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National Assembly
Baya Owen Yaa
Constituency
Kilifi North
Party
United Democratic Alliance
Status
Elected
Term
Sep 2022
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Present
Background
Career & Experience
Member of Parliament (Started: 2022-08-16) - 2027-07-29
Current Positions
A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present
Performance Scorecard
56.4 / 100
overall performance score
Top 1%
of the National Assembly
Ranked 2 of 348
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Contributions 1127 ↑ above avg 60.1/100House average: 91.0
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Bills 3 ↑ above avg 3.3/100House average: 0.7
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Committees 3 ↓ below avg 6.4/100House average: 3.2
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Initiative 944 ↑ above avg 95.8/100House average: 15.7
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Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100House average: 6.8
Committee Membership
- A member of the APPOINTMENTS committee.
- A member of the PROCEDURE AND HOUSE RULES committee.
- A member of the SOCIAL PROTECTION committee.
Parliamentary Activity
Baya Owen Yaa has made 27 speeches this year and a total of 1307 speeches in the 13th Parliament.
Plenary Contribution
10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session
Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting
Plenary Contribution
10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session
Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting
Statements
10th June 2026
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time
QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
5 speeches
Questions & Answers
10th June 2026
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time
QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
5 speeches
Plenary Contribution
3rd June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Contribution
3rd June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session
Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting
Statements
3rd June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement
STATEMENTS
Statements
16th April 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time
QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3 speeches
Questions & Answers
16th April 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time
QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3 speeches
Committee Reports
16th April 2026
6 speeches in 1 contribution
committee
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
6 speeches
Bills Sponsored
Baya Owen Yaa has sponsored 3 bills.
Status:
Introduced / Published · 26 Mar 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-05/The%20Crops%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202025.pdf
Status:
Second reading (debate) [AI-verified 2026-06-21 · chunks: 5…
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-05/The%20Universities%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202024%20%281%29.pdf
Status:
Third Reading · 13 Mar 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-08/THE%20NATIONAL%20LAND%20COMMISSION%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%20%2C2023.pdf
Voting Record
7Ayes
2Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
0Absent
9Divisions attended
Voting History: 9
Date
Vote
Decision
Motions
- THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order No. 9 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or Business sponsored by a Committee. 23 Apr 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- AWARE THAT, vide Gazette Notices Nos. 1901 & 2643 dated 14th February 2023 and 1st March 2023, respectively, His Excellency the President declared one (1) vacancy for the position of the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and six (6) vacancies for the position of Member of the IEBC; FURTHER AWARE, that vide Gazette Notice No. 715 of 27th January 2025, His Excellency the President appointed members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Nominees for Ap 1 Apr 2025 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order Nos. 9 and 10 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or Business sponsored by a Committee. 12 Mar 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of section 43(4) of the National Government Constituency Development Fund Act, 2015 and paragraphs 5(2) and (10) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Regulations, 2016, this House approves the list of nominees for appointment to one hundred (100) Constituency Committees of the National Government Constituency Development Fund as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper of 5th March 2025 (Afternoon Sitting). 5 Mar 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Orders 41 and 42 relating to conveying of Messages from the Senate and from the President or the National Executive, Standing Orders 120, 122 and 126 relating to Publication, Procedure upon Publication and First Reading of Bills and Standing Order 210(2) relating to Tabling of Statutory Instruments, this House orders that during the Short and Long Recesses of the Fourth Session – (i) upon receipt of any Message from the Senate, or upon receipt of 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in the general debate contemplated under Standing Order 146 (Consideration of Senate amendments to Bills originating in the National Assembly) be limited as follows:- A maximum of one hour and thirty minutes, with not more than fifteen minutes (15) for the Mover in moving, fifteen minutes (15) for the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion be limited in the following manner: A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for 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 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on the Report of the Budget & Appropriations Committee on Budget Estimates contemplated under Standing Orders 239 and 240 be limited as follows: (i) General Supply Debate:- A maximum of three (3) sitting days with thirty (30) minutes for the Mover in moving and fifteen (15) minutes in replying; a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes for each of the Chairpersons of the Departmental Committees and a 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in debate on Reports of Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices be limited as follows: – A maximum of four hours 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 a 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders 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 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 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Sessional Paper 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 Sessional Paper is not moved by the Chairperson of the rel 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, noting that Standing Order 24(6) provides that debate on a Motion on the Address by the President shall be limited to not more than four sitting days, and pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that debate on a Motion on the Address by H.E. the President under Article 132(1) of the Constitution shall be limited as follows: A maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Mover in moving, twenty (20) minutes for the Leader of the Minority Party, and ten (10) minutes e 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28, this House approves the Calendar of the National Assembly (Regular Sessions) for the Fourth Session (2025) as contained in the Schedule to the Order Paper. 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in the general debate contemplated under Standing Order 114(7A)(b) (Consideration of a Legislative Proposal to amend the Constitution) be limited as follows:- A maximum of twenty minutes (20) for the Mover in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, fifteen minutes (15) for the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party (if the Proposal is not party- sponsored), Member(s) with simi 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders 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 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
Petitions
- Gazettement of Kaya forests as forest areas under the Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 7 Dec 2023 presented Source ↗
- Enhancement of House allowances for teachers working and residing within Kilifi Municipality 10 Aug 2023 Concluded Source ↗
- Delayed adjudication and settlement of residents of Misufini, Vibandani and Kibarani Sub location, Tezo Location, Kilifi North Constituency. 29 Jun 2023 Concluded Source ↗
- Delayed adjudication and settlement of residents of Mnarani Sublocation, Kilifi County under absentee landlord. 18 Apr 2023 Concluded Source ↗
Questions
- Could the Commission— (i) explain why Mrs. Janet Kazo of TSC No. 468522 was dismissed by the Teachers Service Commission while serving as a Head Teacher at Garithe Primary School? (ii) clarify whether Mrs. Kadzo was accorded fair hearing in accordance with applicable statutes prior to her dismissal? (iii) explain why other teachers who were dismissed on similar grounds as Mrs. Kadzo were reinstated while her efforts to seek reinstatement by the Commission have been futile? to Teachers Service Commission 11 Mar 2025 Pending Source ↗
Statements
No statements recorded yet.
Papers Laid
- Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements for the years ended 30th June 2021, 30th June 2022, 30th June 2023, 30th June, 2024 and 30th June, 2025 and the certificates therein in respect of the following Schools 10 Jun 2026
- Arabia Boys Secondary School 10 Jun 2026
- Lunga-Lunga Secondary School 10 Jun 2026
- Shine Star Kai Public Secondary School 10 Jun 2026
- St. George’s Girls Secondary School, Uasin Gishu County 10 Jun 2026
- St. George’s High School, Kilifi County 10 Jun 2026
- Legal Notice No.81 of 2026 relating to the Banking (Fees) Regulations, 2026, Explanatory Memorandum, Matrix of comments from the public and Regulatory Impact Statement from the National Treasury 3 Jun 2026
- Draft Liability Management Operations Policy from the National Treasury 3 Jun 2026
- Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts 3 Jun 2026
- Kenya Institute of Supplies Management 3 Jun 2026
- Kenya National Assurance Company (2001) Limited. I beg to lay the Papers, Hon. Temporary Speaker 3 Jun 2026
- Report of the Auditor-General and financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2025 and the certificates therein in respect of – 15 Apr 2026
- Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme II (SIDA Grant No. 51110109) - State Department for Agriculture 15 Apr 2026
- Amani National Congress Party 15 Apr 2026
- Ikutha Technical and Vocational College 15 Apr 2026
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