REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TWELFTH PARLIAMENT (FOURTH SESSION) QUESTION TRACKER, 2020 The Question Tracker provides an overview of the current status of Questions before the National Assembly during the year 2020. N0. QUESTION Date Nature of Date Date Remarks (Constituency/County, Member, Ministry, Question and Committee) Received Question Asked and Replied (Answered) and No. in Dispatched Before the Order to Committee Paper Directorate of Committee 1 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the 06/01/2020 Ordinary 18/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Cabinet for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development: - (001/2020) tabled on 13/03/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the cause of delay in construction of the Changamwe Roundabout along Kibarani - Mombasa Road in Mombasa County whose completion has been pending for over three years?

(ii) What measures have been put in place by the Ministry to ensure that the said project is completed considering its importance to the tourism sector?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

2 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 29/01/2020 Ordinary 18/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Secretary for Lands: - (002/2020)

Following a land survey carried out by the Ministry in January 2019 and later reviewed on 20th August 2019 in Vumbe area of Lamu East Constituency, Lamu County, could the Cabinet Secretary provide the report of the subdivision exercise and the number of plots arrived at?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 3 The Nominated Member (Hon. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 29/01/2020 Ordinary 18/02/2020 Secretary for National Treasury and Planning: - (003/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the latest update on undisclosed funds held in foreign bank accounts outside Kenya including in Switzerland, Japan and United Kingdom, the details of the accounts, the principal amounts held and interest earned?

(ii) In view of the numerous past undertakings made by various Government Agencies regarding recovery, when will the Government publish the names of persons with undisclosed and illicit money held in foreign bank accounts?

(iii) What is the progress of the tax amnesty issued to Kenyans with undisclosed and illicit monies in foreign bank accounts by the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury in the 2017/18 Budget Statement?

(iv) What tangible measures is the Government putting in place to stop any future illicit money transactions in secret foreign accounts?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

4 The Member for North Imenti (Hon. Abdul Rahim Dawood, MP) to ask the 06/01/2020 Ordinary 18/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Cabinet for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development: - (004/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the number of roads in Meru County under the National Government, whose construction has been completed to bitumen standard, including cost and length, in the last three years?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also state the number of roads that are under construction to bitumen standard and those under procurement costing more than fifty (50) million shillings in Meru County under the National Government, and in particular in North Imenti Constituency?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also list the road contracts that have been finalized including the variations if any, in Meru County?

(iv) What is the progress of construction of the Meru town bypass and when is it expected to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 5 The Member for Ganze (Hon. Teddy Ngumbao, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/01/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (005/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of a minor namely, Magret Shukrani Masha, on 5th February 2020, while in a cell at Bamba Police Station in Ganze Sub-county, Kilifi County?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the police officers on duty at Bamba Police station transferred the body of the minor to Kilifi County Hospital Mortuary at night without informing or being accompanied by the relatives?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state what action the Ministry has taken against the police officer(s) who were on duty on that fateful day?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating the family of the deceased minor in view of the fact that the minor died while in police custody?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 6 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet 10/02/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (006/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has changed its policy to require motor vehicle owners to shift from manual speed limiter devices, popularly known as speed governors to digital speed limiter devices?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the change in policy regarding the said speed limiter devices and the progress made in ensuring that the regulations regarding the control and use of the devices and the new changes are submitted to the National Assembly as required under the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 7 The Member for Mwingi Central (Hon. Dr. Gideon Mulyungi, MP) to ask 12/02/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 20/03/2020 Concluded - (007/2020) Tabled

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Ms. Racheal Kasyoka Kioko of ID No. 231153977, a person living with disability, was denied an Income Tax Exemption Certificate on application despite having a medical report to support her application?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state the criteria used in vetting persons living with disability for issuance of an Income Tax Exemption Certificate and how many qualified Kenyans were issued with such certificates in 2019?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider issuing the Exemption Certificate to Ms. Racheal Kasyoka given that she had previously undergone vetting and been issued with a certificate by the same Ministry?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

8 The Member for Kinango (Hon. Benjamin Tayari, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/01/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 Secretary for Education:- (008/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all constituencies benefitting from the school feeding programme under the Ministry of Education, and indicate when Kinango Constituency will be considered?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the criteria used to allocate and distribute infrastructure funds and explain the amount of funds allocated to schools in Kinango Constituency, noting that these schools have the poorest infrastructure in the region?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 9 The Member for Meru County (Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, MP) to ask the 06/01/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban (009/2020) tabled on Development: - 13/03/2020

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of the Kunene St. Anne-Kagaene-Miomponi road which commenced in 2017 has not been completed?

(ii) What mechanisms has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the road is

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly completed?

(iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to improve roads in Meru County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

10 The Member for Suna West (Hon. Peter Masara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 12/02/2020 Ordinary 19/02/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (010/2020)

(i) What actions is the Cabinet Secretary taking to curb increased cases of insecurity, particularly theft and harassment, of boda boda operators in Suba Ragana and Wiga Divisions in Suna West Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider gazetting the newly established Police Stations in Piny Oyie, Masara and Oruba areas in Suna West Constituency and facilitating them with the necessary equipment and personnel?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 11 The Member for Kikuyu (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, MP) to ask the Cabinet 17/02/2020 Ordinary Withdrawn - Redrafted Secretary for National Treasury and Planning: - (011/2020) by Member and asked on for 26/02/2020 Redrafting on as Ordinary (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the amount of pending bills owed by 19/02/2020 (022/2020) the National Government to suppliers for goods delivered and services rendered considering the measures instituted by the National Treasury to enforce payment of pending bills by County Governments?

(ii) What is the status of all unpaid bills in the National Police Service, including the Prisons Department, and in the Office of the President, including the amounts of the pending bills, persons or companies owed and the period the unsettled bills have been outstanding as at the end of the 2018/2019 financial year?

(iii) When will the said bills be paid? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

12 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/01/2020 Ordinary 20/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development: - (012/2020)

(i) What plans has the Ministry put in place to develop an airstrip on Pate Island

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly in Lamu County to serve the over 20,000 residents in cases of emergencies as well as security agencies? (ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that Manda Airport runway lights are installed to make it operational at night? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

13 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the 06/01/2020 Ordinary 20/02/2020 Teachers Service Commission: - (013/2020) (i) Could the Teachers Service Commission explain the criteria used to promote Question For Written 3400 Head Teachers in the entire country in 2019 Reply (ii) Could the Commission also state the number of teachers who were promoted Dispatched in Baringo Central Sub-County during the same period? on (iii) What measures has the Commission put in place to ensure a fair and 21/02/2020 transparent process of promotion of teachers in the country? (iv) What criteria was used to distribute the promoted head teachers to schools countrywide?

(For Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 14 The Member for Kimilili (Hon. Didmus Barasa, MP) to ask the Cabinet 13/02/2020 Ordinary 25/02/2020 05/03/2020 Answered Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (014/2020) and (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the deployment of one Joseph Concluded Wanyonyi, of P/No. 1980036617, who was moved from the Kenya Forest Service vide a letter Ref: No. EST/1980036617/12, dated 23rd July, 2014 to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has not been effected

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the deployment of the said officer will be effected while ensuring that the inordinate delay in deployment does not prejudice the officer's pension benefits?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

15 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 01/02/2020 Ordinary 25/02/2020 05/03/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban (015/2020) Response Development: - tabled

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the construction of Nakuru - Kiambogo road in Nakuru Town East Constituency has stalled?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the project with regard to the contractor awarded the contract, amount allocated to the project and the expected date of completion?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 16 The Member for Kitui Central (Hon. (Dr.) Makali Mulu, MP) to ask the 24/02/2020 Ordinary 25/02/2020 25/09/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (016/2020) and Response (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of development of the Tabled Monitoring and Evaluation policy and legal framework based on the Government’s adoption of Results-Based Management as a key driver of its’ development programmes?

(ii) What specific measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that there is an existing policy framework to guide feedback on the effectiveness of the implementation of development programmes set out in the Third Medium Term Plan of Kenya Vision 2030 and Agenda Four programmes?

(iii) What challenges have caused delays in publishing the Monitoring and Evaluation policy?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 17 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/01/2020 Question by 26/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (001/2020) (i) What is the status of collection, testing, and distribution of blood and blood related products to all transfusing hospitals in the country?

(ii) What is the quantity of blood reserve in the Government’s blood banks under the management of the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS) and is the quantity sufficient to serve casualties in case of occurrences of disasters and emergencies?

(iii) What challenges is the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service facing with regard to continued support of the project by donor agencies?

(iv) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure sufficient funding of the Service?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

18 The Member for Mandera East (Hon. Omar Maalim, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/02/2020 Question by 26/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Defence: - Private Notice (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm the presence within Kenyan territory (002/2020) of a Minister in charge of security of the Regional Government of Jubaland, Somalia who crossed over with about 100 armed soldiers from Bulla-Hawa in Somalia and settled at Border Point One of Mandera East Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain whether the Kenya Defence Forces have played any role in the continued presence of said Minister and foreign soldiers in Kenya’s territory?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures that have been put in place to mitigate against the security challenge posed by the presence of such foreign forces to the residents of Mandera East constituency and the country at large?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the legal framework under which the soldiers were permitted into and settled in Kenyan Territory?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations)

19 The Member for Narok East (Hon. Aramat Lemanken, MP) to ask the 25/02/2020 Question by 26/02/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (003/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that eight (8) Chinese nationals arrived from Wuhan City, China, the epicenter of the outbreak of Corona Virus, and travelled to Section 5, Duka Moja Camp of the Standard Gauge Railway Construction site in Narok East Constituency on Saturday, 22nd February 2020 and have been in isolation since then?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary clarify whether the said Chinese Nationals were properly screened and provide the reasons why they were allowed into the country instead of being isolated in a suitable designated isolation centre?

(iii) What mechanisms are in place to ensure that all foreigners and visitors from China and other affected countries are properly screened and, where necessary, isolated for the standard period in designated places before being allowed entry into the country?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

20 The Nominated Member (Hon. Gideon Keter, MP) to ask the Cabinet 01/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning - (017/2020) (i) How many public schools in the Country (both primary and secondary) have been issued with title deeds following the Presidential directive that all public schools be issued with the said document? (ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that public schools and other public institutions in the country are expeditiously issued with title deeds to safeguard against irregular allocation of the land they occupy? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

21 The Member for Alego Usonga (Hon. Samuel Atandi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (018/2020)

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that one, Mr. James Omingo Juma of ID No. 0985881, was irregularly dismissed from employment by the Kenya Revenue Authority in February 1999, contrary to section 45 of the Employment Act?

