Order Paper For Wednesday, 11th March 2026 - Morning Sitting

Thirteenth Parliament

Fifth Session

Morning Sitting

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FIFTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 9.30 A.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath

1. 2. Communication from the Chair
2. 3. Messages
3. 4. Petitions
4. 5. Papers
5. 6. Notices of Motion
6. 7. Questions and Statements
7. 8*. THE SPORTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.

5 OF 2026)

(The Hon. Irene Mayaka, M.P.)

First Reading

1. 9*. THE TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 27 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Abdul Haro, M.P.)

Second Reading

(Resumption of debate interrupted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Morning Sitting)

(Balance of time – 36 minutes)

1. 10*. THE UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) (No. 5) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 79 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 11*. THE PREVENTION OF LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE THEFT BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Rahim Dawood, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

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1. 12*. THE

BASIC

EDUCATION

(AMENDMENT)

BILL

(NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3 OF 2025)

(The Hon. Anthony Oluoch, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 13*. THE PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 53 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Anthony Oluoch, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 14*. THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 39 OF 2025)

(The Hon. Oku Kaunya, M.P.) Second Reading

1. 15*. MOTION: 003/2025 –

SUSTAINABLE

MANAGEMENT

AND

VALORIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTE FROM

AVOCADO PROCESSING

(The Hon. Mary Wamaua, M.P.)

THAT, aware that according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey, 2024, avocado farming and processing have expanded rapidly in Kenya, with national production reaching approximately 848,100 tonnes in 2024, up from 633,000 tonnes in 2023, valued at Kenya Shillings 29.5 billion. Murang’a County alone contributed about 200,991 tonnes, making it the leading avocado-producing county in the country. Further aware that residents of Murang’a County and other major avocado-growing regions have raised serious concerns over the improper disposal of avocado pomace, which produces a pungent odour, attracts mosquitoes, and poses significant public health and environmental risks. These conditions undermine the right to a clean and healthy environment guaranteed under Article 42 of the Constitution. Noting that avocado processing generates large volumes of organic waste, including peels, seeds, pulp, and pomace, which, when improperly managed, cause environmental degradation, water contamination, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Cognizant that under Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution, waste management is a devolved function of county governments, while the national government retains the responsibility of formulating policies and frameworks to guide and support counties in effective waste management. Appreciating that studies by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, 2023) and global best practices from Mexico and Chile demonstrate that avocado waste can be converted into biofertilizer, biogas, animal feed, and other value-added products, thereby reducing pollution, creating employment opportunities, and supporting a circular economy. Now therefore, this House resolves that the National Government:

(i) formulates and enforces a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework for the sustainable management and valorization of organic waste from avocado processing; ………../15*(Cont’d)

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(ii) develops and implements a policy for promotion of investment and innovation by providing subsidies, incentives, and technical support for waste-to-value initiatives such as biodigesters, biorefineries, and other circular economy solutions, in collaboration with county governments and private sector partners; and (iii) supports research, training, and technology transfer to farmers and processors on modern waste management and valorization practices, with the aim of reducing pollution, improving public health, and creating jobs in avocado-producing regions.

1. 16*. THE

NATIONAL

TRANSPORT

AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY

(AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 36 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 17*. THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

BILL NO. 62 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.)

Second Reading

1. 18*. MOTION: 001/2026 –

MANDATORY

GUIDANCE

AND

COUNSELLING

PROGRAMME

IN

ALL

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN

KENYA

(The Hon. Rahab Mukami, M.P.) THAT, aware that learners in primary and secondary schools across the country are increasingly exposed to social, psychological and behavioural challenges, including drug and substance abuse, indiscipline, school unrest and academic underperformance; noting that there has been a disturbing rise in cases of sexual violence against children, including incidents where minors are abused or killed by individuals known to them, including relatives and caregivers, thereby exposing learners to trauma and long-term psychological harm; further noting that many learners come from homes affected by domestic violence, family instability, economic hardship and other social pressures that adversely affect their emotional wellbeing, safety and concentration in school; concerned that guidance and counselling services in most primary and secondary schools remain informal, inadequately structured and under-resourced, with no standardized national framework to ensure professionalism, accountability and effective delivery; appreciating that structured psychosocial support, life skills training, child protection awareness and early intervention during formative years are critical in safeguarding learners, strengthening resilience, promoting discipline and improving academic outcomes; this House therefore resolves that, the Government, through the Ministry of Education:- (i) introduces a mandatory, structured and time-tabled Guidance and Counselling Programme in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Kenya;

