Baya Owen Yaa

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following papers on the Table:

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to give our Thursday Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC) , which met on Tuesday, 24th October 2023, to prioritise the business for consideration during the week. At the outset, allow me to commend the leadership of the House, including Chairpersons...

THAT, the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill 2023, (National Assembly Bill No.13 of 2023) , be now read a Second Time. It is a Bill that is co-sponsored by the Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, MGH, and the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Yes, Owen. Is it on the same matter? It is in relation to the guy who took my name and added a ‘b’ in front. Our Standing Orders allow joint sittings of committees. Due to the gravity and sensitivity with which this matter...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: report on project proposals, approvals, disbursement status, and restrictions

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to join my colleagues in this issue. It is very important to have examination integrity in this country, which gives the Kenyan certificate what it requires. Examination issues are sensitive. As our children sit for examinations, we need to give them the confidence that...

I support the amendment by the Chairperson. Additionally, I believe what Hon. T.J. is saying. Organisations that must be led by lawyers must be led by lawyers, the same as pharmaceutical organisations. I think we need to professionalise our way of doing things. If an organisation needs to be led...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I am wondering where the amendments by Hon. Kaluma and Hon. Oluoch are. We do not have any amendments by Hon. Kaluma on Clause 7.

We are on Clause 7. Does he have amendments? Where are the further amendments? I understand the idea of further amendments, but they are not on record. Where are they on record? The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Hon. Otiende.

For the sake of neatness of debate and so that we understand how we are moving, it is important that if Hon. Kaluma had an amendment… I heard the Speaker, very clearly say that there are certain amendments he had approved to be brought although they came late. I am...

No. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Hon. Oluoch, do you want to contribute to this amendment?

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I agree with Hon. Nyikal who was once a Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health, and also the Director-General of KEMSA. The members of the board being nominated by the cabinet secretary under Clauses 8 (2) (e) , (d) , (h) , (i) ,...

If Hon. Otiende’s amendment comes in, we are amending what we have already passed and that is the import of carrying the amendments by the Chair. This should have been done much earlier because it is incorporated in the amendment, but as it is now, it has been overtaken by...

Hon. Temporary Chairperson, I think that statement by Hon. Mayaka should be expunged from the record because it is self-incriminating. She is saying she did an illegal thing and wants this House to be used as a spring board for such. She needs to withdraw that statement from the record...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, there is a difference between the committees that are set up in Clauses 13 (e) and 21 of the Bill. Clause 13 (e) of the Bill says that the Authority shall have powers necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its functions under this Act, including...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I would like to draw Hon. Kaluma’s attention to Clause 21 (2) of the Bill which says that the scientific advisory committees established under subsection (1) shall be in addition to those established in the Fourth Schedule of this Bill. If you go to the Fourth Schedule...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, as we progress we may start defining what traditional medicine is, which will take us to the Second Reading stage. This Bill has been debated. A report by the Committee is available. If someone has an amendment, we should discuss it and move forward. Currently, we are...

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: DANIDA FY06, SIDA 51110081, IDA GESDEK-6133-KE,

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have two statements. First, are the usual Statements by the Leader of the Majority Party on Thursdays. I wish to present the Statement on sanitary towels first, and then I could go to the Thursday Statements. Is that okay?

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We have a response to questions concerning the availability of female hygiene products in schools by Hon. Ichung’wah, the Leader of the Majority Party. It is a lengthy Statement, but I will try to get it shortened a little bit. The Sanitary Towel Programme for...

I also want to say that it is very un- parliamentary.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I take cognisance of the fact that the Member is new in this Parliament. She does not know that one cannot say that someone is lying in this House. It is un-parliamentary. You may say: “It is far away from the truth”. It is un-parliamentary for you...

We request your indulgence on the El Nino Statement, that we present it next Thursday, if you will allow us to do that.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to present the usual Thursday Statement. (Hon. Silvanus Osoro stood up in his place) Now that I am starting to do this, I request the Whip of the Majority Party to sit down. Hon. Osoro, kindly sit down. You are disorderly. You may proceed, Hon....

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support that Statement by Hon. Captain Ruweida. Issues of Lamu are issues of the Coast Region, where many communities have come together. For us to continue to coexist, we need to respect all communities. Inflammatory remarks by one community against another...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This Bill brings accountability into the insurance sector and enhances what is called fiduciary duties. Actually, it brings penalties for offences created in the insurance industry by directors and shareholders. Some players...

Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to thank you and also inform you that apart from the fact that the Deputy Speaker taught you and you have exhibited good studentship, I also taught a Senator called Sen. Wapenina and he is a young Senator doing very well in the Senate....

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 113 (2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150 (3) , this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of 2023) , laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday,...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, in reply I would like to say that this is an important Bill for the nation. We need to streamline health facilities and health laws to give this country a new regime in management of facilities. I beg to reply.

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Mediation Committee on the Public Finance Management (Amendment)

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 113 (2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150 (3) , this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.16 of...

Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Before I lay the Papers, I am much obliged with your direction on what we should do about asbestos. We will follow up on that matter so that Members will never again lament about asbestos in this country. I beg to lay the following...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the usual Statement of the Leader of the Majority Party on Thursdays. On behalf of the House and the leadership of the House, I would like to welcome all the schools that have visited Parliament today. They are welcome to the Houses of Parliament....

Hon. Deputy Speaker is asking me what Velo is. I know what it is. It is a dangerous substance that is being sold alongside cigarettes in shops. It borders between cannabis and something else. It is sold freely. (Laughter)

Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will donate some of my time to my friend, Hon. Makilap, if you allow. I totally oppose other departments to make law. They should follow the law as laid down. We should also not allow anyone to take the power of legislation...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Temporary Speaker consulted the Clerks-at-the-Table) Hon. Owen Baya. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise under Standing Order 96 that we adjourn the debate on this Motion and give it another time so that we can debate it. It is an important Report...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, now that there is no interest to debate this Motion, I would like to rise under Standing Order 95 that you put the Question. Debate started, but there is no more interest to contribute. We can request the Mover to reply.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, this puts me in a very awkward position. However, as Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, I reply. I request Hon. Mbui to second. Hon. Owen Baya, you do not need a seconder. I reply, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Laughter)

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I cannot see the Chairperson of the Public Petitions Committee in the House. I request that you allow me to adjourn debate on this Motion under Standing Order 96, so that it can be re-scheduled to another time.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, I want to thank the Committee for doing a great job and the Kenya Kwanza Government for implementing its Manifesto under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) . Healthcare is one of the greatest headaches in this country. Families become bankrupt because they are...