(ii) When will he be paid his dues or reinstated as his dismissal was overturned by the Mombasa Chief Magistrate Court, Court Case No. 2251 of 1998?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social 22 The Member for Mwala (Hon. Vincent Musyoka Musau, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (019/2020) (i) What criteria is used to determine and classify hardship areas in the country, and why has Mwala Constituency not been classified as hardship area?

(ii) Could the Ministry consider classifying Mwala Constituency as hardship area to avoid the mass transfer of teachers to other areas?

(iii) What measures is the Ministry undertaking to address the increasing teacher-student ratio due to high enrollment as result of the Government policy on 100% transition?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 23 The Member for Kipkelion West (Hon. Hilary Kosgei, MP) to ask the 18/01/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Concluded (020/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives:- (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the process followed in the recruitment and appointment of the current Managing Director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the basis on which experienced technical managers were transferred by the Managing Director of KEBS in December 2019 without regard to their professional and technical qualifications and subsequent approval by the National Standards Council?

(iii) What is the progress made so far with regard to implementation of the Standards and Quality Infrastructure Reforms Taskforce Report since the Taskforce concluded its work? (iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary clarify whether KEBS has implemented the recommendations of the Auditor General’s Report of July 2019 and further explain why KEBS is still pursuing the expansion of the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme before addressing the concerns raised in the said Auditor-General report?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) 24 The Member for Awendo (Hon. John Owino, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Concluded Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries:- (021/2020) (i) When will the outstanding arrears owed to sugarcane farmers who delivered cane to Sony Sugar factory be paid including other suppliers for the goods and services rendered to the factory?

(ii) When will the Management of the Company pay workers and employees considering that they have not been paid for over six (6) months?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that plant maintenance is carried out regularly on the said factory?

(iv) Could the Ministry consider upgrading all government-owned sugar factories in the country with modern technology and equipment for efficient and effective operations that will cut on maintenance costs and increase production?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 25 The Member for Kikuyu (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, MP) to ask the 25/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 17/07/2020 Dropped

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (022/2020) Pursuant to - S.O. 42C(5) (i) What is the status and quantum of all unpaid bills in the Ministry, at the National Police Service, and at the Prisons Department, including those that have been classified as unpayable?

(ii) What are the reasons as to why part of the pending bills have been ascertained to be unpayable, what persons or companies are owed, and what is the period the unsettled bills have been outstanding?

(iii) What measures have been instituted towards resolution of the payment dispute with some of the suppliers, especially to the Prisons Department, including authenticating their claims and when will the outstanding bills owed to the suppliers and contractors be paid?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

26 The Member for Mwea (Hon. Kabinga Wachira, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/02/2020 Ordinary 26/02/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: (023/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary state the current ownership of a parcel of Land, Land Reference No. MWEA /MUTITHI /STRIP/1449 that is earmarked for the construction of the Wamumu Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) centre in Mwea Constituency and who were the original owners?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of those who have illegally acquired the said land?

(iii) What urgent steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that KEMRI is given the title deed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 27 The Member for Kwale County (Hon. Zuleikha Hassan, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary Question Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (024/2020) Deferred on 27/02/2020 (i) Who are the direct beneficiaries of the water from Mwache Dam Asked on constructed by the National Government in Kwale County? 11/06/2020

(ii) Why weren’t the residents of Kinango Constituency, where the dam is located, considered as priority beneficiaries and could the Cabinet Secretary

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly consider urgently providing water to the said residents?

(iii) When will the residents of Mwache area, Kwale County who were affected by the construction of Mwache Dam by the National Government be compensated for loss of land, properties, livestock and crops? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

28 The Member for Embakasi Central (Hon. Benjamin Mwangi, MP) to ask the 19/02/2020 Ordinary 27/02/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (025/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm the current status of ownership of the 5-acre piece of land known as L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 156/1, set aside by Housing Finance Group in Komarock Ward in Embakasi Central Constituency for establishment of a public school?

(ii) When will the piece of land be released to the Ministry of Education to enable publishing of a Registry Index Map (RIM) and lease prepared for school construction to commence?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

29 The Member for Nyatike (Hon. Tom Odege, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/02/2020 Ordinary Question 03/11/2020 Dropped Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (026/2020) Deferred on Pursuant to 27/02/2020 S.O. 42C(5) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary list all Prison Officers who have undertaken Asked on further studies and acquired specialized training, skills and qualifications 16/06/2020 and have been seconded and deployed as technicians?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary justify the recent placement of an external advert calling for the recruitment of 500 General Cadet Officers and technicians into the Kenya Prisons Service before an internal recruitment in line with the Public Service Commission’s policy?

(iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to prioritize promotion of serving officers who are qualified, in line with prudent human resource practices?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

30 The Nominated Member (Hon. Wilson Sossion, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Question by 03/03/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Education: - Private Notice (004/2020) (i) Could Cabinet Secretary provide the status of investigations into the cause of recent student deaths at Precious Talents Academy and Kakamega Primary School?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the technical reports regarding public works certification of completion and occupation, public health and quality assurance and standards, in respect of the two schools?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the progress of registration of unregistered schools which have enrolled students, progress made in approving buildings for such schools, and give reasons for the delays?

(iv) When will the Cabinet Secretary appoint members of the Quality Assurance and Standards Council, as required under the Basic Education Act, 2013, so as to enhance quality assurance in the delivery of basic education?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 31 The Nominated Member (Hon. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Question by 03/03/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - Private Notice (005/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware of the increased incidences of insecurity in Vihiga County, in particular, the recent murders which took place in Itenji and Busamu Villages of Vihiga Sub County on 17th and 20th February, 2020, which are in close proximity to Mbale and Magada Police Stations?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to deal with increasing cases of brutal killings and the overall security management in Vihiga County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 32 25/02/2020 Ordinary Question Withdrawn The Member for Malindi (Hon. Aisha Juma, MP) to ask the Cabinet (027/2020) Deferred on by the Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and 03/03/2020 Member Public Works: - for redrafting. (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of the construction of Baringo Deferred on Bridge which connects Malindi and Magarini Sub-Counties in Kilifi County 11/06/2020 and state when it will be completed?

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(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain the status of compensation to owners of the residential houses demolished to pave way for the construction of Lamu– Malindi Highway road expansion?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the companies that tendered for the construction of the Lamu – Malindi Highway road expansion project?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

The Member for Marsabit County (Hon. Safia Sheikh Adan, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary 03/03/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (028/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there is a rise in insecurity and crime in areas where the National Police Reservists (NPR) were disarmed and state why the number of National Police Reservists in Marsabit County was scaled down and some reservists disarmed?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider reinstating, scaling up and arming the National Police Reservists in areas occupied by pastoral communities to avert insecurity in these areas?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 34 The Nominated Member (Hon. Nasri Sahal, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary Question Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development: - (029/2020) Deferred on 04/03/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Modogashe – Samatar Road in Wajir County has stalled despite the project having received Asked on 05/03/2020 funding?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the construction of the said road is expected to resume, and when will the road be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 35 The Nominated Member (Hon. Halima Mucheke, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - (030/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the prevalence of

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) in the country?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also provide the measures being undertaken by the Ministry to contain the spread of the bacteria in the country?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

36 The Member for Loima (Hon. Jeremiah Lomorukai, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary Question 17/06/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASALs:- (031/2020) Deferred on Tabled 04/03/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary; Asked on 11/03/2020

(a) provide the number of persons who were affected by the floods in Turkana County in 2019, giving a breakdown of the number of those who lost lives, were displaced or those who had their properties destroyed? (b) state whether the Ministry supplied non-food items to the victims? (c) state whether it has considered adequate reparation measures to assist those who lost their livestock as a result of the floods?

(ii) What policy and mitigative measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that a long-term solution to such disasters is put in place, including any measures under the National Disaster Management Authority?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

37 The Member for Kipkelion West (Hon. Hilary Kosgei, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 17/07/2020 Dropped Cabinet Secretary for Interior & Coordination of National Government: - (032/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) (i) What were the main grounds for the suspension of Police Constable Rebecca Moraa (Service Number 117166) who was suspended from Service in April 2018?

(ii) Why is the officer yet to be reinstated back to the Service?

(iii) When will the officer be reinstated back to service and paid her salary and allowance arrears?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 38 The Member for Njoro (Hon. Charity Chepkwony, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 Secretary for Education: - (033/2020)

(i) What is the criterion used in the registration of schools in the Country?

(ii) Why are the following Schools: Bidii Mau Primary School, Koibiyot Primary School, Kilo Primary School, Sossoit Primary School, Chorwet Secondary School, Amani Secondary School, Koilonget Secondary School and Tengecha Secondary School, yet to be registered by the Ministry despite having fulfilled all set requirements? (iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider ensuring that the said schools are registered, without further delay?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 39 The Member for Mathioya (Hon. Peter Kihara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 20/03/2020 Concluded - Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (034/2020) Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why over 470 residents under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in Kairo location in Mathioya Constituency are yet to receive their stipend since the commencement of the programme?

(ii) Has the Ministry put in place any measures in place to ensure that the said persons are paid their stipends?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 40 The Member for Saku (Hon. Col. (Rtd) Dido Rasso, MP) is to ask the 19/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (035/2020) Development: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all road projects in Marsabit County under the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) including their budgetary allocations from the financial year 2013/2014 to date, giving a breakdown of the allocations per road, the names of the contractors constructing each of the roads, and the monies paid to them during the said period?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) How much was allocated to each constituency in Marsabit County under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) towards road construction during the said period, and how much was utilized?

(iii) What is the projected allocation per constituency in the financial year 2019/2020?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 41 The Member for Bomet Central (Hon. Ronald Tonui, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 Secretary for Education: - (036/2020) What plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure the construction of Bomet University Hospital commences considering that funding was allocated by the National Assembly in the current financial year? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

42 The Member for Maragua (Hon. Mary Wamaua, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 04/03/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (037/2020)

(i) What plans has the Cabinet Secretary put in place to ensure transfer and registration of the following parcels of land located in Kakuzi and Kirimiri Locations in Muranga County under Muranga Land Registry currently registered in Kiambu Land Registry; Kakuzi/Kirimiri Block 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 belonging to Kirimiri, Muitumberia, Kamiti, Kianjugu, Mugumoini, Mutithi, Gaichanjiru, and Ndiritu Cooperative Societies respectively, among others? (ii) Why are Members of the Land Control Board in Kimiriri Division, Muranga County yet to be appointed, and what steps is the Ministry taking to have the said Board constituted? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

43 The Member for Kabete (Hon. Githua Wamacukuru, MP) to ask the 04/03/2020 Ordinary 05/03/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - (038/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why patients under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) programme are mostly instructed to purchase prescribed medicine from outside the health facilities at prices that exhaust the allowable limit or that exceed the available NHIF cover?

