Thursday, 4th December 2025
The House met at 2.30 p.m.
PRAYERS
QUORUM
Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell.
Order, Hon. Members. We now have quorum.
Hon. Members on their feet, take your seats. Is that Hon. Naisula? Take the nearest seat.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
TIMELINE FOR PROCESSING FIELD DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACTS BETWEEN KENYA AND GULF ENERGY IN SOUTH LOKICHAR BASIN
Hon. Members, on Thursday, 27th November 2025, I guided the House on the procedure for consideration of the Production Sharing Contracts and the Field Development Plan for Blocks T6 and T7 located in the South Lokichar Basin, Turkana County, tabled in the House on the same day.
In the Communication, I directed that the Production Sharing Contracts and the Field Development Plan for Blocks T6 and T7 located in the South Lokichar Basin be referred to the Departmental Committee on Energy for consideration. I further directed that, in compliance with Section 10
(2)
as read together with Section 15 of the Natural Resources
Act, CAP 387B, the statutory timeline provided for in the Act shall lapse on Wednesday, 4th March 2026. This is because the reckoning and counting of days ceases during the recess period and resumes on the first sitting day upon resumption of the House.
Noting that the Production Sharing Contract and the Field Development Plan were submitted in accordance with the Petroleum Act, CAP 308, a clear reading of Section 31 (5) of the Petroleum Act, CAP 308, provides that Parliament has 90 days within which to make a decision. For context, Section 31 (5) of the Petroleum Act provides, and I quote, “If Parliament does not make a decision under subsection (2) within 90 days, the Production Sharing Contract and the Field Development Plan shall be deemed to have been ratified.”
I urge the Departmental Committee on Energy to forthwith, commence consideration of the Production Sharing Contracts and the Field Development Plan, and to reach out to their counterparts in the Senate. This should be undertaken after the period for collation of public
views closes, that is, 20th December 2025. The committees are encouraged to convene joint sittings for the examination of the contracts as well as the views that will ensue from the public participation exercise. This will ensure consistency, eliminate redundancies and promote an informed bicameral approach in the process. Indeed, such collaboration will expedite the consideration of the agreements by the Houses of Parliament.
To facilitate timely deliberation by the House, the departmental committee is required to submit its report to the House by Tuesday, 17th February 2026.
The House is accordingly guided. Next Order.
PETITIONS
Members on their feet, take the nearest seats.
COMPENSATION OF RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD IN EMBU COUNTY
Hon. Members, I have a public Petition to present regarding compensation for residents affected by the construction of the Embu Ring Connector Road project in Embu County.
Article 119 of the Constitution accords any person the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority. Further, Standing Order 225(2)(b) requires the Speaker to report to the House any petition other than that presented by a Member.
I wish to report to the House that my Office has received a Petition from a Mr Francis Munene of ID Number 46----26 and others, being residents and landowners affected by the construction of the Embu Hospital-Kathangariri-Kianjokoma-Kanja-Runyenjes-Siakago- Embu Ring Connector Road project in Embu County.
THAT, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the National Land Commission (NLC) compulsorily acquired private land pursuant to Article 40(3) of the Constitution and the Land Act 2012 for the construction of the 63-kilometre Embu Ring Connector Road. THAT, the said road project is officially recorded in the national project trackers as the Embu Hospital-Kathangariri-Kianjokoma-Kanja-Runyenjes-Siakago Road. THAT, the implementation of the project adversely affected numerous households, farms and business premises along the project corridor, resulting in economic hardship, disruption of livelihoods and displacement of families. THAT, on 23rd February 2024, a Gazette Notice was issued confirming the compulsory acquisition and listing all affected parcels for compensation. They contend that this Gazette Notice created a legitimate expectation; that compensation would be prompt, adequate and timely, as required under the Constitution and Land Act. THAT, despite the ongoing construction and advancement of works, many project-affected persons, remains uncompensated to date. THAT, this failure has resulted in the loss of homes, agricultural land and sources of livelihood, the inability to relocate or build, serious financial distress, including difficulties in servicing loans tied to the affected properties, emotional and psychological strain and disruption of community stability and economic activity along the project corridor.
THAT, repeated follow-ups with KeNHA, NLC and local administrative offices, have not yielded clear timelines, explanations for the delays or any definitive action, leaving the affected residents frustrated and without recourse. THAT, the continued delay in compensation violates their constitutional right to property, fair administrative action under Article 47, and their social and economic rights under Article 43. THAT, the issues in respect of which the Petition is raised, is not pending before any court of law, constitutional body or legal body. Therefore, your humble Petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Public Petitions Committee:
- Investigates the status of compensation for all project-affected persons along the Embu Hospital-Kathangariri-Kianjokoma-Kanja-Runyenjes-Siakago Road, including the reasons for delay or non-payment, the accuracy and fairness of valuation reports and the legal status of the compulsory acquisition.
