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Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 056) (1381)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages (as listed in the Appendix)
4. Petitions
5. Papers (as listed in the Appendix)
6. Notices of Motion (as listed in the Appendix)
7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. **THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

9. **THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 10

OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget)

(Second Reading)

10. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2025)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP)

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12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

13. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

14. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE NUTS AND OIL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 47

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

**THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 10 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

17. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE ENVIRONMENT LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 23

OF 2024)

(Sen. Abdul Haji, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

18. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 45 OF

2024) (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP and Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

19. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division) ………/Bills

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20. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 18 OF 2023)

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

21. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

****THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 36 OF

2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

22. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

*THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 3 OF 2024)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP and Sen. William Kisang, MP)

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026) (Division)

23. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE

ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

TRAFFIC (SCHOOL TRANSPORT) RULES, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 11 OF

2026; THE TRAFFIC (MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION) RULES, 2026

(LEGAL NOTICE NO. 13 OF 2026); AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY

(OPERATION

OF

COMMERCIAL

VEHICLES)

REGULATIONS, 2026 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 14 OF 2026)

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the -

i) The Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026;

ii) The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and

iii) The National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026);

laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that pursuant to Section 18 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Senate resolves to annul the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026; the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026). ………/Bills

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24. ***THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 61 OF 2022)

(Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, Co-Sponsor)

(Second Reading)

25. ***THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

26. ***THE KENYA HEALTH PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES REGULATORY

AUTHORITY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 54 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

27. ***THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 34 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

28. *THE MINING (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2025)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

29. ***THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

NO. 63 OF 2022)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

30. ***THE BASIC EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILLS NO. 59 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

31. *THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF 2026)

(Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP)

(Second Reading)

32. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.

5 OF 2026)

(Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP)

(Second Reading)

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33. MOTION - PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND

INNOVATION POLICY IN KENYA

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining economies globally through emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and financial technology (Fintech);

FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in Africa’s tech-driven future;

NOTING THAT in a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024 to underscore Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices;

COGNIZANT THAT the Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the opportunities of AI- driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development;

APPRECIATING THAT the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy recently formulated and launched the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030;

RECOGNIZING the need to align Kenya’s development with global standards in AI adoption while also safeguarding national values, inclusivity, and employment;

CONCERNED THAT the absence of a comprehensive framework may hinder innovation among local start-ups and youth-led tech enterprises and slow down Kenya’s ability to harness AI for inclusive growth;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy develops a Policy to promote Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies with particular emphasis on:

i) promoting research and development of locally relevant AI solutions;

ii) facilitating ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and beneficial application of AI;

iii) creating innovation-friendly ‘Sandboxes’ for supervised testing of AI and emerging technologies;

iv) strengthening public-private partnerships to build digital skills and innovation ecosystems; and ………./Motion

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v) integrating AI and coding into the education curriculum to prepare the next generation for the digital economy.

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NOTICE

The Senate resolved on 11th February, 2026 as follows: -

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 111 (1), the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner: -

A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty minutes for the Mover, twenty minutes for the Majority Party Official Responder, twenty minutes for the Minority Party Official Responder and fifteen minutes for each other Senator speaking and that fifteen minutes before the time expires, the Mover shall be called upon to reply.

KEY

****- Denotes a Majority /Minority Party Bill

***- Denotes a National Assembly Bill

**- Denotes a Committee Bill

*- Denotes any other Bill

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

A. ****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 3 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Senate Majority Leader intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024), at the Committee Stage —

CLAUSE 2

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2.

CLAUSE 3

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 3.

CLAUSE 4

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

CLAUSE 7

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7.

CLAUSE 8

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

8. Any statutory instrument that was in operation and that would

otherwise stand automatically revoked on any day before the commencement of this provision shall continue to operate and have effect as if the instrument had not been automatically revoked on that date.

NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5— 5A. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 20.

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B. *THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2025)

(Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP)

A. NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries intends to move the following amendments to the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 1

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 1.

CLAUSE 2

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 2.

CLAUSE 3

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 3.

CLAUSE 4

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 4.

CLAUSE 5

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

B. NOTICE is given that Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP, intends to move the following amendments to the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended – (a) in the proposed new section 10B —

i. by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (3) –

(3A) Where the Bureau fails to approve or reject an application under subsection (3) within sixty days the application shall be deemed to have been approved.

