) inserting the following new words “and other sugar producing crops” immediately after the word “sugarcane” appearing in paragraph (l); (ii) inserting the following new words “and other sugar producing crops” immediately after the word “sugarcane” appearing in paragraph (m); and (iii) inserting the following new words “and other sugar producing crops” immediately after the word “sugarcane” appearing in paragraph (o); (iv) inserting the following paragraphs immediately after paragraph (x); (y) prescribe qualifications for persons to be appointed as inspectors; (z) maintain a register of persons qualified to be appointed as inspectors; and (aa) register persons who meet the required professional and ethical standards to be registered as inspectors (v) deleting the word “and” appearing in paragraph (w) after the word “practices”

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1223)

CLAUSE 28

THAT, clause 28 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (1), by inserting the following new words “in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission” immediately after the words “instruments of appointment”

PART V

THAT, the heading of Part V of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “APPOINTMENT OF CROP INSPECTORS” and substituting therefor words

APPOINTMENT OF SUGAR INDUSTRY INSPECTORS.”

CLAUSE 29

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 29 and substituting therefor the following new clause. Appointment of Inspectors

“29. (1) The Board shall appoint qualified sugar industry inspectors for purposes of undertaking its functions under this Act or any other written law.” (2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or any other written law, the sugar industry inspector shall comprise of –

(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or any other written law, the sugar industry inspector shall comprise of – (a) a crop inspector;

(b) a factory inspector; (c) a warehousing and transportation inspector; and (d) any other inspector that the Board may consider necessary.” (3) A person shall not be appointed as a sugar industry inspector unless such person holds an academic or professional qualification prescribed by the Kenya Sugar Research Institute. (4) The Kenya Sugar Research Institute shall maintain a register of persons qualified to be appointed as sugar industry inspectors. (5) A person shall not be appointed as a sugar industry inspector unless such person is registered by the Kenya Sugar Research Institute.

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 (1224)

(6) The Board may appoint any other government agency as a sugar industry inspector for purposes of this Act. (7) The Cabinet Secretary shall make Regulations for the better implementation of the provisions of this Section”

CLAUSE 40

THAT, clause 40 of the Bill be amended in sub clause 2 by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – “(b) four other members, being persons with expert knowledge in economics, trade, law, agriculture, research and engineering with at least five years’ experience in arbitration, all of who shall be appointed by Chief Justice through a competitive recruitment process.”

CLAUSE 41

THAT, clause 41 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (1) paragraph (b) by inserting the following words “and other sugar producing crop” immediately after the word “sugarcane”

CLAUSE 54

THAT, Clause 54 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) — (a) 5% shareholding of private sugar milling company.

THIRD SCHEDULE

THAT, Part 3 of the Third Schedule to the Bill be amended — (a) in paragraph 7(3)(a) by inserting the words “and other sugar producing crops” immediately after the word “sugarcane;” (b) in paragraph 7(4)(c) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph 4— “(4A) Within six months of its appointment, the Committee shall set sugar cane prices based on the pricing formula.” 8) Notice is given that the Member for Lugari (Hon. Nabii Nabwera) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting the definition of the term “mill gate” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “mill gate” means a site where sugarcane is received at the respective weighbridge;

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1225)

FIRST SCHEDULE

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule—

FIRST SCHEDULE

[S.2, 6(1)(b) and 25(b)]

DELINEATION OF SUGAR CATCHMENT

AREAS

SUGAR CATCHMENT AREA

COUNTIES

Central Region

Kisumu, Kericho and Nandi Upper Western Region

Bungoma and Trans nzoia Lower Western Region Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Busia and Siaya, Vihiga Southern Region

Homabay, Kisii, Migori and Narok Coastal Region

Kwale, Lamu and Tana River

NEW CLAUSE 53A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 53— Sugarcane Pricing Committee.

