George Peter Opondo Kaluma

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Kimani Kuria. You know, you have seconded in a manner that disables every other debater from making their own contributions. (Question proposed) Hon. Zamzam Chimba is recognised.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Robert Basil.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Eve Obara, Member for Kabondo Kasipul.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara, otherwise known in Homa Bay County as Kichwa Moja Degree Tatu. Hon. John Kiarie is now recognised to contribute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I hope all Kenyans are watching the proceedings this afternoon, because they would be shocked at the level of representation we have in Parliament. Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Rindikiri, for those wise words. Hon. Leah Sankaire, Member of Parliament for Kajiado County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The nation needs to know that you are also the Chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) . Thank you very much. Hon. Julius Ole Sunkuli is now recognised.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Sunkuli, I hope the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Hon. Kuria Kimani, listened to you on that last part because the right to fair administrative action, as prescribed under Article 47 of the Constitution, does not include fair...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you Chair. Mhe. Bady Bady Twalib, Mjumbe wa Jomvu ametambulika kuongea kwa Mswada huu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Asante sana. Umeongea kama

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Just before you take your seat, Hon. Passaris, you have made a very important point which I want to draw the attention of the Members to, because the matter of administrative penalties is required to abide by the requirements of fair administrative action before...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order Members. Is that the way to bow when you are exiting the plenary? Hon. Rozaah Buyu and Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi, why are you behaving like you are standing by some aisle other than a parliamentary aisle? 30th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 47...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Kuria Kimani?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you need to be more explicit in some places.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. 30th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 49 ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, let us be upstanding. The time being 7.01 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at 9.30 30th June 2026...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR DELEGATION FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, I wish to introduce to you a delegation of Members of the Ethics Committee of the Assembly of the Republic...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you. Do we have the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? (The Temporary Speaker consulted with the Clerk-at-the-Table) We can skip it; it can be laid later on. Next Order. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 NOTICE OF MOTION STREAMLINING...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS ATTACK ON CHEMELIL SUGAR ACADEMY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Justice Kemei. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Justice Kemei (Sigowet/Soin, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on the Request for Statement by my good neighbour...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) It is so ordered. Hon. K’Oyoo, the preliminary response will be issued on Thursday due to the sensitivity of the matter. The substantive report will come later on. Proceed, Hon. Ruth Odinga. SECURITY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CRISIS WITHIN KISUMU SUGAR BELT

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. John Mutunga.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ruth Odinga, you will get the response to your Request for Statement in two weeks’ time.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Two weeks it is, Hon. John Mutunga. Proceed, Hon. Joseph Oyula. STATE OF EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CARE SERVICES IN BUSIA COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Oyula, the first week after recess sounds reasonable.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Chairperson, the report should be ready and delivered by then. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONALISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Daniel Karitho.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Health

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Daniel Karitho, it is directed that the response from the Committee will come within two weeks after recess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There are responses to previous requests for Statements. First is to the request of Statement by Hon. Mumina Bonaya. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. STATEMENTS INSECURITY, FEMICIDE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES IN ISIOLO COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you. Let me intervene in the proceedings to welcome the following schools and students in the Public Gallery to the House. In the Public Gallery, we have Bicham School from Kajiado East Constituency, Kajiado County; Ndimu School from Bahati Constituency, Nakuru County; Still...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Dido Raso.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mumina, due to the seriousness of the matter you have raised, I will not have this one concluded before the House. I am sending the matter to the Committee for further investigations. You will be notified by the Committee as and when they...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) You know the limitations of these responses have been the presidential system. It is for that reason that I am using my discretion to remit the matter to the Committee for in-depth interrogation. Please, attend and provide the information you have so that we...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, Hon. Irene.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Dorice Donya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Fatuma will have the last opportunity to joyride on this response. We have a very long Order Paper, Hon. Members.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Fatuma, you cannot speak in that manner against Members when you do not have a substantive Motion. Withdraw the words “shame on them” especially as a Chairperson of a committee yourself.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Is that parliamentary?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. John Mutunga. I cautioned you against going away from the subject matter. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)(Hon. (Dr) John Mutunga Kanyuithia stood up in his place) Take your seat, Hon. John Mutunga. Hon. Dorice...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Fatuma.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! I think that introduction is enough. Hon. John Mutunga, please, keep to the sufficiency of your response and what you can do to seal any gaps.

The contextual matters The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Mutunga…

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Mutunga, Members are saying that the response you have read on behalf of the Ministry has gaps. How do you intend to address them? That is why I have given you the microphone.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes. Hon. Mutunga, did you note the concerns by Hon. Pukose, which you have also not addressed?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Address the House in terms of how the responses not contained in the report will come to the House or what you want to do to secure that the response is satisfactory.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Mutunga, I took note of that. It is a non-issue. Let us go to the next response, which will be given by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, to the request for Statement by Hon. Caroline...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The weed, according to Hon. (Dr) Pukose, treats impotence. The excitement of the lady Members could be more on the positive than on the negative side. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The students are welcome to the House to observe proceedings. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)The Vice-Chairman, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, is there a way you can DEMISE OF MS SHEILA CHEPKORIR