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ii. in subclause (4) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – (b) issue a certificate of registration to the applicant within ninety days from the date of receipt of the application. (b) in the proposed new section 10C by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “agro-ecological trials” in subclause (1) (d) and substituting therefor the word “or”.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new Seventh Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule—

SEVENTH SCHEDULE

[s.10C]

CROP VARIETIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE STANDARDS-BASED SEED

REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Cereals

1. Barley — Hordeum vulgare L.
2. Finger millet — Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.
3. Oats — Avena sativa L.
4. Pearl millet — Pennisetum spp.
5. Rice — Oryza sativa L.
6. Rye — Secale cereale L.
7. Sorghum — Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
8. Triticale — Tricosecale Wittm.
9. Wheat — Triticum spp.

Pulses 11. Beans — Phaseolus vulgaris L. 12. Broadbeans — Vicia faba L. 13. Chick peas — Cicer arietinum L. 14. Cluster bean — Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

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15. Cowpea — Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. 16. Dolichos bean (Lab lab) — Dolichos lablab L. 17. Pea — Pisum sativum L. 18. Pigeon pea — Cajanus cajan 19. Common Vetch — Vicia sativa L. Oil Crops 20. Castor bean — Ricinus communis L. 21. Ground nut — Arachis hypogaea L. 22. Jojoba — Simmondsia chinensis 23. Linseed — Linum usitatissimum L. 24. Oil seed rape (Canola) — Brassica napus L. 25. Safflower — Carthamus tinctorius L. 26. Sesame — Sesamum indicum L. 27. Sunflower — Helianthus annuus L. 28. Soya beans — Glycine max (L.) Merr. Fibre Crops 29. Cotton — Gossypium spp. 30. Flax — Linum usitatissimum L. 31. Kenaf — Hibiscus cannabinus L. Root and Tuber Crops 32. Beet — Beta vulgaris L. 33. Irish potatoes — Solanum tuberosum 34. Turnip — Brassica rapa L. Flowers 35. Pyrethrum — Chrysanthemum spp. 36. Several other species — Mostly Liliaceae, Umbelliferae

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Herbage Grasses 37. Blue stem grass — Andropogon spp. 38. Buffel grass — Cenchrus ciliaris L. 39. Cock’s foot — Dactylis glomerata 40. Coloured guinea grass — Panicum coloratum 41. Columbus grass — Sorghum almum 42. Congo signal — Brachiaria ruziziensis 43. Paspalum grass — Paspalum gayanus 44. Rhodes grass — Chloris gayana 45. Rye grass — Lolium spp. 46. Setaria — Setaria anceps 47. Sudan — Sorghum sudanense 48. Love grass — Eragrostis spp. Lawn Grass 49. Bermuda grass — Cynodon dactylon Pasture Legumes 50. Butterfly pen — Clitoria ternatea 51. Centro — Centrosema pubescens Benth. 52. Clover — Trifolium spp. 53. Greenleaf — Desmodium intortum (Miller) 54. Leucaena — Leucaena leucocephala 55. Lucerne — Medicago sativa L. 56. Lupin — Lupinus spp. 57. Silver leaf — Desmodium uncinatum 58. Siratro — Macroptilium atropurpureum 59. Stylo — Stylosanthes guianensis

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Vegetables 60. Amaranth — Amaranthus spp. 61. Artichoke — Cynara scolymus 62. Asparagus — Asparagus officinalis 63. Beans — Phaseolus vulgaris L. 64. Beet — Beta vulgaris L. 65. Broccoli/Cauliflower — Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L. 66. Brussels sprouts — Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 67. Cabbage — Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. 68. Canteloupe/Muskmelon — Cucumis melo L. 69. Carrot — Daucus carota L. 70. Celery/Celeriac — Apium graveolens L. 71. Chicory — Cichorium intybus L. 72. Chinese cabbage — Brassica chinensis L. 73. Chirvil — Anthriscus cerefolium 74. Collards/Kale — Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC. 75. Coriander — Coriandrum sativum 76. Cucumber — Cucumis sativus L. 77. Dill — Anethum graveolens L. 78. Eggplants — Solanum melongena L. 79. Endive — Cichorium endivia L. 80. Garden cress — Lepidium sativum L. 81. Karella — Cucumis spp. 82. Kohl rabi — Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 83. Leek — Allium porrum L. 84. Lettuce — Lactuca sativa 85. Okra — Hibiscus esculentus L. …………../Notice of Amendments

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86. Onion — Allium cepa L. 87. Parsley — Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. 88. Parsnip — Pastinaca sativa L. 89. Pea — Pisum sativum L. sensu lato 90. Pepper — Capsicum spp. 91. Pumpkin/Squash (Courgette) — Cucurbita pepo L. 92. Radish — Raphanus sativus L. 93. Rhubarb — Rheum rhaponticum L. 94. Rutabaga — Brassica napus var. napobrassica L. 95. Spinach — Spinacia oleracea L. 96. Swiss chard — Beta vulgaris 97. Tomato — Lycopersicon esculentum P. Mill. 98. Turnip — Brassica rapa L. 99. Water cress — Nasturtium officinale R. Br. 100. Water melon — Citrullus spp.

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C. *THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL, RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology intends to move the following amendments to the Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(a) provide for sustainable and environmentally compliant mechanisms for the collection, sorting, refurbishment, repair, reuse, disposal, recycling and material recovery of electrical and electronic products;

(b) in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “improve” appearing at the beginning of the paragraph and substituting therefor the word “safeguard”;

(ba) promote extended user responsibility of electrical and electronic products in counties by integrating producer responsibility to the post-consumer stage of a product’s life-cycle.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (b) zero waste principle, polluter pays principle and precautionary principle as prescribed in the Sustainable Waste Management Act.

CLAUSE 5

THAT the Bill be amended by – (a) deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

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Functions of the Cabinet Secretary.

5. The Cabinet Secretary shall—

(a) in consultation with county governments develop a policy and strategies on e-waste management; and (b) co-ordinate adherence to international obligations with regards to e-waste management on the recommendation of the Authority. .

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor with the word “Authority”; (b) in the introductory clause by - (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “the foregoing the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7(1) of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the provision as clause 7;

(b) deleting paragraph (i) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(i) in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, enforce national and county legislation to the extent that the said legislation is enforceable in counties;

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)–

(1A) Producers of electrical and electronic equipment shall have primary financial and organisational responsibility for post- consumer e-waste management of their products.

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CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence from the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “fees to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (e) in subclause (5) by – (i) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (ii) deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “grant an application the,” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “decision of the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended–

(a) in the introductory clause by deleting the word “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the clause and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; (b) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “imposed by the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”; and (c) in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “licence to the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”.

CLAUSE 16

THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause– ………/Notice of Amendments

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(2) The Authority shall determine the acreage of the National E-Waste Recycling Plant and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the plant and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable land use laws.

CLAUSE 17

THAT clause 17 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause–

(2) The respective county executive committee member shall determine, with the approval of the county executive, the acreage of the e-waste sorting site and its buffer zone by–

(a) undertaking a technical and environmental impact assessment to determine the requisite size of the site and the subsequent impact on the environment; and (b) adhering to the applicable county land use laws.

CLAUSE 18

THAT clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause —

(2) The county executive committee member shall determine in consultation with the respective member of county assembly determine the acreage of the ward consolidation site and its buffer zone by—

CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) —

(ca) the import, export and trans-national transit of e-waste.

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NEW CLAUSE 5A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5—

Functions of the Authority. 5A. (1) The Authority shall—

(a) develop strategies for proper e-waste disposal and management in the country; (b) mobilize resources for financing of the e- waste management sector; (c) develop standards and guidelines on health measures to be taken by an e-waste practitioner; (d) in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, develop e-waste disposal strategies; (e) conduct periodic reviews on the e-waste disposal strategies; (f) monitor the whole value chain of e-waste management from collection to disposal and propose measures to ensure efficiency; (g) licence national E-waste recycling plants; and (h) conduct e-waste public education and awareness. (2) In exercising the functions under subsection (1), the Authority may- (a) collaborate with local, regional and international organisations in e-waste management; and (b) participate in local, regional and global initiatives for better e-waste management.

NEW CLAUSE 19A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 19— Exclusion of radioactive waste and nuclear waste.

Cap 243. 19A. (1) This Bill shall not apply to radioactive waste or nuclear waste arising from electrical or electronic equipment or any related activity.

(2) Radioactive waste and nuclear waste shall be managed, transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the Nuclear Regulatory Act.

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NEW CLAUSE 22

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 21— Amendment to Cap 387 C.

22. Section 13 of the Sustainable Waste

Management Act is amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after subclause (2)—

(2A) An importer of a finished product shall pay to the Authority at the point of importation an extended producer responsibility fee as determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority.

(2B) The Authority shall allocate to counties at least 25% of the prescribed fees collected under subclause (2A).

(2C) County governments receiving allocations under this section shall apply the funds solely for activities related to the environmentally sound management of electronic waste in accordance with this Act.

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended— (a) in paragraph (b) of the definition of the words “e-waste practitioner” by deleting the words “the Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the words “section 10 by” and substituting therefor the words “the Authority”;

(b) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence –

“refurbishment” means the process of restoring a used or discarded electrical, electronic equipment or component to a functional condition through cleaning, repair, replacement of defective parts, testing and upgrading where necessary for the purpose of reuse;

“repair” means the process of fixing or replacing defective or worn out components of electrical or electronic equipment in order to restore the equipment to proper working condition without substantially altering its original design or functionality;

LONG TITLE

THAT the long title be amended by inserting the words “the reuse, refurbishment, repair” immediately after the words “framework for”.

