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Leah Sankaire Sopiato

National Assembly

Leah Sankaire Sopiato

County Kajiado
Party United Democratic Alliance
Status Women's Representative
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements24%
  • Questions & Answers24%
  • Parliamentary Procedures19%
  • Committee Reports14%
  • Motions14%
  • Papers Laid5%

Background

Career & Experience

Women's Representative at National Assembly (Started: August 2022); Member at United Democratic Alliance (Ongoing)

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

31.8 / 100 overall performance score
Top 14% of the National Assembly Ranked 49 of 348
  • Contributions 17 ↓ below avg 0.9/100
    House average: 84.2
  • Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.6
  • Committees 3 ↑ above avg 60.0/100
    House average: 2.3
  • Initiative 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.9
  • Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 6.8
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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Leah Sankaire Sopiato has made 2 speeches this year and a total of 30 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Parliamentary Procedures 31st March 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to welcome the students who have come to Parliament today, especially those from Dawamu Academy in Kajiado West Constituency. I congratulate and welcome them to Parliament. Dawamu Academy is one of the best private schools...
Papers Laid 31st March 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to welcome the students who have come to Parliament today, especially those from Dawamu Academy in Kajiado West Constituency. I congratulate and welcome them to Parliament. Dawamu Academy is one of the best private schools...
Statements 25th February 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I also rise to support this important amendment to the TSC Bill by Hon. Abdul Haro. I want to add my voice to what my colleagues have said that teachers are among the people...
Questions & Answers 25th February 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I also rise to support this important amendment to the TSC Bill by Hon. Abdul Haro. I want to add my voice to what my colleagues have said that teachers are among the people...
Plenary Contribution 13th August 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have a request for a Statement regarding the status of the investigation into reported cases of child trafficking and sexual exploitation in Mai Mahiu. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a...
Statements 23rd July 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to eulogise the fallen heroes, especially Hon. Phoebe Asiyo, who actually laid the foundation of the two-thirds gender principle, which remains central in our ongoing pursuit. On behalf of KEWOPA and all the women of Kenya,...
Questions & Answers 23rd July 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to eulogise the fallen heroes, especially Hon. Phoebe Asiyo, who actually laid the foundation of the two-thirds gender principle, which remains central in our ongoing pursuit. On behalf of KEWOPA and all the women of Kenya,...
Plenary Contribution 8th April 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 259D (2) (a) , I rise to pay tribute to the former Kajiado County Woman Representative, the late Hon. Janet Marania Teyiaa. The late Hon. Janet Teyiaa passed on, on Monday 7th April 2025. The...
Parliamentary Procedures 16th January 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
motion_debate SPECIAL MOTIONS APPROVAL OF NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS DIPLOMATIC OFFICES

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to support this report from the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, of which I am a Member. Hon. Speaker, the members vetted displayed exemplary skills and vast knowledge of public service. Hon. Speaker, as...
Motions 16th January 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
motion_debate SPECIAL MOTIONS APPROVAL OF NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS DIPLOMATIC OFFICES

Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado County, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to support this report from the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, of which I am a Member. Hon. Speaker, the members vetted displayed exemplary skills and vast knowledge of public service. Hon. Speaker, as...
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Bills Sponsored

Leah Sankaire Sopiato has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

8Ayes
1Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
9Divisions attended

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
No
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
Yes
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Yes
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

Motions

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Petitions

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Questions

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Statements

Papers Laid

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Declarations of Interest

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