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Vice-Chairperson.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ng’elechei, that sounds reasonable. Because the investigations are continuing, the Vice-Chairperson has undertaken that there will be a progress report before the House which will be debated as we go along on this sensitive matter. You will get a response the first week...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The response by the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works to the Statement request by Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Millie. Hon. Members, luckily, the two issues will be brought to the House after recess. I hope we will engage in greater detail then. Yes, Hon. Chairperson. COLLAPSE OF A STOREY BUILDING IN KAJIADO COUNTY

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Is Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo in the House? Hon. Members Yes. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Okay. Can you go to the specific responses, so that we save time?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Chairman. What is out of order, Hon. Owen? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 23

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Chairman, how long do you have to go?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Onesmus Ngogoyo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Chairman.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I think we will leave it at that, but also to alert Members that the proceedings of the House are public and the DCI, in terms of their investigations, should be observing the proceedings and know what to do in terms of the investigations...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) That one goes under what Hon. Otiende Amollo calls judicial notice, as the report has come from a Government Ministry. Let us go to the next response. Yes, Hon. Ngogoyo?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) It is already on record and the Chairman also informed that you already have a copy of the report. There are some things you can do to help with the investigations without being publicly on record. REHABILITATION OF MIGORI RIVER BRIDGE

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Is Hon. Peter Masara in the House? If he is not in the House, as per tradition, please, table the response. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The response will be treated as the property of the House even if the Member is absent. I want you to read the specific recommendations you are making. The bridge runs through a transnational highway. That is the only way that goes to Tanzania...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Francis Peter Masara, what do you have to say to the response from the Ministry?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Otiende Amollo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Otiende Amollo, the Procedure and House Rules Committee has picked up the point you have raised. It is under consideration in terms of possible amendments to the provisions of the Standing Orders. Hon. Namuar. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 27

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, we need to go to other business. Hon. Caroli.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli, this is the House of representatives, and you speak for the entire nation. It is not for a section of people to ask questions concerning any part of the country. Any Member of Parliament, as Hon. Namuar has done, can raise an...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli is undermining Hon. Peter Masara without a substantive Motion because he has made that request. (Hon. Peter Masara raised his hand) Hon. Masara, I have not given you a microphone. So that we may go to other business, this is the bridge...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Peter Masara, the Cabinet Secretary concerned is Mr Davis Chirchir. He is a man of his word, expedition and efficiency. Let us trust the Ministry, under the guidance of the House through the Committee, to prioritise it as a matter of national interest...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I have noted many lapses on the part of Hon. Kimani Kuria. Let us do a procedural step here. Clerk-at-the-Table, can you go back to Order No. 5? The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kimani Kuria.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you very much. Next Order. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Pukose to second.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Are you talking about the local government? 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA): In the past, the local governments were collecting more money than what we are collecting now in the counties....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Gitonga Murugara. Hon. Members, this is a very short Bill. In light of what has been said by the Leader of the Majority Party, let us expedite consideration of the matter so that we can proceed to the Committee stage.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) For the avoidance of doubt, the first matter appearing under Order No. 11 for consideration in the Committee of the whole House is, indeed, the County Allocation of Revenue Bill. Hon. Members, you know what the Standing Orders mandate. Hon. Owen Baya, standing in...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, I now put the Question for your decision. (Question put and agreed to) (The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to Committee of the whole House) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you. Before the next Order is called,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Chairperson, I can see some Members are again asking about the order of business. Hon. Millie Odhiambo and others, for clarity, we are now on Order No.10, which concerns the Petition regarding the variation of boundaries for three specified forests, which is the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, I have had the privilege of working with the Member for Molo, Hon. Kuria Kimani. I will tell you it is not just the people of Molo who acknowledge that he is a genius. I have become a finance...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Raphael Wanjala, how can you interrupt such a learned presentation on this Bill, which is deemed complicated? Hon. Caroli, who is on the phone there? That is not right. If Hon. Members wish to pick up phone calls, there are rooms even behind...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There is nothing out of order. Continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you very much, Hon. Kuria Kimani. It touches every Member that you have said we have a date with history and destiny through this Bill. (Question proposed)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Why not agree on five minutes each, and those who can compress can have three minutes each. Can we agree on that, or I put the question? (Question put and agreed to) Let us have Hon. John Kiarie followed by Hon. Gitonga Murugara. This...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Gitonga Murugara, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon (Dr) James Nyikal. I am still on the line of experts donated to the Government.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you. Hon. David Mboni will speak after Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona because of rank and precedence.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I have recognised Hon. David Mboni.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Robert Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Kassim.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Namoit.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) They were producing petroleum the other day. Hon. Baya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Namoit, please try to compress your contribution. Can you do so in less than three minutes?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli Omondi, in under three minutes, make your contribution. 24th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 73

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kassim Tandaza.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kassim Tandaza, sit down. Hon. Caroli Omondi, did you use the words “stop being stupid” in reference to Members?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli Omondi, you made those remarks just when you were recognised to make your contributions. I want to caution again: if you used the words "stop being stupid" or the word "stupid" in reference to either the Speaker or the House, I ask...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Traditionally, when a person rises under Standing Order 95, the Speaker has a range of discretion to determine whether a question should be put for the Mover to reply or whether further opportunities can be granted to additional Members. This is why Hon. Owen...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli Omondi, it is being confirmed to me that what I heard, what Hon. Kassim heard and what several Members across the aisle heard is that you said, “stop being stupid” That is what is on The Hansard. Hon. Caroli Omondi, I am...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli, I am going to deal with you now under Standing Order 107A. And just for clarity, let me read it to you: Gross disorderly conduct 107A. (1) A Member commits an act of gross disorderly conduct if the Member— ADJOURNMENT The Temporary...