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(ii) Could the Ministry consider urgently addressing this matter that is greatly inconveniencing thousands of NHIF-covered patients?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

44 The Member for Marsabit County (Hon. Safia Sheikh Adan, MP) to ask the 18/02/2020 Ordinary 05/03/2020 16/03/2020 Concluded Chairperson of the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (039/2020) tabled on Question For 16/03/2020 (IEBC): - Written Reply When will the Commission clearly demarcate the boundaries of all the Dispatched Constituencies in Marsabit County to address the uncertainties regarding the on physical features that guide the limits of the said boundaries? 06/03/2020

(For Written Reply by the IEBC)

45 The Member for Laikipia County (Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP) to ask 12/02/2020 Ordinary 05/03/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (040/2020)

Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a progress report on status of issuance of title deeds to public schools in Laikipia County in line with government directive that all public schools be issued with title deeds?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 46 The Member for Sigowet-Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP) to ask the 25/02/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 08/09/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (041/2020) Tabled Development and Public Works: - Question Deferred on (i) What is the status of the construction of Kapsoit - Sondu Road in Sigowet-Soin 05/03/2020 Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the company that is constructing the said road, and state the amount of monies paid to them to date?

(iii) When is the project expected to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 47 The Nominated Member (Hon. Wilson Sossion, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/03/2020 Ordinary 10/03/2020 Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (042/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Safaricom PLC has been discouraging and inhibiting its employees from joining workers’ unions of their choice contrary to the provisions of Article 41 of the Constitution?

(ii) What action does the Ministry intend to take against the said company for un- lawful termination of employment of several of its workers due to sickness resulting from working for long hours in an unsafe environment at its Call Centers?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 48 The Member for Nambale (Hon. Sakwa Bunyasi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/02/2020 Ordinary 10/03/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (043/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain how the National Government intends to operationalise and implement Gazette Notice No. 5853 issued on 21st June 2017 which established Administrative Coordination units, particularly in Nambale Constituency?

(ii) What steps has the Ministry put in place to ensure that there is adequate human resource and facilities in the said newly established units across the country, and in particular, in Nambale Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

49 The Member for North Horr (Hon. Chachu Ganya, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 10/03/2020 03/07/2020 Response Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs: - (044/2020) Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a report on the implementation and operationalisation status of the Uwezo Fund program in all the Constituencies of Marsabit County since inception of Uwezo Fund in 2013?

(ii) How much money has since been allocated and how much has been disbursed from the said Fund for the benefit of each of the four Constituencies of Marsabit County?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (iii) Why are members of Uwezo Fund Committees in the said Constituencies who were gazetted in 2019 yet to undergo the mandatory induction programme and when is the exercise expected to take place with respect to the said members? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 50 The Member for Gilgil (Hon. Martha Wangari, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary 10/03/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (045/2020)

What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure the implementation of the harmonized salaries programme for the 1,774 graduate police officers in the country in line with the Declarations and Orders given under Petition No. 122 of 2018 of 17th May, 2019 by the Employment and Labour Relations Court, sitting in Nairobi?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

51 The Member for Mogotio (Hon. Daniel Tuitoek, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 11/03/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development: - (046/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the criteria for sharing the funds under the Road Emergency Fundfor Fiscal Year 2019/2020 among the 47 Counties? (ii) How much is to be allocated to each of the 47 counties and what is the justification applied in sharing the said funds during the period? (iii) If the funds have already been shared, how much has already been disbursed to each County? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee onTransport, Public Works and Housing) 52 The Member for Keiyo South (Hon. Daniel Rono, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 11/03/2020 Secretary for Petroleum and Mining: - (047/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of the compensation of persons and organizations that surrendered land to Fluorspar Mining Company in 1974 to pave way for mining, indicatingthe total number of those that surrendered, those who have been paid, and those yet to be paid?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary indicate when the said individuals and organizations will be paid their compensation funds?

(iii) Are there plans by the Ministry to revive fluorspar mining?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

53 The Member for Kuria East (Hon. Marwa Maisori, MP) to ask the 02/03/2020 Ordinary Withdrawn Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (048/2020) by the Member on

11/06/2020 What measures is the Cabinet Secretary taking to increase electricity (matter dealt connectivity in Kuria East Constituency, which was rated the lowest in with by the electricity connectivity in the Country at 6.42 percent under the stalled Ministry) schemes under phase I, II, III, IV and V by Kenya Power, particularly connectivity of public institutions and utilities including 69 public schools and households neighbouring these schools, under the last mile connectivity programme?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 54 The Member for Sigowet-Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP) to ask the 25/02/2020 Ordinary 11/03/2020 Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission: - (049/2020) Question For (i) What is the criteria used to deploy new police trainees upon graduation Written from the respective police training colleges? Reply Dispatched on (ii) What is the maximum period of service required for police officers to 12/03/2020 be eligible for transfer from one station to another?

(iii) Why are some police officers who have served in extremely remote and hardship areas for long periods of time not considered for transfers?

(iv) Can the Cabinet Secretary undertake to ensure that initial posting of trainee officers and subsequent transfer of police officers is done in a fair and transparent manner devoid of favouritism?

(For Written Reply)

55 The Member for Nambale (Hon. Sakwa Bunyasi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 26/02/2020 Ordinary 11/03/2020 Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (050/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the total number of elderly persons, widows and those with extreme disability who are eligible for cash transfer benefits in Nambale Constituency?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What is the status of disbursement of funds to the above-listed categories of persons? (iii) Are there plans in place for the Ministry to ensure that all persons eligible for the cash transfer benefits in Nambale Constituency are registered and that payments are affected in a timely manner? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 56 The Member for Mwatate (Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary 11/03/2020 07/10/2020 Dropped Secretary for Energy: - (051/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the implementation status of the construction of Mgeno/Saghala - Bughuta/Kazighau electric fence project that was budgeted for in the financial year 2017/2018?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 57 The Member for Gilgil (Hon. Martha Wangari, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary Question Secretary for Foreign Affairs: - (052/2020) Deferred on 12/03/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the number and identities of Kenyan Asked on citizens allegedly imprisoned in the Republic of South Sudan? 11/06/2020

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the reasons why one John Mburu Mwaura of ID No. 4276078 is imprisoned in the Republic of South Sudan?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider putting in place intervention measures to secure the release of Mr. John Mburu Mwaura?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 58 The Member for Keiyo South (Hon. Daniel Rono, MP.) to ask the Cabinet 24/02/2020 Ordinary 12/03/2020 08/07/2020 Concluded Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (053/2020)

Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of the progress of processing of title deeds for the residents of Rokocho Changach Barak in Soy North, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

59 The Member for Mwatate (Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary 12/03/2020 (054/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of de-siltation of Mwatate dam in Mwatate Constituency considering that it was budgeted for during the financial year 2018/2019? (ii) What is the status of the construction of Mzima Springs Phase II Water Project in Mwatate Constituency and when will it be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 60 The Member for Kisauni (Hon. Mbogo Menza, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/02/2020 Ordinary 12/03/2020 Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (055/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures put in place at national level to protect the environment from pollution arising from discharge of untreated waste along the roads and open areas in Loma, Bombo, Maji Machafu Villages, Green Estate, Kiembeni Police station and Jomo Kenyatta public beach in Kisauni Constituency? (ii) What action is the Ministry taking action to ensure the environment is protected from such pollution and more specifically to curb continued pollution in the said areas? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 61 The Member for Mumias East (Hon. Benjamin Jomo Washiali, MP) to ask 25/02/2020 Ordinary 11/06/2020 30/06/2020 Concluded - the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Public Works (056/2020 Tabled and Urban Development: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Ibokolo - Shianda – Malaha – Navakholo Road in Kakamega County, launched in 2016 has stalled?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the construction of the said road is expected to resume and completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 62 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet 20/02/2020 Ordinary 11/06/2020 22/09/2020 Concluded - Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government:- (057/2020 Tabled 0n 13/08/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why an application regarding correction of

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly the date of birth on the national identity card by one Anna Mulili Soo of ID No. 31250776, an elderly person from Kaani Location, Kathiani Constituency, was rejected?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider issuing a National Identity Card to Ms. Anna Mulili Soo considering that she submitted the requisite application documents to National Registration Bureau as provided for by the Registrar of Persons Act?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 63 The Member for Tinderet (Hon. Julius Melly, MP) to ask the Cabinet 28/02/2020 Ordinary 11/06/2020 30/06/2020 Concluded - Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Public Works and (058/2020 Tabled Urban Development: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of construction of the Timboroa- Meteitei-Kopera Road in Nandi County to bitumen standards?

(ii) What has caused the delay on the rehabilitation and construction of 23KM Kebeneti (Kericho) Border -Tindiret- Maraba Road and when is the construction expected to resume?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 64 The Member for Mathioya (Hon. Peter Kihara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 07/03/2020 Ordinary 16/06/2020 Secretary for Devolution and ASALs: - (063/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Nyangiti Borehole in Gitugi Ward in Mathioya Constituency which was constructed through public funds in 2017 is yet to be operationalised?

(ii) When will the said Borehole be equipped and operationalized to provide safe and sufficient water to residents of Mathioya Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment & Natural Resources)

65 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the 05/03/2020 Ordinary 16/06/2020 Cabinet for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (060/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of the construction of Baragoni Dam in Hindi Ward, Lamu County? (ii) How much money has been utilized in the construction of the Dam? (iii) When will the construction of the project be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 66 The Nominated Member (Hon. Gideon Keter, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/03/2020 Ordinary 16/06/2020 Secretary for Education: - (061/2020 (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place for minimum standard requirements for construction in schools that ensures that teenage girls have pads, changing rooms and adequate washing facilities to complement appropriate Menstruation Hygiene Management (MHM)?

(ii) What steps has the Ministry put in place to reduce the stigma faced by girls in schools by sensitizing teachers, and other male and female students? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 67 The Member for Kaiti (Hon. Joshua K. Kimilu, MP) to ask the Cabinet 17/03/2020 Ordinary 16/06/2020 25/06/2020 Concluded Secretary for Energy: - (065/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the number of public schools in Kaiti Constituency that are yet to be connected with electricity?

(ii) When will the said schools be connected?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm the number of customers within a radius of 600 metres from the nearest power transformer that are yet to be connected under last-mile connectivity programme in Kaiti Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 68 The Member for Yatta (Hon. Charles Kilonzo, MP.) to ask the Cabinet 11/03/2020 Ordinary 16/06/2020 for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation; - (068/2020

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of the proposed Yatta Dam in Yatta Constituency?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that Yatta Canal is urgently rehabilitated to provide water to residents of Yatta Constituency, and that steps are taken to ensure routine maintenance works are carried out?

