Ken Chonga

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. In this discussion I would want to know clearly if we are just talking about the lakes or whatever 23rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 37 the amendment passed here will also apply to the seas and oceans. This is because, if it is extended...

Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Bill. By virtue of being in the Opposition party for a long time, I learned today during the requiem mass, that progress can be impeded because every good new initiative that comes up is first viewed...

Asante sana, Mhe. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi hii. Ama kweli Bunge hili limepoteza mtu ambaye kwamba kila aliyemjua alijua ukarimu wake. Mhe. Spika, Bunge la kumi na mbili wakati mimi nilichaguliwa, tukiwa hatujaanza likizo ya kwanza, nakumbuka nikikutana na Mhe. Johana Ng’eno kwa constituency yangu kwenye kikao ambacho sikuwa nimemualika,...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: APPROVAL OF NOMINEE FOR APPOINTMENT AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Committee on Labour in its Report on the Approval Hearing of a Nominee for 25th February 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 On Tuesday, 10th February 2026, the Speaker...

Hon. Speaker, I am being seduced to donate one minute to Hon. Kaluma.

I am well guided, Hon. Speaker. Let me take this opportunity to first of all appreciate all the Members who have contributed to this Report. Honestly, we have done our due diligence. We realised that Francis was indeed qualified for this position. As Hon. Otiende Amollo has well-articulated the sections...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: 24th February 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 Report of the Departmental Committee on Labour on the approval hearing of

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Labour in its report on the approval hearing of a nominee for

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of Departmental Committee on Labour on:

Thank you. Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Labour in its Report on the approval hearing of a Nominee for

THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “not exceed twelve months” and substituting therefor the words “be for a period of between six and twelve months”. The justification being that the amendment seeks to expressly provide that an internship period under the Bill shall be...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg you to repeat it because I was indulged in another issue. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I am just asking whether you would like to make a comment on the matter that Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu has raised concerning the number of...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, those may be peculiar instances for which, at the moment, there is no clear guideline. As per our engagement on the period of internship, the Committee agreed to delete the words “established under” and substitute them with “as defined in Article 260 of”. Unless the Committee retreats...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I do not intend to drop the amendment. The justification is very clear. The amendment seeks to clarify that the application of the Bill extends to the collectivity of all public offices as established by and defined under Article 260 of the Constitution. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon....

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, Article 260 defines all offices in the public service. The amendment seeks to clarify that the application of the Bill shall extend to the collectivity of all public offices and defined in the Constitution. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Members, the Chairperson is...

THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by deleting the word “been” appearing in paragraph (b) . The amendment seeks to correct a grammatical error. There is nothing much to it. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you. (Question of the amendment proposed)...

Thank you Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I recommend that we recommit this amendment to the Departmental Committee. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Chairman, I already put a question to your amendment and the only way we can correct it is by dealing with the amendment by Hon....

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support Dr Nyikal because I am seeing some ambiguity in this. I support. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Are you supporting the deletion? That is exactly what I am saying. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : You are supporting the deletion...

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the reason it is being proposed is that they do not enjoy that benefit. (Question, that the words to be left out be left out, put and negatived) (Clause 11 agreed to) Clause 12 3rd December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael...

I beg to move: THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “not exceed twelve months” and substituting therefor the words “be for a period of between six and twelve months”. The amendment seeks to expressly provide that an internship period under the Bill shall be...

THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Member and Chairman, you may take your seats. I am going to start with the one by Hon. Lesuuda. She is the mover of this one. Hon. Lesuuda, move Clause 2 (a) only.

Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I fully support the proposal by Hon. Lesuuda. I have no problem with that. Therefore, Clause 2 (c) will stand dropped. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Members, for the record since Clause 2 (a) is carried, Clause 2 (c) by the Chairman of...

THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended—

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The various amendments made to this Bill provide guidance on internship in our country. Initially, there was no proper structure on how internships were handled. To a great extent, that lack of structures encouraged abuse of the timelines and working conditions of interns. I congratulate...

I am the Chair, Hon. Speaker. Yes, I am the Chair. Hon. Speaker, I beg to remove the following Motion: THAT, this House adopt the joint report of Departmental Committee on Labour and Select Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers on the consideration of Sessional Paper No. 5 of...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. First of all, let me appreciate all my colleagues who have contributed positively to this Motion. I also want to appreciate the Members of my Committee and the Departmental Committee on Diaspora Affairs for their contribution as well. I do not want to go back...

Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Labour on Approval Hearing of Hon. (Eng) Michael Thoya Kingi for the appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) . Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Approval hearing of a member for appointment to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) .

Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Labour in its Report on the approval hearing of a nominee for

Hon. Speaker. I need clarification on whether we have a specific dress code tomorrow. I understand that we will not be in the Chamber.