Hon. Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Owen Baya, before Hon. Millie Odhiambo.

Hon. Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Owen Baya, before Hon. Millie Odhiambo.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I inform the Leader of the Majority Party that unlike during the times of our former presidents, nowadays one goes to State House and you are not given fanta and biscuits; you are welcomed as a Kenyan. We have a...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Otiende. Hon. Kaluma is on a point of order. Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I never interrupt Hon. Amollo. But there is...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Otiende Amollo raises a valid point that if matters are confidential, there should be regulations governing them. We do not contest that point. However, my point of order is that we are debating the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (No.2) of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Chairperson, to report to the House.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Mover to move agreement with the report.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. George Sunkuyia.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Nandi Hills, Hon. Kitur.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Because of rank, Hon. Adan Keynan will have the last comment at this stage. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, you will be able to comment on the Bill before the conclusion of the Third Reading. Allow me to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO. 2) BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Mover of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Pukose.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Charles Ngusya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next is Hon. Japheth Nyakundi, followed by Hon. Timothy Toroitich.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Timothy Toroitich, make your contribution in one minute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Naomi Waqo, in 30 seconds. 18th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Naomi Waqo (Marsabit County, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support this Supplementary Appropriations (No.2) Bill. I also congratulate the Committee, as the State...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Minority Party takes precedence.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I hope The Hansard will be checked. If there is any such representation on change of leadership of the Minority Party side, it should be expunged straightaway. This is because the House is clear, under the Constitution, on who the Leader of the Minority...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe is recognised to contribute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal is recognised to contribute.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. (Dr) Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mutuse.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Oundo, you know that you raised some fundamental issues around sports, which are being responded to. Can you attention to what the Hon. Member is saying?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Proceed, Hon. Jematiah.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. John Gitonga

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Mukunji. Hon. Mukunji, we are debating the matter under Order No. 14. It is a Motion for Consideration of the Supplementary Estimates II for the Financial Year 2025/2026. Could we just go back there?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mukunji, you can be sure you are protected from any whipping outside there. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jared Okello is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mukunji, you have one minute to wind up.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, the Member of Parliament for Tetu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Wandeto, let me read for you the provisions of Standing Order 91 (1) . It says: A Member shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts which the Member alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Do not interrupt the Speaker. Did you hear the word “instantly”? That is what you are being required to do. If you cannot substantiate instantly, you withdraw that statement. You make it when you are able to substantiate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) That is very much in order. That statement is withdrawn and let it be expunged from the record. Hon. Wandeto retains his right as a Member to make that claim as and when, in the future, he will be able to substantiate.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) That is very elaborate, Hon. Kiarie. Hon. Irene Mayaka is now recognised to make her contributions.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Jackson Kosgei.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There being no other Member wishing to contribute, I now call upon the Mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Irene Mayaka.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon Peter Kaluma) Is there interest by any Member to contribute any further or this one is straight forward? I am not able to see that Member. The Member for Igembe Central is recognised to make his contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Having no more interest, I will call upon the Mover to reply. Before I do so, allow me to recognise a delegation seated in the Speaker’s Gallery. I welcome them to observe the proceedings of the House. We have a large delegation of young...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I will direct that the Order be called first. THE SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BILL The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)(Bill deferred)The request by the Leader of the Majority Party is acceded to. The matter concerning the Bill appearing under Order No.17 is deferred to...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Chairperson, Committee on Regional Integration.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Irene Mayaka, I know how you feel about the upcoming football match. However, I am being reminded that in keeping with the parliamentary tradition, you move the Motion first as printed in the Order Paper. Read it word for word, punctuation by punctuation...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu. (Question proposed) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Oscar Nabulindo, do you wish to contribute to this? Please proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Igembe Central, is recognised to make his contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Report appears very clear and certain on its recommendations. I cannot see any further interests. Accordingly, I will call upon the Mover to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Irene Mayaka. (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Members for staying this late. I request that you stay more, in as much as you want to go and watch that match between the DRC...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record) Hon. Member, it is my time.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record) Hon. Member, it is my time.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record)

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record)