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(ii) develops and implements a national policy framework providing for the recruitment, accreditation and deployment of professionally trained school counsellors; (iii) integrates mental health education, child protection awareness, personal safety training and life skills development into the school curriculum; (iv) allocates adequate resources to support counselling services in schools; and (v) establishes clear coordination and referral mechanisms between schools, child protection institutions and relevant government agencies to ensure effective safeguarding of learners.

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

The House resolved on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as follows-

Limitation of Debate on Individual Members’ Bills I. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows: A maximum of three hours and thirty minutes, with not more than thirty (30) minutes for the Mover in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each; and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Motions

II.

THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion shall be limited as follows: A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for each other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover shall be called upon to reply; and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Afternoon), March 11, 2026 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday (Afternoon), March 11, 2026 –

A. MOTION – REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE

JUDICIARY MORTGAGE SCHEME FUND FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2011/2012 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee)

(Question to be put)

B. MOTION–

REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE

COMMODITIES FUND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS

2018/2019 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Special Funds Accounts Committee)

(Question to be put)

C. THE SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 7 OF 2026)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

First Reading

D. SPECIAL MOTION–

CONSIDERATION OF A NOMINEE FOR

APPOINTMENT AS AMBASSADOR TO THE

KINGDOM OF DENMARK

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations)

E. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 3 OF 2025

ON PARTIAL DIVESTITURE IN SAFARICOM PLC BY

THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

F. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 1 of 2023) (The Hon. Brighton Yegon, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

G. MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 6 OF 2024

ON THE NATIONAL AVIATION POLICY

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure)

H. HOJA –

UKAGUZI KWA ASASI ZISIZO HURU KIKAMILIFU ZA

JUMUIA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI NA USHOROBA WA

KATI KATIKA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA

(Mwenyekiti, Kamati ya Utangamano wa Kikanda)

I. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO THE 147TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

J. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 148TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

K. MOTION – TENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES

DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS

2016/2017 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee)

L. MOTION – FIFTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

VARIOUS

STATE

CORPORATIONS

(WESTERN

REGION) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 TO

2020/2021 (The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

M. MOTION – ELEVENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS

OF

THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2016/2017 TO 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee)

N. MOTION – SEVENTH REPORT ON THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

VARIOUS

STATE

CORPORATIONS

FOR

THE

FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 TO 2020/2021

(The Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education)

O. MOTION – INQUIRY INTO THE PRICING OF TEA IN KENYA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

P. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 149TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

Q. MOTION – REPORT OF THE KENYA DELEGATION TO 150TH

ASSEMBLY OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

(IPU) AND RELATED MEETINGS

(The Leader of the Delegation)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 7 - QUESTIONS

(Questions to Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices pursuant to Standing Order 42G)

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42G, the following Member will ask a Question to a Constitutional Commission for reply before the specified Committee–

QUE. NO.

ORDINARY QUESTION

003/2026 The Member for Mvita (Hon. Mohamed Machele, MP) to ask the National Land Commission:- Could the Commission— (i) provide the status of compensation to Mr. Jimmy Otieno Abongo of ID No. 12xxxx34, the owner of Plot No. MN/V1/2519, which was partly demolished in 2017 to pave way for the dualling of Magongo and Oil Refinery Roads by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)?

(ii) explain why Mr. Jimmy Otieno has not been compensated to date despite other residents in the area whose land was compulsorily acquired having received their compensation?

(iii) indicate the assessed value of the property as determined by the government valuer and the amounts he is entitled to as compensation including timelines within which he shall receive the payments? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

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ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), the following Statement will be responded to— No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. 1. Implementation of the Turkwel-

Lokichar Water and Irrigation Project under the South Lokichar Field Development Plan

Hon. Samuel Moroto, MP (Kapenguria) Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation