David Ouma Ochieng'

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CURRENT POSITIONS

A member of the 13th Parliament

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Member of the Budget and Appropriations committee.
Member of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges committee.
Member of the Procedure and House Rules committee.
Member of the Regional Integration committee.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

Plenary Contribution 15th August 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 15th August, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I notice that Members are still streaming in. There is no quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Members, I can now confirm that we now quorate to transact business. Hon. Members who are on their...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, Hon. Gakuya. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Hon. Raso is here.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) The Chairperson of the Diaspora and Migrant Workers Committee.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Hon. Haika. That marks the end of that Order. Do we have a Member who has been left out? (Hon. Joseph Gitari spoke off the record) What is it, Hon. Gitari?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Gitari, approach the Clerk-at- the-Table. (Hon. Joseph Gitari approached the Clerks-at-the-Table) Hon. Gichimu, you had something to say.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Just inform your Chairperson that his attendance in the House is key. He will be allowed to lay the papers the next time the House sits. Hon. Gitari, you can take the next seat and lay the Paper. Hon. Gitari will lay the Paper...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next Order. NOTICES OF MOTIONS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) In this Order, we have three Members who have notices of motions. Member for Nairobi City County, are you ready? (Hon. Mark Mwenje consulted with Hon. Esther Passaris) Hon. Mwenje, allow...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Passaris, do you now have the notice of motion or we need to give you more time?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Okay. Whip of the Minority Party, you are recognised and welcomed to the House this afternoon. Go ahead. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Order. Hon. Millie. You are quite okay, but can we finish because we are in the middle of Order No. 6? Nothing is out of order in Order No. 6. So, let us deal with that and then we come to you. (Laughter) COMPREHENSIVE...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Before I listen to Hon. Millie, I would like to re-organise the Order Paper, so that we consider Order No. 8 and 9, and then we come back and listen to Hon. Millie. Then, we will go back to Order No. 7....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Pukose has said you should have a mask as part of the management of this process.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Proceed. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you so much. I hope you will be provided with a mask. (Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona spoke off the record)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Pukose, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) There is no debate about what you said. Hon. Mwenje, do you have something to say on this matter?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Okay. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Just a minute. (Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona stood up in her place) Whip of the Minority Party, Hon. Millie, this is not how it is done. Take your seat. You will learn that once you speak, you have to allow others to have their say....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Mayaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) However, I did not see you slide. Let us have Hon. Naomi Waqo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Naomi Waqo will be listened to like others.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Jayne Kihara. All of you are on a point of order. You just have to wait. This matter is very simple.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I will give a chance to two more, one minute each. Member for Busia.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) He did not talk about your legs. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member of Endebess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Rindikiri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Murugara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Wamaua.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Nambale, you have one minute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Kabuchai.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member for Eldas. I have given chance to five Members from this side. You can be sure this side will also get five. Hold your horses. You have one minute each.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member of Bumula.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Major Bashir.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Members, I think Hon. Millie needed recognition as the Whip of the Minority party. We have done enough of that. Is that not so? We needed to congratulate Hon Millie and we have done that. The matter should rest there. As...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon Members, because of the number of requests for statements today, we will not allow Members to comment on the requests. The next Member who has a request is the Member for North Horr, Hon. Adhe Wario. Sorry. Hon. Raso, before we...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Njuguna, is that okay with you.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. So, two weeks after we resume from recess. Hon. Member for North Horr. TRAGIC ATTACK ON CIVILIANS ALONG THE KENYA-ETHIOPIA BORDER IN MARSABIT COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Are there timelines?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member for North Horr, is that okay with you?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The next Statement is from the Member for Fafi, Hon. Yakub. INSECURITY IN FAFI CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Hon. Member. By now, you know the drill. All the things that you wanted should have been captured in your request for a statement. There are no speeches after you have issued your request for a statement. Hon. Dido Raso, today is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Yakub, the Hon. Member has told you what they are going to do. At that time, when they give their answer, you will tell them whether it is ‘desktop or laptop’ and then you deal with it at that level.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Raso, you can carry the laptops to the ground so that the answers you give are not just laptop answers but real answers from the ground.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. I think that is okay. Member for Garsen. 15th August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16 INDEFINITE CLOSURE OF MALKA-HALAKU CORRIDOR

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. That is quite a long one. The Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism and Wildlife? Any Member from that Committee?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Garsen, I think that is reasonable. 15th August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 17

