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Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 029) (690)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages
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. MOTION – VOLUME 1 OF THE REPORT OF THE SENATE COUNTY PUBLIC

ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF

THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS

COUNTY EXECUTIVES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2025

(The Chairperson, County Public Accounts Committee)

THAT, the Senate adopts Volume 1 of the Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Consideration of the Reports of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of the following County Executives for the year ended 30th June, 2025, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 26th March, 2026-

i) Vihiga ii) Kitui iii) Bungoma iv) Embu v) Nyandarua vi) Mandera vii) Laikipia viii) Kwale ix) Meru x) Bomet ………../Motions

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xi) West Pokot xii) Nyeri xiii) Trans Nzoia xiv) Elgeyo Marakwet xv) Narok xvi) Machakos

9. MOTION - REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON COUNTY PUBLIC

INVESTMENTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS ON THE CONSIDERATION OF THE

AUDIT REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS COUNTY ENTITIES FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2025

(The Chairperson, Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of the Audit Reports of the following County entities for the year ended 30th June, 2025, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 26th March, 2026 -

1. Wajir County -

a. Wajir Water and Sewerage Company Limited. b. Wajir Municipality. c. Wajir County Level 4 Referral Hospital. d. Wajir County Disaster Management Fund. e. Wajir County Climate Fund. f. Wajir County Bursary Fund

2. Tana River -

a. Tana River Water and Sanitation Company Limited b. Hola Municipality c. Tana River County Climate Change Fund d. Tana River County Disaster Risk Management Fund e. Tana River County Ward Bursary Fund

3. Mombasa County -

a. Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company b. Likoni Sub-County Level 4 Hospital c. Tudor Sub-County Level 4 Hospital d. Mrima Sub-County Level 4 Hospital e. Portreitz Sub-County Level 4 Hospital f. Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital g. Mombasa Alcohol Drinks Control Fund h. Mombasa County Elimu Scheme ………../Motions

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4. Embu County -

a. Ngandori Water and Sanitation Company b. Nyagaka Water and Sanitation c. Embe Water and Sanitation Company Limited d. Embu Water and Sanitation Company e. Embu Municipality f. Embu Level 5 Hospital g. Mbeere Sub County Hospital h. Runyenjes Sub County Hospital i. Ishiara Sub County Hospital j. Embu County Education Support Fund k. Embu County Climate Change Fund l. Embu County Executive Car & Mortgage Fund m. Embu County Government Emergency Fund

5. Mandera County -

a. Mandera Water and Sewerage Company (MANDWASCO) b. Elwak Water and Sanitation Company c. Elwak Municipality d. Mandera Municipality e. Banisa Sub-County Hospital f. Kotulo Sub-County Referral Hospital g. Lafey Sub-County Hospital h. Mandera Central Sub- County Hospital i. Mandera County Referral Hospital j. Mandera North Sub- County Hospital k. Mandera West Sub-County Hospital l. Mandera County Climate Change Fund m. Mandera County Education Bursary Fund

6. Marsabit County -

a. Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company Limited (MARWASCO) b. Marsabit Municipality c. Marsabit County Referral Hospital d. Marsabit County Executive Car Loan Fund e. Marsabit County Executive Mortgage Fund f. Marsabit County Emergency Fund g. Marsabit County Climate Change Fund h. Marsabit County Education Fund

7. Murang’a County -

a. Gatamathi Water and Sanitation Company ………../Motions

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b. Gatanga Water and Sanitation Plc c. Kahuti (Murang’a West) Water and Sanitation Company Limited d. Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company (MUSWASCO) e. Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (MUWASCO) Limited f. Kangari Municipality g. Kenol Municipality h. Murang’a Municipality i. Kandara Sub-County Hospital j. Kigumo Level 4 Hospital k. Maragua Sub- County Level 4 Hospital l. Murang’a Level 5 Hospital m. Murang’a County Government Education and Scholarship Fund n. Murang’a County Agricultural Farm Inputs Subsidy & Incentive Fund (Afis Fund) o. Murang’a County Climate Change Fund p. Murang’a County Youth Fund

8. Tharaka Nithi County -

a. Nithi Water and Sanitation Company Limited b. Chuka Municipality c. Kathwana Municipality d. Chuka Referral Hospital e. Magutuni Sub County Hospital f. Marimanti Level 4 Hospital g. Tharaka Nithi County Bursary Development Fund h. Tharaka Nithi County Climate Change Fund i. Tharaka Nithi County Emergency Fund j. Tharaka Nithi County Executive Staff Mortgage and Loan Scheme Fund k. Tharaka Nithi County Youth Empowerment Fund

