Jeremiah Omboko Milemba

Hon. Members, there is no interest. (Question, that the words to be left out be left out, put and agreed to) (Question, that the words to be inserted in place thereof be inserted, put and agreed to) (Question, that the words to be inserted be inserted, put and agreed to)

That is a good contribution. Be coming also during the Second Reading. We miss such contributions.

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The issue of power, particularly electricity, is at the heart of many Kenyans, not only for the industrialist, but also for the domestic consumers. If the measures in this Report mitigate some of the challenges aimed at reducing the cost of power, it will be...

Very well. There is much interest in this, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Ibrahim Saney is next on the list. I will follow the list. All of you will speak on this. Proceed.

Very well. However, I am not sure that the correction you are giving is correct. You will speak on this and we shall hear what you will have to say. Proceed, Hon. Saney.

Very well. You have also told us that you own the winds. That is great. Hon. David Mboni.

Very well. Hon. Mwalika, you were shy of speaking about Ethiopia. It is the largest supplier of power to Kenya, with the longest-lasting agreement. Take note of that. Hon. Gitonga Murugara.

Thank you for that information and history. Hon. Danson Mwashako.

Hon. John Gitonga. Members, by looking at the lights, you can wind up.

Hon. Caroli Omondi.

Very well. There is a lot of interest on this. Let us go to the Woman Representative for Baringo.

Is Hon. John Kaguchia in the House? (Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto spoke off the record) Are you Hon. Kaguchia? Allow Hon. Kaguchia to speak. What is your point of order, Hon. Wandeto?

Hon. Wandeto, you are out of order. I am a religious follower of the requests list. I have been able to map everyone who was on the list. You were not on it. Please, come and talk to the Clerks-at-the-Table to see whether you are on the list or not....

What is your point of order?

Hon. Kaguchia, you can just take a seat and then we will hear the point of order.

Very well, Hon. Kaguchia. The only thing you have to deal with is the facts of the Report.

Order, Kaguchia. The only thing that you could speak on in terms of orderliness is to say, “On this page, it proposes to increase.” Two, use parliamentary language. Avoid words like “lying”. Proceed.

Very well. He has heard you on that one. Proceed.

Hon. Kaguchia, you are out of order. Let me hear the point of order from the Deputy Majority Whip. Hon. Naomi Waqo (Marsabit County, UDA) Thank you, Hon Temporary Speaker. I would not want to distract my good friend, Hon. Kaguchia, but is it right for him to say that...

Hon. Naomi Waqo.

The last Member to speak on this debate in terms of interest is Hon. Geoffrey Mwangi.

Very well spoken. Hon. Mary Emaase, you do not have to leave your card here, walk away and come in. Let us hear you.

Great! You have been very passionate and emotive about it and the Chair is close to you. You will continue talking to him. Mover, please, reply.

Thank you, Hon. Chairperson. You have, honestly and religiously, been following the contributions from Members. It is clear, listening to your reply, but as Hon. Emaase indicated, this affects virtually all Members. The equity and equality of distribution is very important. Hon. Chairperson, I would like you to listen to...

Hon. Caroli, you are one of our most articulate Members of Parliament. Even as you go through the script reading, I need to remind you that our Standing Orders encourage you to speak to those things as much as possible and paraphrase them.

Hon. Mulanya.

On the screen, the first Member to have the Floor is Hon. Timothy Toroitich, Member for Marakwet West.

Very well. Thank you for remembering the philosopher Montesquieu in the French Revolution, who, though seldom quoted, was the father of the separation of powers. Many authorities would go for Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. There being no more interest in this… (Hon. Kaguchia John raised his hand) Yes, Hon. Kaguchia....

No, please, do not take it in bad faith. Just take your seat. This is procedural; it is simply a point of order. I will even add some minutes to you; you are contributing very well.

Very well, Hon. Kaguchia. You must not commit to statements that you cannot substantiate. Nevertheless, you are contributing well. I appreciated your colleague, Mwangi, so please, return to the matter at hand and proceed. You are doing very well; please, continue.

Very well. Hon. Rutto, I can see your hand. Do you want to contribute? Proceed.

Very well. Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Very well. The 10 minutes are done. The Serjeant-at-Arms can stop the Quorum Bell. Hon. Members, a Member rose in his place under Standing Order 35, which concerns quorum. I confirmed that there was no quorum at that...