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. This has been the most difficult Finance Bill we have had to process because it was being done in a very constrained economic environment. We looked at how...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. This has been the most difficult Finance Bill we have had to process because it was being done in a very constrained economic environment. We looked at how...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I accept the information.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I accept the information.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is about equity, as the Leader of the Majority Party rightly says. If we allow a situation in which people do not pay taxes as long as they appeal, the process will take too long because it...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is about equity, as the Leader of the Majority Party rightly says. If we allow a situation in which people do not pay taxes as long as they appeal, the process will take too long because it...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I do not want to be informed. I want to save on time so that as many of us as possible get the opportunity to speak. The Bill proposes to eliminate certain forms of taxation. I support the Bill to that extent. The...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I do not want to be informed. I want to save on time so that as many of us as possible get the opportunity to speak. The Bill proposes to eliminate certain forms of taxation. I support the Bill to that extent. The...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, please. Hon. Members, let me tell you what will happen if you keep intervening. I will guillotine time for the Members you seek to disrupt. (Applause)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, please. Hon. Members, let me tell you what will happen if you keep intervening. I will guillotine time for the Members you seek to disrupt. (Applause)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, so that we avoid this point of order, the Report of the Committee seeks to delete that provision that you are worried about.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, so that we avoid this point of order, the Report of the Committee seeks to delete that provision that you are worried about.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, is on a point of order. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, is on a point of order. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, who was next? Hon. Mawathe. Members, remember that you have just passed the Budget, which you yourselves made. Also, make suggestions on how you want to fund that Budget.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, who was next? Hon. Mawathe. Members, remember that you have just passed the Budget, which you yourselves made. Also, make suggestions on how you want to fund that Budget.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Take your seat. Take your seat, Hon. Mawathe! Hon. Mawathe, do not worry about your time. Take your seat. Hon. George Sunkuyia, what was your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Take your seat. Take your seat, Hon. Mawathe! Hon. Mawathe, do not worry about your time. Take your seat. Hon. George Sunkuyia, what was your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. George, you have made your point. Hon. Mawathe, what clause of the Bill are you referring to? Just specify the clause and proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. George, you have made your point. Hon. Mawathe, what clause of the Bill are you referring to? Just specify the clause and proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Majority Party is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Majority Party is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, as I told you, the Finance Bill is the most important piece of legislation that we can debate. Let us listen to one another. If Members raise points of order, I will freeze the time of the Member on the Floor. Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, as I told you, the Finance Bill is the most important piece of legislation that we can debate. Let us listen to one another. If Members raise points of order, I will freeze the time of the Member on the Floor. Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Tongoyo… Hon. Members He is Hon. Ngogoyo. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Kajiado North, Hon. Ngogoyo, allow the Speaker to preside over the House. Do not shout at a Member contributing across the aisle....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Tongoyo… Hon. Members He is Hon. Ngogoyo. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Kajiado North, Hon. Ngogoyo, allow the Speaker to preside over the House. Do not shout at a Member contributing across the aisle....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I was waiting to hear what was out of order. In fact, there is nothing out of order. Hon. Mawathe, you need to conclude now.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I was waiting to hear what was out of order. In fact, there is nothing out of order. Hon. Mawathe, you need to conclude now.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Mawathe! Take your seat. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Mawathe! Take your seat. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I heard Hon. Mawathe make that point, and the response from Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to laugh. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to deal with it. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Murugara, proceed and make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I heard Hon. Mawathe make that point, and the response from Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to laugh. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to deal with it. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Murugara, proceed and make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Hon. Kuria Kimani is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Hon. Kuria Kimani is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, just a minute. I said before that we have passed the Budget. Inasmuch as we may have a contest with the Finance Bill as Members, let us think of how to raise funds to finance that Budget without saying you should either...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, just a minute. I said before that we have passed the Budget. Inasmuch as we may have a contest with the Finance Bill as Members, let us think of how to raise funds to finance that Budget without saying you should either...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kuria Kimani, your point is made. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kuria Kimani, your point is made. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seat, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I will freeze your time. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seat, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I will freeze your time. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Nyoro, you may continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Nyoro, you may continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Who is that standing next to Hon. Nyoro? That Member standing next to Hon. Nyoro should sit down. Hon. DK Kiplagat, take your seat! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Who is that standing next to Hon. Nyoro? That Member standing next to Hon. Nyoro should sit down. Hon. DK Kiplagat, take your seat! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kiplagat, take your seat. You are certainly on a point of argument. You will get your time to make your argument. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kiplagat, take your seat. You are certainly on a point of argument. You will get your time to make your argument. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, that you must do.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, that you must do.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, please. We must be orderly if we are going to debate. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you cannot stand in your place and say that you yourself attended, and then, at the same time, say that the Committee manufactured participants. That one, I insist,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, please. We must be orderly if we are going to debate. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you cannot stand in your place and say that you yourself attended, and then, at the same time, say that the Committee manufactured participants. That one, I insist,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I am on my feet. When the Speaker orders you to withdraw, and you see the Speaker asking for the Standing Orders... Please, do not take the Speaker in the direction he does not want to go. Please, withdraw. It is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I am on my feet. When the Speaker orders you to withdraw, and you see the Speaker asking for the Standing Orders... Please, do not take the Speaker in the direction he does not want to go. Please, withdraw. It is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Yes, the withdrawal is accepted. Let us avoid provoking unnecessary emotions in debate. I sat here and said that all Members need to have their time on the Finance Bill. Let us agree to continue in that manner.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Yes, the withdrawal is accepted. Let us avoid provoking unnecessary emotions in debate. I sat here and said that all Members need to have their time on the Finance Bill. Let us agree to continue in that manner.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Give the microphone to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. He is on a 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)point of order. Maybe for clarity, are mitumba taxed now? If so, what...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Give the microphone to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. He is on a 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)point of order. Maybe for clarity, are mitumba taxed now? If so, what...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, where are the new taxes proposed on mitumba?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, where are the new taxes proposed on mitumba?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, Hon. Members! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, Hon. Members! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seats. (Hon. Kaguchia John and several Members stood up in their places) Hon. Kaguchia, when the Speaker is on his feet, you take your seat. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seats. (Hon. Kaguchia John and several Members stood up in their places) Hon. Kaguchia, when the Speaker is on his feet, you take your seat. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Members! Be upstanding. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka and several Members consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka! ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House... (Loud consultations) 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 63 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Members! Be upstanding. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka and several Members consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka! ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House... (Loud consultations) 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 63 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record) Hon. Member, it is my time.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka spoke off the record) Hon. Member, it is my time.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record)

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off the record)

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. This has been the most difficult Finance Bill we have had to process because it was being done in a very constrained economic environment. We looked at how...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. This has been the most difficult Finance Bill we have had to process because it was being done in a very constrained economic environment. We looked at how...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I accept the information.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I accept the information.

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is about equity, as the Leader of the Majority Party rightly says. If we allow a situation in which people do not pay taxes as long as they appeal, the process will take too long because it...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is about equity, as the Leader of the Majority Party rightly says. If we allow a situation in which people do not pay taxes as long as they appeal, the process will take too long because it...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I do not want to be informed. I want to save on time so that as many of us as possible get the opportunity to speak. The Bill proposes to eliminate certain forms of taxation. I support the Bill to that extent. The...

Hon. Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town, ODM) I do not want to be informed. I want to save on time so that as many of us as possible get the opportunity to speak. The Bill proposes to eliminate certain forms of taxation. I support the Bill to that extent. The...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, please. Hon. Members, let me tell you what will happen if you keep intervening. I will guillotine time for the Members you seek to disrupt. (Applause)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, please. Hon. Members, let me tell you what will happen if you keep intervening. I will guillotine time for the Members you seek to disrupt. (Applause)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, so that we avoid this point of order, the Report of the Committee seeks to delete that provision that you are worried about.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, so that we avoid this point of order, the Report of the Committee seeks to delete that provision that you are worried about.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, is on a point of order. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ngogoyo, the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, is on a point of order. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 50

