Farah Maalim

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Coffee Bill, (Senate Bill No.10 of 2023) , up to Clause 10 and approved the same with amendments, and seeks leave to sit again.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Wamuchomba.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Technopolis Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.6 of 2024) , and its approval thereof with amendments.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) I concur with, and support the Chairperson on this amendment. Thank you. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Oundo. 14th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 32

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I also want to support the Chairman on this matter. This is far-reaching and too open to abuse. It is not something that you can do in the manner we have done right now in generality by saying: ‘Any person who commits...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Daadab, WDM)Hon. Temporary Chairlady, because of the gravity of this matter and the consequences that are very severe, it is important that we give it an exhaustive engagement as is possible. Clause 63 already states “obstructs the Authority” and “commits an offence shall be liable to”. That...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) I conquer with Hon. Millie Mabona. If it will involve additional resources, then it will be easy for a busybody to contest. In any case, when you use the word “shall” on matters development which are progressive, it determines whether it will be done immediately...

Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim)Order, Hon. Members. There are two Bills that are going on concurrently. We have not taken up the Co- operatives Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.7 of 2024) yet. This is the Coffee Bill, (Senate Bill No.10 of 2023). This is the Coffee...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Yes, by Parliament.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Oundo. That is not how you engage in debate in the House. Hon. Wamuchomba, did you raise your hand? Okay. I wanted to give one more person a shot at this before I give it to the Chairman. Yes, Hon. Melly, you...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Oundo, proceed before I give Hon. Mutunga a chance.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Okay. Hon. Chairperson, proceed.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, is Hon. Makali, somebody I have a lot of respect for, in order to compare a Member of Parliament who represents a constituency with the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya who represents the four corners of this country? He says that...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, is Hon. Makali, somebody I have a lot of respect for, in order to compare a Member of Parliament who represents a constituency with the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya who represents the four corners of this country? He says that...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, is Hon. Makali, somebody I have a lot of respect for, in order to compare a Member of Parliament who represents a constituency with the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya who represents the four corners of this country? He says that...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, for the benefit of the House, there was a Procedural Motion that preceded this Procedural Motion. Hon. Deputy Speaker, protect me from all of them! (Loud consultations) 2nd October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) The Motion said we can debate until conclusion, which means we can go up to midnight. With the signatures of 291 Members, anything more than five minutes is not likely to give an opportunity to everybody. In any case, for those of you who have...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, for the benefit of the House, there was a Procedural Motion that preceded this Procedural Motion. Hon. Deputy Speaker, protect me from all of them! (Loud consultations) 2nd October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) The Motion said we can debate until conclusion, which means we can go up to midnight. With the signatures of 291 Members, anything more than five minutes is not likely to give an opportunity to everybody. In any case, for those of you who have...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, for the benefit of the House, there was a Procedural Motion that preceded this Procedural Motion. Hon. Deputy Speaker, protect me from all of them! (Loud consultations) 2nd October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) The Motion said we can debate until conclusion, which means we can go up to midnight. With the signatures of 291 Members, anything more than five minutes is not likely to give an opportunity to everybody. In any case, for those of you who have...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) On a Tuesday, two weeks from today?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Okay. Hon. Tungule, you have heard that. Next Order. THE TECHNOPOLIS BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next Order. SPECIAL MOTION APPROVAL OF MR DAVID KIBET KEMEI FOR APPOINTMENT AS THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE COMPETITION AUTHORITY The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) The...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Where is he? 1st October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Proceed, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Murugara.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members. Take your seats. (Question proposed) Hon. Baya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Member for Suba South, Hon. Caroli Omondi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next is Hon. Marianne Kitany. Proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next is the Member for Kikuyu and Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next is the Member for Wajir North, Hon. Saney. I can see your name here. Are you in the House?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Makilap.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, please consult in low tones. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, Hon. Silvanus Osoro and 1st October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)Hon. Naomi Waqo consulted loudly)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah and Hon. Osoro, please consult in low tones. I will not mention the lady's name. She is my colleague.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members! Order! I can understand that there is a lot of excitement in the House today but, please, consult in low tones. Allow Hon. Makilap to be heard. Proceed, Hon. Makilap.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Member for Jomvu, Hon. Bady. Mheshimiwa Bady Bady.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Ng’elechei, Member for Elgeyo Marakwet, akifuatiwa na Mhe. Mama Zamzam.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Mhe. Zamzam. 1st October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 46

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) The request is marked to the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife. The Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Baya, a Statement has been sought from the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife by Hon. Kazungu Tungule, the Member for Ganze. Can you...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, I also join my colleagues in this, but I just have one important issue to raise. Not only do we have to protect the lives of 291 Members of Parliament who have appended their signature there, but we must also protect the system....

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, I also join my colleagues in this, but I just have one important issue to raise. Not only do we have to protect the lives of 291 Members of Parliament who have appended their signature there, but we must also protect the system....