53A. (1) There shall be a Sugarcane Pricing Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). (2) The Committee shall comprise of― (a) a nominee of the Board; (b) one person nominated by the sugar manufacturers’ apex body; (c) two persons nominated by the sugar growers’ apex body; (d) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters related to agriculture or a representative appointed in writing; (e) the Principal Secretary responsible for finance or a representative appointed in writing; (f) two representatives from county government nominated by the Council of Governors; and

(g) a nominee of the Sugar Research and Training Institute.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 (1226)

(3) The main objectives of the Committee shall be to― (a) review sugarcane prices in consultation with the Sugar Research and Training Institute; (b) provide a mechanism that remunerates farmers for other products delivered from the processing of cane; (c) ensure adherence to negotiated cane pricing formula; (d) transition to payment based on quality; and (e) enforcement of contracts between farmers and millers.

(4) The Committee shall come up with the pricing formula and in doing so shall take into account the― (a) pricing mechanisms for all other cane related charges paid by the farmer; (b) an index that takes into consideration delayed harvesting; (c) transportation cost per tonne per kilometre of sugarcane; and (d) inflation and adjustment cost of production.

(5) The Board shall offer secretariat services to the Committee.

(6) The sugarcane prices set by the Committee under sub- paragraph (3) shall be reviewed after three months provided that the Committee may, with prior approval of the Board, undertake an early review of the sugarcane pricing. 9) Notice is given that the Member for Kisumu East (Hon. Shakeel Shabbir) intends to move the following amendments to the Sugar Bill, 2022 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (s)— “(sa) ensure that there is adequate public participation and consultation with growers in its decision making affecting the sugar industry and its stakeholders;”

CLAUSE 42

THAT, clause 42 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “within thirty days” immediately after the words “High Court”.

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1227)

CLAUSE 53

THAT, clause 53 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a)— “(aa) the right of a grower to grow a sugar crop on their land;”

CLAUSE 57

THAT, clause 57 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (g)— “(ga) long-term leasing of state-owned mills by private investors including capping of leases to fifteen years and structured review every five years and rights and obligations of parties to such leases;”

…....../Notices*(Cont’d)

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1228)

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 as follows— Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills II. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party shall be limited as follows: A maximum of three hours and thirty minutes, with not more than thirty (30) minutes for the Mover, in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of 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; 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 III. 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, shall 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 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 shall 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.

(No. 81)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

(1229) Limitation of Debate on Reports of Audit Committees V. THAT, each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees shall 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

Wednesday (Morning), September 27, 2023 (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), September 27, 2023–

A. PROCEDURAL MOTION -

EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS

FROM STANDING ORDER 40(3)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

B. THE

PARLIAMENTARY

PENSIONS

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 48 OF 2022)

(The Hon. Abdul Dawood, M.P.)

First Reading

C. THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONALS BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 17 OF 2023)

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

First Reading

D. THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 34 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Daniel Manduku, M.P.)

First Reading

E. THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 43 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Owen Baya, M.P.)

First Reading

F. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022) (The Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, M.P.) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

G. MOTION – CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

UNIVERSITIES

REGULATIONS, 2023

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation)

H. MOTION –

EXPANSION OF DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

REHABILITATION CENTRES

(The Hon. John Makali, M.P.)

I. MOTION –

BANNING THE GROWING OF EUCALYPTUS TREES

IN THE COUNTRY

(The Hon. Moses Kirima M.P.)

J. MOTION –

ESTABLISHMENT OF STRATEGIC GRAIN STORAGE

RESERVES AND SILOS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO

SMALLHOLDER FARMERS

(The Hon. Jessica Mbalu M.P.)

K. MOTION –

POLICY ON INTEGRATING A CURRICULUM FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN PRIMARY

AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

(The Hon. Umul Ker Kassim, M.P.)

L. MOTION –

REGULATION OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY TO

DISCOURAGE BRANDING OF SUGAR BY NON-

MILLERS

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

M. MOTION –

POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH

SERVICES IN ALL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

(The Hon. Mishi Mboko, M.P.)

N. MOTION –

IMPLEMENTATION OF FIRST AID TRAINING AS A

CORE SUBJECT IN SCHOOLS

(The Hon. Caleb Amisi, M.P.)

O. MOTION – ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL FUND TO

SUPPORT VICTIMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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

P. MOTION – ACTION TO ADDRESS THE RECENT SURGE IN ROAD

ACCIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY

(The Hon. Naomi Waqo, M.P.)

Q. MOTION – ADOPTION OF GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT

(G2G) MODEL TO ACQUIRE AND SUPPLY

FERTILIZERS TO FARMERS AT SUBSIDISED COST

(The Hon. Geoffrey Ruku, M.P.)

R. MOTION –

POLICY AND FUNDING FOR SUGARCANE FARMING

IN THE COUNTRY

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

S. MOTION –

PROVIDING A SAFETY NET FOR CAREGIVERS OF

PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES

(The Hon. Dorothy Ikiara, M.P.)

T. MOTION –

NATIONAL SENSITIZATION AND SUPPORT FOR

COMBATING SICKLE CELL AND HAEMOPHILIA

DISEASES

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

U. MOTION –

DEVELOPMENT OF A SATELLITE-BASED CLIMATE

CHANGE MONITORING POLICY

(The Hon. Abdul Haro, M.P.)

V. MOTION –

ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCIENCE MUSEUM

(The Hon. John Kiarie, M.P.)

W. MOTION –

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE PROVISION

OF WATER IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID AREAS

(The Hon. Mwengi Mutuse, M.P.)

X. MOTION –

DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK TO MITIGATE

FLOOD HAZARDS

(The Hon. Umulkher Harun, M.P.)

Y. MOTION –

PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO MARKETS

IN THE COUNTRY

(The Hon. Beatrice Kemei, M.P.)

Z. MOTION –

REVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF EDUCATION BURSARY

SCHEME UNDER NG-CDF AND CAPITATION FOR

LEARNERS IN PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SECONDARY

SCHOOLS

(The Hon. Wakili Edward, M.P.)

AA. MOTION – SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING LOCAL FERTILIZER-

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

(The Hon. Samuel Atandi, M.P.)

BB. MOTION – REGULATORY

FRAMEWORK

FOR

THE

MONEY

LENDER INDUSTRY IN THE COUNTRY

(The Hon. Beatrice Kemei, M.P.)

CC. MO TION – FORMULATION OF A GOVERNMENT-TO-

GOVERNMENT FRAMEWORK FOR IMPORTATION

AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL FOODSTUFF

AND GOODS

(The Hon. Geoffrey Ruku, M.P.)

DD. MOTION –

POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR GOVERNMENT-TO-

GOVERNMENT SOURCING OF ELECTRICITY

EQUIPMENT AND ON CONNECTION AND

BILLING OF ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE

(The Hon. Geoffrey Ruku, M.P.)

……. /Notice Paper II*

NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Afternoon), September 27, 2023 (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), September 27, 2023–

A. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

(i) The Digital Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 57 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party)

(ii) The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party)

B. THE CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL (AMENDMENT) (No.

2) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 45 OF 2022)

(The Hon. Abdul Dawood, M.P.)

Second Reading

C. THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 59 OF 2022)

(The Hon. David Gikaria, M.P.)

Second Reading

D. THE

NATIONAL

YOUTH

COUNCIL

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1 OF 2023)

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

Second Reading

E. MOTION –

REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 146TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS HELD IN THE

KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

(Member of the Delegation) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

F. MOTION – REPORT OF THE 4TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE

EASTERN AFRICA PARLIAMENTARY ALLIANCE ON

FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION (EAPA-FSN) HELD

IN KIGALI, RWANDA

(The Chairperson, EAPA-FSN Caucus)

(If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

G. MOTION –

REPORT ON THE INSPECTION OF VARIOUS ONE-

STOP BORDER POSTS IN THE NORTHERN

CORRIDOR IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

REGION

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Regional Integration) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