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, who was next? Hon. Mawathe. Members, remember that you have just passed the Budget, which you yourselves made. Also, make suggestions on how you want to fund that Budget.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, who was next? Hon. Mawathe. Members, remember that you have just passed the Budget, which you yourselves made. Also, make suggestions on how you want to fund that Budget.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Take your seat. Take your seat, Hon. Mawathe! Hon. Mawathe, do not worry about your time. Take your seat. Hon. George Sunkuyia, what was your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Take your seat. Take your seat, Hon. Mawathe! Hon. Mawathe, do not worry about your time. Take your seat. Hon. George Sunkuyia, what was your point of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. George, you have made your point. Hon. Mawathe, what clause of the Bill are you referring to? Just specify the clause and proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. George, you have made your point. Hon. Mawathe, what clause of the Bill are you referring to? Just specify the clause and proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Majority Party is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Majority Party is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, as I told you, the Finance Bill is the most important piece of legislation that we can debate. Let us listen to one another. If Members raise points of order, I will freeze the time of the Member on the Floor. Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, as I told you, the Finance Bill is the most important piece of legislation that we can debate. Let us listen to one another. If Members raise points of order, I will freeze the time of the Member on the Floor. Hon....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Tongoyo… Hon. Members He is Hon. Ngogoyo. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Kajiado North, Hon. Ngogoyo, allow the Speaker to preside over the House. Do not shout at a Member contributing across the aisle....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Tongoyo… Hon. Members He is Hon. Ngogoyo. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Kajiado North, Hon. Ngogoyo, allow the Speaker to preside over the House. Do not shout at a Member contributing across the aisle....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I was waiting to hear what was out of order. In fact, there is nothing out of order. Hon. Mawathe, you need to conclude now.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I was waiting to hear what was out of order. In fact, there is nothing out of order. Hon. Mawathe, you need to conclude now.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Mawathe! Take your seat. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Mawathe! Take your seat. The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I heard Hon. Mawathe make that point, and the response from Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to laugh. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to deal with it. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Murugara, proceed and make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I heard Hon. Mawathe make that point, and the response from Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to laugh. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro was to deal with it. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Murugara, proceed and make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Hon. Kuria Kimani is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, Hon. Kuria Kimani is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Order, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, just a minute. I said before that we have passed the Budget. Inasmuch as we may have a contest with the Finance Bill as Members, let us think of how to raise funds to finance that Budget without saying you should either...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, just a minute. I said before that we have passed the Budget. Inasmuch as we may have a contest with the Finance Bill as Members, let us think of how to raise funds to finance that Budget without saying you should either...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kuria Kimani, your point is made. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kuria Kimani, your point is made. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seat, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I will freeze your time. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seat, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro. I will freeze your time. 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Nyoro, you may continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Nyoro, you may continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Who is that standing next to Hon. Nyoro? That Member standing next to Hon. Nyoro should sit down. Hon. DK Kiplagat, take your seat! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Who is that standing next to Hon. Nyoro? That Member standing next to Hon. Nyoro should sit down. Hon. DK Kiplagat, take your seat! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kiplagat, take your seat. You are certainly on a point of argument. You will get your time to make your argument. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kiplagat, take your seat. You are certainly on a point of argument. You will get your time to make your argument. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, continue.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, take your seat.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, that you must do.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, that you must do.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, please. We must be orderly if we are going to debate. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you cannot stand in your place and say that you yourself attended, and then, at the same time, say that the Committee manufactured participants. That one, I insist,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, please. We must be orderly if we are going to debate. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, you cannot stand in your place and say that you yourself attended, and then, at the same time, say that the Committee manufactured participants. That one, I insist,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I am on my feet. When the Speaker orders you to withdraw, and you see the Speaker asking for the Standing Orders... Please, do not take the Speaker in the direction he does not want to go. Please, withdraw. It is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, I am on my feet. When the Speaker orders you to withdraw, and you see the Speaker asking for the Standing Orders... Please, do not take the Speaker in the direction he does not want to go. Please, withdraw. It is...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Yes, the withdrawal is accepted. Let us avoid provoking unnecessary emotions in debate. I sat here and said that all Members need to have their time on the Finance Bill. Let us agree to continue in that manner.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Yes, the withdrawal is accepted. Let us avoid provoking unnecessary emotions in debate. I sat here and said that all Members need to have their time on the Finance Bill. Let us agree to continue in that manner.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Give the microphone to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. He is on a 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)point of order. Maybe for clarity, are mitumba taxed now? If so, what...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Give the microphone to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. He is on a 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 61 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)point of order. Maybe for clarity, are mitumba taxed now? If so, what...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, where are the new taxes proposed on mitumba?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, where are the new taxes proposed on mitumba?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, Hon. Members! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order! Order, Hon. Members! (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seats. (Hon. Kaguchia John and several Members stood up in their places) Hon. Kaguchia, when the Speaker is on his feet, you take your seat. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Take your seats. (Hon. Kaguchia John and several Members stood up in their places) Hon. Kaguchia, when the Speaker is on his feet, you take your seat. Leader of the Majority Party, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Members! Be upstanding. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka and several Members consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka! ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House... (Loud consultations) 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 63 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Members! Be upstanding. (Hon. Wanami Wamboka and several Members consulted loudly) Hon. Wamboka! ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Members, the time being 7.05 p.m., this House... (Loud consultations) 16th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 63 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Before I get the Chair of the Departmental Committee to commit, let Hon. Shinali be recognised to say something on that request for a Statement.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Which Committee is your request for a Statement directed?

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Where is the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock? Hon. Dido Raso, do you want to comment on the Statement?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Nyakundi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Do we have the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock in the House? Do we have any Member from the Committee? They are certainly engaged in other parliamentary businesses within the precincts of the House. Do we have the leadership of...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Maingi, you will get a response in two weeks after recess.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There is a request for a Statement by Hon. Eric Wamumbi which is in the Order Paper. CIRCULATION OF HARMFUL ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Dido Raso, on behalf of the Chair, Departmental Committee in charge of Administration and Internal Affairs.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Second week after recess, Hon. Eric Wamumbi, it shall be.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us go to the Statement by the Nominated Member, Hon. Irene Mayaka, regarding delayed processing of Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds. DELAY IN PROCESSING OF VALUE ADDED TAX REFUNDS

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Chair, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? Anybody from that Committee? Hon. Lesuuda is not the Chair of that Committee. The Chair is very hardworking. I know the Committee is currently engaged with the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill. Could the leadership commit...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mayaka?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, two weeks after recess the response shall be brought to the House. It is so ordered. Next is a request by the Member for Laisamis, Hon. Joseph Lekuton that the Question be asked on his behalf by Hon. Naisula Lesuuda. That request has...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education. Do we have anyone from the Committee to commit to when theCommittee on Health or the Departmental Committee on Education? I think it is to the

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Naisula, in two weeks, the response to the Statement will be brought to the House. Is that satisfactory?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The next request for Statement is by the Member for Shinyalu, Hon. Fredrick Ikana. INCREASED FATAL HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS ALONG KISUMU - KAKAMEGA ROAD

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. George Kariuki. He seems not to be in. The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee? He also seems not to be in. Do we have any Member of the Committee in the House? Again, all...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ikana.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) In two weeks after the recess. I advise the Chairman that the situation Hon. Ikana is speaking to, is affecting very many areas. There should be speed bumps when you approach a school and when you exit; when you approach a trading centre and...

