Jeremiah Omboko Milemba

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I want to support that amendment by the Chairman. That was a very vital law that we made as Parliament. So that when we are taxing employees on the payslip, we do not include those statutory elements in deductions. When you do so, it is...

On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Hon. Omboko. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. This clause means that once you allow PAYE to be deducted on the gross salary including the deductions, you are taxing the workers on money that will not...

I have the microphone. Did you give me a chance? The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Yes, Hon. Omboko Thank you. You know I am easily identified as Mwalimu Omboko Milemba. I want to support that amendment. One, it is dealing with malaria and it makes it very easy...

Hon. Chairman, it is important that you go back and clarify the real importance of those changes. You are now transferring the tax to be paid by the debtor. We want to understand how beneficial this will be. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) :...

The Chairperson has to explain because he is creating a fund and he is not saying who is going to manage that fund. Therefore, that will become another loophole for the same money that we want to protect for Government use. Just like we dealt with the other clause which...

Yes.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, on behalf of the Chairperson, Hon. David Ochieng’, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.19 of 2025) and approved the same with amendments.

Bwana, I am a Member of Parliament for Emuhaya Constituency. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I thank Hon. Members who sat through the sittings since yesterday. They participated well and the debate was good. Some clauses, for instance, the clause on limiting of the Private Members space did not require a lengthy...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole house has considered the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No.72 of 2023) and approved the same with amendments.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the amendments and proposals by the Committee. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Temporary Speaker, the amendments by the Committee are great. First, the fact that only eight counties are taking 60 per cent of the entire amount should be dealt with. We also have to address the thin spreading across many areas because this Fund was supposed to reverse the gains...

Thank you. Let us get Hon. Dido Raso to speak on this before the Mover replies. Hon. Ali Raso (Saku, UDA) ; Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wish to add my voice to this. I oppose this Bill. It is in my interest and in the interest...

Mover.

Mover, if you proceed like that, I will open debate.

Very well, Hon. Members. We shall defer putting of the overall Question to the next Sitting. Next order. THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.16 OF 2025) Leader of the Majority Party.

Hon. Irene Mayaka, proceed.

The first bite goes to Hon. Kaluma.

Hon. Kiborek, you are one of the young Members who is still in the House and strong. Please make your contribution.

That is out of order. We have already dealt with that matter.

Hon. Pukose.

Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee followed by the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

Hon. Japheth Nyakundi. Please, be brief.

Hon. Jematiah.

Hon. John Mutunga.

Hon. John Kiragu.

Hon. Dido Raso.

Hon. Yegon, are you in the House?

There being no further interest to contribute to the Bill, I call upon the Mover to reply.

Very well. Hon. Members, we shall defer putting the Question in this particular Bill to the next sitting. Next Order. (Putting of the Question deferred) THE COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL Hon. Chairman.

(Bill deferred)I rule that we follow what the Chairman has said. Let us be up standing. I thank the Members for staying very strongly up to this hour, at 9.00 p.m., to deal with all the businesses that require the timelines that we have set out. Some of the Bills...

Very well. The Chairlady.

Thank you. Mover.

Very well, Hon. Members. The mood in the House is that I put the Question. (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL

Thank you, Hon. Members. I have confirmed that the House is properly constituted for the purpose of making this decision. I, therefore, put the Question. (Question put and agreed) (The Bill was accordingly read a Third Time and passed) Is Hon. Kitayama in the House? RESETTLEMENT OF KURIA PEOPLE IN...

Hon. Robert Mbui, do you want to speak on this Petition?

Hon. Adan Keynan.

You have made your point. Hon. Kasim Tandaza.

Ahsante. Hon. Dido Raso.

Finally on this, let us have Hon. Wilberforce Oundo.

Very well. This Petition is referred to the Public Petitions Committee. Is the Chair in the House? Any member of the Public Petitions Committee in the House? After how long will you respond? (A Member spoke off record) Very well. You have been given a maximum of 90 days to...

What is your point of order?

Hon. Member, come up clearly. What are you speaking about? What is your point of order? Very well. Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS Before we get Statements by Members, let me allow the Leader of the Majority Party to give his Thursday Statement. STATEMENTS BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK OF 28TH...

Hon. Martha Wangari.

Very well, Hon. Martha. I vividly remember you asking for that particular Statement. Is the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in the House? I cannot see him in his usual place. Any member of the Committee? Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, you need to...

What is your point of order, Hon. Mwenje?

You have made your point quite clear. Very well put. While sitting in his place, the substantive Speaker indicated that the Cabinet Secretary was out of the country, and he may appear before the House next week. The Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, could you comment on that?

I further add that in the interest of all the Members, you make an undertaking as you have indicated that he appears alongside the Prime Cabinet Secretary. Matters concerning roads greatly concern every Member. Thank you. Let us go to the next Statement by the Hon. Joseph Gitari, Member of...

Very well. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. (Hon. Ali Raso rose in his place) Go ahead.

Very well. (Hon. Timothy Kipchumba rose in his place) Go ahead.

Order! There is no need to second a Statement. I have been a religious follower of this matter. As Hon. Raso explained, when the Cabinet Secretary was here, he made an undertaking that is now in progress. The sentiments you are putting across were put across the same day, but...