(To be replied before Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resource 69 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/06/2020 Question by 18/06/2020 25/06/2020 Concluded Secretary for Energy: - Private Notice (006/2020) (i) What steps has the Ministry taken to restore power in Pate Island of Lamu County, which has been without power since 10th June 2020?

(ii) When is the Ministry replacing the three non-functional power generators that serve the Island and put in place a long-term solution to the power supply in the Island?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider compensating households in Pate Island for the loss of electrical gadgets and equipment, medical drugs and foodstuffs as result of lack of electricity?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 70 The Member for Kasipul Constituency (Hon. Charles Ongondo Were, 11/05/2020 Ordinary 18/06/2020 MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of (059/2020 National Government:- (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Oyugis Town Location in Kasipul Constituency has a Chief with no substantive Assistant Chief and Sub location as envisaged in its administrative structure of having a sub- location considering the huge population in Oyugis Town?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a Status Report on implementation of the Kenya Gazette Notice vide legal notice No. 5853 of 21st June 2017 on the establishment of the following areas namely- Nyalenda Location, Nyalenda West, Nyalenda East, Kaluoch, Nyanjwa, Kachieng South, Kagola, KasireKogelo and KopiyoKalanding Sub-Locations as administrative and service delivery coordination units in Kasipul Constituency?

(iii) What steps has the Ministry taken to ensure that personnel are substantively appointed to the administrative units and staffed to ensure

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly stability and security within the Constituency?

(iv) When will the Ministry provide a vehicle to Kosele Police Station which covers Rachuonyo South Divisional Headquarters in Kasipul Constituency for their operation considering that lack of transport for movement of security equipment and personnel adversely hinders service and emergency service delivery? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 71 The Member for Kisumu West Constituency, Hon. John OlagoAluoch MP, to 19/03/2020 Ordinary Withdrawn Concluded ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National (064/2020 by the Government: - Member 18/06/2020 (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that vide Kenya Gazette Notice No. CXIX-80 – already of 21st June 2017, his Ministry established administrative and service delivery dealt with in the by the coordination units by the creation of new Sub Counties, Divisions, Locations Ministry and Sub Locations in the Country? through a (ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that in Kisumu West Sub County, Holo Division, Statement Kapuonja, Marera, Newa and Osiri Locations, Newa East, Newa South, Lower Kanyawegi, Upper Kanyawegi, Lower Osiri, Upper Osiri and Maseno Township Sub Locations, and in Central Kisumu Sub County, Kanyakwar and Nyalenda Locations, were created? (iii) Why has the Ministry not operationalized these administrative units by recruiting relevant officers to man them?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 72 The Member for Turkana North Constituency (Hon. Christopher Nakuleu 11/03/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 Pending Doye, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife and Tourism: - (067/2020 Deferred on (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware of increased cases of crocodile attacks in the 18/06/2020 areas of Kalokol, Eliye, Namukuse, Lokitoe-ang'aber and Nachukui areas along the Asked on 15/07/2020 Lake Turkana and that two persons in Eliye SpringArea and one young man named Dong’ol from Kalosep Area, Kataboi Location, Turkana North Constituency lost their lifes due to said attacks on 18th and 25th February, 2020 respectively?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating families of the persons who have lost their lives as result crocodile attacks and when will they be paid?

(iii) What measures is the Government putting in place for safe navigation by

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly fishermen and tourists in the Lake Turkana particularly along the beach areas of Eliye Spring, Kalokol, and Kataboi that has been negatively affected by insecurity and crocodile attacks?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 73 The Member for Trans Nzoia County (Hon. Janet Nangabo Wanyama, MP) 16/06/2020 Question by 23/06/2020 to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (007/2020) (a) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that families residing in informal settlements and rural areas adversely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic period due to either inaccessibility or long distance to health-care facilities access health care? (b) What measures has the Ministry put in place to address the unequal distribution of resources realised from the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to citizens residing in the informal settlements and rural areas? (c) What steps has Ministry taken to guarantee health and safety of persons travelling between the cities and the rural areas by public transport during the COVID-19 pandemic period to curb community infections? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 74 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 11/05/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 Concluded - Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (069/2020 Tabled Development and Public Works: - Deferred on 23/06/2020 (a) Why is the construction of the Southern By-pass road that is expected to pass near Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru County yet to commence? (b) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide contract details of the project including, the names of the contractor, the tender amount and the total amount of money budgeted for the project.? (c) When is the project expected to commence?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 75 The Member for Gatundu North (Hon. Annie Wanjiku Kibeh, MP) to ask the 02/06/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 30/06/2020 Concluded - Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (070/2020 Tabled Development and Public Works: - (a) What is the status of the construction of Gatukuyu – Kairi – Matara road in

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Gatundu North Constituency?

(b) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the names of the firm(s)/ or individuals awarded the contract for the construction of the road, the amount of money paid to date and how much is outstanding considering that only one third of the 30 kilometers has been constructed, yet the project is behind schedule as it was expected to be completed in June 2019?

(c) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that the project is being implemented as per the required standards considering that the 10kms stretch constructed so far is now in a deplorable state?

(d) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that the construction of the said road is completed?

(e) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider cancelling the contract, the seeking the blacklisting the contractors, and awarding the contract afresh to contractors who will adhere to the required construction standards and timelines?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 76 The Member for Kabete (Hon. James Kamau Wamacukuru, MP) to ask 12/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National (071/2020 Government:- (a) Are there plans to provide communication allowances to Nyumba Kumi officials and administrators considering that they are currently forced to use their own resources to transmit crucial information to relevant authorities regarding their communities?

(b) Given the risky nature of the Nyumba Kumi strategy of anchoring community policing at various levels in the community, what measures are in place to safeguard the security of these officials and administrators; including providing other necessary incentives?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 77 The Member for Tharaka (Hon. George Gitonga Murugara, MP) to ask 14/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 12/10/2020 Concluded the Cabinet for Education:- (072/2020 Committee Written had Response redirected the

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why five Deputy Principals, Teachers questions to Service Commission (TSC) Nos. 414517, 462538, 463028, 492980 and TSC for 398138 in Job Group “L” duly appointed and deployed by the TSC and who Written were awaiting to be put under the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement Reply on (CBA) for upgrading by the Commission, have had their positions 01/10/2020 withdrawn and assigned to other officers?

(b) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that Tharaka Constituency is categorized and affirmed as an Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) area for the above five Deputy Principals to qualify for the upgrade?

(c) When will the said teachers be upgraded to the positions of Deputy Principal?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 78 The Member for Mwatate (Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP) to ask the 14/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 30/06/2020 Concluded - Cabinet for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (079/2020 Tabled Public Works: - Are there any plans to commence the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway line linking Voi, Mwatate and Taveta in Taita Taveta County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 79 The Nominated Member (Hon. Gideon Keter, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/06/2020 Question by 23/06/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government:- Private Notice Pursuant to (008/2020) S.O. 42C(5) (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the level of compliance with provisions of section 49 of the National Police Service Act and the Prevention of Torture Act by the Police, given the recent surge in cases of Police brutality and violence incidences in the country, taking into account the recent case of one Mercy Cherono which took place in Nakuru County?

(b) Given that Kenya is a signatory of the UN Human rights charter, what measures has the Ministry put in place to implement the recommendations of the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Missing Voices Kenya in their Report on the death and disappearances of 77 people in Kenya this year alone due to Police actions?

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(c) What steps are the National Police Service and the National Policing Oversight Authority taking to ensure reparation and compensation to the victims of Police brutality and violence?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 80 The Member for Runyenjes (Hon. Eric Muchangi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 11/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 30/06/2020 Concluded - for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public (074/2020 Tabled Works: - (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the improvement to bitumen standards of Kyeni - Karurumo road in Runyenyes Constituency has stalled since 2014?

(b) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain why the contractor of the said road has since left the site without paying workers?

(c) What measures are in place to ensure that construction of the said road is completed without further delays?

(To be replied before Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 81 The Member for Mumias East (Hon. Benjamin Washiali, MP) to ask the 15/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Labour and Social Protection: - (075/2020 (a) What is the criteria used in identification of elderly persons to benefit from the Cash Transfer Programme in the country?

(b) Could the Ministry consider ensuring that all the elderly persons aged 70 years and above are fully enrolled into the Pesa Kwa Wazee Cash Transfer programme including the more than 500 persons aged over 70 years in Mumias East Constituency who are currently not beneficiaries of the said programme.

(to be replied before the Departmental Labour and Social Welfare)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 82 The Member for Mwingi West (Hon. Charles Ngusya, MP) to ask the 11/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 Cabinet for Defence:- (076/2020 (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why one Maj. (Rtd) Manzi Musyona S.No 17679 has not been paid his terminal benefits since his retirement from service in 2001. (b) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain why his compensation for the unlawful termination from service and the cost of the Petition Vide Court Order No.51 of 2012, (formerly MISC App. No. HCC 586 of 2006 -Major Manzi Luu-Vs- Attorney General) are yet to be paid? (c) Could the Cabinet Secretary give an undertaking regarding when Maj. (Rtd) Manzi Musyona will be paid his dues?

(to be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 83 The Member for Loima (Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai, MP) to ask 13/05/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (077/2020 (a) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether Turkana County has been demarcated, surveyed and divided for purposes of settling residents of the County? (b) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the progress, if any of the process of ascertaining trust land and changing of land ownership from customary tenure to individuals, groups or enterprise ownership so as to ease the registration process?

(c) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all individuals and entities in Turkana County who currently have title deeds, and indicate when residents and other pastoralist communities will be issued with title deeds?

(d) What measures are in place to ensure that residents of Turkana County adequately access the services of the Ministry particularly regarding safeguarding the interests of the community as provided for in Article 63 of the Constitution?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 84 The Member for Marsabit County (Hon. Safia Sheik Adan, MP) to ask the 02/06/2020 Ordinary 23/06/2020 Cabinet for Health – (078/2020 Could the Cabinet Secretary detail the plans, if any, for ensuring that the cost of DNA tests in the Country is made available and affordable, considering that

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly various health facilities charge exorbitant fees for such tests making it difficult especially for neglected mothers to undertake paternity tests and seek child support from fathers?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 85 The Nominated Member (Hon. David Ole Sankok, MP) to ask the 16/06/2020 Question by 25/06/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (009/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of availability in the country of drugs used to manage epilepsy and cerebral palsy conditions such as phenytoin, Phenobarbital among others?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure constant availability of the said essential drugs so as to stop further deaths of children with these categories of disabilities/conditions?

(iii) Are there drugs classified as essential or lifesaving that may be in short supply in the country, and if yes, what urgent measures are in place to ensure they are available within the reach of all citizens?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 86 Mbunge wa Wundanyi (Mhe. Danson Mwashako, MP) kumuuliza 02/06/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 Waziri wa Utalii na Huduma za Wanyama Pori: - (084/2020 Withdrawn to (i) Je, waziri amepata ripoti kuhusu tumbili wanaosababisha hasara kubwa na be translated to uharibifu katika Eneo Bunge la Wundanyi? Kiswahili on 25/06/2020 Asked on (ii) Ni hatua gani wizara inachukua kukomesha mgogoro kati ya watu na 30/06/2020 wanyama na hasa kudhibiti idadi ya tumbili walio Eneo Bunge la Wundanyi ambao wanasababisha hasara kubwa na uharibifu wa mimea hivyo kuathiri vibaya kipato muhimu cha watu wa eneo bunge hilo?

(iii) Je, ni mipango gani wizara inafanya kuwalipa fidia wakulima ambao wametiwa hasara ya mimea na vyakula vyao kuharibiwa na wanyama hawa?

(Swali litajibiwa mbele ya Kamati ya Kiidara ya Mazingira na Mali Asili)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 87 The Member for Matuga (Hon. Kassim Tandaza, MP) to ask the Cabinet 11/05/2020 Ordinary 25/06/2020 Secretary for Energy- (089/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why residents of Tiwi location in Matuga Constituency who were awarded compensation on 26th January 2012 by Kenya Power, following the installation of the proposed 132KV Transmission power line - Rabai- Galu high voltage power line have not been paid the said compensation to date?

(ii) When does the Ministry intend to effect the said payments, factoring in the inflation rate from 2012 to date?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 88 The Member for Laikipia County (Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP) to ask 21/05/2020 Ordinary 25/06/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation & Irrigation- (092/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of construction of Kahurura dam in Laikipia County?

(ii) What measures is the Ministry taking to ensure that the contentions between the Kenya Forest Service and other Government agencies regarding the construction of the project are resolved, and that the project is implemented as scheduled?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 89 The Member for Kilome (Hon. Eng. Thaddeus Nzambia, MP) to ask the 27/05/2020 Ordinary 25/06/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education:- (095/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why over 100,000 support personnel in various schools are yet to be paid their salaries since March 2020 following closure of schools as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic?

(ii) When will the operational funds meant for payment of salaries of the said personnel in schools be released?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures the Ministry has put in place to ensure timely release of the said funds to ensure payment of staff salaries on time?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 90 The Member for Igembe Central (Hon. Iringo Kubai, MP) to ask the 28/05/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet for Water & Sanitation- (096/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Ura Dam in Nyambene forest in Igembe Central Constituency which was constructed by the National Government in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Meru completed three (3) years ago remains un-operational?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a breakdown of the total amount of money spent in construction of the said project, indicating the amount paid to the contractor(s); and surrounding areas?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the dam is operational as soon as possible so as to provide the much needed water to the people of Igembe Central?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 91 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, MP) to ask the 29/05/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: - (097/2020 Could the Cabinet Secretary: - (i) Provide the food distribution schedule for the households affected by the recent flooding in the country including the number of beneficiaries, quantities distributed per constituency, and the frequency of the distribution?

(ii) Provide the quantity of food available for distribution and the projected duration of support?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 92 The Member for Makueni (Hon. Daniel Maanzo, EBS, MP) to ask the 18/06/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 08/09/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (098/2020 Tabled Development and Public Works: - (i) What is the status of the construction of Emali – Ukia Road (B107) in Makueni, Kaiti and Kibwezi West Constituencies?

(ii) Are there plans by the Ministry to ensure that upgrading of the said road

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly bitumen standards commences soonest?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the reasons for delays in budgeting and upgrading to bitumen standards of Ukia –Emali Road (C99)?

(iv) What was the justification for the transfer of Ukia –Emali Road (C99) from Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) to Kenya National Highways (KeNHA) and its re-classification to B107?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 93 The Member for Teso North (Hon. Oku Kaunya, MP), to ask the Cabinet 16/06/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 Secretary for Education: - (101/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the policy regarding equipping and operationalization of Technical Training Institutions, and provide the status report of the equipping and operationalization of the said institutions in the country?

(ii) When will Chamasiri Technical Training Institute be equipped considering that it has been in operation since September 2019 with a current student population of over five hundred (500) students?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 94 Nominated Member (Hon. Cecily Mbarire, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/06/2020 Question by 30/06/2020 23/07/2020 Response Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender: - Private Notice Tabled (010/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a detailed report on the cases of teenage pregnancies reported across the country since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic period that led to closure of schools and other learning institutions?

(ii) What urgent steps is the Ministry taking to ensure protection and safety of all children in the country?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary assure the Committee that legal action will be taken against the persons responsible for these acts in accordance with the Children’s Act and the Sexual Offences Act?

(iv) Has Ministry put in place any programme to support the said children

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly during the pregnancies, to the delivery of their babies, and beyond, and most importantly, reintegrating them to the society and ensure they continue with their schooling? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 95 The Member for West Mugirango (Hon. Vincent Mogaka, MP) to ask the 12/06/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 25/08/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government:- (102/2020 Tabled Could the Cabinet Secretary: - (i) Provide a report regarding the programme of implementation of the Kazi Mtaani initiative by the National Government, indicating the constituencies where the initiative has been rolled out and total number of youths who have been engaged under the initiative in each Constituency?

(ii) Why have some constituencies including West Mugirango Constituency not benefitted under the initiative? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 96 The Member for Teso South (Hon. Geoffrey Omuse, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/06/2020 Ordinary 30/06/2020 08/09/2020 Response Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (107/2020 Tabled Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Busia (Jnc B1) – Alupe (Jnc C43) Bypass in Teso South Constituency has stalled despite having been funded, and when are works expected to resume?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the measures the Ministry has put in place to ensure that the construction of the said road is resumed and completed on time? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 97 The Member for Mwingi North (Hon. Paul Musyimi Nzengu, MP) to ask 01/07/2020 Question by 15/07/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped the Cabinet Secretary for Interior & Coordination of National Private Notice Pursuant to Government: - (012/2020) S.O. 42C(5) Deferred (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of investigations into the road on 02/07/2020 accident involving a motor vehicle registration number KBM 881V, Toyota Prado Asked on 15/07/2020 (also Reg. No. GKB 214E) assigned to the Office of the Deputy President and a motor cycle of registration number KMCT 356V, which happened along Kismayu road near Mustaqbal Filling Station in Garissa County on 9thFebruary,

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 2015 leading to the death of one Patrick Mutia Muthui of ID No. 29726448 as reported in Garissa Police Station Occurrence Book No. 07/09/02/2015? (ii) When will the family of the deceased be compensated for the death caused due to negligence of the driver?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 98 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet for 20/05/2020 Ordinary 02/07/2020 08/09/2020 Response Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development- (086/2020) Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Mumbuni- Kathiani Road in Kathiani Constituency has never been completed despite having been allocated funds in the FY 2011/2012?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that the quality of workmanship on the completed part of the road met the set construction standards and specifications, taking into account that the said part has already developed potholes following the recent rains?

(iii) Are there steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure the road is completed as per the set standards, specifications and timelines?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 99 The Member for Tharaka Nithi County (Hon. Beatrice Nkatha Nyagah, 20/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: (116/2020) - Deferred on 02/07/2020 (i) What is the status of locust eradication in the country and in particular the Question by Private Notice lower part of Tharaka in Tharaka Nithi County? (011/2020)

(ii) What measures has the government put in place to compensate farmers whose crops and other farm products destroyed by the locusts are compensated?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 100 The Member for Tigania West Constituency (Hon. (Dr.) John Kanyuithia 20/05/2020 Ordinary Mutunga, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (109/2020) withdrawn by (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the policy measures in place that permit Member for redrafting on candidates who fail to attend school learning sessions for various reasons,

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly to undertake the national end year exams? 02/07/2020

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure existence of policies on admissibility to sit for exams exist and are adhered to on special cases for students who miss classes as a result of circumstances that could not be avoided such as sickness and pregnancies?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 101 The Member for Samburu North (Hon. Alois Lentoimaga, MP) to ask 20/05/2020 Ordinary 02/07/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National (109/2020) Government: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to disarming of the National Police Reservists (NPRs) without any consultations in July 2019 considering the fact that they were recruited, trained, provided with uniforms and deployed to assist the National Police Service personnel in 14 counties in Northern Kenya?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary re-consider revoking the order of disarming and ordering re-arming and deploying of the NPRs to the aforementioned vulnerable areas to provide security?

(iii) What specific measures are being implemented by the Ministry in the interim to safeguard residents of Northern Kenya counties, in particularly the Counties of Samburu and Marsabit Counties due to rising insecurity?

(To be replied before the Cabinet Secretary for Administration and National Security) 102 The Member for Baringo Central Constituency (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) 20/05/2020 Ordinary 02/07/2020 to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (115/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Kirandich Water Dam Phase II Project in Baringo Central Constituency has stalled since 2016?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of the said project since inception, in terms of the funds that were allocated, funds already paid to the Contractors and the pending allocation?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure speedy completion

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly of the project and payment of contractors?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 103 The Nominated Member (The Hon. Wilson Sossion, MP) to ask the 16/06/2020 Question by 15/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (011/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the rationale behind the use of Health Index in the allocation of Ksh 5 Billion Conditional Grants funding extended to County Governments by the National Government for mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of learning institutions that are currently being used as quarantine facilities in any of the 47 Counties, and also provide the measures the Ministry has put in place to maintain and restore the infrastructure of these institutions during and after the COVID -19 pandemic?

(iii) How much funding has been allocated for operations and maintenance of these academic institutions as a result of being used as quarantine facilities?

(iv) Are there plans in place to support Counties without COVID-19 budgetary allocations and which cannot support establishment of adequate and suitable quarantine and isolation facilities?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 104 The Nominated Member (The Hon. Nasri Sahal, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/06/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 08/09/2020 Response Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (029/2020) Tabled Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Modogashe – Samatar Road in Wajir County has stalled despite the project having received funding from the National Government?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary indicate when construction of the said road is expected to resume, and when it will be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 105 The Member for Turkana North (The Hon. Christopher Nakuleu, MP) to 11/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly ask the Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife and Tourism: - (067/2020) (i) What measures are in place to contain the increased cases of crocodile attacks on human beings along Lake Turkana particularly in Kalokol, Eliye, Namukuse, Lokitoe-ang'aber and Nachukui areas?

(ii) Could the Ministry consider compensating families of the persons who have lost their lives as a result of the said crocodile attacks including a young man named Peter Dong’ol from Kalosep Area, Kataboi Location, Turkana North Constituency who lost his life following an attack on 25th February, 2020?