The Principal Secretary 30th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) So, when was the request for Statement sought?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mutunga, this is the sowing and weeding season when we need fertiliser the most. You have mentioned your struggles in engaging with the Principal Secretary and we truly commiserate with Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and his entire family. I doubt that the House’s...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I will pardon the Principal Secretary only for the reason given and only because the matter was remitted for him to deal with personally. This should never happen again. I am allowing it only because the delay involves the Cabinet Secretary, Mr Davis Chirchir...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) To which committee is the request for Statement directed to? Is it the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security? The Chairperson of the Committee is engaged. Where is the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Dido Raso? (Hon. Naomi Waqo spoke off the record) Hon. Naomi Waqo,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Zamzam Chimba, does that sound reasonable?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The report from the Committee shall be brought within two weeks. Hon. Waqo, within two weeks means that if you have it ready on the first day after the recess, you can bring it. It does not have to wait for 14 days. Bring...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you. It should be ready within two weeks after recess. Next, is a response to the Statement request by Hon. Machua Waitaka regarding the effects of the ongoing United States/Israel-Iran Conflict on distribution of petroleum products in the country by the Departmental Committee...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I remember the concerns raised in the Statement. Could I by observation look at whether Members have interest to speak beyond the Report before I give my directions hereon?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The position of the Hon. Speaker is that once the Report is brought, it is a property of the House. So, in some instances, even if the person who asked the question is not there, the Speaker can, on discretion and in public interest,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Gikaria, you can proceed to Table the Report and you will stand discharged. There is nothing else. (Hon. David Gikaria laid the Statement on the Table) 30th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei, you wanted...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, you can see the Temporary Speaker is elated. I will give a few of us a chance to celebrate this legend. Before I do that, let me recognise a number of students and the teachers of Kiurani Boys High School from Maara...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) They are welcome to the National Assembly to observe proceedings, and we wish them well. People often tell our students that the sky is the limit. When you are in the National Assembly, the sky is the beginning. We wish you well. Welcome Kiurani...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Chairlady of the Committee on Regional Integration. Now, let us have Hon. Zamzam Chimba.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There is no doubt that the investments made by the President in sports are huge. I was in Wajir and I found a very big stadium under construction, just after the Kitui one. I think they are over 25 now. Hon. Naomi Waqo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)The Commissioner, Hon. Patrick

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Patrick Makau, the concern of Hon. John Mutunga is that, unlike before, the current Government is really trying to build sports facilities across the country. A beautiful stadium was unveiled in Homa Bay, followed by another beautiful one in Kitui. I have told...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Dr Oundo, you will now celebrate Mr Sebastian Sawe and confirm if there is a stadium in Kakamega and Bungoma.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Leader of the Majority Party takes precedence. Whenever he arrives, everything stops. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. You forgot to mention the number and level of awards the President has been giving sportspeople. Our young people who played in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) left the games millionaires. The money has increased from one...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Ruth Odinga is recognised to celebrate Sebastian Sawe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Do not challenge Hon. Ruth Odinga on the Lingala dance; she will win. Is that the Member for Banissa? Your contribution is the last, then we can return to business. Sawe has brought Parliament to a standstill.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Kangogo Bowen, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Stephen Mule.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Lastly, let us have Hon. Mwashako.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli Omondi, you have two minutes.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jane Kagiri. Hon. Members, do we agree that she will be the last one to contribute so that we all salute at once?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Oundo! She is on a point of order.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)Conclude your contributions, Hon.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next is Hon. Adan Keynan because of rank.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Adan Keynan. I will not be given the position of Leader of the Majority Party if Hon. Jematiah does not say a word on this matter. Member for Baringo County, you are recognised to celebrate Sebastian Sawe.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Wandeto.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, the Temporary Speaker joins you in registering his congratulations to Sebastian Sawe. (Applause)(Laughter) BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK OF 25TH TO 29TH MAY 2026

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Members, I also wish to confirm that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has submitted the following documents together with the Estimates: The Draft Finance Bill, 2026; the Draft Kenya Revenue Authority...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next Order. At Order No.8, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health is not present. Owing to the importance of this Motion, the reply is deferred to a future date. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY CANCER PATIENTS Hon. Peter Kaluma...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, please second the Motion.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Dr) Oundo, do you want to contribute to this? Hon. Naomi Waqo? Yes, another Motion. Hon. Kimani Kuria, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee in charge of Finance and National Planning.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There being no further interest to contribute… Is that Hon. David Mboni? Please make your contributions.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The effect of what the Committee on Delegated Legislation has proposed in this report is that performance of music copyright in both audio and visual forms will be chargeable under the Act except for situations where they are used in hairdressings, salons, bars, carwashes,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON INSPECTION VISIT TO EAST AFRICAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION AND EAST AFRICAN HEALTH RESEARCH COMMISSION The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, the Chairperson of the Committee on Regional Integration requested that we defer debate on this...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, as we proceed to the next order, I notify all Members engaged in business outside the Plenary of the House that the matters appearing under Orders 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 will no doubt be reached. Let them be available because...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Catherine Omanyo, who is also the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, to second.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Catherine Omanyo. (Question proposed) Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri. I see he intends to contribute to a different Motion. Hon. Danson Mwashako also awaits a different Motion. (The Temporary Speaker consulted with the leading Clerk-at-the-Table) Hon. Members, the Co-Chairperson of the Mediation Committee,...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next Order. 29th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 42 ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY CANCER PATIENTS The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, you have one hour and five minutes to conclude the debate on this Motion. Those who are...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) As Hon. Jematiah prepares to contribute to the debate, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health should be in the plenary to reply to the Motion.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There being no more interest by Members to contribute to this Motion, this debate stands exhausted. (Hon. Yussuf Farah spoke off the record) You want to contribute?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Yes, Hon. Catherine Omanyo.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) There being no more interest by Members to contribute to this Motion, I call upon the Mover to reply. Do we have the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health in the House? Dr Nyikal is attending to other parliamentary obligations within the precincts....

