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Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session (No. SUPP. 047) (770)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE SENATE

SUPPLEMENTARY ORDER PAPER

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 AT 2.30 PM

PRAYER

1. Administration of Oath
2. Communication from the Chair
3. Messages
4. Petitions
5. Papers
6. Notices of Motion (as listed in the Appendix)
7. Questions and Statements (as listed in the Appendix)
8. MOTION- EXTENSION OF TIME

FOR CONSIDERATION

OF THE

PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2023)

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

THAT, AWARE THAT the National Assembly and the Senate passed the Mediated version of the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2023) on Thursday, 5th December, 2024 and on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 respectively;

FURTHER AWARE THAT, H.E. the President had reservations and referred back the Bill to Parliament on 30th April, 2025 pursuant to Article 115 (1) (b) of the Constitution for reconsideration;

NOTING THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 170(1) the Speaker referred the President’s memorandum and reservations to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025;

COGNIZANT THAT pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 170(2) the fourteen (14) days given to the Committee to consider and lay its Report on the Bill lapses on Tuesday, 20th May, 2025;

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forty five (45) calendar days to enable the Committee to consider the President’s reservations and lay its Report on the Table of the Senate on or before Tuesday, 8th July, 2025.

9. MOTION

–

CONSIDERATION

OF

THE

NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY

AMENDMENTS TO THE COFFEE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 10 OF 2023)

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

THAT, the National Assembly amendments to the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) be now considered.

10. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

**THE COFFEE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 10 OF 2023)

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

11. *THE PROVISION OF SANITARY TOWELS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF

2024) (Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

12. *THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 33 OF 2024)

(Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 17th April, 2025) (Division)

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

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

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 – Afternoon Sitting) (Division)

14. *THE CREATIVE ECONOMY SUPPORT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 30 OF

2024) (Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP)

(Second Reading) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, 15th May, 2025)

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15. ****THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.

10 OF 2025)

(The Senate Majority Leader)

(Second Reading)

16. MOTION - CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE STANDING

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON A PETITION TO THE SENATE BY MS. MERCY

JEPCHIRCHIR REGARDING ALLEGED MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND STAFF

INCOMPETENCE WHICH LED TO THE DEATH OF MS. ANNITA JEPKORIR

AT THE MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health)

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Health on a Petition to the Senate by Ms. Mercy Jepchirchir regarding alleged medical negligence and staff incompetence which led to the death of Ms. Annita Jepkorir at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025.

17. MOTION – REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, LEGAL

AFFAIRS AND HUMAN RIGHTS ON ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE

SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 3 OF 2023 ON THE KENYA POLICY ON PUBLIC

PARTICIPATION

(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 the Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2023 on the Kenya Policy on Public Participation, laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 and approves Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2023 on the Kenya Policy on Public Participation.

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

(Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP)

(Second Reading)

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

(SENATE BILLS NO. 46 OF 2023)

(Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP)

(Second Reading)

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

(SENATE BILLS NO. 49 OF 2023)

(Sen. Lenku Ole Kanar Seki, MP)

(Second Reading)

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

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

(Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP)

(Second Reading)

22. *THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 3 OF 2024)

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

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

NO. 20 OF 2024)

(Sen. Karungo Thangwa, MP and Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP)

(Second Reading)

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

THE COFFEE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 10 OF 2023)

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

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS

NOTICE is given that the National Assembly made the following amendments to the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 Of 2023).

CLAUSE 2

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by—

(a) deleting the definition of “broker” and substituting therefor the following new definition—

“broker” means a person cleared by the exchange and licensed by the Capital Markets Authority, appointed by a grower or an association of growers in accordance with the Capital Markets Act, to offer their coffee on their behalf through the Exchange”;

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(b) by deleting the definition of “buyer and substituting therefor following new definition—

“buyer” means a person or entity licensed by the Board to buy clean coffee at an exchange from a cooperative society, registered grower, coffee union, grower-miller or coffee estate for export, local sale, value addition or import clean coffee for secondary processing in Kenya”;

(d) deleting the definition of “coffee grower” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “coffee grower” means a person who cultivates coffee in Kenya, and may for purposes of licensing, include a co-operative society, coffee union, association and estate.”