- Recommends prompt and fair compensation for all project-affected persons in accordance with Article 40 of the Constitution and the Land Act.
- Makes any other recommendations or takes any actions it deems appropriate to address the plight of the petitioners. And your petitioners will for ever pray. Having determined that the matters raised by the petitioners are well within the authority of this House, I order that pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 227(1), this Petition be committed to the Public Petitions Committee, and the Committee is required to consider the Petition and report its findings to the House in accordance with Standing Order 227(2). Thank you.
Hold on, Hon. Jared. I have a second Petition; thereafter, I can allow you to contribute.
Members on their feet, take your seats. Hon. Kamket, take the nearest seat. The second Petition regards encroachment of community land by the Kenya Wildlife Society in Kitui South Constituency.
ENCROACHMENT OF COMMUNITY LAND BY KWS IN KITUI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY
Hon. Members, Article 119 of the Constitution accords any person the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority. Further, Standing Order 225 (2) (b) requires the Speaker to report to the House any Petition other than that presented by a Member.
I wish to report to the House that my office has received a Petition from Mr Mutuku Kising'u of ID No.1015818, and others being residents of Kitui South Constituency and affected by the encroachment of community land by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Kitui County.
The Petitioners aver that the residents are recognised as ancestral owners and customary occupants of land adjacent to and surrounding the Kitui wildlife conservation zones and have
for generations exercised customary rights over grazing land, water points, settlement areas, cultural sites, and community-managed resources while coexisting with conservation agencies.
Hon. Members, the Petitioners state that without proper consultation, consent, public participation, nor compensation as required under the Constitution and the Community Land Act, KWS has allegedly encroached on and irregularly expanded into community land in multiple locations in Kitui South.
The Petitioners allege that this encroachment has resulted in displacement, loss of access to grazing fields, disruption of farming activities, and restriction of movement, thereby undermining socio-economic rights of the affected residents, who are majorly farmers.
The Petitioners indicate that KWS has demarcated new areas as wildlife territory without following lawful procedures for compulsory acquisition, surveying, boundary variation, or gazettement as required under the Constitution and relevant land laws. These actions have intensified and further increased human–wildlife conflict in the affected areas.
The Petitioners further state that attempts by the community to obtain clarification from KWS, the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, the County Government of Kitui and relevant Government offices have not yielded clear boundary maps, legal documents, or justification for the alleged expansions.
Hon. Members, the Petitioners affirm that the issues in respect of which the Petition is raised are not pending before any court of law, constitutional or legal body.
They, therefore pray that the National Assembly through the Public Petitions Committee:
- Undertakes a thorough investigation into the alleged irregular and unlawful expansion of Kenya Wildlife Service land boundaries in Kitui South Constituency.
- Engages KWS
- Directs the Ministry of Lands, the Survey of Kenya and the National Land and the County Government of Kitui to avail official maps,
Order, Hon. Kibagendi. It is out of order to take phone calls in the House more so when the Speaker is making a Communication.
- Ensures that any land irregularly taken from the community is restored and that unlawful boundary markers are removed.
- Makes any other recommendations or takes any actions it deems appropriate to address the plight of the Petitioners.
Hon. Members, having determined that the matters raised by the Petitioner are well within the authority of this House, I order that pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 227(1), this Petition be committed to the Public Petitions Committee. The Committee is required to consider the Petition and report its findings to the House and the Petitioner in accordance with Standing Order 227(2).
I thank you.
Yes, Hon. Jared Okello?
I thank you, Hon. Speaker. Land remains a volatile and very sensitive issue to the plight of our citizenry. Therefore, it behoves the Public Petitions Committee to not only move with speed, but to also look at the in-depth issues so that people in Runyenjes, all the way to Kianjokoma, who should be benefiting from the road project, are not disenfranchised.
The Kenya Wildlife Service expanding its horizon by encroaching private land is a very serious matter that has the potential of bringing chaos into this country that we all love. The Public Petitions Committee must go deeper than the issues raised. This also affects families along the Koru-Soin Dam, which has been birthed and construction has begun. To date, some of the people who donated land for the project are yet to be compensated. There is a very clear policy and guidelines on remuneration or compensation of those whose land is taken away through Government projects. Just to give an example, we are currently talking about the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu all the way to Malaba. Those whose land will be used for part of this project should be compensated in time.
There is a lot of space in the skies. When the idea of the construction of the expressway was birthed, during the Late Prime Minister, Raila Odinga’s time, may his soul rest in peace, the businesses along Mombasa Road were very fearful that their property would be demolished. I remember you were part of this, Hon. Speaker. Instead of demolishing people's property, a decision was made to construct the expressway in the skies. This country should consider utilising air space, especially in areas where there are differences regarding land compensation and ownership. Hon. Speaker, places like Dubai and Singapore, where land is an issue, have chosen to build up in the skies. Nothing stops our nation from constructing roads above ground.
I thank you for according me the opportunity.
Thank you. Hon. Mulyungi.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This
Petition from Kitui is regarding a very volatile matter. The conflict at the border of Tana River
and Kitui has been ongoing for a very long time due to encroachment by camel herders and KWS. I do not understand how a public entity can allow encroachment into KWS, a land parcel that is gazetted. The KWS must move in swiftly to sort out this border issue and amicably demarcate their border and that of the residents of both Kitui and Tana River. This runs from Mwingi North, Mwingi Central, all the way to Kitui East and Kitui South. All those constituencies are affected by KWS.
When you call the local KWS officers... There is a Mr Ngeti based at Mutomo, who has gone rogue. He is rude and corrupt. When elephants cross the border and a distress call is made, those fellows do not respond. I would like to ask the Director of KWS to reign on Mr Ngeti, who is based at Mutomo. There is also Mr James Nzei, who is based at Mwingi. They ought to be disciplined and forced to work with the residents and the local leaders amicably.
I thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Hon. Wario, you have one minute.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to express my support for my colleague, who is also my neighbour. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has become a thorn in the flesh. About three months ago, this House directed the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service to meet with local leadership and the community to resolve all matters about human-wildlife conflict and boundary issues. Now is the appropriate time for the people of Kitui, Tana River, and Taita Taveta to come together, at the directive of this House, to address the ongoing human-wildlife conflict and the boundaries of Tsavo East.
Hon. Cynthia Muge.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this important petition. It is time we consolidated the various petitions we have. Currently, I have an active case from a village called Kamwega in Mosop
Constituency, where there is a conflict between the residents and the Government, as forestry has encroached upon the people’s land. This time, the situation is reversed. I urge this House to put in place a comprehensive solution that brings together all complaints, particularly those concerning Government land, forestry land, or even the jurisdictions of the Kenya Wildlife Service. By doing so, we can reduce the friction between Government-owned entities and the people. The community must support these entities, particularly the Kenya Wildlife Service and our forests, to ensure their protection. Therefore, I advocate for the consolidation of these matters to address them once and for all. If we continue to handle each issue in isolation, it will take far longer, and the people of Kenya who deserve timely services from this House will have to wait unnecessarily.
Mhe. Zamzam, wewe ndiye wa mwisho.
Asante sana, Mhe. Spika. Nami naunga wenzangu mkono. Utata wa mipaka umekuwa ukiendelea kwa muda mrefu. Na ukiangalia sehemu kama Ganze, hivi juzi tumempoteza mwananchi aliyevamiwa na ndovu. Miaka ya hapo awali, KWS ilikuwa inadhibiti mipaka yao vizuri. Hatukuwa na kesi kama hizi za watu kuuliwa na wanyama ama wananchi kuingilia wanyama. Lakini sasa hivi, kila mahali kuna crisis kama hizi. Nawasihi KWS wasiwache wananchi wachukue sheria mikononi maanake pia kupoteza wapendwa inaumiza. Kwa hivyo, utata huu wa mipaka uangaliwe ili uweze kuisha.
Naunga mkono.
Yes, Hon. Jalango. You have a minute.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On matters KWS, even in my constituency in Langata, we have faced issues with wild animals crossing into people’s homes. We have raised these concerns several times, and the KWS must now take a strong stance in safeguarding the various parks under their care. The Nairobi National Park has fences that allow wild animals to enter residential areas. This has occurred on numerous occasions, but our concerns often go unaddressed. Therefore, we urge the KWS to act decisively and ensure that the parks are properly secured, guaranteeing the safety of the public.
Thank you.
Order, Members. Members on their feet, please, take your seats. Hon. Ng’elechei, would you like to comment on this matter as well? I will allow you a minute. You are the last to speak on this issue.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. This issue concerns all of us and deserves our serious attention. In Elgeyo Marakwet, we have a very fertile area where residents engage in irrigation and crop cultivation, particularly tomatoes and watermelons. This is in the Endo and Tambach wards. However, we also have elephants in the area which has led to farmers in these wards ceasing to cultivate their land. The KWS has an office in Tot, and staff are stationed in those regions, yet they do little to address this pressing issue. They merely remain there as KWS staff.
Consequently, farmers are left vulnerable; they may plant their crops, but one night, elephants can invade and by morning, residents wake up to find their livelihoods destroyed. To cultivate a mango tree takes more than five years, yet an elephant can uproot it in five minutes. This is a devastating reality that demands serious consideration. The KWS should provide us with guidance. If they are unable to do so, we can take care of the elephants; we will do so ourselves. It seems that we love animals more than we love human beings.
Order, Members. Hon. Members, take your seats. The two petitions are committed to the Public Petitions Committee, which will report back in the statutory 90 days. Hon. Karemba, are you the Chairperson? Is the Petition from Embu touching on your constituency?