9. Nyamira County -

a. Nyamira Municipality b. Esani Level 4 Hospital c. Manga Level 4 Hospital d. Masaba Level 4 Sub-County Hospital e. Nyamira County Referral Hospital f. Nyamira County Education Support Fund g. Nyamira County Emergency Fund h. Nyamira County Mortgage & Car Loan (Executive) Fund i. Nyamira County Climate Change Fund

10. Vihiga County -

a. Amatsi Water Services Company Limited ………../Motions

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b. Vihiga Municipality c. Vihiga County Referral Hospital d. Vihiga County Climate Change Fund e. Vihiga County Education Fund

11. Lamu County -

a. Lamu Water and Sewerage Company Limited. b. Lamu Municipality c. Lamu County Referral Hospital d. Faza Sub-County Hospital e. Mpeketoni Sub-County Hospital f. Lamu County Bursary and Scholarship Fund g. Lamu County Climate Change Fund h. Lamu County Emergency Fund i. Lamu County Executive Staff Housing Fund.

12. Makueni County -

a. Kibwezi Makindu Water and Sanitation Company Limited b. Mbooni Water and Sanitation Company Limited c. Wote Water and Sewerage Company Limited d. Emali Sultan Hamud Municipality e. Wote Municipality f. Kibwezi Subcounty Hospital g. Makindu Subcounty Level 4 Hospital h. Makueni County Referral Hospital i. Mbooni Subcounty Level 4 Hospital j. Sultan Hamud Subcounty Level 4 Hospital k. Makueni County Emergency Fund l. Makueni County Executive m. Makueni County Climate Change Fund n. Makueni County Youth, Men, Persons with Disabilities and Table- Banking Groups Empowerment Fund o. Makueni County Fruit Development & Marketing Authority p. Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority.

10. MOTION - REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE (AI) CONFERENCE ON THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLE AI HELD FROM 28TH TO 30TH

NOVEMBER, 2025 IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

(Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference on the role of parliament in shaping the future of responsible AI held from 28th to 30th November, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 24th February, 2026. ………../Motions

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(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 26th March, 2026) (Mover to reply)

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

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 10th March, 2026) (Division)

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

NO. 4 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

13. *THE HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2025)

(Sen. Erick Okong’o Mogeni, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

14. *THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCE (MINIMUM GUARANTEED RETURNS) BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 17 OF 2025)

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

17. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

NO. 10 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

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18. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

19. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

20. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

OF 2024)

(Sen. Abdul Haji, MP)

21. 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)

22. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

***THE

KENYA

NATIONAL

COUNCIL

FOR

POPULATION

AND

DEVELOPMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 72 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

23. 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)

24. MOTION - MAINSTREAMING GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN LEGISLATIVE

AND POLICY PROCESSES

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the right to equality and freedom from discrimination, with Article 27(3) providing that women and men have the right to equal treatment, including the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and social spheres;

FURTHER AWARE that Article 27(8) obligates the State to take legislative and other measures to redress any disadvantage suffered by individuals or groups as a result of past discrimination, and to ensure that not more than two-thirds of members of elective or appointive bodies shall be of the same gender;

COGNIZANT THAT mainstreaming gender perspectives in all aspects of governance is essential to achieving inclusive development and safeguarding the rights and welfare of all citizens, particularly women, girls and other marginalized groups;

………../Motions

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CONCERNED THAT the integration of gender considerations remain inconsistent across the two levels of government and that legislative processes have often resulted to policies that do not adequately address gender-specific needs and realities;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate:

i) urges Parliament, County Assemblies and their respective legislative committees to incorporate a gender analysis in the scrutiny of legislation, policies, programmes and budgets before them, including through the use of gender impact assessments and consultation with gender-focused stakeholders to ensure gender-responsive governance;

ii) recommends that the National Gender and Equality Commission and the State Department for Gender develops clear guidelines and tools to support the integration of gender perspectives in legislative, policy and budgetary analysis, and ensures these are disseminated and adopted by relevant government and legislative bodies;

iii) further urges the National Gender and Equality Commission and State Department for Gender to collaborate with the Kenya Law Reform Commission, and County Assembly Service Boards to build capacity for gender analysis among technical and legislative staff;

iv) urges the State Department for Gender to submit to Parliament a comprehensive biannual report detailing actions taken by Ministries, Departments and Agencies to promote gender mainstreaming, key achievements, emerging challenges, and proposed interventions; and

v) resolves that the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare continuously monitor the implementation of these resolutions and tables biannual report on the status of implementation.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 26th March, 2026)

