ABDULLAIH BASHIR SHEIKH

Hon. Speaker, I will read the response on behalf of the Chairperson. Hon. Bashir, are you ready? Hon. Speaker, yes.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Kazungu Tungule, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , requested for a Statement from the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs regarding the death and burial of the late Jesca Kashutu Ziro in the Kingdom...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have noted the concerns of Hon. Tungule. The main issue is the ministry's failure to provide timelines for the return of the remains. That concern will be raised with the ministry to ensure they issue a timeline for the return of the remains. I will...

Noted, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is a response to a Request for a Statement by Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei regarding circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs Sheila Chepkorir Tanui in Australia. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 44 (2) , Hon. Ng’elechei requested for a Statement from...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have noted the concern of Hon. Ng’elechei. I am sure issues of special support to Kenyans are very key. As a Committee and Parliament, it is our duty to allocate resources to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs. We have the Diaspora Fund which...

Yes. Go ahead. Hon. 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 a nominee for appointment as the Ambassador to Vatican, the Holy See, laid on...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to thank all Members who have contributed favourably to the Committee’s Report. They have espoused the need for us to have an Ambassador to the Vatican, the Holy See. As you are aware, the Pope is not only a symbol of unity among Catholics...

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 Dr Julius Murori Mbijiwe, PhD., as a nominee for appointment as the Ambassador to Vatican, the Holy See.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: 28th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the DepartmentalCommittee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations in its Report on the

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This morning, as a Committee, we had exhaustive discussions and deliberations on the vetting process.

As you are aware, the Act allows 28 days for the Committee to dispose of this matter. However, it also provides for an additional 14 days within which to extend consideration. We deliberated on this and agreed that we require this extension to enable us to conclude the matter thoroughly...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on its Consideration of the Following Defence Cooperation Agreements—

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of the Defence Cooperation Agreements, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, and pursuant to...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and that of the people of Mandera North, I join my colleagues in condoling with the family, relatives and friends of our late colleague, Hon. Ng’eno. As I said, he was a great and courageous gentleman who fought for the rights of his...

Hon. Speaker, I rise to second the Motion on the Report of the Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the approval of Dr Ida Betty Odinga, EGH, for appointment as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the UNEP. The Committee thoroughly assessed the nominee based...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also wish to take this opportunity to welcome His Excellency, Vice-President of Somali Regional State in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and his delegation. You are most welcome. I am sure your engagement with Kenyans will bring prosperity in both countries. I wish you...

On a point of order. Yes, who is that? Hon. Major Bashir, do you claim ownership of the chiefs? (Laughter) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join you in welcoming the chiefs from Mandera North Constituency, Mandera County, to Parliament, specifically to the National Assembly. Chiefs, you are most welcome to...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, accompanied by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, on a visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 8th to 15th June 2025.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, accompanied by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, on a visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 8th...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the inquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) , laid on the Table of the House on...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I appreciate the many Members who have debated this matter robustly. I want to clarify that this Report, in no way, is undiplomatic or uncooperative on the part of Kenya and the United Kingdom. We have several agreements with the UK Government that this Report...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. We recognise the urgency of the matter. We shall handle it within two weeks upon resumption from recess. However, we shall still, transmit it to the responsible ministry immediately so that they may provide an earlier response.