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D. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 12 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that Sen. Ledama Olekina, MP intends to move the following amendments to the Culture Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (2)—

(3) In exercising the powers conferred by subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary shall—

(a) consult with communities whose cultural heritage or cultural practices may be significantly affected by the proposed action before making any decision under this Act; and

(b) take into account the particular circumstances and needs of marginalised communities as defined under Article 260 of the Constitution in any matter affecting their respective cultural heritage.

(4) Subsection (3) shall not apply to administrative decisions of a routine or procedural nature.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) renumbering the existing clause as subclause (1); and (b) inserting the following new subclauses immediately after the renumbered subclause (1)—

(2) Each county government shall establish a county cultural committee to advise on the promotion, protection and management of cultural activities and cultural heritage within the county.

(3) In constituting a county cultural committee under subsection (2), the county government shall ensure that the membership—

(a) reflects the diversity of communities within the county, including minorities and marginalised communities as defined under Article 260 of the Constitution; and

(b) includes community elders, traditional knowledge holders and cultural practitioners.

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(4) Each county government shall provide such support, including funding, as may be necessary to enable county cultural committees to promote and sustain traditional cultural heritage.

(5) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with county governments, make regulations prescribing the composition, functions, tenure and procedures of county cultural committees established under subsection (2).

CLAUSE 9

THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses—

(3) Royalties or compensation paid under this section shall be distributed as follows—

(a) forty per centum to the community whose culture or cultural heritage has been used and which would be administered by the relevant county government;

(b) thirty per centum to the county government within whose jurisdiction the relevant culture or cultural heritage originates; and

(3A) The Cabinet Secretary shall, by notice in the Gazette, prescribe the criteria and procedure for the identification of the communities entitled to receive the community share of royalties or compensation.

(3B) Where a dispute arises as to the communities entitled to receive a share of royalties under subsection (3)(a), the dispute shall be resolved in the manner prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary.

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E. *THE NUTS AND OIL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 47

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, intends to move the following amendments to the Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023), at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT Bill be amended by deleting clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause —

3. The object of this Act is to —

(a) regulate the nuts and oil crops subsector; (b) promote a globally competitive nuts and oil crops subsector; (c) increase production and processing of safe and healthy nuts and oil crops produce and products; (d) promote value addition to the nuts and oil crops produce and their products; (e) generate higher income for the nuts and oil crops farmers and traders by introducing improved varieties of the nuts and oil crops produce with higher yield; (f) provide continuous and sustained research and extension services for the development of the nuts and oil crops subsector; (g) facilitate the introduction of modern nuts and oil crops farming techniques and general modernization of their subsector; and (h) implement effective marketing strategies.

CLAUSE 4

THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended —

(i) in subclause (3) deleting the word “Kilifi” appearing immediately after the words “shall be in” and substituting therefor the word “Nairobi”; and (ii) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (3)— (3A) The Board may establish such other offices in Kenya as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act.

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended –

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefor the following new introductory clause — (1) The Board shall consist of— (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)—

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(ca) the Principal Secretary responsible for finance or a representative nominated by the Principal Secretary in writing; (c) in subclause (1) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(d) three persons with five years’ experience in the nuts and oil subsector appointed by the cabinet secretary, of whom— (i) one shall be a farmer representing the nuts subsector; (ii) one shall be a farmer representing the oil crops subsector; and (iii) one shall be a processor.; (d) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (e) one person with five years’ experience in the nuts and oil crops subsector, nominated by the Council of Governors; (e) in subclause (2) by inserting the words “as a member of the Board” appearing in the introductory clause immediately after the words “for appointment”. (f) by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— (3) In making appointments under subsection (1)(d), the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that not more than two-thirds of the appointees are of the same gender, and shall give due consideration to diversity in age, regional and ethnic background.

CLAUSE 6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the word “member” appearing immediately after the word “appointment as a” and substituting therefor the word “chairperson”; (b) in the introductory clause by deleting the word “member of the Board” appearing immediately after the words “appointment as a” and substituting therefor the word “chairperson”; (c) in paragraph (b) by deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “in Kenya;”; and (d) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b)— (ba) has knowledge and experience of at least ten years in matters relating to agriculture; and.

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “section 6” and substituting therefor the words “section 5”.