Yes, it is.
Is it engineered by you?
No.
When it comes to the Committee, to avoid any conflict of interest, let your Vice-Chairperson chair the Committee. This only applies to this Petition.
I hear you.
Do you hear me or understand?
I understand.
Hon. Members, there are two matters I would like to acknowledge. First, I would like to welcome a delegation of 40 chiefs from Mandera North Constituency who are seated in the Public Gallery. I wish them a fruitful stay in the House.
Second, I was not here when Hon. Abraham Kirwa returned to the House after a long stay out of jurisdiction for health reasons. I take this opportunity to welcome him back on behalf of myself and those who hold this position alongside me. I would like to inform Members that Hon. Kirwa is a clear example of how the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) cares for our Members. We provided him with an air ambulance to save his life, and he spent considerable time in a hospital in America. We thank God he is back.
I also wish to inform the House that Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi, the Member for Kwanza, is currently unwell. He was in Nairobi Hospital for about a month, and the doctors recommended that he be taken to India for further treatment. He is now in India. Yesterday, I had a conference call with him and his spouse, who accompanied him. This morning, the Clerk also spoke with him. I mention this to dispel the malicious rumours circulating among his constituents regarding his passing. Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi has not passed away; he is in a hospital in India, responding well to treatment, and is accompanied by his wife and daughter. I have personally communicated with them. Hon. Members, such situations can happen to any of us. We must condemn those who exploit the plight of others by spreading wicked rumours that serve no purpose for anyone, including themselves.
Next Order.
On a point of order.
Yes, who is that? Hon. Major Bashir, do you claim ownership of the chiefs?
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 this House. Enjoy the proceedings of the House. I know you came to Nairobi for a meeting with His Excellency the President, and having finished the meeting, you deemed it necessary to pass through the National Assembly, so that you can see and feel where your elected Member
of Parliament is also doing his job. I thank you for finding time to visit us. You are most welcome.
Chiefs are important in the counties, constituencies and sub-counties. You are a link between the people and Government services. I encourage you to continue serving the people of Mandera North and Mandera County in general, so that services can be delivered to the great people of Mandera and Kenya at large. You are most welcome, and feel free to interact with us once the session ends.
Ahsanteni sana and karibuni.
Thank you, Hon. Bashir. Hon. Milemba.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for what you took us through in terms of our fellow Members of Parliament. However, there is a rumour in the air that we have a third Senior Counsel in the House, who has not been officially acknowledged. Rumour has it that you are the one, Hon. Speaker. Could you clear the air?
Thank you, Hon. Milemba. It is so. Next Order.
PAPERS
Deputy Leader of the Majority Party.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I request you to indulge me before I lay the Papers.
Go ahead.
I want to congratulate you, Hon. Speaker, for being appointed Senior Counsel – a prestigious class of lawyers in this country. We are proud to have you as our Speaker and Senior Counsel. Congratulations.
I also wish Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi a quick recovery from the hospital in India. I will not be there during the press statement, but I wish Members well as we proceed on our long recess. I thank every Member who has supported us as the leadership during this Session. I also welcome the new Members. Please, always be here when the Quorum Bell rings, so that we do not lack quorum yet we have several new Members.
Hon. Speaker, I want to lay the Papers now.
Go ahead.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
- Addendum to the Performance Audit Report on Management of Cash and Domestic Debt by the National Treasury from the Office of the Auditor-General.
- Sessional Paper No.3 of 2025 on Partial Divestiture in Safaricom PLC by the
Hon. Speaker, Sessional Paper No.3 of 2025 is a very important Paper. I request Members to read it. There has been a lot of talk on the issue of Safaricom divestiture. We are now laying the Sessional Paper on the same. Members should pick it up and read it, so that we avoid rumour mongering. I have heard several Members of Parliament talk about this in the media.
- First Quarter Report for Financial Year 2025/2026 on the Implementation of the Equalisation Fund from the Equalisation Advisory Board. This is a very important Paper, especially for Members who come from areas that benefit from the Equalisation Fund. We now have the first report and Members should look at it.
- Rapid Assessment Report of the Auditor-General on the National Government’s Action to Address Climate Change.
- Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report on Provision of Emergency Medical Care Services in Kenya.
- Fifth Annual Report of the Data Protection Commissioner for the Financial Year 2024/2025.
- Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2025 and the certificates therein in respect of—
- Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya.
- Dedan Kimathi University
- Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
- Kaelo Technical
- Kenya Academy of Sports.
- Kiambu National Polytechnic.
- Lafey Technical
- Lagdera Technical
- Laisamis Technical Training Institute.
- Lugari Diploma Teachers Training
- Mandera Technical Training Institute.
- Meru University
- Mukiria Technical Training Institute.
- Mumias West Technical
- Musakasa Technical Training Institute.
- Nkabune Technical Training Institute.