Very well. Hon. Farah Yakub. STATUS OF SECURITY MEASURES IN FAFI CONSTITUENCY

The Vice-Chairperson of the

Very well. The next Statement is by Hon. Adagala, but she wrote to the Speaker. Therefore, this request for a Statement is held in abeyance. Next is Hon. Mayaka. Order, Hon. Mayaka. I have been informed that Hon. Adagala instructed Hon. Bartoo to present the statement on her behalf. Before...

Chairperson of the Departmental

Very well. What is it, Hon. Member?

Order, Hon. Member. It is only proper that we give the chairperson ample time to prepare. I therefore instruct Hon. Gikaria… (Loud consultations)

You have made your point.

Very well. I think Members have many serious concerns. Just take your place. Hon. Lesuuda made another Request for a Statement concerning power. Let us hear her on it, possibly to cover some of the Members' interests. Then, I can make a ruling. Proceed, Hon. Lesuuda. Go directly to your...

Hon. Gikaria, speak generally about the interest that your Committee is already raising in the House.

Hon. Members, I want you to indulge Hon. Gikaria. Remember, he is the new Chairman of that Committee. I am also affected just like you are. Hon. Gikaria, immediately after recess, bring those replies and all others that Members of Parliament may speak to you about. You see the interest....

Where is the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning? Leadership, do you undertake that the reply will be brought to the House?

Next is Hon. Joshua Kandie. RAMPANT CASES OF SNAKE BITES IN BARINGO COUNTY

Very well. Is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife in the House? Is the Vice-Chairperson or a Member of this Committee in the House?

You can or you will bring the reply?

Thank you. That is now more proper. The next Statement is by Hon. Amos Mwago. COLLAPSED BRIDGES IN STAREHE CONSTITUENCY

Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure.

Very well. Hon. Mwago.

Very well, Hon. Mwago. You are quite objective. Therefore, the Chairperson should bring the Statement immediately after recess, given that school-going children are affected. The next request for a Statement is by Hon. Amina Mnyazi. AIRCRAFT SAFETY AT MALINDI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure.

The next request for a Statement is by Hon. Jose. Is that Jose or Joseph?

Proceed, Hon. Josses. UPGRADING OF THE ELDORET-KAPSABET-CHAVAKALI ROAD

Thank you, Hon. Josses Lelmengit of Emgwen. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, remember that this road serves me, and I am seriously affected by what Hon. Josses is talking about. Proceed, Chairperson.

It is okay. We can even give you two weeks after recess on this one because we want a comprehensive answer. Please, Hon. Josses, accept that the comprehensive response will come two weeks after recess because this road has interfered with the connectivity between Eldoret, Kapsabet and Vihiga. The Member...

Hon. Kakai Bisau, is that the correct position?

Very well. Hon. Ali Raso, you may proceed to give a response to a Statement sought by Hon. Amina Dika. Is she in the House?

Very well. Proceed. DISAPPEARANCE OF MR ABDULLAHI AHMED MOHAMED

Hon. Amina Dika.

Hon. Ali Raso.

Very well. You are aware that these matters are not brought here in vain. Therefore, you should take a further undertaking on when you will bring that extra progress report to Hon. Amina Dika.

Thank you. You may proceed to also give a response to a Statement sought by Hon. Rahab Mukami, Member for Nyeri County. [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) took the Chair] MURDER OF GILBERT KINYUA MUTHONI AT KNH

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, I have been following the Communication from your desk, especially on Bills from the Senate. I notice that the Senate

Hon. (Dr) Wilberforce Oundo.

Very well. I do not see any more Members interested in speaking to this Motion. Interested Members, please, insert your cards in the gadgets. I cannot see your names on my screen. Proceed, Hon. Caroli Omondi.

Mover. Where is the Mover? I call upon the Mover to reply.

Hon. Oundo, there is nothing that is out of order. The Mover is just putting it in a language…

Hon. Members, we shall put the question during the next Sitting. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL Where is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education? Is any Member of the Committee present? I think the Chairperson of the Committee is away on...

Hon. Millie.

The first Member on my list is Hon. Wilberforce Oundo. Hon. Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) . Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for allowing me to support the Treaty-Making and Ratification (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.9 of 2024) . Let me, speak from two points of view. I sat...

Very well. Next is Hon. Mishi Mboko.

Very well. Ahsante sana. Mover.

Very well. It is a very progressive law. Next Order. THE KENYA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT BILL Deputy Leader of the Majority Party.

Hon. Bashir.

The first Member to speak on this Bill is Hon. Mary Emaase.

Hon. Gitonga Murugara.

Very well. There being no further interest in this Bill, I call upon the Mover to reply.

Very well. Hon. Members, we shall defer the putting of the Question on Order Nos. 16 and 17 to the next sitting. (Putting of the Questions deferred) Next Order. THE NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION BILL The Chairperson of the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity gave a notification that...

On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. You have excited my support for SHA. When you were the Leader of the Majority Party in this House, we were making the original law on Universal Health Coverage. As you will recall, I moved an amendment that the...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Cabinet Secretary is quite clear on the way he is answering questions. He is bordering flamboyance, as the Hon. Member put it. There are some specifics. I am happy the country is watching and that you and your technical team is here. Vihiga County Referral...

Order, Hon Members! When the Quorum Bell is ringing, you cannot leave the Chamber. Serjeant-at-Arms, close the Door and draw the Bar. Only allow the Whips to go out. Do not allow Members to leave the House, but allow those who are outside to come in. The rest of the...