(iii) What measures are in place to ensure safe navigation by fishermen and tourists in Lake Turkana particularly along the beach in Eliye Springs, Kalokol, and Kataboi areas that has been negatively affected by insecurity and crocodile attacks? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 106 The Member for Maragua (The Hon. Mary Wamaua, MP) to ask the Cabinet 20/05/2020 Ordinary 28/07/2020 Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (105/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a progress report on the status of 15/07/2020 and asked on reinstating beneficiaries of Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme in Maragua 28/07/2020 Constituency to the payroll? as (115/2020) (ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to register more beneficiaries to the Cash Transfer program particularly during the current hard economic times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 107 The Nominated Member (The Hon. Gideon Keter, MP) to ask the Cabinet 11/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 Secretary for Education: - (083/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree graduates from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and private universities have not been able to secure internship placements in accredited Government Hospitals since 2017? (ii) Could the Ministry consider accrediting more local and private hospitals to offer internship programmes to Bachelor of Science Nursing degree

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly graduates with the objective of increasing chances of securing employment? (To be replied before Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 108 The Member for Mwatate (The Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP) to ask the 11/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources: - (088/2020) Could the Ministry consider constructing an electric fence in Mgeno-Kasishau area in Mwatate Constituency to end the ongoing human-wildlife conflict between the residents and wildlife from Tsavo West National Park? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment & Natural Resources)

109 The Member for Tharaka (The Hon. Gitonga Murugara, MP) to ask the 11/05/2020 Ordinary 28/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (090/2020) Deferred on 15/07/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain whether the Multi-Agency Taskforce and asked on constituted by the Principal Secretary, National Treasury and Planning, 28/07/2020 with the mandate of studying, deliberating on and making recommendations on matters of payments of pensions, gratuities and other benefits to former councillors completed its task as per the terms of reference?

(ii) Has the Taskforce submitted its report on the matter and if so, what were the recommendations, and when are the former councillors likely to be paid their benefits, pensions, gratuities and other benefits?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 110 The Member for West Mugirango (The Hon. Vincent Kemosi, MP) to ask 20/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (102/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) -

Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status report regarding investigations into the disappearance of one Evans Kubwa Mokaya of ID No. 28506914, aged 28 years who went missing on 5/11/2019, and the matter reported at Ngong Police Station through Occurrence Book Number 44/17/2019?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

111 The Member for Igembe Central (The Hon. Kubai, MP) to ask the 20/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 (103/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet for Tourism and Wildlife-

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a progress report on the status of geological surveying, drilling and construction of Kabukuro Borehole in Igembe Central Constituency which was commissioned in 2014 by Kenya Wildlife Service as a community project?

(ii) How much money has been allocated and utilized since its inception?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the said project is completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

112 The Member for Rabai (The Hon. Kamoti Mwamkale, MP) to ask the 20/05/2020 Ordinary 15/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (113/2020) (Similar to Ordinary (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the Ministry’s policy regarding Question (151/2020)) coercion of parents and guardians in secondary schools to pay money which is allegedly used to pay salaries for teachers employed by the respective Boards of Management?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that adequate teachers are employed in all registered Secondary Schools particularly in Rabai Constituency in order to ease the burden of parents paying salaries for teachers employed by the respective Boards of Management?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

113 The Member for Murang’a County (Hon. Sabina Chege, MP) to ask the 02/07/2020 Question by 28/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - Private Notice (014/2020) What plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure that jobless youths in all counties other than those in the slums and urban areas, benefit from the National Hygiene Initiative dubbed “Kazi Mtaani” especially in the programmes and projects for the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

114 The Member for Gilgil Constituency (Hon. Martha Wangari, MP) to 20/05/2020 Ordinary 28/07/2020 08/09/2020 Response (119/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Tabled Urban Development and Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of funding of the Langa Langa – Machinery Road in Gilgil Constituency, and specify the date the construction contract was awarded and when the contractor awarded the contract?

(ii) When is the construction of the said road scheduled to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 115 The Member for Nakuru Town East Constituency (Hon. David Gikaria, 03/07/2020 Ordinary 28/07/2020 25/08/2020 Response MP) to ask the Chairperson, Teachers Service Commission:- (125/2020) Question For Replied Written (i) Could the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) explain the criteria Reply Dispatched applied to determine payment of house allowances to teachers in the on country and in particular for those working in Nakuru Municipality? 29/07/2020

(ii) Could the Commission provide a list of all the public schools in Nakuru Municipality specifying the schools where teachers are paid enhanced house allowances?

(iii) Could the Commission give details as to why teachers in some primary and secondary schools such as Ngara Primary and Secondary Schools for the deaf; Madaraka, Rhino, Nakuru Hills, Kibowen, Eileen Ngochoch and Racetrack Primary Schools; Hillcrest, Nairobi Road, Rhino, St Maria Veronica Girls and Lanet Secondary Schools in Nakuru Town municipality are not paid enhanced house allowances like their counterparts in other similar areas?

(iv) What measures is the TSC taking to ensure that all teachers from the said schools receive their enhanced house allowances including arrears some dating as far back as 2019 and also ensure that the said schools are categorized as Municipality schools?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission)

116 The Member for Ndhiwa Constituency (Hon. Martin Owino, MP) to ask the 03/07/2020 Question by 30/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - Private Notice (015/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Sukari Industry Limited in Homabay County despite having promoted sugarcane farming in Ndhiwa Constituency has since neglected the sugarcane farmers and stopped purchasing cane and as a result farmers have nowhere to sell their canes?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary undertake to investigate allegations of sugar importation by Sukari Industry Limited at the expense of development and production of sugar by the local sugarcane farmers in the area?

(iii) What is the policy in place regarding private sugar millers such as Sukari Industry Limited who operates large trucks and tractors in regards to maintenance of local access roads?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

117 The Member for Nyeri County (Hon. Rahab Mukami Wachira, MP) to 28/07/2020 Question by 30/07/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - Private Notice (016/2020) (i) What is the criterion used in determining the beneficiaries of the Persons with Disabilities Fund in the country, and in particularly Nyeri County?

(ii) When will the 11,000 beneficiaries of the Persons with Disabilities Fund in Nyeri County be paid noting that they have not been paid despite having been registered?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain how households with more than one Person with Severe Disability, orphans, and vulnerable children are facilitated to receive funds under the Cash Transfer programme?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 118 The Member for Kathiani Constituency (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask 25/05/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 08/09/2020 Response the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (110/2020) Tabled Development and Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain inordinate delays in the implementation of the upgrading of Kenol - Mitaboni - Kathiani - Kaani road

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly to bitumen standards yet funds were allocated for the same?

(ii) What is the current status of the contract in view of the fact that the completion dates have since lapsed and the project is yet to be completed?

(iii) What measures are in place to ensure speedy completion of the said road and when is this project expected to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing)

119 The Member for Kaloleni Constituency (Hon. Paul Katana, MP) to ask the 27/05/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 29/09/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning:- (114/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why funds earmarked for implementation of various projects under the Equalization Fund as contemplated under Article 204(2) of the Constitution have not been disbursed for the last four (4) consecutive financial years that is, 2016/2017 to 2019/2020 yet most projects in schools, health facilities, roads and water provision across the country have stalled?

(ii) When will the funds be disbursed to various Ministries and Departments to enable revival of the stalled projects and ensure their completion?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 120 The Member for Butere Constituency (Hon. Tindi Mwale, MP) to ask the 19/06/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (121/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) When will the Ministry deploy more Police Officers to Butere Constituency considering the reduced number as a result of the transition of Administration Police Officers to the Kenya Police Service in Butere Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 121 The Member for Emuhaya Constituency, (Hon. Omboko Milemba, MP), 26/05/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (123/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainers were transferred from the Teachers Service Commission payroll to the Public Service Commission in February/March 2020 without having in place a scheme of service for the said Trainers?

(ii) Why the said trainers were not issued with new employment/appointment letters upon being transferred from the Teachers Service Commission payroll

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly to the Public Service Commission?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 122 The Member for Tarbaj Constituency (Hon. Ahmed Bashane Gall, MP) to 15/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (126/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the status of provision of water to residents of Tarbaj Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give the reasons for delays in the implementation of Tarbaj Water Supply Project in Tarbaj Constituency?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what caused the elevated steel water tank for the said project to collapse twice and give the measures taken by the Ministry to ensure that the tank is constructed to the set standards and becomes operational?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that the Northern Water Board is competent enough to manage this project and other similar future projects?

(v) What measures are in place to ensure that the project is completed as soon as possible?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 123 The Member for Kinango Constituency (Hon. Benjamin Dalu Stephen 20/05/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 Tayari, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (127/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain how and who authorized for quarry mining in Mwache forest despite the area having been listed as a gazetted forest?

(ii) What measures are in place to ensure urgent rehabilitation of destroyed sections of the forest area is carried out with a view to ensuring its restoration?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources 124 The Member for Ainabkoi (Hon. William Kamuren Chepkut, MP) to ask the 30/07/2020 Question by 30/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - Private Notice (017/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware of the increased cases of insecurity in Ainabkoi Constituency, particularly in Kapsoya Ward, (Ilula) where one Ibrahim Hussein

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Murgor, Passport Identification Card No. A1763002, the son of the late Charles Murgor, Presidential Escort Commandant was murdered on the night of Friday, 24th July 2020? (ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to enhance security in Ainabkoi Constituency, and further investigate, arrest and prosecute of the perpetrators responsible for the murder of the late Ibrahim Hussein Murgor? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 125 The Member for North Mugirango Constituency (Hon. Joash Nyamache 02/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped Nyamoko Were, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and (128/2020) Pursuant to Coordination of National Government:- S.O. 42C(5) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all integrated Internally Displaced Persons in Kisii and Nyamira Counties?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give an account of all monies disbursed to the Internally Displaced Persons and a breakdown of the beneficiaries?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further indicate the amount paid to each of beneficiaries, bank details and disbursement methodology?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 126 The Member for Kieni Constituency (Hon. Kanini Kega, MP) to ask the 03/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (129/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a status report regarding the programme of implementation of the Household Irrigation Water Storage Programme by The National Irrigation Authority, indicating the constituencies where the initiative has been rolled out and total number of Households who have benefited under the initiative in each Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why households in Kieni Constituency which is regarded as semi-arid area have not benefitted from the programme? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 127 The Member for Kisii County (Hon. Janet Ongera, MP) to ask the Cabinet 15/07/2020 Ordinary (135/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - Deferred on 30/07/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give a list of all gender-based violence cases and a And list of children, young girls and women in Kisii County who have been 05/08/2020 subjected to gender-based violence, raped or killed from August 2018 to current date? (ii) What is the status of investigations into the said gender based violence cases, rape and killings in Kisii County and have any arrests been made and suspects arraigned in courts of law for these heinous acts? (iii) What measures has the Ministry taken to ensure a lasting security in Kisii County and in particular in areas where rape and killings is rampant? (iv) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that affected families are duly compensated for the loss of life of the loved ones and by when?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 128 The Member for Kwale County, (Hon. Zuleikha Hassan, MP) to ask the 03/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 National Land Commission:- (136/2020) Question For Written (i) When will the residents of Kwale who were displaced by the construction of Reply to be the Mwache dam, be compensated for their land, crops and properties? Dispatched on (ii) How much will the National Land Commission pay compensations for land 03/08/2020 (per acre), crops (each type of crop/plant) and properties?