- Rhamu Technical
- Runyenjes Technical
- St. Mark’s Teachers College – Kigari.
- Tarbaj Technical
- Technical University
- Thika Technical Training Institute.
- Tigania East Technical
- University of Embu.
- Wote Technical Training Institute.
- Ziwa Technical Training Institute.
College.
of Science and Technology.
and Vocational College.
and Vocational Training College.
and Vocational College.
and Vocational College.
of Mombasa Enterprises Limited.
and Vocational College.
Members on your feet, take your seats.
Hon. Members, I have guidance in relation to the first two Papers laid by the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party.
ADDENDUM TO PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF CASH AND DOMESTIC DEBT
Hon. Members, I wish to bring to the attention of the House an Addendum to the Performance Audit Report by the Auditor-General on Management of Cash and Domestic Debt by the National Treasury and Economic Planning, which has just been tabled by the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party. The Addendum Report has been submitted pursuant to the provision of Section 39(1) of the Public Audit Act, Cap 412B.
You will recall that the Performance Audit Report on Management of Cash and Domestic Debt by the National Treasury and Economic Planning was tabled in the House on Tuesday, 1st October 2024, and I referred it to the Public Accounts Committee and the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, respectively, for consideration. In this regard, the Addendum is hereby similarly committed to the two committees for concurrent consideration with the Performance Audit Report initially tabled.
Additionally, further to the Speaker's Communication of 13th May 2024, committees of the House are encouraged to prioritise the examination of performance audit reports submitted by the Auditor-General, and to table their respective reports for consideration by the House.
You are accordingly guided.
SESSIONAL PAPER ON PARTIAL DIVESTITURE IN SAFARICOM
Hon. Members, you may note that the Leader of the Majority Party laid Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025 on the Table of the House on the proposals of the partial divestiture in Safaricom PLC by the Government of Kenya, as submitted by the National Treasury and Economic Planning. The Sessional Paper proposes to divest the Government’s shareholding in Safaricom PLC to facilitate mobilisation of resources to be allocated to critical infrastructure development. The Sessional Paper is hereby refereed to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatisation for joint consideration. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is designated as the lead committee.
Given the nature of the proposals contained in the Sessional Paper and the fact that the House is scheduled to proceed for its long recess later today, I have directed the Clerk to invite the public and stakeholders to submit views on the Sessional Paper for a period of not less than 30 days as from Monday, 8th December 2025.
Aware that committee sittings shall stand suspended until 26th January 2026 upon adjournment of today’s sitting, in accordance with the calendar of the House, the two committees are hereby permitted to commence their sittings as from Monday, 18th January
- This earlier resumption of their sittings shall allow the committees to conduct extensive public participation to obtain the views of the affected stakeholders, noting that Safaricom PLC is a Government-linked company that is listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). The committees are urged to expeditiously submit their report to the House for consideration at the conclusion of the public hearings and stakeholders’ consultations. The House is accordingly guided.
Hon. Members, you are also aware that today is your last Sitting of this Session. I encourage you not to cause any quorum hitches in the House so that you dispose of most of the listed business. I have also been requested by the Whip of the Minority Party that your colleagues who were sworn- in on Tuesday are keen to make their maiden speeches today. At about 4.00 p.m., I will allow those who are ready a three-minute stint. It will not be in contribution to any matter on the Floor.
When I first joined Parliament, our maiden speeches were captured in our contributions to Motions and Bills, but I want to allow the new Members about three minutes to address the House and perhaps break the stage fright that they may be having. This will help them get into the spirit of the induction of talking to their colleagues. This House comprises a cocktail of professionals. We have teachers, lawyers, professors, traders, retired police officers, retired military officers, and everybody else.
I do not know of any mama mboga in this House, but I know we have a lot of ladies. Next Order.
PAPERS
Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Labour, Hon. Chonga.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
Reports of Departmental Committee on Labour on:
- Approval hearing of Mr Ali Abdullahi Surraw for Appointment as Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
- Its consideration of the Industrial Training (amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.50 of 2024).
- Its attendance to the African Public Service Day (APSD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 21st to 23rd June 2025.
- Its attendance to the 20th regional seminar for Labour-Based Practitioners in Addis Ababa from 19th to 23rd May 2025. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you, Hon. Chonga. Chairperson of Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:
Fourth Report of the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions.
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Regional Development. Yes, Hon. Liza Chelule.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Before I lay the Paper, I would like to thank God for healing Hon. Kirwa. We believe that God will also heal Hon. Wanyonyi.
I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development on its consideration of the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bill No.55 of 2025) .
Chairperson of Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee, Hon. Mulyungi.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
Reports of Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee on its consideration of Reports of the Auditor-General as follows:
- Eleventh Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) for West Mugirango, Bobasi, Awendo, North Imenti, Kirinyaga Central, South Mugirango, Ugenya, Kieni, Kipipiri, Budalangi and Kiharu Constituencies for the Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022.