H. MOTION –

REPORT ON EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY AUDIT IN

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

(The Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal

Opportunity) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

I. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE

AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT

FUND

FOR

TWELVE CONSTITUENCIES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

J. MOTION –

PROBABLE LOSS OF INVESTMENTS IN CYTONN

HIGH YIELDS SOLUTIONS PLATFORM

(The Chairperson, Public Petitions Committee) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

K. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE EAST AFRICAN

COMMUNITY (EAC) MULTILATERAL AGREEMENT

ON AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT

INVESTIGATIONS

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and

Infrastructure)

L. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF THE PROTOCOLS RELATING

TO AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES 50(a) AND 56 OF

THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL CIVIL

AVIATION 1944 (CHICAGO CONVENTION)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and

Infrastructure)

M. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES

REGULATIONS, 2023

(The Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation) (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

N. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 60 OF 2022)

(The Leader of the Majority Party) Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

..……. /Notice of Questions*

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B), the following Cabinet Secretaries will respond to Questions in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), September 27, 2023–

A. The Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning will respond to the following Questions–

QUESTION BY PRIVATE NOTICE

Que. No. Member Subject

QPN

010/2023 Hon. Ariko Namoit, MP (Turkana South Constituency) Unfair dismissal of revenue service assistants

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

Que. No. Member Subject Question No. 150/2023 Hon. John Makali, MP (Kanduyi Constituency)

Current annual status of the Balance Sheet of Nzoia Sugar Company Question No. 151/2023 Hon. Anthony Oluoch, MP (Mathare Constituency) Arrears owed to political parties in Financial Years 2016/2017 and 2022/2023 Question No. 153/2023 Hon. Machua Waithaka, MP (Kiambu Constituency)

Decline in US Dollar reserves in the country Question No. 215/2023 Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, MP (Ugunja Constituency)

Delay in disbursement of the equitable revenue share to counties Question No. 216/2023 Hon. William Kamket, MP (Tiaty Constituency)

Impact that de-dollarization by other countries may have on Kenya’s Economy Question No. 217/2023 Hon. Aden Daudi, MP (Wajir East Constituency)

Non-disclosure of merchants’ fees and penalties charged on credit/debit cards Question No. 294/2023 Hon. Walter Owino, MP (Awendo Constituency)

Proposed privatization plan which includes the sale of South Nyanza Sugar Company nuclear land

Question No. 295/2023 Hon. Abdi Shurie, MP (Balambala Constituency)

Refusal of cash payment by certain business establishments Question No. 296/2023 Hon. Gabriel Kagombe, MP (Gatundu South Constituency)

Delayed disbursement of funds to the National Youth Service Question No. 297/2023 Hon. Edwin Mugo, MP (Mathioya Constituency)

Recruitment of revenue service assistants by Kenya Revenue Authority Question No. 354/2023 Hon. Beatrice Elachi, MP (Dagoretti North Constituency)

Impact of import fee levied on raw materials under the Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations, 2020 Question No. 356/2023 Hon. Dorothy Ikiara, MP (Nominated Member)

Delay in payment of pension to retired teachers

B. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage will respond to the following Questions–

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

Que. No. Member Subject Question No. 228/2023 Hon. Kenneth Kazungu, MP (Ganze Constituency)

Containing elephant herds in Mwahera Jira and Mrima wa Ndege Question No. 320/2023 Hon. Aden Daud, MP (Wajir East Constituency) Oversight of the Tourism Promotion Fund Board Question No. 321/2023 Hon. Rael Kasiwai, MP (West Pokot County)

Rehabilitation and preservation of Kapenguria Museum Question No. 322/2023 Hon. Abdul Haro, MP (Mandera South Constituency)

Mitigating human-wildlife conflict in Mandera South Constituency Question No. 323/2023 Hon. Pauline Lenguris, MP (Samburu County)

Compensation for loss of lives caused by wildlife in Samburu County Question No. 324/2023 Hon. Faith Wairimu, MP (Nyandarua County)

Human-wildlife conflict cases at Mukindu in Ol’kalou Question No. 325/2023 Hon. Rael Kasiwai, MP (West Pokot County)

Compensation claims in Nasolot Game Reserve

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