Baya Owen Yaa

Overview Contributions Voting Record Bills 3 Committees Motions 66 Petitions 4 Questions 1 Statements 0 Papers Laid 888 Declarations & Gazette

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

Contributions 1127 ↑ above avg 60.1/100

House average: 91.0
Bills 3 ↑ above avg 3.3/100

House average: 0.7
Committees 3 ↓ below avg 6.4/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 944 ↑ above avg 95.8/100

House average: 15.7
Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100

House average: 6.8

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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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House: 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...

Plenary Contribution 10th June 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I would like to comment on the two petitions. I want to start with the one on promotion of deputy headteachers. I left the teaching profession when I was serving as a Deputy Principal. The work of a Deputy Principal sometimes supersedes...

Statements 10th June 2026

5 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

5 speeches

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I will have to call a meeting and whip them properly, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, inform the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour to bring a response to this request by Hon. Oundo, as well as the previous one. Hon. Owen Baya...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, this is a very interesting debate and I must admit that Hon. David Ochieng' has revealed a certain part of him that we did not know, so no wonder he behaves the way he does. But I want to say this, the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) In my mother tongue and where I come from, the words ‘embattled’ and ‘former’ mean the same thing. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Proceed, Hon. Owen Baya. (Laughter) Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) They mean the same thing. I am thinking in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker and honourable teacher, Mwalimu Omboko Milemba, for giving me this opportunity. From the onset, I second the consideration of the mediated version of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2026) . This is a...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to second the Procedural Motion on the Reduction of the Publication Period for a Specified Bill, namely the Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2026) , from seven days to five days. This is very...

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 Session Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 - Morning Sitting

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Plenary Contribution 3rd June 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have diligently looked for the Cabinet Secretary and I finally found him. He is now in the House. I would like to cordially present him to you, so that he can start the business of the day.

Statements 3rd June 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as I move this Procedural Motion, I would like to call upon Hon. Makali Mulu to be on standby to second it. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business...

Statements 16th April 2026

3 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

3 speeches

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.21 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. First, I thank Members for approving the Procedural Motion so that we reduce debate time. We are very grateful...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I thank every Member who contributed to the debate and overwhelmingly supported the Bill. This is one of the few Bills that everybody has supported. We join the league of other countries such as South Africa, Zambia, Namibia and Ghana,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, let me shelve what I wanted to say and proceed with business. Hon. Speaker You obviously did not go to the University of Nairobi, did you? Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I went to the Pennsylvania State University in...

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

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) My point of order does not deny Hon. Kombe an opportunity to speak. Looking at the time and looking at the time and schedule we have next week, Members have had ample time to debate the Motion. I request that the Mover replies in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) and on behalf of the House Business Committee that met on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, to prioritise business for consideration during the week and the business coming before the...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Hon. Temporary Chairlady, we propose to drop this amendment because we do not want to give a further extension apart from what was already given.(Proposed amendment by Hon. Owen Baya withdrawn)(Clause 2 agreed to)(Title agreed to)(Clause 1 agreed to)The Temporary Chairlady(Hon. Martha Wangari): Hon. Members,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to Move that the House do agree with the Committee in the same report. I also request Hon. Murugara to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to move that the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2026) be now read a Third time. I also request Hon. Kuria Kimani to second.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Bills Sponsored

Baya Owen Yaa has sponsored 3 bills.

The Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2025

2025

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

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024

2024

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

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THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL ,2023

2023

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

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing

Voting Record

7Ayes

2Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

0Absent

9Divisions attended

All Ayes 7 Noes 2 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Voting History: 9

Date

Vote

Decision

February 20, 2024

The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023

Yes

June 20, 2023

Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band

June 14, 2023

The Finance Bill, 2023

Yes

July 1, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025

Yes

June 25, 2024

Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024

Yes

June 22, 2023

Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading

Yes

May 2, 2024

CS Linturi Impeachment Motion

October 8, 2024

Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment

Yes

June 20, 2024

Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)

Yes

Motions

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 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) minu 13 Feb 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order No. 11 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. 18 Sep 2024 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Committee on Appointments in its Third Report on the vetting of the nominees for appointment as Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development and Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya, laid on the Table of the House today, Wednesday, 14th August 2024, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 152(2) and 156 (2) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, C 14 Aug 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order Nos 11 and 12(ii) 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. 14 Aug 2024 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House resolves to further alter its Calendar as adopted on 14th February 2024 and amended on 25th and 26th June 2024, so as to – a) commence its long recess on Friday, 16th August, 2024; and b) resume its Regular Sittings for the Third Part of the Third Session on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024. 7 Aug 2024 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), notwithstanding the Resolutions of the House, this House further resolves to alter its calendar as adopted on 14th February 2024 and amended on 25th June, 2024 so as to – a) commence its short recess from today, Wednesday, 26th June 2024 upon adjournment of the Morning Sitting; and, b) resume its Regular Sittings for the Second Part of the Session on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024. 26 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order No. 12, 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. 19 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Public Finance Management (Kenya Millennium Development Fund) Regulations, 2024, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024,) and pursuant to the provisions of section 24(4) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, approves the Public Finance Management (Kenya Millennium Development Fund) Regulations, 2024 (Legal Notice No. 51 of 2024), subject to the regulatory-making auth 23 Apr 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120(1)(c), this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2024) from seven (7) days to four (4) days. 12 Mar 2024 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 14 Feb 2024 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 14 Feb 2024 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 14 Feb 2024 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 14 Feb 2024 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 Second Session – (i) upon receipt of any Message from the Senate, or upon receipt of 14 Feb 2024 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

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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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Current Positions

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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Bills Sponsored

The Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024

THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL ,2023

Voting Record

Voting History: 9

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Petitions

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