- Twelfth Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for Constituencies in Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo and Bomet Counties for the Financial Years 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. I thank you, Hon. Speaker.
Thank you. Hon. Hussein Barre.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:
Report of Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 2025 hearing of the Inter-
Parliamentary Union (IPU) held at the United Nations in New York, USA, from 13th to 14th February 2025.
Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. DK.
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:
Report of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock Regarding its Inquiry into the Pricing of Tea in Kenya.
Thank you, Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations.
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.
Chairperson, Select Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library?
Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:
Reports of the Select Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library Report on —
- Its participation in the Mobile World Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 21st to 23rd October 2025; and,
- Capacity Building Programme on Monitoring and Evaluation in the
Hon. Members, if you look at your Order Paper, we have a Procedural Motion at Order No.8, regarding the business of the day. I will invite the Leader of the Majority Party to move that Procedural Motion before we go back to Order No. 6.
Hon. Osoro.
Thank you.
Hold on, Hon. Osoro, it has to be called out.
PROCEDURAL MOTION
RESOLUTION TO HOLD AN EVENING SITTING ON THURSDAY
Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30
, this House resolves:
- that the Afternoon Sitting of today, Thursday, 4th December 2025, terminates at 4.00 p.m.;
- to enter an Evening Sitting, today, Thursday, 4th December 2025, commencing at 4.15 p.m. (Evening Sitting) for purposes of considering priority business; and,
- that the Evening Sitting of today, Thursday, 4th December 2025, shall adjourn at 9.00 p.m. The basis of this Procedural Motion is to seek to have today’s Sitting adjourn at exactly
- 00 p.m. This is for the very reason that the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party had stated earlier. Today is the final sitting day for this Session. According to Parliament’s Calendar, we need to dispense with all pending business before we break for the games, and then we will be in recess until February. It is, therefore, important that we brace ourselves for a prolonged sitting, just up to about 9.00 p.m. today, so that we finish all items lined up for today’s session. We are creating another session from 4.15 p.m., so that all business is dispensed with. I beg to move and ask the Whip of the Minority Party, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, to second.
Hon. Millie.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to second. This is a reasonably straightforward matter because we need to conclude some of the urgent issues before the House. We, therefore, need that extra session.
Members on their feet, take your seats.
Put the Question.
Go back to Order No. 6.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS
Chairperson, Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity.
ADOPTION OF THE FOURTH REPORT ON THE EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY AUDIT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:
THAT, this House adopts the Fourth Report of the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on the Employment Diversity Audit in
Public Institutions, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th December
- Thank you.
Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Labour, Hon. Chonga.
APPROVAL FOR APPOINTMENT OF MR ALI ABDULLAHI AS SECRETARY/CEO OF SRC
Thank you. Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:
THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental
Committee on Labour in its Report on the approval hearing of a Nominee for
Appointment as the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th December 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(1) of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, Cap 412D and Sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, CAP 7F, this House approves the appointment of Mr Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Vice-Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. Hon. Major Bashir.
ADOPTION OF REPORT ON VISIT TO ABU DHABI AND DUBAI
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 to 15th June 2025.
Clerk, next Order.
QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
MEMBERS’ GENERAL STATEMENTS
Chairperson, Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) , Hon. Musa Sirma.
STATUS OF NG-CDF AS AT 3RD DECEMBER 2025
Hon. Speaker, I rise to make a Statement on behalf of the National Assembly Select Committee on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) regarding the status of the Fund as at 3rd December 2025.
For the Financial Year 2025/2026, the NG-CDF was allocated a total of Ksh58,797,728,147. Pursuant to Sections 6 and 34 of the NG-CDF Act, the NG-CDF Board determined the budget ceilings for all 290 constituencies. The budget ceilings were presented before the National Assembly Select Committee (NASC) on NG-CDF on 31st July 2025. The
Chairman tabled the report of the Committee before this House on 6th August 2025 pursuant to Section 34(2) of the NG-CDF Act, where constituencies with eight wards were allocated Ksh221,505,235, constituencies with seven wards were allocated Ksh211,874,573, constituencies with six wards were allocated Ksh202,243,910, constituencies with five wards were allocated Ksh192,613,248…
Is that not information generally known to everybody?
It is known.
So, why are you reading it? Just state the important points.
Okay. Status and approval of projects. Following the approval of the budget ceilings by the NASC on NG-CDF, the Board issued a circular, Reference No.NG-CDFB/CEO/NG-CDF CIRCULARS/VOL III (004) dated 17th September 2025, to all Fund Account Managers. The circular required that constituency committees submit their project proposals not later than 17th October 2025. Pursuant to Section 16 of the NG-CDF Act, the Board is mandated to consider project proposals submitted from various constituencies in accordance with the Act, approve for funding those project proposals that are consistent with the Act, and ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds for implementation of approved projects.