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) What would you rather the Committee does?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Khamis.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Because of the urgency of the matter, Hon. Khamis, please communicate to your Chairman that the Hon. Member for Garsen be invited to your Committee and this matter be placed before it next week when it is sitting. I think that should be able...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you so much. The Member for Garsen, this is the last bite on this.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member carrying a hand up, do you have a card? Go ahead.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member for Kitui South is guided to bring a statement on that matter, if she wants it handled the way she proposes. This matter for now will go to the relevant committee, which is the Committee on Tourism and 15th August...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Before I allow the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock to respond, the Member for Kakamega has a related question. I will allow her to proceed. You do not have to go through your question the way he has done. You...

Plenary Contribution 14th August 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Chair of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture. Any Member of that Committee? Hon. Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, this chance goes to you.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Next Order. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, the debate on this Bill is ongoing and I need to know from the Members who have put their cards here whether they want to contribute to this....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. (Dr) Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, I think it is reasonable for the House to consider the request. I will, therefore, put the Question. 14th August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 12 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’)(Question, that the Mover be now called upon to reply, put and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next Order. 14th August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) left the Chair] IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) in the Chair] THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I followed the proceedings of this vetting and I can tell you, because you do not watch yourself, that your Committee enjoyed vetting these two ladies, compared to what we saw the other week, because they were graceful. They...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs, regarding the ongoing abductions and...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) I know this is not a small matter and I would wish that the Chairman and his Committee take their time to deal with this matter conclusively. Thank you.

Plenary Contribution 1st August 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 1st August, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Thank you so much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This House is setting a very bad trend lately. We cannot be whining about the Senate every 1st August 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG)time the Senate is called. The Senate is the cage...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to wholeheartedly support this particular nomination. If you are looking for competence, erudition, integrity, patience, comportment and composure, that gentleman - that doctor - has shown that you can serve in any capacity with dignity and without making...

Plenary Contribution 31st July 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) I oppose this amendment. I imagine that the Chairman would say that the CEO should have experience in the cotton industry, and not necessarily a master's degree. This industry has been facing many challenges. Most people in this area have been learning and amassing experience....

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I have just been looking at the latest amendments, that is, Clauses 26, 27 and 28 vis-à-vis the… (Hon. David Ochieng’ spoke while seated) The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Ochieng’, please be up standing. Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya,...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I have heard Hon. Nabii and Hon. (Dr) Oundo. You have already given a license, there is a farmer or a person running a ginnery and going on with what he is supposed to do. We must give discretion for the person...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Now that they are going to be working on an amendment they are agreeing on, I am just trying to agree with Hon. Oundo. As you do that, please, put a mandatory requirement for ADR Before they go to any tribunal, there is a level...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the primary reason for this Bill is to revive the failed cotton industry. Our history as a country has shown that every time we introduce a levy, the body that we are creating here today will be looking forward to raising money,...

Hon. David Ochieng (Ugenya, MDG) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : What is out of order, Hon. Ochieng? Hon. David Ochieng (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I am just wondering whether at this stage we can have that. This is...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MGD) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to build on what Hon. Oundo has said. This amendment will be good, if the Chairperson moves a further amendment and removes the word “tax”. I plead with him to do it. It opens the whole thing up to the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, as you are aware, we have considered three Bills. We will start with the reporting of the first one we did. I therefore call upon the Chairperson to move reporting. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE PENSIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Mover.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, for obvious reasons, I defer putting the Question on this matter until the next time it is slotted in the Order Paper. (Putting of the Question deferred) CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE SUGAR BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) We, therefore,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Mover. 31st July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Nabii.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) The next Bill that was considered this morning is the Cotton Industry Development Bill. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE COTTON INDUSTRY BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Temporary Chairlady.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Mover, Hon. Emaase.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, the time being 1.09

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments.

Plenary Contribution 25th July 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 25th July, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to ask Hon. Members to forgive the Senate for they do not know what they are doing. There are people who just keep yapping everyday but they do not know how money is made and how it is allocated. I...