25. *THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 46 OF 2023)

(Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP)

(Second Reading)

26. *THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

(Second Reading)

………/Bills

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27. *THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES (CONTROL)

(AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 1 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

(Second Reading)

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

NO. 20 OF 2024)

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

(Second Reading)

29. *THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 32 OF 2024)

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

(Second Reading)

30. MOTION - REPORT OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE ACTIVITIES

AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD

SESSION (2024)

(The Chairperson, Liaison Committee)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024) pursuant to Standing Order 224 (2), laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025.

31. MOTION - REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON

THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND NETWORKING ENGAGEMENTS IN KITUI,

MAKUENI, MACHAKOS AND KIAMBU COUNTIES

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements in Kitui, Makueni and Machakos Counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 26th February, 2026; and Kiambu County, laid on the table of the Senate on Thursday, 19th March, 2026.

32. MOTION - REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON

INQUIRY INTO THE SHORTAGE OF SMART ENERGY METERS IN KENYA

AND THE POTENTIAL FOR THEIR LOCAL MANUFACTURING

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

THAT, the Senate adopts Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on inquiry into the shortage of smart energy meters in Kenya and the potential for their local manufacturing, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025.

………/Motion

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33. MOTION - DECLARATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN KENYA AS

A NATIONAL DISASTER

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

AWARE THAT, Article 43 guarantees the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including emergency medical treatment and Article 21(1) of the Constitution obligates the State and all State organs to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights;

NOTING THAT, Article 238 of the Constitution provides that national security includes the protection of the people of Kenya and their property against internal and external threats, which encompasses safety on national transport networks;

COGNIZANT THAT, road traffic injuries are among the leading causes of death in Kenya and constitute the leading cause of mortality among adolescents and adults in their most economically productive years, surpassing many communicable and non-communicable diseases resulting in significant loss of human capital and productivity;

NOTING THAT, in 2025 more than 4,400 Kenyans lost their lives with over 17,000 injuries from road crashes, a 3% increase over the previous year, while nearly 400 people were killed in road traffic accidents in January 2026 alone, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, illustrating a continuing trend of preventable loss of life;

CONCERNED THAT, beyond loss of life, road traffic accidents result in long- term disability, psychological trauma, family disruption and significant economic loss, with estimates suggesting losses amounting to billions shillings annually to the national economy, while placing severe strain on health facilities and emergency services;

FURTHER CONCERNED THAT, despite the existence of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028) and other statutory measures, road carnage persists due to preliminary causes including over-speeding, impaired and distracted driving, non-compliance with traffic laws, inadequate driver training, unsafe road infrastructure, unroadworthy and overloaded vehicles, as well as systemic challenges arising from inadequate investment in road safety infrastructure, weak coordination among transport, enforcement, health and county authorities, and limited emergency medical response capacity;

NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE resolves that:

i.) Road traffic accidents in Kenya be declared a National Disaster, requiring urgent, coordinated and sustained multi-sectoral intervention across prevention, emergency response, rehabilitation and long-term systemic reform; ………/Motion

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ii.) The Ministry of Roads and Transport and the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority, the National Police Service and the Council of Governors, urgently strengthen the implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan (2024–2028), including enhanced enforcement of traffic laws, safer road design, public education, data-driven interventions and improved emergency response capacity;

iii.) The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the County Governments to set aside adequate resources to support road safety interventions, emergency medical services, trauma care systems and post-crash rehabilitation services; and

iv.) The National Treasury in collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Transport establishes a Road Safety Disaster Response Fund to support road safety interventions, victims and families affected by the road accidents.

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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.

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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

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS

A. *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 — …………../Notice of Amendments

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(1) The Board shall consist of— (b) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)—

(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”.

…………../Notice of Amendments

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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”.

…………../Notice of Amendments

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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—

(a) in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “Government” appearing immediately after the words “National”; …………../Notice of Amendments

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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

…………../Notice of Amendments

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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

THAT clause 27 of the Bill be amended— …………../Notice of Amendments

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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

CLAUSE 2

THAT clause 2 of the Bill be amended by— …………../Notice of Amendments

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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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B. **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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C. ****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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D. *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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E. *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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F. ***THE KENYA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 72 OF 2023)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

NOTICE is given that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget intends to move the following amendments to the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 72 of 2023) at the Committee Stage—

CLAUSE 7

THAT clause 7 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (i)— (ia) collaborate with county governments in the implementation of population and development programmes;

CLAUSE 8

THAT clause 8 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

(1) The Board shall consist of the following members— (a) a non-executive chairperson appointed by the President; (b) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to population and development or their representative designated in writing; (c) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance or their representative designated in writing; (d) the Attorney General or their representative designated in writing; (e) the Director-General for health; (f) the Director-General responsible for matters relating to basic education; (g) one person nominated by the Council of County Governors; (h) three persons nominated by the joint forum of religious organizations consisting of the secretary generals of the Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Hindu Council of Kenya, the National Christian Churches of Kenya and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, provided that not more than one shall be nominated from one organization; (i) one person nominated by civil society organizations that deal with population and development as shall be determined by the Cabinet Secretary; and (j) the Director General of the Council, who will be an ex-officio member with no voting rights.

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— …………../Notice of Amendments

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(2) Appointments under subsection 1(g), (h) and (i) shall be made by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette.

(c) in subclause (3) by deleting the expression “1(a)(b) and (h)” appearing immediately after the words “Board under subsection” and substituting therefor the expression “1(a), (g), (h) and (i)”;

(d) by deleting subclause (4); and

(e) by deleting subclause (5).

CLAUSE 14

THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (3).

CLAUSE 29

THAT clause 29 of the Bill be amended by — (a) deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause — (2) The Cabinet Secretary shall submit the report under subsection (1) to the Clerk of the National Assembly and the Clerk of the Senate within seven days after receiving it. (b) inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2) — (3) The Clerks of Parliament shall cause the annual report received under subsection (2) to be tabled before the respective House of Parliament within three sitting days upon receipt.

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APPENDIX

1. PAPERS

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 Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024).

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)

2. NOTICES OF MOTION

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)

THAT, the Senate adopts the 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, laid on the table of the Senate, on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026.

ii.

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;

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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

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

3. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Request for a Statement pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

The Senator for Tana River County (Sen. (Dr.) Danson Mungatana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the status of the Mkomani Village Dam and the incomplete water project in Kinakomba Ward, Tana River County.

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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative Business for

Wednesday, April 01, 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 Wednesday, April 01, 2026 (Morning Sitting).

A. QUESTIONS

Q. NO.

SENATOR SUBJECT

MINISTRY

005 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, Prevalence of crop pests and diseases in the various agricultural zones in the country Agriculture and Livestock Development

024 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP National Government support towards sustainable market management in the counties Investments, Trade and Industry

017 Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP Prevailing drought situation in the country East African Community (EAC) Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development

046 Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP Speed, accuracy and adequacy of social protection support to vulnerable households during emergencies East African Community (EAC) Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development

B. MOTIONS

MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING IN KENYA

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

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ii.

REPORTS OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE SITTINGS OF THE PAN-

AFRICAN PARLIAMENT (PAP) COMMITTEES AND OTHER PAN-AFRICAN

PARLIAMENT (PAP) ORGANS HELD AT GALLAGHER CONVENTION

CENTRE, MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA ON 13TH SEPTEMBER TO 20TH

SEPTEMBER, 2024 AND 28TH OCTOBER TO 17TH NOVEMBER, 2024

(Sen. (Dr.) Danson Mungatana, MP)

iii.

PROVISION OF IFMIS REPORTS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO THE

SENATE

(Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti, MP)

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative Business for

Wednesday, April 01, 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 Wednesday, April 01, 2026 (Afternoon Sitting).

A. BILLS AT SECOND READING

i. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (STATE OFFICERS REMOVAL FROM

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

(Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, MP)

ii. *THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 39

OF 2024)

(Sen. George Mbugua, MP)

iii. *THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024)

(Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

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

NO. 52 OF 2024)

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

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

NO. 14 OF 2025)

(Sen. Abdul Haji, MP)

vi. *THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 15 OF 2025)

(Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

i. THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 33 OF 2024) (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP)

ii. THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL RECYCLING AND REUSE BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 5 OF 2025)

(Sen. Peris Tobiko, MP)

iii. THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 48 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader) …………/Notice Paper II

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C. MOTIONS

i. 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. DELINKING JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS FROM PRIMARY SCHOOLS (Sen. Mwenda Gataya, MP)

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