As at 3rd December 2025, 282 constituencies had submitted their project proposals to the Board, while eight had not. Details are in this document. Of the 282 constituencies for which project proposals were received, 201 had been deliberated on by the Board. Further, a meeting of the Board Committee on projects had been scheduled for today, 4th December, to deliberate on project proposals for 50 constituencies that had not been received or had not met the threshold for tabling before the Board as at 27th November, when the last Board committee on projects met.
I, therefore, urge the remaining eight constituencies to expedite the submission of their project proposals, as they are already outside the Board's timeline. Not to emphasise that the further delay in submission of project proposals would result in a delay in approval and implementation of project proposals to the disadvantage of the targeted Kenyans.
Receipt of the funds. Section 39 (2) of the NG-CDF Act 2015 states that: “The disbursement of funds to the constituency fund account shall be effected at the beginning of the first quarter of each financial year with an initial amount equivalent to twenty-five per cent of the annual allocation for the constituency. Thereafter, the constituency fund account shall be replenished in three equal instalments at the beginning of the second, third and fourth quarters of the financial year”. As of today, 4th July 2025, the Board has received all the outstanding arrears from the National Treasury of Ksh13,455,900, for the last year, 2024/2025. As of today, this being the second quarter of the Financial Year 2025/2026, the expected disbursement to the Fund as per the provision of Section 39 (2) of the NG-CDF Act is Ksh29,398,864,074. Out of this, Ksh21,697,728,147 has already been received by the Board, leaving a balance of Ksh7,701,135,927. The funds were received as follows: No Date of credit to the Fund bank account held
at the Central Bank of Kenya Amount credited in Kenya Shillings 2nd October 2025 5,797,728,147 29th October 2025 10,600,000,000 1st December 2025 5,300,000,000 Total 21,697,728,147
With regard to the status of disbursement of the funds to the constituencies and issuance of Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE), the Board has disbursed a total of Ksh12,440,000,000 to 264 constituencies for administrative and recurrent expenditures, bursaries, emergency reserves and implementation of substantive constituency projects. The AIEs attached with code lists for the approved projects amounting to Ksh2,060,000,000 disbursed on 21st October 2025, have since been dispatched to the constituencies. The Board is in the process of processing AIEs attached to the code lists of the approved projects amounting to Ksh10,380,000,000, disbursed on 19th November 2025.
With regard to the status of approval of projects, to date, there are project proposals amounting to Ksh1,588,133,482 for various financial years that are yet to be approved by the Board due to the delay in the provision of information required by the Board to facilitate the approved project proposal, as shown below:
No. Financial Year Number of constituencies Amount
- 2024/2025 1,181,155,240.67
- 2023/2024 316,626,868
- 2022/2023 63,267,495
- 2021/2022 12,950,000
- 2020/2021 14,133,879 Total 1,588,133,482.67
How much more to go?
Just about two minutes.
Okay.
That total of Ksh1,588,133,482 is for the various past financial years, which have not been approved because of the lack of provision of documents. The management is pursuing the affected constituencies committees to provide outstanding information required by the Board, to facilitate approval of the outstanding project proposals pursuant to Section 5 (6) . This provides that the Board shall set out general conditions and requirements for the release of funds to ensure efficient and effective management of resources.
In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm the Committee's commitment to continued engagement with the National Treasury to ensure the timely release of the remaining funds. I further urge all constituencies to promptly provide the information required by the Board to ensure the timely approval of project proposals and the disbursement of funds, facilitating the implementation of projects for the benefit of the people of Kenya.
Thank you, Hon. Musa Sirma. Hon. Gisairo, take one minute.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On 16th October 2005, a letter from the National Treasury, addressed to the Clerk of the House, provided a clear schedule for the disbursement of the NG-CDF funds to the Board. I expected my Chairman to tell us where they are on those disbursements and why there was a delay. The first tranche of Ksh5.7 billion was disbursed. The second tranche for September and October was disbursed in October, but the November disbursement of Ksh5.3 billion and the December disbursement, which we should be expecting, have not been disbursed. Every other thing in that message to the House is too much detail to confuse us and keep us waiting yet this is the last day of our sittings. We want to know when the November and December disbursements will be made. Schools are opening in a few weeks’ time and bursaries are needed yet we are here listening to stories.
Hon. Speaker, can the Chairman of the Committee, on which I sit, give this House clarity?
Hon. Musa Sirma, will you ensure that disbursements are made?
Hon. Speaker, I discussed with the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning and he promised that within this month, he will disburse the Ksh7 billion, which is the balance to clear the quarter’s allocation. We even want more. For you to disburse bursary in January, you should have a total of Ksh32 billion.
I do not want to open debate on this matter. Hon. Caroli.
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for indulging me. Could the Chairman confirm that the National Treasury has issued a circular to the NG-CDF constituency committees, revoking the earlier circulars and exempting all NG- CDF projects from e-GPS? There is a problem since the committees cannot procure anything.
