Order Paper Wednesday, 8th October 2025 At 2.30pm

Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath

1. 2. Communication from the Chair
2. 3. Messages
3. 4. Petitions
4. 5. Papers
5. 6. Notices of Motion
6. 7. Questions and Statements
7. 8*. THE

PUBLIC

SERVICE

SUPERANNUATION

SCHEME

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 33 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

1. 9*. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF THE SEVENTH REPORT ON

EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services,

Administration & Agriculture)

THAT, this House adopts the Seventh Report of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on its examination of Financial Statements of the following State Corporations, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 13th August 2025— (i) National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (Formerly National Aids Control Council) For FY 2017/2018 to 2023/2024; (ii) National Social Security Fund for FY 2021/2022 to 2023/2024; (iii) National Cancer Institute of Kenya for FY 2019/2020 to 2023/2024; and (iv) Child Welfare Society of Kenya for FY 2015/2016 to 2018/2019.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025)

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1. 10*. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Privatization Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

1. 11*. THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 12*. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5 OF 2024

ON THE NATIONAL GREEN FISCAL INCENTIVES

POLICY FRAMEWORK

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on its consideration of the Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2024 on the National Green Fiscal Incentives Policy Framework, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025 and approves Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2024 on the National Green Fiscal Incentives Policy Framework.

1. 13*. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE EAST

AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AT THE FOURTH

MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTH

ASSEMBLY

(The Chairperson, Committee on Regional Integration)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Select Committee on Regional Integration on its consideration of reports of the East African Legislative Assembly at the Fourth Meeting of the Second Session of the Fifth Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 24th September 2025.

1. 14*. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

PRIVILEGES

AND

IMMUNITIES

(THE

GLOBAL

CENTRE

FOR

ADAPTATION) ORDER, 2025

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on its consideration of the Privileges and Immunities (the Global Centre for Adaptation) Order, 2025, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, and approves the Privileges and Immunities (the Global Centre for Adaptation) Order (published as Legal Notice No. 82 of 2025).

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1. 15*. THE TEA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 1 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Brighton Yegon, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

1. 16*. THE MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 17 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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I. THE

PRIVATIZATION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 36 OF 2025)

1) Notice is given that the Chairpersons of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Public Debt and Privatization Committee intend to move the following amendments to the Privatization Bill, 2025 at the Committee stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT, clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in the definition “Cabinet Secretary” by deleting the words “to the National Treasury” and substituting therefor the words “responsible for matters relating to finance”;

(b) by deleting the definition “Appeals Board”;

(c) by inserting the following new definition in the proper alphabetical sequence—

“divestiture” means disposing of whole or part of the assets or shares of a public entity;

CLAUSE 3

THAT, clause 3 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting the word “and” appearing in paragraph (a);

(b) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (b)—

“(c) prohibit restrictive or unfair trade practices in the privatization process; and (d) promote openness and public participation in privatization programmes in Kenya.”

CLAUSE 4

THAT, the clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 10

THAT, clause 10 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (1) (d) by deleting the words “, each possessing a degree in either economics, accounting, finance or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution and having ten years of work experience of which five shall be at senior management level in a relevant field”;

(b) in subclause (3) by inserting the words “the youth, persons with disabilities” immediately after the words “and regional balance”;

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NEW CLAUSE 10A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 10—

CLAUSE 16

THAT, clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (4)— (a) by deleting the word “four” appearing immediately after the words “for a term of” and substituting therefor the word “three”;

(b) by deleting the word “four” appearing immediately after the words “not exceeding”

CLAUSE 21

THAT, clause 21 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2)— (a) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)—

“(ca) the national security interests;”

(b) in paragraph (d) by deleting the words “an unregulated” appearing immediately after the words “may result in” and substituting the word “a”.

CLAUSE 22

THAT, clause 22 of the Bill be amended by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note “Submission of privatization programme to the National Assembly.”

Qualifications for appointment. 10A. (1) A person qualifies to be appointed as the Chairperson or a member of the Board under section 10(1)(d), if that person––

(a) is a Kenyan citizen; (b) holds a degree in either economics, accounting, finance, law or any other relevant degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(c) has at least ten years of work experience of which five shall be at senior management level in a relevant field;

(d) meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution;

(e) has not been convicted of a criminal offence which attracts imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months; and

(f) has not been adjudged bankrupt or entered into a composition or arrangement with the creditors of the person.

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CLAUSE 23

THAT, clause 23 of the Bill be amended by deleting and substituting therefor the following new clause- Consideration of the privatization programme.

1. 23. (1) Upon receipt of the privatization programme, the

programme shall be tabled in the National Assembly and the National Assembly shall − (a) consider the privatization proposal within ninety days from the date of tabling; and (b) be guided by principles of public finance under Article 201 of the Constitution, principles of good governance under Article 10 of the Constitution, the criteria for identification of entities specified under section 21 and any other relevant consideration.