(e) deleting the definition of “sales catalogue” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “sales catalogue” means a standard document prepared by a grower or a broker appointed by a grower, in consultation with an exchange, for sale of clean coffee at an exchange”;

(f) deleting the definition of “secondary processing” and substituting therefor the following new definition—

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“secondary processing” means parchment and buni de-husking, polishing, grading and may include grinding, and packaging of clean coffee beans”; (g) deleting the definition of “small holder” and substituting therefor the following new definition— “small holder” means a person cultivating coffee in a small parcel of land or in small parcels of land who does not own a pulping station.”

(h) inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence— “Authority” means Capital Markets Authority Cap.485 established under the Capital Markets Act”;

“miller” means a person who is involved in the process of de-husking and possible grading of coffee and includes grading of clean coffee”; and

“roaster” means a person who is in the business or process of turning green coffee into usable coffee products”;

CLAUSE 3

THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting paragraph (e), and substituting therefor the following new paragraph―

“(e) promote integration of the value chain actors for purposes of achieving economies of scale;”

(b) by deleting paragraph (f), and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

“(f) promotion of coffee research and training for the development of the coffee sector;”

“(i) the establishment and management of coffee development levy”;

CLAUSE 6

THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1), by inserting the words “or bank accounts” immediately after the word “account” appearing in paragraph (e).

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(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause— “(2) The Board may, if it considers necessary, enter into association with such bodies or organisations whose objects and purpose support the promotion of the coffee industry.”

CLAUSE 8

THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)-- “(2) For purposes of this section, “coffee management” means the process of increasing coffee production per tree, including choice of appropriate agroecology, determination of plant population, planting, crop husbandry, harvesting and conveying through pulping stations.”

CLAUSE 11

THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1)—

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

“(e) collect, collate and maintain a data base to ensure ease of access to information on the coffee industry;”

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

“(f)conduct national and international coffee market intelligence and surveys to facilitate market access and inform promotional and branding strategies including the application of the Kenya Coffee Mark of Origin;”

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

“(p) source for and market Kenyan coffee internationally;”

(iv) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (p)—

“(pa)adopt marketing strategies that leverage digital platforms to reach broader audience and boost coffee sales;”

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

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“(2) The Board shall, in the performance of its functions under this Act, consult and collaborate with the relevant licensing authority and other industry players”.

CLAUSE 12

THAT, Clause 12 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclauses—

“(2) The Board of directors may co-opt persons whose knowledge and skills are necessary for resolution of any pertinent matter under consideration by the committee or the Board for performance of its function and exercise of its powers under this Act.

(3)Notwithstanding subclause (2), the Board shall not co-opt more than five (5) persons at any particular time.”

CLAUSE 14

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

“14.The members of the Board of Directors shall be paid such remuneration as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission shall determine”. Remuneration of the board of directors.

CLAUSE 15

THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) A person is qualified for appointment under subsection (1) if the person— (a) holds a post graduate degree in agriculture, business, law or any other relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya; (b) has at least ten years’ knowledge and experience from a relevant field; (a) has at least five years’ experience in a senior management position; and (b) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution”.

CLAUSE 23

THAT, Clause 23 of the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) A county government may impose levies and fees as may be necessary for the registration and issuance of licences in accordance with the respective county legislation and such standards as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary under this Act.” ……………./Notice of Amendments

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(b) by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(3) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Board and the respective county government, prescribe standards and guidelines for the setting of levies and fees by the county government under subsection (2).”

CLAUSE 24

THAT, Clause 24 of the Bill be amended by— (a) re-numbering the existing provision as subclause (1); and (b) inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (1)— “(2) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Board and county governments prescribe standards and guidelines to be adhered to while enacting specific county legislations.”

CLAUSE 25

THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3)— (a) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “licensing authority”. (b) by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (3)— “(4)A county government shall maintain the necessary statistical information with respect to the coffee sector and avail such information to the Board where necessary for proper planning.”

CLAUSE 26

THAT, Clause 26 of Bill be amended—

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

“(a) promoting production and productivity;”

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) A county government shall regularly share the necessary statistical information with respect to the coffee sector with the Board and such information shall form the basis for proper planning by the Board.”

CLAUSE 27

THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be amended in subclause (8) by inserting the word “annually” immediately after the expression “subsection (6)”.