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Please, let us allow them to have their monies. Let them do their job. That is my plea to my fellow Hon. Members. Let us not get into tuff wars. They say that when they go low, we go high. Let them be. (Loud consultations)

Plenary Contribution 24th July 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I direct that the Bell be rung for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I know the 10 minutes are over, but we shall ring the Bell for a further five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung)...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Is Hon. Mishi Mboko in?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Duly noted. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) We have the Member for Tiaty, Hon. William Kamket. ORDINARY QUESTION STATUS OF RECRUITMENT OF PRINCIPALS AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID AREAS

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Gonzi Rai go ahead. Sorry. Just take your seat for a moment. The Question by the Member for Tiaty, will go to the 24th July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’)Departmental Committee on Education and Research. I do...

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Okay. Hon. Makali.

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Gonzi Rai. REQUEST FOR STATEMENT STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MWACHE DAM PROJECT

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. The request for Statement will go to the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation. I saw Hon. Kangogo sometime earlier. Hon. Dorothy are you a Member of that Committee?

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. (Hon. Gonzi Rai spoke off the record) Hon. Gonzi Rai, you just…

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Hon. Dorothy inform Hon. Kangogo on the urgency of this matter. I am sure Hon. Gonzi Rai can engage him as he waits for formal engagement at the Committee level.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Chepkonga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Oundo. Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula ODM) . Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me this opportunity to comment. In essence, I do not oppose the Motion, but obviously, like every Kenyan will ask: What is the hurry? The Bill is already...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The Member for Kitui West, do you want to speak on this Bill? Edith Nyenze (Kitui West, WDM) : Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the outset, I support this Bill which is important, especially for the unemployed graduates. We have very...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Likoni.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Sotik, do you want to contribute to the debate on this Bill? You are next in line. 24th July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’)(Technical hitch) Use the microphone next to your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Members, the time allotted for this Bill has lapsed. I now call upon the Mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Wanyonyi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Oluoch.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Lesuuda.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, let us proceed to the next order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Well said, Chairperson. Hon. Mary Emaase.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Hon. Members. Order. The first person to bite the cherry on this would be the Member for Aldai. What is your point of order? This is your chance to contribute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng') Well done. The Member for Khwisero.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Alego Usonga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Maragwa.

Plenary Contribution 12th June 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I order that the Quorum Bell be rung for ten minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) I order that the Quorum Bell be rung for a further five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next Order. 12th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1 QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, we have request for statements from two Members in the Order Paper. I will start with the Member for Bobasi, if he...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Proceed. PREPAREDNESS OF SCHOOLS IN ISIOLO COUNTY AFTER THE RECENT HEAVY RAINS

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Malulu, this falls under your docket. 12th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) When you invite the Cabinet Secretary (CS) , ensure that the Member is duly informed so that she is present during the CS’s attendance, and this should not take more than two weeks.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng’) Hon. Member for Bobasi, I hope you are now ready. RECONSTRUCTION OF A COLLAPSED BRIDGE IN NYAMACHE TOWN IN BOBASI CONSTITUENCY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng’)Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Komingoi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng’) Have you heard that? He has said within two weeks, the Committee would have gotten back to you. Hon. Gisairo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Nguna.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Kipyegon.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Komingoi, today is 12th June

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Komingoi, the Members’ concern, apart from the Member for Bobasi, is the 22 per cent of money already available and allocated to KeRRA. That is the Members' concern. When is it going to the ground? Two weeks is too long.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. We will not engage in debate on that. The answer he has given is satisfactory to me. Hon. Komingoi, you can see what is happening. You need to take charge of this matter and have it dealt with as soon as possible....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next Order. THE SALARIES AND REMUNERATION COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL 12th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 5 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, the debate on this Bill started on the 24th April. Hon. Naisula Lesuuda...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, I request the Whip of the Majority Party to help us lower the tone of consultations so that we can listen to Hon. Lesuuda. (Hon. Silvanus Osoro spoke off the record) Well done.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Karemba, just sit down. Before you second, Hon. Lesuuda has said: “Make a mark at the place you get a chance for internship.” I want to use that statement to welcome students from the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) from Roysambu, who are...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. (Question proposed) The first Member to have a bite at that cherry is the Hon. Member for Westlands.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Kitui South.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Baya, I hate to hold you a bit because this cannot be another Kenyatta University (KU) affair. Just commit that you will not talk about KU. Please do not talk about KU. Go ahead. 12th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 14 (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Very well said. But let us give them maternity leave if they become pregnant. Let us not deny them that. (Laughter)

Plenary Contribution 6th June 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 6th June, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya,) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No.32 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, this marks the end of a very eventful period, in my opinion. (Question put and agreed to) (The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed) Next Order. THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you very much, Members. I hope you have noted what is happening this morning. Chairpersons of Committees can actually allow their deputies to move Motion and second them. Leader of the Majority Party, go ahead and second this Bill.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Hon. Ichung’wah. Did I hear you say one man, one woman or one man, one shilling? What did you say? One man, one woman? Not one shilling? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) : Hon. Temporary Speaker, I said one man, one woman....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Dadaab.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Ol Jorok.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Dagoretti North.