CLAUSE 24

THAT, clause 24 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 25

THAT, clause 25 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) by deleting the words “with amendments” and substituting therefor the words “with reservations or proposed amendments;”

CLAUSE 26

THAT, clause 26 of the Bill be amended in − (a) subsection (1) by deleting the words “seven days of the decision” appearing in and substituting therefor the words “seven days of the resolution”; (b) subsection (2) by deleting the words “amendments and the reasons” and substituting therefor the words “the proposed reservations or amendments.” (b) deleting the words “the proposed amendments and the reasons” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “the proposed reservations or amendments.”

CLAUSE 27

THAT, clause 27 of the Bill be amended by deleting and substituting therefor the following new clause− Cabinet Secretary to amend.

1. 27. (1) Upon receipt of the notice under section 26 , the Cabinet

Secretary shall – (a) publish the approved privatization programme; or (b) in the case where the privatization programme is approved with reservations or amendments, revise the privatization programme fully taking into account the reservations or amendments;

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(2) Upon receipt of the notice under section 26 and where the privatization programme is declined, the Cabinet Secretary may submit a new privatization programme within six months. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) (b), the Cabinet Secretary shall submit a copy of the revised privatization proposal to the National Assembly.

CLAUSE 29

THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “eight” appearing immediately after the word “exceeding” and substituting therefor the word “four”.

CLAUSE 32

THAT, clause 32 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub clause immediately after sub clause (2)— “(2A) In determining whether to limit the participation of foreigners in a specific Privatization, the Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Authority, consider the following— (a) the strategic nature of the public entity to be privatized; (b) the national security interests; (c) the economic empowerment and inclusion of Kenyan citizens; (d) the potential impact of the privatization on public welfare, service delivery or access; (e) the risk of foreign dominance or monopolistic control; and (f) the national development goals and policies.”

CLAUSE 33

THAT, clause 34 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 35

THAT, clause 35 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)— “(da) an initial valuation report of the entity to be privatized;”

NEW CLAUSES

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following news clause immediately after clause 36—

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Submission of privatization proposal to the National Assembly. 36A. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall submit the privatisation proposal to the National Assembly for approval.

(2) The request for approval under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by an explanatory memorandum specifying items provided for in section 35(2).

Consideration of the privatization proposal.

36B. Upon receipt of the privatization proposal, the proposal shall be tabled in the National Assembly and the National Assembly shall − (a) consider the privatization proposal within ninety days from the date of tabling (b) be guided by principles of public finance under Article 201 of the Constitution, principles of good governance under Article 10 of the Constitution, the specifications of the privatization proposal under section 35(2) and any other relevant consideration. Decision of the National Assembly. 36C. The National Assembly shall either—

(a) approve the privatization proposal for implementation;

(b) approve the privatization proposal with reservations or proposed amendments; or

(c) decline the privatization proposal.

Notification of the decision. 36D. (1) The Clerk shall notify the Cabinet Secretary of the resolution of the National Assembly within seven days of the resolution.

(2) Where the National Assembly approves a privatization proposal with amendments or reservations, the notice shall state the proposed amendments or reservations made by the National Assembly.

Amendment of privatization proposal. 36E. (1) Upon receipt of the notice under section 36D, the Cabinet Secretary shall – (a) publish the approved privatization proposal; (b) in the case where the privatization proposal is approved with reservations or amendments, revise the privatization proposal fully taking into account the reservations or amendments; or

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(2) Upon receipt of the notice under section 36D and where the privatization proposal is declined, the Cabinet Secretary may submit a new privatization proposal within six months. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) (b), the Cabinet Secretary shall submit a copy of the revised privatization proposal to the National Assembly. Publication of the privatization proposal. 36F. The approved privatisation proposal shall be published in the Kenya Gazette.

CLAUSE 37

THAT, clause 37 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (1) by deleting the words “section 36” appearing immediately after the words “a Privatization proposal under” and substituting therefor the words “this Act”.

NEW CLAUSE 37A

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 37−

Extension of time. 37A. Despite the provisions of this Act or any other written law, where a time is prescribed for doing an act or taking a proceeding by the National Assembly relating to privatization, the National Assembly may, by resolution, extend that time by a period not exceeding thirty days.

CLAUSE 38

THAT, clause 38 of the Bill, be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “of a parent company and its subsidiary” immediately after the words “assets valuation”.

CLAUSE 45

THAT, clause 45 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting subclause (1);

(b) in subclause (2)(a) by deleting the word “objection” and substituting therefor the word “review”.

CLAUSE 49

THAT, clause 49 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 51

THAT, clause 51 of the Bill be amended by deleting and substituting therefor the following new clause—

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Appeals.

1. 51. A person who is dissatisfied with the decision of the

Authority on the implementation of the privatization programme may appeal to the High Court.

CLAUSE 52

THAT, clause 52 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 53

THAT, clause 53 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 54

THAT, clause 54 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 55

THAT, clause 55 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 56

THAT, clause 56 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 57

THAT, clause 57 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 58

THAT, clause 58 of the Bill be deleted.

FIRST SCHEDULE

THAT, the First schedule to the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph 4—

4A. Co-option to the Board The Board may co-opt any person to participate in its deliberations, but a person so co-opted shall have no right to vote.

THIRD SCHEDULE

THAT, the Third Schedule to the Bill be amended—

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(a) by deleting paragraph (4); (b) by deleting paragraph (5) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

1. 4. Appeals

(1) Pursuant to section 51 of the Act, a person aggrieved by the decision of the Authority may appeal to the High Court. (2) An appeal to the High Court shall be made within fifteen days of receipt or notification of the determination of the Authority.

(c) by deleting paragraph (6); and (d) by deleting paragraph (7).

2) Notice is given that the Chairperson of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee intends to move the following amendments to the Privatization Bill, 2025 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 4

THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act” immediately after the word “corporation” appearing in paragraph (c).

NEW CLAUSE

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 75- Consequential amendments.

1. 76. The Public Finance Management Act is amended by inserting

the following new sections immediately after section 87− Insertion of new section 87A in Cap. 412A.

Sale of government shares in a government linked corporation 87A.(1) The National Government may sell or dispose of part or all its shares in a government-linked corporation, with the approval of the Cabinet, which approval of the Cabinet, may only be given taking into account any recommendations of the National Treasury regarding the financial implications of the sale of such shares.

(2) The sale of shares in a government-linked corporation shall only be done with the approval, by resolution, of the National Assembly. (3) Subject to subsection (2), the Cabinet Secretary shall submit the proposal for sale of shares in a

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government-linked corporation to the National Assembly for approval. (4) The request under subsection (3) shall be accompanied by an explanatory memorandum indicating − (a) a description of the government-linked corporation; (b) the total number or percentage of shares proposed to be sold; (c) the benefit to be gained from the proposed sale of shares; (d) the recommendations of the National Treasury regarding the financial implications of such sale; (e) any other recommendations. (5) The National Assembly shall consider the proposed sale within twenty-eight sitting days of receipt. (6) The Clerk shall notify the Cabinet Secretary of the decision of the National Assembly within seven days of the resolution of the National Assembly. (7) Where the National Assembly declines the proposed sale, the Clerk shall notify the Cabinet Secretary of the resolution of the National Assembly.

3) Notice is given that the Member for Funyula (Hon. Ojiambo Oundo) intends to move the following amendments to the Privatization Bill, 2025 at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 23

THAT, clause 23 of the Bill be deleted.

CLAUSE 29

THAT, clause 29 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “eight” appearing immediately after the word “exceeding” and substituting therefor the word “five”.

CLAUSE 35

THAT, clause 35 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (e)—

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“(ea) the value of the entity to be privatized as determined under section 38;”

CLAUSE 36

THAT, clause 36 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (2)— “(3) The Cabinet Secretary shall submit to the National Assembly the privatization proposal for consideration. (4). The National Assembly shall— (a) approve the privatization proposal for implementation;

(b) approve the privatization proposal with amendments; or

(c) decline the privatization proposal.

(5) The Clerk shall notify the Cabinet Secretary of the decision of the National Assembly within seven days of the decision. (6) Where the National Assembly approves a privatization proposal with amendments, the notice shall state the proposed amendments and the reasons. (7) Where the National Assembly declines to approve the privatization proposal, the Clerk shall state the reasons in the notification. (8) Where the National Assembly has declines the privatization proposal, the Cabinet Secretary shall address the reasons for rejection and resubmit the privatization proposal to the National Assembly within three months.”

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N O T I C E S

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as follows—

Limitation of Debate on Reports of Audit Committees II. THAT, each speech in debate on Reports of Audit Committees be limited as follows: A maximum of sixty (60) minutes for the Mover in moving and thirty (30) minutes in replying, and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each; and that priority be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees III. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of forty five (45) minutes for the Mover, in moving and fifteen minutes (15) in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Bill is not sponsored by the relevant Committee), and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each (if the Bill is not sponsored by either of them); and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Sessional Papers

IV.

THAT, each speech in a debate on any Sessional Paper be limited as follows:- A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover in moving and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Sessional Paper is not moved by the Chairperson of the relevant Committee), and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover be called upon to reply; and further that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Other Committee Reports V. THAT, each speech in a debate on Other Committee Reports, including a Report of a Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament or any other Report submitted to the House for which limitation of time has not been specified, be limited as follows:- A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover in moving and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Committee Report is not moved by the Chairperson of the relevant Committee), and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover be called upon to reply; and further that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative business for

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Thursday, October 9, 2025–

A. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Privatization Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

B. THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

C. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5 OF 2024

ON THE NATIONAL GREEN FISCAL INCENTIVES

POLICY FRAMEWORK

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

D. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION

OF

REPORTS

OF

THE

EAST

AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AT THE FOURTH

MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTH

ASSEMBLY

(The Chairperson, Committee on Regional Integration)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

E. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

PRIVILEGES

AND

IMMUNITIES

(THE

GLOBAL

CENTRE

FOR

ADAPTATION) ORDER, 2025

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining)

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

F. THE TEA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 1 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Brighton Yegon, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

G. THE MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH BILL (SENATE

BILL NO. 17 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting)

H. MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC

PARTNERSHIP

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND THE UNITED ARAB

EMIRATES

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

(Subject to Tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B) the Cabinet Secretary for Education will respond to questions in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), October 8, 2025: -

QUE. NO

QUESTIONS BY PRIVATE NOTICE

QPN

011/2025 The Member for Emuhaya (Hon. Omboko Milemba, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide details on the funds allocated by the Ministry of Education to public primary and secondary schools for co- curricular activities specifically for participation in the National Ball Games and the Kenya Music Festival?

(ii) state how much money is retained by the Ministry from the Capitation Funds allocated for students or co-curricular activities, and explain why schools are fundraising for these co-curricular activities yet they ought to receive capitation?

(iii) outline the facilitation provided by the Ministry to learners and teachers participating in regional and national competitions such as Kenya Music Festival?

(iv) explain why sub-county education officials require headteachers or principals of schools to remit part of the capitation funds to their offices, which are then channelled to the Ministry of Education for co-curricular activities, even though the funds are intended to directly facilitate students’ participation in such activities?

QPN

013/2025 The Member for Emuhaya (Hon. Omboko Milemba, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) state plans put in place by the Ministry of Education to ensure that all schools receive capitation to facilitate them

during the third term given that the national examinations are about to commence?

(ii) outline the measures being put in place by the Ministry of Education to ensure smooth operations of schools despite the ongoing verification process by sending a minimum of 50% of the capitation expected?

(iii) provide the actions being taken by the Ministry to uncover the ghost schools that had received funds for both infrastructure capitation and examination purposes?

(iv) state the steps being taken to resolve the ongoing university lecturers’ strikes to ensure resumption of learning by the university students?

(v) provide the expected timeframe for concluding verification to enable schools to resume normal operations?

QPN

014/2025 The Member for Isiolo County (Hon. Mumina Bonaya, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain the challenges and technical gaps leading to instances where students who already been registered on the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) still finding their names not captured or their information missing from the system?

(ii) provide reasons and justification for the rollout of a new centralized student database system known as the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS), indicating the specific shortcomings in the existing NEMIS platform that necessitated its replacement, as well as the expected benefits of the new system in improving data accuracy and service delivery in the education sector?

(iii) clarify whether the new KEMIS database system has successfully migrated and captured all student information previously provided on the NEMIS system?

(iv) state the measures taken by the Ministry to sensitize and train school administrators, teachers, and other relevant stakeholders on the use of the new KEMIS, including timelines for full rollout and support mechanisms in place to address challenges experienced during the transition period?

QUE. NO

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

070/2025 The Member for Keiyo South (Hon. Gideon Kimaiyo, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain the rationale behind the recent reduction in capitation funding for public primary and secondary schools, and outline the measures the government is implementing to mitigate the impact of this decision on learners and parents?

(ii) provide the current capitation rates for both primary and secondary school students, and indicate how this compare with the previously established policy thresholds under the Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary (FDSE) programmes?

(iii) outline the actions taken to safeguard equitable access to quality education for all learners, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in light of the capitation shortfall?

(iv) state the steps being taken by the Ministry in collaboration with the National Treasury to mobilize additional resources or review the education funding model to ensure sustainable financing of free and compulsory basic education, in line with Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution?

071/2025 The Member for Matayos (Hon. Geoffrey Odanga, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain why Kenyans who study abroad face challenges in obtaining equation of their foreign certificates from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and reasons for its confidentiality?

(ii) elucidate on the rationale behind the change of policy by KNEC which requires an individual to pay a certain amount

each time they use their equation certificate and the impact this has on Kenyans with foreign qualifications?

072/2025 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: -

Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide a comprehensive list of the Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC) established across the country, indicating the status of distribution of students placed in these colleges through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)?

(ii) explain why some students who applied through KUCCPS, despite meeting the requisite qualifications, have not secured placement in any of the training colleges, and outline the measures put in place to accommodate such students who wish to pursue their studies under KMTC?

(iii) clarify whether Kenya Medical Training Colleges are authorized to admit students independently, and if so, state the safeguards or procedures instituted to guarantee fairness and transparency in the admission process?