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CLAUSE 28

THAT, Clause 28 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (2), by deleting paragraph (a); (b) by deleting subclause 4; (c) by deleting subclause 5; (d) by deleting subclause 6; and (e) by deleting subclause 7

CLAUSE 30

THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) A person shall not conduct the business of a coffee exchange, agent or offer brokerage services at the exchange unless that person is licensed by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act”. Cap.485A

CLAUSE 32

THAT, Clause 32 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “monthly” and substituting therefor the word “quarterly”.

CLAUSE 33

THAT, Clause 33 of the Bill be amended in subclause (5), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

CLAUSE 37

THAT, Clause 37 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) The Board shall submit to the respective county government a report on the registered and licensed dealers and other service providers within the respective county at the end of each month or within such timelines as may be agreed upon with the respective county government.”

CLAUSE 38

THAT, the Bill be amended― (a) by moving Part IX-COFFEE RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE OF KENYA (Clauses 69 to 84) to appear immediately after Clause 38; and ……………./Notice of Amendments

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(b) by moving Part X-FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE INSTITUTE (Clauses 85 to 91) to appear immediately after the following new Part VA-. COFFEE

RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE OF KENYA.

CLAUSE 39

THAT, Clause 39 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting subclause (1); and

(b) in subclause (2), by deleting the words “county executive member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

CLAUSE 40

THAT, Clause 40 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “and licensed” immediately after the words “been registered”.

CLAUSE 42

THAT, Clause 42 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (3), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”. (b) in subclause (4), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

CLAUSE 43

THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (4), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “county government”; and (b) in subclause (5), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

CLAUSE 44

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 44 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

“44. The processing of coffee shall be carried out at designated, standard approved facilities in accordance with established and approved Coffee Standards and Industry Code of Practice.” Requirements relating to coffee processing.

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CLAUSE 45

THAT, Clause 45 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the words “comprehensive” appearing in paragraph (b).

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 45―

45A. (1) A coffee miller may bulk parchment or buni or coffee of the same quality and characteristics in order to attain millable quantities. (2) A coffee miller who bulks coffee shall avail information, in the prescribed form, to an exchange and the direct settlement system provider on the proportions of the bulked coffees for purposes of processing payments. (3) The Board and the respective county government shall, separately or jointly undertake regular inspections to ensure compliance with this Act by the coffee millers. (4) A coffee grower may deliver coffee samples not exceeding five hundred grams of parchment or buni for independent quality analysis by a laboratory before delivery to a commercial coffee miller. (5) A laboratory to which a sample is submitted under subsection (4) shall issue to the coffee grower a report on quality compliance in the prescribed form. (6) A coffee miller shall remit two hundred- and fifty-grams samples for each grade of an out-turn to the Board for quality analysis and assessment of conformity with coffee standards. (7) A co-operative society or association comprising smallholder growers that intends to obtain milling services shall competitively procure the services of a miller or other service providers to whom the coffee is intended to be delivered for milling. (8) Any charges imposed for the delivery of services to a coffee grower shall be communicated in the prescribed form to the direct settlement system provider before the sale of coffee for the purpose of settlement after the sale has been conducted

Bulking of coffee.

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CLAUSE 47

THAT, Clause 47 of the Bill be amended by deleting the subclause (2);

CLAUSE 48

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 48.

CLAUSE 49

THAT, Clause 49 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1), by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

“(d) such other methods as the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the relevant licensing authority may prescribe”.

CLAUSE 50

THAT, Clause 50 of the Bill be amended in subclause (6) by deleting the word “monthly” and substituting therefor the word “quarterly”.

CLAUSE 53

THAT, Clause 53 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(1) A grower or a broker appointed by a grower shall, in consultation with an exchange, prepare a sales catalogue for coffee destined for sale at exchange in a licensed warehouse in accordance with the Act”.

CLAUSE 54

THAT, Clause 54 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”; and

(b) in subclause (5) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

“(a) insure all coffee in the warehouse or under their custody against fire, theft and other insurable risks;”

CLAUSE 57

THAT, Clause 57 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1), by inserting the words “of quality analysis” immediately after the word “certificate ”appearing in paragraph (a); and

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(b) in subclause (3), by inserting the word “ analysis” immediately after the words “certificate of quality” ”appearing in paragraph (b).

CLAUSE 60

THAT, the Bill be amended in Clause 60—

(a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(1) The Board, in collaboration with the respective licencing authority shall, enforce coffee industry standards along the value chain for purposes of quality assurance.”