(iii) When will the livelihood projects commonly referred as Project Affected Persons for the community commence, where will they be located and what type of projects has been planned as identified by the World Bank officials and representatives of the Mwache dam supervisors and when will the community be engaged in terms of meetings and other foras?

(Question for Written Reply by the National Land Commission) 129 The Member for South Imenti Constituency (Hon. Kathuri Murungi, MP) 03/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 08/09/2020 Response to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (141/2020) Tabled Development and Public Works: - (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Iraru Bridge connecting Abogeta West and Igoji West Wards in South Imenti Constituency along Meru-Githongo-Marimba-Chogoria road (C363) was swept away by heavy rains and landslides of March to May 2020 thus paralyzing transport and communication between the two wards?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What steps the Cabinet Secretary is taking to expedite the construction of the said bridge, when will it commenced and when it be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 130 The Member for Mwingi West (Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna, MP) to ask 03/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 19/08/2020 Response the Cabinet Secretary for Energy- (142/2020) Tabled (i) What is the status of electricity connection and stalled projects to all public institutions in Mwingi West Constituency under the Last Mile and Rural Electrification & Renewable Corporation?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Kenya power - Mwingi Region - has taken long to carry out repairs and maintenance including replacement of faulty transformers which has resulted to frequent occurrences of blackouts in the Mwingi West Constituency?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to address the low voltages for some areas in Mwingi West Constituency that persisted since month of March 2020 to date?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 131 The Member for Sigor (Hon. Peter Lochakapong, MP) to ask the Cabinet 15/07/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 Secretary for Energy- (143/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that electricity connecting Lomut and Anet areas in Sigor Constituency has stalled and wires, poles and other associated materials has been lying on the ground for the last seven years?

(ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary further aware that a contractor is working on electricity connections from Anet to Cheratak and Otiot areas yet Lomut to Anet connection line is not operational?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy)

132 The Member for Sabatia Constituency, (Hon. Alfred Agoi, MP) to ask the 27/06/2020 Ordinary 30/07/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Petroleum and Mining: - (144/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary state and provide details on the areas covered by the Lirhanda Corridor Gold Exploration in Western and parts of Nyanza regions; name the companies prospecting in these areas; their ownership and the process that was used to identify and award rights to prospect gold in the state areas?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What are the estimated amounts in value and quantity of the Gold deposits in the Lirhanda Corridor and how much royalties or payments to the Government are the companies paying?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the mining methods recommended and being used in the mining of the Gold at this particular region and provide the Environmental Impact Assessment that was done?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary describe the revenue sharing structure among the National Government, County Governments and the local citizens affected and whether there were any compensations to the residents affected? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

133 The Member for Gilgil Constituency (Hon. Martha Wangari, M.P.) to 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 (120/2020) ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the total amount of money and other forms of donations that have been made so far to the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund Committee that was constituted by H.E. the President to response to COVID-19 pandemic as at July 1, 2020? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further provide an itemized listing of all the expenditures made from the said Fund as at July 1, 2020?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 134 The Member for Baringo Central Constituency (Hon. Joshua Kandie, 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 08/09/2020 Response M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, (139/2020) Tabled Housing and Urban Development-

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the Kapkayo – Kapkelewa Bridge which connects Baringo Central and Keiyo South Constituencies, becomes impassable during rainy season, thereby affecting communications, transport and school going children and business people?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state the measures in place to address the above problems?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 135 The Member for Meru County (Hon. Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, M.P.) to 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (146/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the cause of power outages being experienced in Buuri area of Meru County for the last few months?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the steps being taken to resolve the power outages?

(iii) When the Ministry is expects to complete the electricity connectivity projects in the Area?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 136 The Member for Narok South Constituency, (Hon. (Dr.) Korei Lemein, 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Coordination, (147/2020) Northern Corridor and Regional Development:-

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the status of development of the Lower Ewaso Nyiro South River Multipurpose Dam Development Project being one of the flagship projects approved by the Cabinet towards realization of Vision 2030 goals?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state whether there is any pending bills and to what extent in respect to consultancy service for feasibility study and design on the said project, and if so, what measures is the Ministry putting in place to settle the said bills to unlock and ensure progress of the said project and by when?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 137 The Member for Mavoko Constituency (Hon. Patrick Makau, MP) to ask the 04/08/2020 Question by 05/08/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - Private Notice (018/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide how many negative pressure Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds there are in the country and specifically confirm whether there are any such facilities in county hospitals other than Kenyatta National Hospital?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the number of medical personnel and other patients who have been infected with COVID-19 due to lack of the negative pressure ICU beds?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further provide details on whether all hospitals have proper oxygen regulators to support the available ventilators and in particular explain whether majority of deaths as a result of COVID-19 are

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly caused by lack of oxygen regulators?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

138 The Member for Loima (Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai, M.P.) to ask 02/06/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 (081/2020) the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and National Planning: - Could the Cabinet Secretary:-

(i) Explain the method used by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in Turkana County and specifically Loima Constituency during the 2019 National Population and Housing Census exercise which recorded a 12 percent drop in the population from the population recorded during the 2009 Census; despite the area having a recorded a fertility rate of 6.9 percent and a growth rate of 3.35 percent on average which is higher than the national average of 5.9 percent and 2.9 percent respectively?

(ii) explain why the pre-census projection for the population of Loima Constituency indicated a population of 151,935 in 2016, 157,340 in 2017 and 162,807 in 2018 with the population catchment projections estimating 32,334 households with an average household size of 5.9 translating into a population projection of 190,770.6 only for the 2019 Population and Housing Census to record a 12 percent reduction?

(iii) Provide the formula used in data collection, and the methods applied in the reporting, storage, analysis and data smoothening for the enumeration results of Loima Constituency, and also avail the raw data as captured by the Enumerators?

(iv) Further explain why the cross-border population of approximately 9,000 persons was not factored?

(v) Indicate when the post-census analysis for Loima Constituency would be conducted so as to ascertain the actual population of the area considering it is a key component for planning and resource allocation?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 139 The Member for Tigania West Constituency (Hon. (Dr.) John Kanyuithia 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 08/09/2020 Response (112/2020) Mutunga, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Tabled Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there have been inordinate delays in the construction of Miathane - Mikinduri Road in Tigania West Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider either ensuring waiver or paying the One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Shillings (1,200,000) fee levied to the Kenya Roads Rural Roads Authority by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as compensation for the forest resources to enable contractor continue with the construction of the said road? (iii) When will the Ministry allocate funds to ensure that the two kilometers road left out in between the two tarmacked sections of this road is constructed? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing)

140 The Member for Kirinyaga Central Constituency (Hon. John 20/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 08/09/2020 Response Munene Wambugu, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, (149/2020) Tabled Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works –

(i) Could the Ministry explain why axle load limits are continuously being violated by Heavy Goods Vehicles in the Country?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that Heavy Goods Vehicles comply with axle load limits when using Low Volume Sealed Roads?

(iii) What rules and regulations or proposals, if any, are underway to provide ways and measures to regulate the frequency and rates at which Heavy Goods Vehicles use Low Volume Sealed Roads in the country and in particular in Kirinyaga Central Constituency?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 141 The Member for Nakuru Town West Constituency (Hon. Samuel Arama, 15/05/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry – (150/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the cause of the rising water levels of Lake Nakuru, thereby flooding two estates, namely; Mwariki Baruti and Muungano Wana Vijiji in Nakuru Twon West Constituency next to Lake Nakuru National Park during the month of July 2020?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating individuals and families of the persons who have lost their lives, domestic livestock and properties as result of the said floods of water from Lake Nakuru National Park?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state whether residents whose land plots and houses have been flooded by the water from Lake Nakuru should be allowed to fish, and if so, what steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to stop harassments and arrests of the said residents by Game Wardens and Police as they practice the said fishing commonly referred to as house fishing?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

142 The Member for Rabai Constituency (Hon. Kamoti Mwamkale, 03/06/2020 Ordinary 05/08/2020 Written Reply (151/2020) Similar to submitted on M.P.) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - Ordinary 12/10/2020 Question Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the teacher shortage being (i) (113/2020) experienced in the registered secondary schools in Rabai Constituency? asked on 15/07/2020 (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the policy measures in place regarding Committee payment of teachers employed by respective Boards of Management, in redirected the questions to particularly, why parents or guardians in Rabai Constituency are made to TSC for contribute pay such teachers? Written Reply on (iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to address the teacher shortage being 21/09/2020 experienced in Schools in Rabai Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 143 The Member for Limuru (Hon. Peter Mwathi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/08/2020 Question by 12/08/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government – Private Notice (019/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary give a progress report regarding the recovery of livestock stolen by raiders who have attacked Mirithu Sub-location, Ndeiya Location in Limuru Constituency on two occasions in the recent past, where one Charles Makimi Karanja aged 25 years was killed, several people injured, and livestock stolen? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also give the progress report on the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the said Charles Makimi Karanja? (iii) Given the prevalence of similar raids in Limuru Constituency in the recent past, what measures are in place to avert looming clashes that may result from the growing tension between communities living along the border of Kajiado and Kiambu Counties? (iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary detail the long-term solutions being put in place to stop such raids? Supplementary Question to Question by Private Notice (019/2020) (read by Hon. Peter Mwathi, MP)

The Member for Kikuyu (Hon. Kimani Ichungwah, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government – (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the rustling incidents are brought to an abrupt end, that there is no further loss of life or injury to the residents of Kikuyu who reside along the border and tensions are eased along the border of Kiambu and Kajiado counties? (ii) Aware that Gatune Police Post in Kikuyu is situated along the border and has over 45 acres of vacant land, and there being no police post or anti-stock theft camp along the vast border from Ewaso Kedong to Kibiko, will the Ministry consider setting up a livestock theft police unit at Gatune Police Post? (iii) What measures is the Ministry taking to compensate the people who have lost their livestock and/or were injured in the rustling incidents?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 144 The Member for Embakasi Central (Hon. Benjamin G. Mwangi, MP) to ask 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Technology: - (152/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider providing office space and other necessary facilities and equipment to the Youth Fund Officer attached to Embakasi Central Constituency to enable the Officer discharge their duties effectively?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that said the officer diligently serves the large population of youths of Embakasi Central Constituency? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation) 145 The Member for Isiolo South (Hon. Abdi Koropu Tepo) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: (154/2020) - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to the arrest of Messrs. Muhamud Roba Golole of ID No. 25963909 and Ali Wario Guyo of ID No. 25779171 both from Kulamawe area in Isiolo South Constituency, Isiolo County apprehended by persons believed to be security personnel along Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi City County on 20th February 2019?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the whereabouts of these two persons whose missing persons’ report was recorded at Shauri Moyo Police Station, Nairobi vide Occurrence Book Number OB/22/2/19?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 146 The Member for Uriri (Hon. Mark Nyamita) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Tourism and Wildlife: - (157/2020)

(i) What steps is the Ministry taking to end the human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving hyena attacks in West Kanyamkago, Location, North Kanyamkago Location and parts of Central Kanyamkago Location, and invasions by hippopotamuses along the banks of River Kuja in Uriri Constituency, which are causing untold suffering to the residents through attacks on residents and livestock, and destruction of crops thus putting the lives of these residents at risk and negatively affecting their main source of livelihood?