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CLAUSE 9

THAT clause 9 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in paragraph (a) by deleting the words “crop industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil” and substituting therefor the word “crops subsector”; (b) by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (c) make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on the development of national strategies, plans and policies relating to the nut and oil crop subsector; (d) in paragraph (e) by deleting the words “crop industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil” and substituting therefor the word “crops subsector”; (e) in paragraph (f) by deleting the words “crop industry” appearing immediately after the words “nut and oil” and substituting therefor the word “crops subsector”. (f) In paragraph (g) by deleting the words “marketing and the exportation” appearing immediately after the words “regulate the” and substituting therefor the words “import and export”; (g) in paragraph (h) by deleting the word “industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil crops” and substituting therefor the word “subsector”; (h) in paragraph (i) by— (i) deleting the words “crop industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil” and substituting therefor the word “crops subsector”; and (ii) deleting the word “and” appearing immediately after the words “Kenya Bureau of Standards;” (i) in paragraph (j) by deleting the word “coordinate” appearing at the beginning of the paragraph and substituting therefor the word “facilitate”. (j) by deleting paragraph (k) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (k) support counties in the development of programmes for farmer assistance including access to farm inputs and affordable credit facilities; and (k) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (k)— (ka) carry out such other functions as may be assigned by the Cabinet Secretary or conferred under any other law.

CLAUSE 10

THAT clause 10 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil crops” and substituting therefor the word “subsector”.

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CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the word “five” appearing immediately after the words “a term of” and substituting therefor the word “three”.

CLAUSE 17

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 17 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

17. (1) Liability shall not attach to the Board or to any of its members, officers,

agents or staff for loss or damage incurred as a result of an act or omission done in good faith and without negligence in the performance or exercise or the intended performance or exercise of any duty or power imposed by or conferred under this Act. (2) Any expenses incurred by any person in any suit or prosecution brought against him or her in any court, in respect of any act which is done or purported to be done by him or her under the direction of the Board, shall, if the court holds that such act was done in good faith, be paid out of the funds of the Board, if such expenses are not recovered by the person in such suit or prosecution. (3) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not relieve the Board of the liability to pay compensation or damages to any person for any injury to him or her, his or her property or any of his or her interests caused by the exercise of any power conferred by this Act or any other written law or by the failure, wholly or partially, of any works.

CLAUSE 19

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 19.

CLAUSE 20

THAT clause 20 of the Bill be amended—

(i) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Schedule” appearing immediately after the words “accordance with the” and substituting therefor the words “First Schedule” (ii) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “Schedule” appearing immediately after the words “provided in the” and substituting therefor the words “First Schedule”.

CLAUSE 21

THAT clause 21 of the Bill be amended—

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(b) in paragraph (b) by inserting the word “warehouses,” immediately after the words “nursery operators,”; (c) by deleting paragraph (c); (d) in paragraph (d) by deleting the word “crop industry” appearing immediately after the words “nuts and oil” and substituting therefor the word “crops subsector”; (e) in paragraph (i) by inserting the words “farm inputs, affordable” immediately after the words “promote access to”; and (f) by inserting a new paragraph immediately after paragraph (k)— (ka) promote the diversification of nuts and oil crop products and by- products at the county level;

CLAUSE 22

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 22.

CLAUSE 23

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 23.

CLAUSE 25

THAT clause 25 be amended—

(a) in the marginal note by deleting the words “of processors”; (b) in subclause (1) by inserting the words “marketing, export or import” immediately after the words “in the processing,”; (c) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)— (1A) Despite subsection (1), the Board shall, in consultation with county governments, develop a licensing framework for small-scale processors of nuts and oil crops intended for domestic markets, with county governments responsible for issuing trade licences to small-scale processors operating within their respective counties. (d) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— (2) A person who intends to process, market, export or import nuts and oil crop products shall submit an application to the Board in the prescribed form together with— (a) such documents and information as the Board may prescribe; and (b) the prescribed fees. (e) in subclause (3) by— (a) deleting the words “A county executive committee member” appearing in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the words ‘The Board’; and

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(b) deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “conditions as the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the word “Board”. (f) in subclause (4) by deleting the words “by the respective county executive committee member,” appearing after the words “the applicant”. (g) in subclause (5) by — (a) deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “Where the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”; and (b) deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “grant a licence, the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”; (h) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (5)— (5A) In this section, a small-scale processor means a person or enterprise engaged in the processing of nuts and oil crops using limited capital investment and basic or semi-mechanized equipment, whose annual processing capacity does not exceed the threshold prescribed by the Board and whose operations are primarily intended to serve domestic markets.

CLAUSE 26

THAT clause 26 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1) by —

(a) deleting the words “A county executive committee member” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “The Board”; and (b) deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “manner as the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”. (b) in subclause (2)— (a) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing in the introductory clause and substituting therefor the word “Board”; (b) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “lodged with the” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “Board”. (c) in subclause (3) by — (a) deleting the words “The county executive committee member” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “The Board”; (b) deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “such conditions as the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”.

