Thursday, 28th March, 2013

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Hon. Members, we are able to proceed to the next business--- I pause briefly for those at the Bar to come in.

request my good friend, the Member for Garissa Township, please, let there be no hurry on a day like this. Let our constituents see their representatives take the oath of office. I beg to oppose.

The Member for Kisumu West (Mr. Olago): On a point of order, Mr. Clerk. You must appreciate one fact; in this House this morning nobody has the right to address you. Everything that is supposed to be done is within the Standing Orders. Before we are sworn in, it will be your sole and absolute discretion to decide what is best for this House and for the country. So, decide this matter upon your own discretion, Mr. Clerk.

The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi): I want to hear two more Members and then I make a decision.

The Member for Kigumo (Mr. J.K Irungu): Thank you, Mr. Clerk. As much as I want to go the hon. Olago’s way, I want to bring to the attention of the Members that this House has 349 Members. If a Member takes an average of five minutes to be sworn in, that will translate to about 29 hours of swearing in and the Clerk cannot do all the 29 hours alone. That will be even before we start the process of electing the Speaker. I would rather go the Olago way and let the Clerk make the decision and then we can proceed from there.

The Member for Budalangi (Mr. Namwamba): Mr. Clerk, just for the record, whereas the position of hon. Olago is valid on the face of it, besides the letter and spirit of the Standing Orders, we also know that this House is guided by customs, traditions and usages. We, of course, know that we have had occasions when what we are doing right now, attempting to establish what should be done, has been done previously. So, we have established a custom. But having said that, it is indeed, true that this is the bible for this august House and we must be guided strictly by the letter and spirit of these Standing Orders besides those customs, traditions and usages that may come in hand. I was listening very keenly to hon. Aden Duale, with due respect to my good brother, and whereas I appreciate the concern of time, that cannot take precedence over the letter and spirit of the Standing Orders.

I heard a mention and reference to the Standing Orders of the National Assembly of the Philippines, but this House is not guided by the Standing Orders of any other assembly, either in the Commonwealth or anywhere else on the face of the earth. The Standing Order No.3 is very clear, unambiguous and specific. It states that:-

“(3)(2) The Clerk shall administer the Oath or Affirmation of Office to Members in alphabetical order using the following order of precedence---”

It goes on to specify how that shall be done. One may attempt to seek refuge in Standing Order No.1, which provides that:-

“(1) In all cases where matters are not expressly provided for by these Standing Orders or by other orders of the House, any procedural question shall be decided by the Speaker”.

Again, whereas that is a Standing Order that we could seek refuge under in this circumstance because this matter is not expressly provided for by these Standing Orders, question would arise whether at the moment the Chair is properly constituted by what is contemplated by the Standing Order No.1 as the Speaker of this House. I want to plead and again going back to the point made by the Member for Rarieda, that this is historic moment for these Members, especially Members who are sitting in this Chamber for the

first time. I believe that even if it takes us 36 hours, we should proceed and afford them the opportunity to feel the pleasure of taking a personal oath.

The Member for Gem (Mr. Midiwo): Mr. Clerk, while I agree with my colleagues, hon. Olago, Eng. Gumbo and hon. Namwamba, it seems that all of us have the same concern. I found nothing in Standing Order No.3 that would stop you from following it and modifying it a little bit for the sake of good order. Assuming it takes two minutes to swear in each Member of this Assembly, it will take us 12 hours to do it. So, if you could follow the alphabetical order and take us in batches of five, you will assume the same thing even if you followed the Standing Order that says order of seniority. I am talking for those people who have not been here three times like I or five times like others. For instance, I will be sworn in within the next 30 minutes, but think of your neighbour in a way that we can do this. We still have the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker at the end of it all. So, something in between would be good. If you took five or ten Members, but use the order stipulated in the Standing Orders, you will divide that length of time in half or quarter and we will achieve a lot. Nothing stops us from doing that.

The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi): Hon. Members, the Standing Order No.3 guides us as to how to administer the oath. In 3(2)(a), it states:-

“(a) Members with the longest cumulative period of service in the Assembly;

Proceed! The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi) : We do not want to keep dwelling on this one; otherwise we shall proceed as per the Standing Orders. Since there is no consensus then we will follow the Standing Orders.

There is consensus!

On a point of order, Mr. Clerk. This is a constitutional matter! The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi) : Hon. Members, we have already taken 30 minutes on this debate! By now we would have done 15 or even 20 Members.

Yes! Proceed!

The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi): Hon. Members, I rule that we proceed to swear hon. Members as per the list circulated.