(b) by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(2) The Board, in consultation with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development established under the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act and accredited universities may develop a training curriculum, conduct examinations and jointly issue certificates for coffee liquorers.”

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“(5) The Board shall, in collaboration with the respective county governments establish cupping centers in the counties for purposes of conducting coffee quality analysis and capacity building.”

(d) by deleting subclause (7) and substituting therefore the following new subclause—

“(7) The Board may sample coffee at any stage of the value chain to ascertain permissible maximum residual pesticide levels for compliance with set national and international standards”.

(e) in subclause (8) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

(f) by deleting subclause (9) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(9) The Board shall in collaboration with the licensing authorities and other relevant bodies conduct periodic surveillance on the application of pesticide to ensure compliance with set standards and best practices.”

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CLAUSE 61

THAT, Clause 61 of the Bill be amended in—

(a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”; and (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “county government”.

CLAUSE 64

THAT, Clause 64 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note—

“Coffee development and marketing levy”;

(b) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “two per centum” and substituting therefor the words “two and a half per centum”;

“(2) The levy imposed under subsection (1) shall be apportioned as follows— (a) thirty-five per centum to the Institute; (b) twenty per centum to the Board for regulatory purposes; (c) fifteen per centum to the Board for marketing purposes; and (d) ten per centum to the counties growing areas on pro-rata basis as a conditional grant for coffee development.”

CLAUSE 67

THAT, Clause 67 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the words “the National Assembly and Senate” and substituting therefor the word “Parliament”.

CLAUSE 71

THAT, the Bill be amended in Clause 71 subclause (1) by deleting the words “a bank account” and substituting therefor the words “bank accounts” in paragraph (c).

CLAUSE 72

THAT, Clause 72 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1)— (i) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph— ……………./Notice of Amendments

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“(d) the Director General of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization”

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

“(g) the chief executive officer of the Board appointed in accordance with section 15”;

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

“(ga)one person representing the county governments; (gb)one person representing coffee traders nominated by the apex body representing coffee traders.”

(d) by inserting the following new subclauses immediately after subclause (3)—

“(4)In making appointments under subsection (1), the appointing authority shall take into consideration the principle of gender balance.

(5) A person is qualified for appointment under section (1)(e) and (f) if that person holds a post-secondary education certificate.”

CLAUSE 73

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 73 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Term of appointment. “73. The persons appointed under section 72 (1) (a), (e), (f), (g), (ga), (gb) and (h) shall serve for a term of four years renewable for one further term.”

CLAUSE 74

THAT, Clause 74 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (f) by deleting the word “his” and substituting therefor the word “the”

CLAUSE 75

THAT, the Bill be amended in Clause 75— (a) by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

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“(1) The Institute shall― (a) develop appropriate systems to promote balanced, diversified and sustainable coffee development and to optimise coffee production through adaptive and investigative research; (b) prioritise areas for, and co-ordinate, coffee research including research in coffee diseases and new coffee varieties; (c) facilitate the use of improved production technology and establish adequate feedback systems from agricultural producers in order to achieve and maintain national self-sufficiency and export capacities in agricultural products; (d) advise the National and county governments on the resource requirements for coffee research; (e) develop curriculum and offer training on research, innovations and technology; and (f) disseminate, in collaboration with the Board, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation established under the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation Act and other organizations, knowledge, information and application of research findings in relation to coffee.”.

(b) in subclause (2)—

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

“(c) identify and disseminate, in collaboration with other relevant agencies, appropriate systems of mechanisation and technology options to improve coffee production and productivity and provide answers to foreseeable problems facing coffee;”

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

“(m) provide a climate resilient coffee crop and coffee that is resistant to diseases and pests.”

CLAUSE 76

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 76 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

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Power to co-opt.

76. The Council of the Institute may co-

opt persons whose knowledge and skills are necessary for resolution of any pertinent matter under its consideration for performance of its function and exercise of its powers under this Act.”

CLAUSE 78

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 78 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

Remuneration of members of the council of the Institute.

78. The members of the Council of the

Institute shall be paid such remuneration as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission shall determine.

CLAUSE 79

THAT, Clause 79 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (3) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

“(3)A person is qualified for appointment under subsection (1) if the person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya; (b) is a holder of a Doctor of Philosophy or its equivalent in a relevant field from a university recognised in Kenya and such shall be considered an added advantage;; (c) has at least ten years’ experience and knowledge in management; (d) has at least five years’ experience in a position of senior management; and (e) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.”