CLAUSE 27

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(a) in subclause (1)— (a) by deleting the words “The county executive committee member” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the word “The Board”; and (b) by deleting the words “or county legislation” appearing immediately after the words ‘this Act’ in paragraph (a).

(b) in subclause (2) by deleting the introductory clause and substituting therefore the following new introductory clause— (2) The Board shall not revoke the licence under subsection (1)(a) unless the Board—

CLAUSE 28

THAT clause 28 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (2) by — (a) deleting the words “The county executive committee member” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words” The Board”; and (b) deleting the words “committee member’ appearing immediately after the words ‘period as the’ and substituting therefor the word ‘Board’. (b) in subclause (3) by deleting the words ‘county executive committee member’ appearing immediately after the words ‘such notice, the’ and substituting therefor the word ‘Board’; (c) in subclause (4) by deleting the words ‘county executive committee member’ appearing immediately after the words ‘cancelled by the’ and substituting therefor the word ‘Board’.

CLAUSE 29

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 29 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

29.(1) An applicant who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board not to issue a licence under this Act may, within fourteen (14) days from the date of receiving the decision, submit a written appeal to the Board for review. (2) The Board shall consider the appeal and provide a response within fourteen days of receiving the appeal and may— (a) uphold its original decision; (b) reverse its decision and issue the licence; or (c) take any other action that is deemed appropriate for the implementation of this Act. (3) If the applicant is still aggrieved by the Board’s decision after the review, the applicant may, within fourteen days of receiving the decision on the appeal to the Board file an appeal to the High Court.

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CLAUSE 35

THAT clause 35 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) deleting the word “industry” appearing after the words “nuts and oil crops” and substituting therefor the word “subsector”; and (b) deleting the words “cotton industry” appearing immediately after the words ‘development of the’ and substituting therefor the words “nuts and oil crops subsector.”’.

CLAUSE 37

THAT clause 37 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by—

(a) deleting the words ‘of not less than twenty thousand shillings’ appearing immediately after the words ‘to a fine’ and substituting therefor the words ‘not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings’; and (b) deleting the words ‘six months, or to’ appearing immediately after the words ‘not exceeding’ and substituting therefor the words ‘one year or’.

CLAUSE 38

THAT clause 38 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may provide for — (a) conditions for registration; (b) forms to be used in the application for registration, and related activities; (c) the process of application for registration and related activities; and (d) the regulation of contracts between growers, processors and other players in the nut and oils subsector industry; (e) the procedure for licensing and regulation of marketing agents, transporters, processors, exporters, and importers; (f) the forms and fees payable in respect of any matter required to be done under this Act; (g) mechanisms for dispute resolution within the nuts and oil crops subsector; (h) the standards and procedures for the grading and classification of nuts and oil crops and their products; (i) food safety requirements, including standards for handling, transportation, processing, and marketing of nuts and oil crops produce, and products; and (j) the duration and renewal periods for licences and registration certificates issued under this Act.

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CLAUSE 44

THAT clause 44 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “made by the” and substituting therefor the word ‘Board’.

NEW CLAUSE

CLAUSE 35A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 35—

35A. Declaration of nuts and oil crops. (1) The crops specified in the Second Schedule are nuts and oil crops for purposes of this Act. (2) The Cabinet Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette, declare any other crop to be a nuts and oil crop for purposes of this Act.

SCHEDULE

THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the existing Schedule as the First Schedule.

NEW SCHEDULE

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new schedule immediately after the First Schedule—

SECOND SCHEDULE

(s. 2)

NUTS AND OIL CROPS

1. Coconut
2. Cashew nut
3. Macadamia nut
4. Ground nuts
5. Castor beans
6. Sunflower
7. Oil seed jojoba
8. Shied safflower
9. Sesame
10. Linseed
11. Oil Palm
12. Bambara nut
13. Cotton seed

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(a) deleting the definition of the word ‘nuts and oil crops’ and substituting therefor the following new definition— “nuts and oil crops” mean the crops set out in the Second Schedule to this Act; (b) deleting the definition of the word ‘processor’ and substituting therefor the following new definition— “processor” means a person who transforms nuts and oil crops produce or products into various end-use products; and (c) inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence— “grower” means a person, whether small-scale or large-scale, who cultivates nuts and oil crops for commercial purposes, and excludes those who grow nuts and oil crops solely for subsistence;

“processing” means the alteration, extraction, refinement or transformation of nuts or oil crops from their raw state into a usable or marketable form, and includes shelling, drying, crushing, pressing, refining, fortifying, packaging or any other activity that enhances the value or shelf-life of nuts or oil crops.