Hon. Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, I know this situation. In the year 2019/2020, I was part of the delegation of the Committee in charge of Administration and National Security, which visited this area. Hon. Makali Mulu, we had difficulties landing. But I remember we ultimately did so...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. (Eng) Paul Nzengu, Member for Mwingi North.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Charles Ngusya, where did you derive the powers to dictate to the Speaker what to do? Hon. Nzengu will have one more minute. I appeal to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) to direct Safaricom or Airtel to install a mast in the...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Rose Museo, you are recognised to make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next is Hon. Mulyungi because of rank.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Charles Ngusia, the Member for Mwingi West.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next is Hon. Jessica Mbalu because of rank.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Member of Parliament for Laikipia West, Hon. Wachira Karani.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Samwel Moroto, Member of Parliament for Kapenguria.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Joshua Kimilu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Order, Hon. Joshua Kimilu. We are dealing with a very serious issue regarding the matter raised by Hon. David Makali. Could you attend to it in the short time that you have? 28th April 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caleb Mule is recognised to speak.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Next is the Member for Bondo, Hon. (Dr) Daniel Ochanda.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mark Mwenje.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) What is out of order, Hon. Nzengu?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Mark Mwenje, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, Member of Parliament for Kilome.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Let us have Hon. Rindikiri Mugambi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Caroli Omondi.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Members, we all understand the limitations of an Adjournment Motion, and that is why, I posed the question to the Mover on how best we should approach this matter. To prevent any further loss of lives and destruction of property, I am directing...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Member for Luanda, Hon. Dick Maungu.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Member for Roysambu, Hon. Augustine Mwafrika. Next is Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a. Hon. (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara has already contributed. Let us have Hon. Eckomas Mutuse.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Now, there being no interest in terms of contributions, the mover will now reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Otiende Amollo, before you wind up, look at Clause 5 (a) . When you mention that public participation may be conducted through written submissions, hearings, online forums, or any other method deemed appropriate, by whom?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) I am happy with that response. But to avoid the possibility of litigation or having bodies subjectively determine for others what amount is appropriate, you would consider a minor amendment. This is to ensure that it is clear to the responsible authority. I am...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you very much, Hon. Amollo. I am grateful you have replied. Take your seats, Hon. Members. (Hon. Gladys Boss consulted with Hon. Jematiah Sergon along the gangway) The Deputy Speaker will take her seat. I will now put the question. (Question put and...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jane Kagiri, before you move, look at Clause 4 (7) . It is a very good provision, but why should 80 per cent of the workforce in a foreign company be made up of Kenyan citizens considering that we only grant work permits...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Eckomas Mutuse, AKA, impeachment for unconstitutional conduct.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Gladys Boss.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Member of Parliament for Roysambu, Hon. Agustine Mwafrika.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a, Member of Parliament for Thika Town.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The Hon (Dr) Eve Akinyi Obara is recognised to make her contributions.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, Member of Parliament for Kilome Constituency.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Florence Jematiah, Member for Baringo County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Rahab Mukami, Member for Nyeri County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Give me a minute, Hon. Baya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Stand down. The Speaker presides over the House. Take your seat. Hon. Irene Mrembo, are you on a point of order or you want to make your contributions on the Bill? Give Hon. Irene Mrembo from Nakuru County the microphone. We have technological difficulties....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Baya, you may now proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Is it the view of the House that I put the question? (Question, that the Bill be deferred, put and agreed to) Debate on the Bill is, therefore, deferred to a future date, as will be scheduled by the House Business Committee. Next Order....

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)(Bill deferred)Without much ado, the matter appearing under Order No.1 4 shall stand stepped down for future consideration for the reasons given. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN WESTERN REGION The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma)The Chairperson, Public Investments...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jack Wamboka, you will proceed as dictated by the Standing Orders.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jack Wamboka, I am not certain the Speaker has discretion over the subject matter of your request, but I will proceed under Standing Order I and permit you to switch language from Kiswahili to English, for the convenience of the House. So, you...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Owen Baya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jack Wamboka, the Report is very clear and the recommendations are firm. I thank you for your bold leadership of this Committee. On that basis, Members do not want to add more. The Mover will now be called upon to reply.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Jack Wamboka, oversight is a core mandate of Parliament, especially this House of Parliament. You have been doing very well. You are very bold. You are leading the Committee with courage. Do not be intimidated. Do not be intimidated, as the House. Some...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia, I have not allowed you to speak. Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia can proceed to second the Motion. Give him the microphone. (Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Owen Baya.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Your request is declined because this Motion involves Commissions, Boards and other State Corporations. It requires separate consideration and treatment. I want a Member to move Adjournment of debate, under Standing Order 96, for the convenience of the House. Hon. Baya was very engaged...