CLAUSE 90

THAT, Clause 90 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “seven” appearing immediately after the words “a period of” and substituting therefor the word “three”.

CLAUSE 93

THAT, Clause 93 of the Bill be amended— (a) in subclause (1), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “respective county government”; and

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(b) in subclause (2), by deleting the words “county executive committee member” and substituting therefor the words “respective county government”.

CLAUSE 95

THAT, Clause 95 of the Bill be amended in subclause (4)—

(a) by deleting the words “thirty thousand” and substituting therefor the words “fifty thousand”; and (b) by deleting the words “two years” and substituting therefor the words “six months”.

CLAUSE 97

THAT, Clause 97 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “whichever is higher” immediately after the words “or coffee products or”.

CLAUSE 99

THAT, Clause 99 of the Bill be amended—

(a) in subclause (1)— (i) by deleting the words “Council of County Governors” appearing in the opening statement and substituting therefore the words “licensing authorities”; and

(ii) by deleting paragraph (a);

(b) in subclause (2), by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (l)— “(m) qualifications for appointment and powers of inspectors; and (n) co-option of expert members to the Board..”

CLAUSE 101

THAT, Clause 101 of the Bill be amended—

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

“Assets and liabilities”

(b) by renumbering the existing provision as subclause (1);

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“(2) All property, except such property as the Cabinet Secretary may specify in writing, which immediately before the commencement of this Act, was vested in the government for the use of the Coffee Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority, shall, on the date of commencement of this Act, vest in the Board subject to all interests, liabilities, charges, obligations and trusts affecting that property.”

CLAUSE 104

THAT, Clause 104 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Authority” appearing immediately after the words “made by the” and substituting therefor the word “Board.”

SECOND SCHEDULE

THAT, the Second Schedule to the Bill be amended—

(a) by deleting in paragraph 9 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

No. Type of Licence/ Permit or Certificate Issuing Authority 9. Warehouse licence Board in consultation with the county government

(b) by deleting paragraph 10 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

No. Type of Licence/ Permit or Certificate Issuing Authority

10. Coffee nursery certificates

Board in consultation with the county government

No. Type of Licence/ Permit or Certificate Issuing Authority

11. Pulping station licence

Board in consultation with the county government

(d) by deleting paragraph 13 and substituting therefor the following new paragraph—

……………./Notice of Amendments

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No. Type of Licence/ Permit or Certificate Issuing Authority 13. Coffee roaster’s licence County government in consultation with the Board

(e) by insert the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph17—

No. Type of Licence/ Permit or Certificate Issuing Authority

18. Coffee Marketing Agents

License Capital Markets Authority

19. Trading License”

Capital Markets Authority

…………./Appendix

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APPENDIX

1. NOTICES OF MOTION

EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL

MEMORANDUM ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2023)

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

FURTHER AWARE THAT, H.E. the President had reservations and referred back the Bill to Parliament on 30th April, 2025 pursuant to Article 115 (1) (b) of the Constitution for reconsideration;

COGNIZANT THAT pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 170(2) the fourteen (14) days given to the Committee to consider and lay its Report on the Bill lapses on Tuesday, 20th May, 2025;

NOW THEREFORE, NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions of Standing Order 170 (2), the Senate resolves to extend the time for the consideration of the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2023) by a further forty five (45) calendar days to enable the Committee to consider the President’s reservations and lay its Report on the Table of the Senate on or before Tuesday, 8th July, 2025.

ii)

IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED AND DECENTRALIZED

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT SYSTEM IN KENYA

(Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP)

THAT AWARE THAT a Certificate of Good Conduct is a major requirement for Kenyan citizens in accessing employment, business opportunities, and, in some instances, financial engagements with financial institutions in Kenya, with the certificate having a validity period of one year;

CONCERNED THAT many Kenyans are compelled to travel long distances to access this service, both for the initial application and for any subsequent applications making the process tedious, time-consuming, and costly;

…………./Appendix

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FURTHER CONCERNED THAT the current manual application system is prone to delays and inconsistencies, which may compromise the authenticity and integrity of a Certificate of Good Conduct;

COGNIZANT THAT the importance of introducing an automated Good Conduct Certification system, including the utilization of biometric fingerprint verification through the deployment of biometric kits, will enhance accuracy, security, and expediency in verifying individual’s record;

NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the National Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to:

1. develop and implement an automated Good Conduct certification

system designed to streamline the issuance, renewal, and verification of certificates of good conduct;

2. incorporate advanced technologies such as biometric fingerprint

recognition, data encryption, and secure communication protocols to ensure the accuracy of individuals' records;

3. establish decentralized service points and deploys mobile registration

units across counties to enhance accessibility, especially in remote areas; and

4. scale up public awareness initiatives in rural areas on the application

and renewal process for the Certificate of Good Conduct.

2. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)

i) The Senator for Migori County (Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding fraudulent activities targeting retirees’ lump-sum pension payouts.

ii) Nominated Senator (Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the operationalization of the Victim Protection Trust Fund.

iii) Nominated Senator (Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the harassment, abuse and eviction of hawkers in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) by the County Enforcement Officers.

iv) Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources concerning the status of housing facilities for Forest Rangers under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). …………./Appendix

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v) The Senator for Nyamira County (Sen. Okong’o Mogeni, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the dilapidated roads in the country.

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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative Business for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (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, May 21, 2025.

A. QUESTIONS

QUESTION

NO.

SENATOR

SUBJECT

MINISTRY

066 Sen. Joyce Korir, MP Current state of tourism sector in Kenya Tourism and Wildlife 050 Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP Implementation of the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) programmes since its initiation in 2023 Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage 076 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP Surge in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage

034 Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP Pension disbursements to former Members of Parliament, who served between 1979 and 1992 The National Treasury and Economic Planning

035 Sen. James Murango, MP Taxes and levies imposed throughout the entire tea supply chain The National Treasury and Economic Planning 048 Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP Delays in processing pension claims of retired civil servants The National Treasury and Economic Planning

079 Sen. Karen Nyamu,

MP

Strategies to manage the country’s fiscal deficit and county governments funding constraints The National Treasury and Economic Planning ……./Notice Paper I

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B. MOTIONS

REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION TO THE 2024 JOINT

UNITED NATIONS – INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION PARLIAMENTARY

HEARING HELD AT THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK,

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM 8TH TO 9TH FEBRUARY, 2024

(Sen. Veronica Maina, MP)

ii)

REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENTARIANS’ DIALOGUE

AT THE AFRICA CLIMATE SUMMIT, 2023 HELD IN THE NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, NAIROBI ON 3RD – 6TH

SEPTEMBER, 2023

(Sen. Moses Kajwang’, MP)

iii)

ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN

KENYA

(Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP)

……………./Notice Paper II

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative Business for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (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, May 14, 2025 (Afternoon Sitting).

A. BILLS AT THE SECOND READING STAGE

*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 LABOUR MIGRATION AND MANAGEMENT (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 42 OF 2024)

(Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, MP)

iv)

*THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL

(SENATE BILLS NO. 43 OF 2024)

(Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP)

B. BILLS AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STAGE

i.)

*THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 54 OF 2023)

(Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP)

ii.)

**THE LOCAL CONTENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 50 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy)

iii.)

*THE STREET VENDORS (PROTECTION OF LIVELIHOOD) BILL (SENATE

BILLS NO. 41 OF 2023)

(Sen. Esther Anyieni Okenyuri, MP)

iv.)

*THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS

NO. 53 OF 2023)

(Sen. Mariam Sheikh Omar, MP)

v.)

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

2024) (The Senate Majority Leader)

………../Notice Paper II

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vi.)

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

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

vii.)

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

OF 2024)

(Sen. Abdul Haji, MP)

viii.)

*THE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 40 OF 2024)

(Sen. Joyce Korir, MP)

ix.)

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

NO. 10 OF 2024)

(The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader)

C. MOTIONS

i.)

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION AND

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ON ITS INQUIRY INTO THE STATE OF

MARKETS IN VIHIGA AND BUNGOMA COUNTIES ARISING FROM A

STATEMENT SOUGHT BY SEN. GODFREY OSOTSI, MP AND SEN. DAVID

WAKOLI, MP

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations)

ii.)

PROGRESS REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL

COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION INTO AN

INQUIRY

ON

THE

DIVERSITY

AND

INCLUSIVITY

IN

THE

STAFF

COMPOSITION OF STATE AGENCIES IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration)

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