LONG TITLE

THAT the long title of the Bill be amended by inserting the word “Development” immediately after the words “establish the Nuts and Oil Crops”.

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F. **THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, intends to move the following amendments to the Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 31

THAT clause 31 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “and council of county governors” immediately after the words “the Board”.

CLAUSE 41

THAT clause 41 of the Bill be amended by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note — Compulsory protection order.

CLAUSE 43

THAT clause 43 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by — (a) deleting paragraph (c);

(b) deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

(d) research in fields of scientific, technological, biomedical or human interest; and

CLAUSE 98

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 98.

CLAUSE 100

THAT clause 100 (1) of the Bill be amended by— (a) inserting the words “in consultation with council of county governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary may” in the introductory clause; and

(b) deleting paragraph (c).

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NEW CLAUSE 99A

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 99 —

Consultation between the National and county governments. 98A. (1) The national and county governments shall perform their functions and powers under this Act on the basis of consultation and cooperation.

(2) The National Museums of Kenya shall, in carrying out its functions under this Act, consult council of county governors on any matter that affects the functions and powers of county governments.

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G. ****THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL, SENATE BILLS

NO. 10 OF 2024

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, intends to move the following amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 24A by—

(a) deleting the word “regulatory-making” appearing immediately after the word “a” at the beginning of the proposed subsection (1) and substituting therefor the word “regulation-making”;

(b) deleting the word “regulatory-making” appearing immediately after the words “be made the” in the proposed subsection (2) and substituting therefor the word “regulation-making”;

(d) deleting the proposed subsection (4) and substituting therefor the following new subsection —

(4) If a regulation-making authority under subsection (1), without a reasonable cause, fails to make a statutory instrument within the required timelines—

(a) the responsible Cabinet Secretary; or

(b) any other person authorised to make a statutory instrument under an Act of Parliament;

commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine and not exceeding two million shillings.

(e) inserting the following new section immediately after the proposed new section 24A —

Petition to make a statutory instrument.

24B. (1) If a regulation-making authority fails to make a statutory instrument within the specified time, any person may petition Parliament and may submit the petition together with a draft of the statutory instrument for consideration. …………../Notice of Amendments

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Cap. 7E. (2) A person shall submit the petition in accordance with the Petitions to Parliament (Procedure) Act. (3) If the relevant House allows the petition, the Clerk of that House shall within seven days of tabling the report submit to the regulation-making authority a copy of — (a) the report containing the decision of the House for implementation; and (b) the draft statutory instrument, if any, that was submitted by the petitioner, for consideration. (4) The regulation-making authority shall implement the recommendations of the House within sixty days of receipt of the report.

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H. *THE ENVIRONMENT LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 23 OF

2024) (Sen. Abdul Haji, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, intends to move the following amendments to the Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 23 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 3

THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (db)- (dc) shall ensure that women, youth, persons with disabilities as well as minorities and marginalised groups are involved in all the action plans in the management of the forests and environment.

LONG TITLE

THAT the long title of the Bill be amended by deleting the long title and substituting therefor the following new long title – “A Bill for AN ACT of Parliament to amend the Forest Conservation and Management Act to make to make further provision for afforestation and reforestation of indigenous forest in Kenya; to promote tree-planting in all counties; to amend the Climate Change Act to provide for the setting and formulation of strategies to achieve national environment targets, annual carbon sequestration targets; and for connected purposes”.

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I. *THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 45 OF 2024)

(Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP and Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, intends to move the following amendments to the Sports (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2024) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 5

THAT clause 5of the Bill be amended in subsection (2) of the proposed new section 38C by—

(a) inserting the words “who shall be from different sporting disciplines;” immediately after the words “finance or economics” in paragraph (e); and

(b) inserting the words “who shall be from different sporting disciplines from the disciplines represented under paragraph (e)” immediately after the words “finance or economics,” in paragraph (f).

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J. ***THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

NO. 4 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, intends to move the following amendments to the Public Audit (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2024) at the Committee Stage-

CLAUSE 7

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7.

CLAUSE 12

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new subsection (1) by deleting the word “Senior” appearing immediately after the words “shall be a”.

CLAUSE 13

THAT clause 13 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) in the proposed new subsection (1) by deleting the word “Senior” appearing immediately before the words “Deputy Auditor-General”.

Subsection (2) of the provision will require an amendment

CLAUSE 21

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Repeal of section 25 of Cap. 412B

21. Section 25 of the principal

Act is repealed.

CLAUSE 22

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 22 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Repeal of section 26 of Cap. 412B

21. Section 26 of the principal

Act is repealed.