Hon. Sirma may not have the capacity to answer that. But I can tell the House that the House Business Committee had a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning on matters Parliament. Hon. Millie, you should be the one to inform the House about the meeting. Go ahead in a minute or so.
Hon. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity. We had a very progressive meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. What I can say is that a lot of the concerns raised by the Members have been fully addressed. I will say more later. The issues of concern to Members have been fully addressed.
For good reason, Hon. Caroli, we leave it there. Your concerns have been addressed. Hon. GK, are you ready with the Statement?
Yes.
How long is it?
It is not very long.
Okay. Hon. Osoro, go ahead.
CONCLUSION OF THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE 13TH PARLIAMENT
Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I am holding brief for the Leader of the Majority Party on his usual Thursday Statement. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the week.
As Members are aware, the House is scheduled to proceed for long recess commencing at the rise of today’s sitting at 9.00 pm., going by our Calendar for regular sittings. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the leadership and Members of this House for your dedication and active participation during the session. The House sat longer on some days and had additional sittings to conclude various items of priority. In retrospect, I believe we have achieved a lot, dared greatly, shown enthusiasm and great devotion.
To pick out a few accomplishments during this session, the House passed key pieces of legislation such as the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, the Social Protection Bill, 2025, the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023 and the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) . Additionally, the House considered and approved various nominees for
appointment to public and State positions, including seven persons to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and 13 persons as principal secretaries.
As we recollect and appreciate what has been achieved, I wish to point out that the mission of the 13th Parliament is not yet over. We still have a significant number of legislative proposals, Bills, statutory instruments and other reports that will most certainly need our keen attention when the House resumes on Tuesday, 10th February 2026. I, therefore, urge Members to rest, rejuvenate and spend time with their families and constituents during the holidays, so as to return with energy in the new year. Additionally, I also wish to take this opportunity to inform Hon. Members that should need arise, the House may be recalled for a special sitting, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 29(1), to consider important pending business and other urgent business that may arise in the interim.
In conclusion, on behalf of the House Business Committee, I wish you all a happy festive season as you interact with your families, constituents and other Kenyans. I wish to remind the newly elected Members that the House resumes on 10th February 2026. They should not find themselves in the House on Tuesday next week when we will be on recess.
I also take this opportunity to wish Team Kenya success in the 15th Edition of the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games (EAC-IPG) that will take place in Kampala, Uganda, from next week. We hope to take all the medals and reclaim the glory that had been taken by our neighbours who will be hosting us.
I now wish to lay the Statement on the Table of the House. I thank you, Members.
Hon. Millie.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I thank Hon. Osoro for that presentation. I have raised an issue as a matter of concern, but it has not been addressed by Parliament over the years. People play different sports. My sport is dancing. We have not been able to incorporate dancing in the games. Please, can we include dancing as a sport in subsequent years? Members who want to participate in ballet can do it. I just want to dance to Ohangla. We will compete with Uganda and Tanzania.
You will be in the delegation to dance for those who win.
No, I want to dance competitively.
Hon. Oundo.
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also thank the Majority side for the Statement. I also take this opportunity to wish Team Kenya success in the games in Uganda. I have seen a very colourful special edition. It says: Go for more titles, Speaker Wetang’ula rallies Team Kenya ahead of 2025 EAC Games.
These games are meant for deepening and extending friendship. Those who will make it to Uganda, as you go for gold and other medals, please, also make friendship in Uganda. Ugandans are normally very friendly and welcoming people. We hope that you do not exhaust all the energy playing in the field; spare a bit of it to interact.
As you are aware, our community, the Samia people, straddle both Kenya and Uganda. About five constituencies of the Samia are in Uganda. On behalf of the Samia people, who are probably the majority and most prominent people in Uganda, just like we are in Kenya, we welcome you. As you walk around, I will accompany you to speak the language because our language is also spoken in Uganda. Please, go and make us proud. Remember to leave some footprints for us to remember you by forever.
I thank you.
Order. I know your mind is profane on this.
Order, Hon. Koimburi. Hon. Members, following the Motion you passed at Order No. 8, procedurally, we have to literally and physically adjourn the House and escort the Mace. The Bell will be rung at 4.10
- m., and then we start at 4.15 p.m. When we come back, if you allow, we will start with the maiden speeches. Your elected colleagues have requested for more time because three minutes may be too short. I will give each five minutes. How many are in the House? I can see three. Five minutes each will total 15 minutes. We will then proceed to other matters.
Hon. Lelmengit, I hope you are not in the business of misleading your new colleagues. Are you? Hon. Boyd, if you stood up, you would have been totally out of order. Do not take his advice.
ADJOURNMENT
Hon. Members, the time being 4.00 p.m., the House stands adjourned until today at 4.15 p.m. Please, maintain quorum until we finish the day.
The House rose at 4.00 p.m.
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