Owen Yaa Baya

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I want to contribute to this very important Bill from the Senate. I congratulate the Senate for thinking about it. This is a matter we thought about, even when I served at the county. Why can the county assemblies not be given autonomy in...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023) be now read a Third time. Hon. Speaker, once again, I thank the Members who participated yesterday. Yesterday we...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. (Several Members stood at the Bar)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) The nearest to the Speaker. (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) That is what we have subjected the county assemblies to. In the 21st century, they operate under a 20th century paradigm. This Bill is trying to shift that into a modern paradigm. It is the right thing. The MCAs need to be independent, 19th...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It comes with the office. (Laughter)

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 19 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. Hon. Speaker, I thank Members who participated in the debate and the eventual completion of this very important piece of legislation...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) We agreed that it be deferred until Parliament sits next. Thank you.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Yes, they were working.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Supplementary Estimates (No.3) for the 2024/2025 Financial Year and the following accompanying documents from the National Treasury: 18th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA)Hon. Speaker, I lay.