CLAUSE 23

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Repeal of section 27 of Cap. 412B

21. Section 27 of the principal

Act is repealed.

CLAUSE 24

THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 31(1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) —

(ba) at the end of an audit process on a public entity, there shall be an exit meeting between the officers of the office of the Auditor-General and the accounting officer of the respective entity to deliberate on an issue raised in the audit report.

CLAUSE 31

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 31 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Amendment of section 38 of Cap. 412B.

31. Section 38 of the principal Act

is amended by deleting the words “lawfully and in an effective way” appearing immediately after the words “were done” and substituting therefor the words “in a lawful, economic, effective and efficient manner”.

CLAUSE 32

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 32 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Insertion of new sections in Cap. 412B.

32. The principal Act is amended by

inserting the following new sections immediately after section 38 —

Citizen accountability audits. 38A. The Auditor-General may conduct periodic citizen accountability audits, upon request or at his or her own initiative, to ensure public contribution or participation in the audit process pursuant to Article 10 and 201 of the Constitution. Compliance audits. 38B. The Auditor-General may conduct compliance

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audits to examine whether a public entity has complied with relevant laws, regulations and policies in the management of public resources.

Human resource audits. 38C. The Auditor-General may conduct human resource audits in public institutions.

Any other audit 38D. The Auditor- General may conduct any other audit that he or she may deem necessary for better carrying out of his or her functions under the Act.

NEW CLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 40—

Amendment of section 47 of Cap. 412B. 40A. Section 47 of the principal Act is amended—

(a) in subsection (1) by deleting the word “three” appearing immediately after the words “Auditor-General within” and substituting therefor the word “two”; and

(b) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1) —

(1A) An accounting officer shall submit the financial statements under subsection (1) in both hard copy and electronic form.

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APPENDIX

1. MESSAGE

Message from the National Assembly, on the passage by the National Assembly, of the Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2023).

(The Speaker of the Senate)

2. PAPER

Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi regarding the enactment of a legal framework to provide for recall of the President or a Governor through a citizen initiative.

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

3. NOTICE OF MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT OF THE STANDING

COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, LEGAL AFFAIRS AND HUMAN RIGHTS ON ITS

CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION TO THE SENATE BY MR. LABAN

OMUSUNDI REGARDING THE ENACTMENT OF A LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO

PROVIDE FOR RECALL OF THE PRESIDENT OR A GOVERNOR THROUGH A

CITIZEN INITIATIVE

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi regarding the enactment of a legal framework to provide for recall of the President or a Governor through a citizen initiative, laid on the table of the Senate on Thursday, 11th June, 2026.

4. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

a) Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

i. The Senator for Busia County (Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the effectiveness of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in addressing recurring audit queries, budgetary irregularities and systematic corruption in the national and county government levels.

ii. The Senator for Busia County (Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the persistent internal governance wrangles at Cricket Kenya

(CK).

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iii. The Senator for Busia County (Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Energy regarding the ownership structure and beneficial ownership disclosure of shareholders in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

iv. The Senator for Tana River County (Sen. (Dr.) Danson Mungatana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the prolonged and unexplained stalling of construction of the Tana River County headquarters.

v. The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu County to a level 6 National Teaching and Referral Hospital.

vi. The Senator for Murang’a County (Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the expiry of drugs and medical supplies worth approximately Kshs.1 billion at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

vii. Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding reports of foreign nationals illegally acquiring Kenyan identity cards, passports, birth certificates and other citizenship documents.

viii. Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights regarding the implementation status of legal and policy reforms proposed in the November 2025 Report of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

ix. The Senator for Kitui County (Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the congestion of patients and bed sharing in public health facilities in Kitui County.

b) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 56 (1)(a)

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to make a Statement relating to a matter for which the Committee is responsible.

c) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1)

The Senate Majority Leader to issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 16th June, 2026.

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

(Published pursuant to Standing Order 43 (1)

It is notified that the Senate Business Committee has approved the following tentative business to appear in the Order Paper for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

A. BILLS AT SECOND READING

i. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 52 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

ii. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (STATE OFFICERS REMOVAL FROM

OFFICE) PROCEDURE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 34 OF 2024)

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

iii. *THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

iv. *THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 32 OF 2024)

(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP)

v. *THE COUNTY WARDS (EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 20 OF 2024)

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP and Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP)

vi. THE REFERENDUM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 3 OF 2026) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights)

B. MOTIONS

i. REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY,

DEFENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS ON SESSIONAL PAPER NO.1 OF 2025

ON THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations)

ii. REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES AND

OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD SESSION

(2024) (The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

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