Wednesday, March 11, 2026 At 9.30 A.m.

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session (No. 018) (459)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

ORDER PAPER

MORNING SITTING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 9.30 AM

PRAYER

1. 1. Administration of Oath
2. 2. Communication from the Chair
3. 3. Messages
4. 4. Petitions
5. 5. Papers
6. 6. Notices of Motion
7. 7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. 8. MOTION - MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING IN

KENYA

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment, which includes access to safe energy options;

FURTHER AWARE THAT, over 900 million Africans, including more than 90% of households in Kenya’s rural areas, still rely on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, animal waste) for cooking, resulting in high levels of indoor air pollution that cause premature deaths, particularly among women and children;

CONCERNED THAT, in Kenya, indoor air pollution has been linked to over 23,000 annual deaths, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate burden of time spent collecting firewood and cooking, limiting their education and economic opportunities;

NOTING THAT, traditional cooking methods contribute significantly to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate vulnerability at the county level, undermining national commitments under the Energy Act, 2019, the Climate Change Act, 2016, and Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); …………../Motions

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RECALLING THAT, the Africa Clean Cooking Summit (Paris, 2023) mobilized USD 2.2 billion in commitments for clean cooking, and the International Energy Agency has recommended urgent financing and policy action to achieve universal access by 2040;

ACKNOWLEDGING, the efforts of some counties, development partners, and private sector actors in piloting clean cooking projects, but recognizing that these remain small-scale and fragmented;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the: -

1. 1. Council of Governors develops county-level policies, frameworks, and

budgets that mainstream clean cooking into devolved energy and health functions;

1. 2. National Treasury and Ministry of Energy prioritize clean cooking in

financing frameworks, including results-based financing and blended finance models to de-risk private investment;

1. 3. County Governments incorporate clean cooking targets in their County

Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and ensure public institutions such as schools, health facilities, and prisons adopt clean cooking solutions;

1. 4. National Treasury and County Governments to fast-track letters of

authorization to unlock carbon finance markets (Article 6.2 and CORSIA) for clean cooking projects;

1. 5. County Governments engage the private sector actors, and community

organizations to expand clean cooking access, create local jobs, and reduce pressure on forest resources.

9.

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.

1. 10. MOTION - REPORT OF THE 3RD COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARIANS

WITH DISABILITIES (CPwD) AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE HELD IN

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA FROM 24TH – 28TH FEBRUARY, 2025

(Sen. George Mbugua, MP)

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the 3rd Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) Africa Region Conference held in

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Lusaka, Zambia from 24th -28th February, 2025, laid on the Table of the Senate on 7th August, 2025.

1. 11. MOTION - 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)

THAT, the Senate notes the Reports of the Kenya Delegation to the Sittings of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Committees and other Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Organs held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa on 13th September to 20th September, 2024; and 28th October to 17th November, 2024, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025.

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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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APPENDIX

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

QUESTIONS

Question No. 010 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs: a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the status of all blue economy programmes undertaken by the National Government in Kisumu County since 2022, and indicate timelines for completion of all pending projects?

b) What is the current infrastructural condition and operational status of landing sites, cold-chain facilities and other key blue economy infrastructure in Kisumu County?

c) What impact have the blue economy interventions implemented by the National Government had on the income levels and livelihoods of the fishing community in the county since 2022?

d) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that funds set aside for blue economy interventions in Kisumu County are fully utilised and translate to tangible economic benefits for the local communities?

Question No. 017 The Senator for Kitui County (Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development: a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the drought situation in the country, and disclose the data used by the Government to classify the affected areas?

b) How has the Government distributed the current budgetary allocation for drought mitigation and response across counties, and could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the specific programmes that have so far been rolled out in each affected county to mitigate the adverse effects of drought?

c) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure effective coordination of drought response efforts by the

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National Government, county governments, development partners and humanitarian agencies?

d) When does the Government expect the ongoing drought response programmes to stabilise the livelihoods of the most affected communities, and could the Cabinet Secretary outline the indicators that will be used to assess success?

e) What long-term climate adaptation strategies is the Government implementing to enhance drought preparedness and resilience, and could the Cabinet Secretary disclose the Government’s current and planned investment in climate-smart agriculture initiatives?

Question No. 006 The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: a) Why are Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) not autonomous and distinct from primary schools, despite JSS Boards of Management operating separate accounts for JSS functions?

b) Why are heads of primary schools, who are neither trained nor legally mandated to supervise graduate JSS teachers, being tasked with managing JSS alongside their primary school duties, despite concerns over management conflicts and calls for administrative independence?

c) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the Career Progression Guidelines (CPGs) applicable to all teachers, including those serving in the Junior Secondary Schools?

Question No. 007 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on inquiries or actions taken regarding misreporting or manipulation of the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, and clarify findings and accountability measures applied?

b) What mechanisms are in place to safeguard transparency, accuracy and credibility of national assessments under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, including the checks and balances built into the assessment process?

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c) How does the Ministry monitor schools’ adherence to reporting standards and ensure strategies are in place to prevent the dissemination of misleading or inaccurate assessment information?

d) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline corrective actions taken where misreporting has been identified, providing a clear timeline for full implementation of reforms or sanctions?

Question No. 008 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education:

a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a report on government-funded extracurricular and talent development programmes in Kisumu County from 2022 to date, highlighting measurable achievements, such as skill advancement, participation rates and progression of children into competitive platforms?

b) What systemic challenges have been identified as key barriers in implementing these programmes, particularly regarding equitable access for all children, coordination between schools and community centres and oversight and accountability in programme delivery?

c) How does the Ministry ensure efficient deployment of allocated resources for talent development, and what monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are used to detect gaps, inefficiencies or underperformance?

d) What targeted strategies are in place to ensure inclusion of marginalized or under-resourced children, with specific focus on initiatives for sustainable talent identification, mentorship pathways and long-term support structures?

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NOTICE PAPER

Tentative Business for

Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 11, 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 ENERGY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 11 OF 2025) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

OF 2023)

(Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP)

ii. **THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 8 OF 2023) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

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

NO. 10 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

iv. *THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 18 OF 2023) (Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

v. *THE COUNTY CIVIC EDUCATION BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 4 OF 2024) (Sen. Esther Okenyuri, MP) ……………/Notice Paper

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vi. ****THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 36 OF 2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

C. MOTION

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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