KOECH, NELSON

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. To be honest, we were deeply in thought discussing the matter that is coming up shortly. What is your question?

Thank you. I would like to provide a response on Tuesday next week. This should be a straightforward matter.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, as much as she requests a response, my Committee is receiving a lot of frustration with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs. I engaged them last week and this week. Probably, I would seek at this point your indulgence, Hon. Temporary Speaker, because I have been unable...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am not just a Chairman. I lead a very powerful committee. I did not say that I am frustrated to get the response. I said it has taken a bit more time than I expected. When we finish this morning's session, I will personally walk into...

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me also to add my voice to the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027. While I will not go through the entire document, I must commend the Budget and Appropriations Committee for a job well done. The Committee, chaired by my...

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me also to add my voice to the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027. While I will not go through the entire document, I must commend the Budget and Appropriations Committee for a job well done. The Committee, chaired by my...

In two weeks, Hon. Speaker. Again, my apologies because we have the delegation from the House of Commons.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Before I can go to the Motion, allow me also to welcome all the students who have visited us and are seated in the Speaker’s Gallery. Amongst them are my two sons, Barchok Koech and Kipkalya Koech, and their friend, Negus. The two decided to...

Sorry, Deputy Minority Party Whip, but she is running for President in 2032. So, I am just preparing her psychologically.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I thank Hon. Members for their comments. Allow me to profusely apologise to my dependable Member, Hon. Millie, for referring to her as the Deputy Minority Leader instead of the substantive Whip of the Minority Party. She is a very useful Member of my Committee,...

In two weeks, Hon. Speaker. Again, my apologies because we have the delegation from the House of Commons.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Before I can go to the Motion, allow me also to welcome all the students who have visited us and are seated in the Speaker’s Gallery. Amongst them are my two sons, Barchok Koech and Kipkalya Koech, and their friend, Negus. The two decided to...

Sorry, Deputy Minority Party Whip, but she is running for President in 2032. So, I am just preparing her psychologically.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I thank Hon. Members for their comments. Allow me to profusely apologise to my dependable Member, Hon. Millie, for referring to her as the Deputy Minority Leader instead of the substantive Whip of the Minority Party. She is a very useful Member of my Committee,...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of section 13 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (Cap. 7F) relating to extension of period for consideration of nominees for appointment to a public office, this House resolves to extend the period for...

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: 9th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25 THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of Defence Cooperation Agreements laid on the Table, and pursuant to the provisions of...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to thank my Committee. We did this exercise when the rest of the Members of the National Assembly were on recess. I thank the Committee for their effort and being there to have such a good Report. I thank the staff...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. You have the response? I do. Perfect. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I hope it is in regard to Hon. Tandaza. No, Hon. Koech. Sorry, my apologies. The question is by Hon. Ariko. I would have been surprised that you have a response unless it is a...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. My apologies for my earlier response. Hon. Tandaza Kassim, specifically through the Committee, sought clarification on the following areas:

Thank you once more, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will endeavour to be as brief as possible. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its Report on the approval hearing of...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the Approval Hearing of Mr Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as the Nominee for Appointment as the Ambassador to Copenhagen, the Kingdom of Denmark.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its report on the approval hearing of a nominee for appointment as the Ambassador to Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, laid on the...

As soon as possible, even tomorrow, Hon. Speaker. Just guide me. Tomorrow afternoon? Yes, I will bring it.

Yes.

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf, my family and the great people of Belgut, I take this opportunity to eulogise my friend, Hon. Johana Ng’eno. Hon. Speaker, as it has been said, Hon. Sudi and I were his best men when he solemnised his marriage to his...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is a response to a Statement sought by Hon. Charles Onchoke regarding the reported coercion of Kenyan citizens 3rd March 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 to join the Russian military and the whereabouts of Mr Clinton Nyapara Mogesa and Mr Justus Mayienda Ombati in Russia....

No. They are very fair. All I can say is that we will issue a comprehensive statement once we come back from the authorised trip. If not, the Prime Cabinet Secretary will come to Parliament to answer questions. Absolutely.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, I beg to move: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its Report on the approval hearing of a nominee for appointment as a Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Environment...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I totally associate myself with the sentiments of my colleagues on Mama Ida, with a special mention of those by Hon. Bensouda. She has captured the mood of our Report. I appreciate her for that. We wish Mama Ida all the best as she moves into...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the Approval Hearing of Canon (Dr) Ida Betty Odinga, EGH, for Appointment as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Environment Programme...

Thank you once more, Hon. Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations in its report on the approval hearing of the nominee for appointment as a Permanent Representative of the Republic...