Owen Yaa Baya

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Senate amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2023) , and its approval thereof without amendments. Thank you, Hon. Temporary...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and financial statements for the years ended 30th June 2024 and the certificates therein in respect of: 4th December 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 3

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Thank you very much, Hon. Caroli Omondi, for raising this issue. You need to use your power, under Standing Order 1, to vet the Bills on whether some must go to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. There are certain Bills...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Yes.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is very nice to be back in this House after such a break. I know they have missed me here. For the person of Mr Abdi Mohamud, I unequivocally support this Motion. Mr Abdi is one such gentleman,...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Let me continue. I believe that when Mr Abdi Mohamud assumes that position, he will ensure that there is integrity within the EACC, an institution that has faced significant backlash. It has been accused of not fighting corruption vehemently in this country. Therefore, I...

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am not in the habit of withdrawing, but I want to withdraw that statement because of my respect for the Leader and also because of the statement of fact.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I also request Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah to second this Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements for the years ended 30th June 2021, 30th June 2022, and 30th June 2023 and the certificates therein in respect of:

Hon. Owen Baya (Kilifi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I know that this is a very emotive issue cutting across many constituencies. It affects many people. Even when people talk about hardship areas, municipalities and their house allowances is the new element that has also come in. That...