Order, Hon. Members. Can we have order in the House? There is a meeting in front of the Clerks-at-the-Table. Can it end? (Loud consultations)

Very well. Hon. Maungu.

Hon. KJ

To the two Hon. Members whom I will give a chance to contribute, make it very short. This is not the main business we have today. Before then, allow me to acknowledge the presence of the following schools in the Public Gallery:

Hon. Oundo.

Hon. Hilary. I think you may be the last one because that is not the main business today. (Loud consultations) Order, Hon. Members. In fact, be reminded that it was I who brought NYOTA to the attention of Members. So, please, treat me with a lot of kindness. Proceed, Hon....

Make it brief. Okay, I will give a few more, but make it very brief. Take one and a half minutes. Hon. Mayaka, be very brief.

Yes, Hon. Member. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Bisau, one minute.

Hon. Basil, one minute.

Very well, Engineer, you have made your point. Hon. Millie is the last one to speak on this matter. We will then move to the next Order because I have given sufficient time for Members. Proceed.

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Very well. We now go back to Statements. The last one will be by Hon. Ruweida. GENERAL STATEMENT EQUITABLE GOVERNMENT ATTENTION TO LAMU EAST

Hon. Member, you had the opportunity to present all that in a request for Statement, and the House would still have appreciated the entire speech. Thank you. Let us move to the next Order, which is the response to Statements. The first one we begin with is a response to...

Very well. Is Hon. Mwenje in the House? If the three of you are present, then each Honourable Member should have just one turn. Beginning with Hon. Mwenje.

Order, Hon. Mwenje. If you need to discuss anyone, you must bring a substantive Motion. Is Hon. Ali Wario also interested in this matter? Be brief, because there are three of you.

You have made your point— A

Many Members asked this

Very well, Hon. Members, I will not open it up as I had earlier explained. INCOMPLETE WORKS ON SOLAI SUBUKIA ROAD (D366) Let us move to the next response to a statement. This one is a reply to Hon. Samuel Gachombe. It is about incomplete works on Subukia Road No....

Yes, Hon. Member for Kipipiri.

Hon. Chairman, let me hear Hon. Oundo and then you speak on it. Hon. Oundo, contribute for one minute.

Hon. Chairman

Allow me to speak to this Statement because at the end of the day, we want service to the people. Apologies notwithstanding, what are you going to do about the said matter as the Chairman? That is all I am waiting for. Proceed. I will give you another opportunity.

At least I have heard something. Hon. Muhia, you will have a sitting with the Chairman to see how your constituents can be served. Finally, let us hear from Hon. Muhia for one minute.

Mind your language. Cheating is unparliamentary. Hon. Muhia, I do not want to overextend it.

Order, Deputy Leader of the Majority Party. (Several Members stood in their places) Take your seats, Hon. Members. Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, you are neither a magician nor God. In fact, the only person who used to attempt to do what you are doing also went away and...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this chance. I thank the movers of the Privatisation Bill. Privatisation is a process that is very vital for this country. It comes from the fact that we have had many State-owned enterprises. Originally, they were called parastatals. They were created for a purpose,...

Order, Members. We want to see and hear the Hon. Member in total silence on this important matter. Thank you, Hon. Members, for dispersing. You may continue, Hon. Naisula.

Hon. Martha Wangari.

Hon. Ruweida Obo.

The Chairlady of KEWOPA,

Hon. Eve Obara.

Hon. Timothy Toroitich.

Hon. Beatrice Elachi.

Hon. Jerusha Momanyi, make it brief so that many Members can speak to it.

Next is Hon. Fatuma Masito. Due to the overwhelming interest, take three minutes. Proceed.

Interest ni kubwa sana. Tumsikize Mhe. Sabina Chege.

Hon. Florence Jematiah.

Where are the men? Hon. Rashid Bedzimba.

Hon. Lillian.

Is Hon. Kibet Kimingoi in the House? Then let us have Hon. Toto.

What is it, Hon. Jematiah?

Very well, the Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the quorum bell for 10 minutes. Hon. Members, once lack of quorum and Standing Order No.35 are pronounced, then the Hon. Temporary Speaker must rise to the occasion and check if there is a quorum. Indeed, I confirm there is no quorum. Therefore, ring the...