Cheruiyot Zakayo Kipkemoi Duale Aden Bare Elmi Mohamed Ibrahim Gaichuhie Nelson Ributhi Ganya Francis Chachu Gitari Joseph Gachoki Gitau Peter Njuguna Gumbo Nicolas Kabando wa Kabando Kamau Jamleck Irungu Kiptanui Jackson Kiplagat Kibunguchy Enock Wamalwa Koech Sammy Cheruiyot Kombe Harrison Garama Langat Benjamin Kipkirui Lagat Elijah Kiptarbei Leshoomo Maison Linturi Franklin Mithika Nyenze Francis Mwanzia Laboso Joyce Cherono Abonyo Lessonet Moses K Letimalo Raphael Lakalei Manoti Stephen Kengere Magwanga Joseph Oyugi Mohamed Abdi Haji Mahamud Mohamed Maalim Mathenge Esther Murugi Mbiuki Japhet Miriti Kareke Shakila Abdalla Mohamed Munyaka Victor Kioko Musyimi Mutava Mungaro Maitha Gideon Shidiye Mohamed Muktar Mwadeghu Thomas Ludindi Mwahima Mwalimu Masudi Mwaita Sammy Silas Komen Mwangi Kamande Peter Mwiru Alex Muthengi Mburi Ngahu Tiras Nyingi Ng’ang’a Joseph Kiuna Kariambeu Ng’ongo Mbadi John Nyamai Charles Mutisya Nyamweya Manson Oyongo Odhiambo Millie Grace Akoth Ogari Simon Nyaundi

Ottichilo Wilber Khasilwa Ondicho James Gesami Sakuda Moses Somoine ole Shebesh Rachael Wambui Rege James Gordon Kwanya Outa Fredrick Otieno Sambili Hellen Jepkemoi Oyugi Aghostinho Neto Shill Elias Bare Sambu Bernard Alfred Wekesa Serut John Bomett Simiyu David Eseli Wambugu Clement Muchiri Wario Ali Washiali Benjamin Jomo Abass Ahmed Ibrahim Abdi Mohamed Ali Aden Abdikadir Omar Ahmed Abdikadir Ore Aburi Lawrence Mpuru Akujah Protus Ewesit Ali Fatuma Ibrahim Nyongesa Otuoma Paul Ali Shariff Athman Ali Tiyah Galgalo Ndirangu Isaac Waihenya Amolo Rachel Ameso Anami Lisamula Silverse Andayi Benjamin A. Banticha Abdullahi Jaldesa Aramat Lemanken Arama Samuel Anyanga Andrew Toboso Bady Bady Twalib Ayub Savula Angatia Barchilei Edwin Kipruto Barua Ejidius Njogu Bedzimba Rashid Juma Bett Bernard Kipkirui Bett, James Kimaru Bichage, Chris Munga Nyamaratandi Bii, Paul Kipchirchir Maweu, Kyengo Katatha Bitok, Kirwa Stephen Bollo, Hezron Awiti

Bowen, David Kangongo Busienei, Elisha Kipkorir Bunyasi, Sakwa John Bosire, Timothy Moseti E Chae, Alice Nyanchoka Chea Mwinga Gunga Nooru Adan Mohamed Changorok Regina Nyeris Chebet Susan Kipketer Chege John Kiragu Chege Sabina Wanjiru Chidzuga Zainab Kalekye Dawood Abdul Rahim Chepkong’a Samuel Kiprono Chepkwony Hellen Chelangat Dukicha Hassan Abdi Duba Roba Sharu Duri Halima Ware Duale Mohamed Dahir Ekomwa James Lomenen Emanikor Joyce Akai Gakuya James Mwangi Farah Abdulaziz Ali Geni Charles Mongare Fathia Mahbub Gathogo Esther Nyambura Gethenji James Ndungu Gichigi Samuel Kamunye Ghati Dennitah Gikaria David Gathecha Annah Nyokabi Huka Mohamed Adan Gure Shukra Hussein Irea Gideon Mwiti Injendi Moses Malulu Charles Gumini Gimose Ichung’wah Anthony Kimani Iringo Cyprian Kubai Ibren Nasra Ibrahim Kahangara Joseph Mburu Chege John Njoroge Juma Sulekha Hassan Kingara Benson Mutura Kang’ata Irungu Kajwang’ Francis Tom Joseph

Kajuju Florence Kaluma George Peter Opondo Kanyua Priscilla Nyokabi Kasuti Suleiman Murunga Karani Stephen Wachira Kariuki John Ndirangu Karithi David Katana Aisha Jumwa Kanini Kega James Mathenge Kemei Justice Kipsang Kariuki Julius Ndegwa Kedogo Dorcas Luvalitsa Kenta Richard Moitalel Ole Keraa Mary Sally Kering Zipporah Jesang Kurgat Khamisi Mishi Juma Keter Alfred Kiptoo Kilonzo Francis Mwangangi Kiaraho David Njuguna Kihagi John Karanja Kimaru Anthony Mutahi King'ola Patrick Makau Keter Eric Arap Kipchoim Grace Jelagat Kiptui Grace Jemutaiaa Kisang William Kipkemoi Kipyegon Johana Ngeno The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi): Hon. Members, I wish to make a small communication. The National Assembly is serving tea as we do the swearing in. So, Members who are able to go for tea are welcome at the main dining. We are also serving lunch. So, those who are through with the swearing in may have lunch and come back to wait for the election of the Speaker. We will continue calling names.