Certified Hansard section Thursday, 6th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Dadaab.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Ol Jorok.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Dagoretti North.

Plenary Contribution 5th June 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 - Morning Sitting

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng') Hon. Members, join me in welcoming students from Moi Girls Isinya High School in Kajiado East Constituency, Kajiado County; St. Monica Munyaka Girls Secondary School in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, and Gaitu Secondary School in Central Imenti Constituency, Meru County. They are all welcome...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng') What is your point of order, Hon. Mbadi? Hon. Murugara, take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng') That is all in order, but you know the drill. Hon. Gikaria, you and I have been here since 28th March 2013. You, therefore, know what you are supposed to do. Take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng') You know that you should have done it earlier. This should have been done at the beginning of this debate. However, Hon. Members, 5th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 91 The Temporary Speaker (Hon David Ochieng')I request that when we give you a chance,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next is the Member for Mwingi West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next is the Member for Teso South.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you, Hon. Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng') Hon. Mbadi, you have heard what Hon. Makali has said. I know you are the Chair, Public Accounts Committee.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng') Member for Gilgil.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng') Member for Kiambaa.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Alego Usonga

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Didmus Barasa.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) The Member for Kimilili has requested that we ask the Mover to reply. Is it the mood of the House that the Mover be called upon to reply? (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Order! Order, Hon. Osoro. Take your seat. You...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Before we go to the next order, I will allow the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee to table the document he has. 5th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 101

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, approach the Clerks-at-the-Table and table the document as it were. Table it. You are supposed to table it. Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee, you know what to do. What you did before you tabled was not the right thing to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) It is giving notice of the Motion. NOTICE OF MOTION CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025 AND THE MEDIUM TERM

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you very much. You gave the notice and proceeded to read the notice itself. You will do all that again in the afternoon. However, the notice is dully given. The Motion will be debated in the afternoon. Next Order. 5th June 2024 NATIONAL...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Members, allow the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee to move the Motion in silence.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Japheth Nyakundi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Members, before I propose the question, join me in welcoming students from Machakos Girls’ High School, who are seated in the Public Gallery. They are welcome to follow our proceedings today. (Question proposed) The first person to have a bite at this...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Nyikal.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. I hope the Chairperson for Budget and Appropriations Committee got that. Let us have the Hon. Member for Kimilili. As I said earlier Hon. Members, there are Members who started queuing at 9:30 a.m. and are still on this queue. I am...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’)Member for Sigowet/Soin.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng') Thank you. Member for Baringo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Lafey, I said I would follow the list. You are fourth or fifth in the list that I have. So, stop raising your hand now and when I give someone an opportunity.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Samburu West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Members, join me in welcoming students from Happyland Girls Senior School, from Kajiado East in the Speakers Gallery. They are welcome to follow our proceeding this afternoon. I allow Hon. Caleb Mule to welcome students from Machakos Girls High School and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Mule, that was not your chance to contribute. This chance now goes to the Member for Suna West. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Khwisero.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. The last part is most important actually. The Member for Kisii.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Member for Lafey. Is it Lafey or Lafi?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for South Mugirango.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Kawanjiku, never repeat what you have just done today. You can never pass in front of a Member contributing looking at his eyes directly. You are not supposed to pass between him and the Speaker. By doing that, you will be distracting the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Give Hon. Osoro a minute more. Hon. Osoro, kindly take your seat. I want to listen to Hon. Ruku.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) You have made your point, Hon. Ruku. Keep your seat. Hon. Osoro, did you do that?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Bartoo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Ikiara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Kawanjiku, you and that team are so jumpy and active today. What is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Ikiara, take 30 seconds so that we finalise this.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Is it the mood of the House that we allow the Mover to reply?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you very much. The Question on this matter will be put the next time this Bill is put up for consideration. (Putting of the Question deferred) ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) The time being 1.00 p.m., this House stands adjourned until...

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