Kinoti Boniface Gatobu Kinyua Peter Weru Koinange Paul Kisoi Michael Manthi Kobado John Owuor Onyango Kitungi Bernard Munywoki Korere Sara Paulata Korir Wesley Kipchumba Kosgey Alexander Kimutai Kigen Kosgey Dido Ali Rasso Onyonka Richard Momoima Koyi John Waluke

Lati Jonathan Lelelit Lempurkel Mathew Lekidime Lay Joyce Wanjalah Lemein Korei Ole Lentoimaga Alois Musa Lomunokol Mark Limo Kirui Joseph Lomwa Joseph Samal Makenga Richard Katemi Losiakou David Pkosing Maanzo Daniel Kitonga Machira Jane Agnes Wanjira Macharia Jacob Waweru Manje Joseph Wathigo Masadia Alfred Agoi Mati Munuve G. J. Wanjohi George Mike Mburu Stephen Kinyanjui Mbalu Jessica Nduku Kiko Mbui Robert Mbugua Mary Njoki G Melly Julius Kibiwott Mohamed Abass Sheikh Mitaru Rose Rwamba Moindi Mosomi Elijah Momanyi Ben George Orori Mlolwa Jones Mwagogo Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi Moi Kipruto Mirenga Ken Obura Muchai George Mukuru Muhia Wanjiku Mulu Benson Makali Muluvi Marcus Mutua Mumo Rose Museo Munene Mary Wambui Mule Stephen Mutinda Murgor James Kipkosgei Mukwe James Lusweti Muia Regina Nthambi Murungi Kathuri Musimba Patrick Mweu Mutua Florence Mwikali Mustafa Salim Idd Musau Vincent Musyoka

Musyoka Susan Mbinya Bishop Mutua Robert M’uthari Joseph M’eruaki Muzee Daniel Kazungu Mwadime Andrew Mutambu Joe Musyimi Mwamkale William Kamoti Mwanyoha Hassan Mohamed Mwashetani Khatib Abdallah Naicca Johnson Manya Mwaura Isaack Nakara John Lodepe Nakuleu Christopher Doye Nassir Abdullswamad Sheriff Nanok Daniel Epuyo Nderitu Francis Waweru Ndiege Joseph Obiero Ngare Stephen Muriuki Ndiritu Samuel Mathenge Ngikor Nixon Nicholas Ng'ang'a Alice Wambui Ngeny Eusilah Jepkosgei Ngetich Cecilia Chelangat Ngunjiri Onesmus Kimani Njagagua Charles Muriuki Njenga Francis Kigo Njomo Jude L. Kangethe Njuguna Humphrey Kimani Njuguna Winnie Karimi Ntutu Patrick Keturet ole Njuki Onesmus Muthomi Nuh Junet Sheikh Mohamed Nyaga Beatrice Nkatha Nyaga John Muchiri Nyasuna Gladys Atieno Nyikal James Wambura Nyumu Joseph Ngugi Nyamai Rachael Kaki Ochieng David Ouma Odanga Geoffrey Makokha Odera Arthur Papa Ogalo George Oner Ogendo Rose Auma Osman Hassan Aden Ogolla Gideon Ochanda

Ombaka Christine Oduor Omondi George Washinton Mallan Olum Joash Odhiambo Omondi John Ogutu Okoth Kenneth Odhiambo Omulele Christopher Onyango Silvance Osele Opiyo Jared Odhiambo Otsiula Boniface Okhiya Otuch Mary Emaase Otaalo Raphael Milikau Pukose Robert Onyura Michael Aringo Ramadhani Suleiman Dori Owuor Joshua Aduma Oyoo James Onyango Sane Ibrahim Ahmed Robi Mathias Nyamabe Sakaja Johnson A. Rop Jackson Kipkorir Sang Leonard Kipkosgei Seneta Mary Yiane Serem Cornelly Shehe Peter Safari Sanjeev Kour Birdi Sudi Oscar Kipchumba Shinali Bernard Masaka Shimbwa Omar Mwinyi Simba Paul Arati Sumra Irshadali Mohamed Sitati Daniel Wanyama Teiya Janet Marania Theuri George Tiren Silas Kipkoech Tonui Ronald Kiprotich Tobiko Peris Pesi Tuya Roselinda Soipan Wahome, Alice Muthoni Waiganjo, John Muriithi Waititu Francis Munyua Wakhungu Chrisantus Wamalwa Saney Ibrahim Abdi Wandayi James Opiyo Wangamati Patrick Wangwe Emmanuel

Wanyama Janet Nangabo Wanyonyi Ferdinard Kevin Wanyonyi, Reginalda Nakhumicha Waweru Dennis Kariuki Wekesa David Wafula The Clerk of the National Assembly (Mr. Bundi): Hon. Members, we have gone through the list up to the end. Just in case we have missed any Member, we would like to know. Otherwise, we shall consider to have sworn in every Member who was present. Are there any Members who have not been sworn in and they are here? If there are no Members who have not been sworn in that means we have now concluded the swearing in ceremony.

I would like to suspend this session up to 2.30 p.m. so that we shall commence the election of the Speaker and thereafter the election of the Deputy Speaker.