(ii) Are there plans by the Ministry to compensate farmers whose livestock have been killed and crops destroyed by the said wildlife?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 147 The Member for Sigowet/Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health:- (159/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC), a public body mandated to oversee the training, registration and licensing of Public Health professionals charges its graduates exorbitant test fees of Kshs. 15,000/- for diploma holders and Kshs. 20,000/- for degree holders compared with other equivalent Health Professionals Councils’ which charge relatively lower fees for registration and licensing?

(ii) Is there a standard guide or curriculum for teaching of Environmental and/or Public Health programs in Kenya, as developed by the Council, a function which falls within its prime mandate?

(iii) Why has this Council been charging training institutions extremely high fees in the guise of conducting inspections to establish standards for teaching and/or offering Environmental and/or Public Health programs yet it is fully funded by the Exchequer?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 148 The Member for Lurambi (Hon. Titus Khamala, MP) to ask the Cabinet 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Secretary for Health: - (160/2020) (i) Are there plans by the Ministry to trace street families with pre-existing health conditions and diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic heart diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis, cancer, arthritis, alzheimer, crohn’s, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, mood disorders (bipolar, cyclothymic and depression), amongst other conditions particularly towards the fight against COVID-19 pandemic?

(ii) Has the Ministry provided adequate hand-washing points/stations, sanitation booths and masks to street families to curb the spread of the virus amongst these families?

(iii) What feeding and other welfare programmes has the Government put in place for the well-being and sustenance of these families?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

149 The Member for Kitutu Chache North (Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, MP) to 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 25/08/2020 Response ask the Director of Public Prosecutions: - (173/2020) Replied

(i) Could the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) provide an update on the progress made so far in investigations into the alleged dispossession of land parcel number WEST KITUTU/MWAMONARI/38 from Ms. Patricia Kerubo Akunga that was lodged by Ms. Akunga on 16th February 2016?

(ii) Have all arrests that were ordered by the DPP on 30th May 2018 with regard to alleged forgery of transfer documents regarding the said parcel of land been effected?

(iii) Within which timelines shall the investigations be completed so as to accord justice and land restoration to Ms. Akunga who holds the Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate in view of the fact that the irregular and illegal dispossession has left her and her family desolate and impoverished?

(For Written Reply by the Director of Public Prosecutions)

150 The Member for Maragua (Hon. Mary Wamaua, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission: - (145/2020) (i) Could the Teacher Service Commission explain how and why the Commission sanctions deductions for enrolment and membership of teachers into welfare societies and organizations such as Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) and Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) without their consent?

(ii) Could the Commission immediately stop deductions to KUSNET which has failed to acknowledge the requests by Mrs. Njuya Ann Wairimu of ID No.10168061, Mr. Ndungu Benard Njoroge of ID No.13276355, Mrs. Kiruhi Ruth Njeri of ID No.21270257 and Mr. Kinyanjui Stephen Maina of ID 8546807 for the withdrawal of their membership from the Union and stoppage of deductions?

(For Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 151 The Member Meru County (Hon. Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 30/09/2020 Dropped

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: - (161/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) (i) Could the Ministry consider providing food, shelter, and any other humanitarian assistance for households affected by the recent floods in Thagara, Jerusalem, Kiigene and Muguru villages in Meru County? (ii) Could the Ministry also consider assisting the said victims in the reconstruction of their houses that were destroyed by these floods? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 152 The Member for Tetu (Hon. James Gichuhi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (162/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there is persistent delay in the processing of pension and gratuities for retirees and their dependents?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to address the challenges faced by pensioners and their dependents in accessing their dues in a timely manner?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the legal representative in the estate of the late John Raphael Ndirangu (deceased) who was a Police Constable PF. Number 30792 who passed away on 5th October 1979 while on duty in Wajir County is yet to receive the necessary dues despite numerous efforts?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 153 The Member for Mogotio (Hon. Dr. Daniel Tuitoek, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (165/2020) (i) How many Public Universities in the country do not have University Councils, and substantive Chancellors and Vice Chancellors?

(ii) When are the above Councils expected to be appointed?

(iii) When will substantive Vice Chancellors for the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and Taita Taveta University be appointed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 154 The Member for Kuresoi South (Hon. Joseph Kipkosgey, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 03/11/2020 Dropped Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: - (166/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly What measures are in place to ensure that persons living in three Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps, namely, Kipkongor, Kurbanyat and Itare in Kuresoi South Constituency with over 2,162 households and who are living deplorable conditions are compensated and permanently resettled?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 155 The Member for Lamu East (Hon. Sharif Athman Ali, MP) to ask the 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 08/09/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (172/2020) Tabled Development and Public Works: - (i) Are there any plans by the Government to give special consideration to the residents of Lamu County, and in particular Youth from Lamu East Constituency in the employment opportunities, at the Lamu Port by the Kenya Ports Authority considering that three berths are ready to commence operations?

(ii) When does the Kenya Ports Authority plan to commence recruitment of various staff to work at the Lamu Port?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 156 The Member for Kisauni (Hon. Menza Mbogo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 03/05/2020 Ordinary 12/08/2020 30/09/2020 Response Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (174/2020) Tabled

What is the current status of ownership of Plot No.s 224/2, 225/2 and 62/11/MN in Mto Panga Ward, Kisauni Constituency? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 157 The Member for Navokholo (Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, MP) to ask the 12/08/2020 Question by 12/08/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - Private Notice (No Number) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of how much funds meant (approved, not on the Order for capitation was released in the Financial Year 2019/2020 and how Paper) much is pending to be released to schools? (ii) Can the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the amount of money under capitation that was allocated for the purchase of text books, sports/games in both primary and secondary schools in the Financial Year 2019/2020? (iii) Can the Cabinet Secretary explain how much funds the Ministry has

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly spent on the ongoing Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) programme? (iv) Aware that the Ministry suspended learning in institutions in March, 2020 will the Cabinet Secretary utilise the capitation funds thereof for development in order to comply with the social distancing measures recommended by the World Health Organization? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

158 The Member for Alego Usonga Constituency (Hon. Samuel Atandi, MP) 13/08/2020 Question by 08/09/2020 to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs - Private Notice (020/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Kenya citizens living and working in the People’s Republic of China who came back home during the Chinese New Year (Winter/ Spring break) are not able to travel back to China due to invalidation of all Visas issued before 28th March 2020 and a requirement to apply for new Visas to re-enter?

(ii) Could the Government consider intervening with the Government of the People’s Republic of China to facilitate and enable the said citizens to travel back to China considering that some are at a risk of losing their jobs, businesses and livelihoods despite having incurred expenses on rentals of offices and apartments among others?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 159 Nominated Member (Hon. Dennitah Ghati, MP) to ask the Cabinet for 11/08/2020 Question by 08/09/2020 Education - Private Notice (021/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline the elaborate mechanisms it has put in place and materials it has availed to ensure that children with various disabilities access online learning at this period of closure of schools during COVID 19?

(ii) Can the Ministry provide the framework it has put in place to guide the schools re- opening in respect to schools providing special education in Kenya?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

160 The Member for Isiolo South Constituency (Hon. Abdi Koropu Tepo) to 13/08/2020 Ordinary 08/09/2020 22/09/2020 Concluded - (155/2020) Tabled

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and coordination of National Government: - (i) What is the status of investigations into death of a young mother of two, Ms. Shakalle Hussein Diba, who was abducted, raped, stabbed to death, her eyes gouged and body burnt and dumped in the neighboring Igembe North Constituency on 17th July 2020?.

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there is a rise in insecurity and crime in areas where the National Police Reservists (NPR) were disarmed and state why the number of National Police Reservists in Isiolo South Constituency was scaled down and some reservists disarmed?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider reinstating, scaling up and arming the National Police Reservists in areas occupied by pastoral communities to avert insecurity in these areas?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 161 The Member for Uriri Constituency (Hon. Mark Ogolla Nyamita) to ask 13/08/2020 Ordinary 08/09/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (158/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures put in place by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to ensure that M/s Sukari Industries Ltd a Sugar Milling Company in Uriri Constituency does not illegally dump hazardous waste materials and other pollutants in the environment; and constructing a concrete wall that has cause water floods in the area?

(ii) When will the Ministry respond to various complaints regarding the activities of the Milling Company that have cause floods and huge negative impact on the health of the population and ecosytem? (To be replied before Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 162 The Member for Tetu Constituency (Hon. James Gichuhi, MP) to ask the 10/08/2020 Ordinary 08/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (163/2020) When will the employers who worked for Nyayo Tea Zones in Tetu Constituency between the years 1990 to 1996 be paid for their salaries and terminal dues as recommended by Parliamentary Report in the year 2011; and, the Ministry’s Report recommendation in 2005, if any?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 163 The Member for Kathiani Constituency (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the 14/08/2020 Ordinary 08/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (168/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that one Steve Nzuki Muinde, ID. No. 9478799 and Employment P/No. 101343 was irregularly dismissed from employment by the Kenya National Examination Council on 30th May, 2012?

(ii) Why has he not been reinstated despite having been declared for the erroneous and unfair dismissal from employment by the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya on 14th December, 2018?

(iii) What steps is the Ministry taking for his immediate reinstatement?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 164 The Member for Kuresoi South Constituency (Hon. Joseph Kipkosgey Tonui, 10/08/2020 Ordinary Deferred on MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and the Arts: - (167/2020) 08/09/2020 and asked on (i) Why has the construction of Olenguruone Stadium in Nakuru County 10/09/2020 which was funded by the National Government and inaugurated in 2014 stalled?

(ii) How much money has been spent on the project, and what is the scope of works done, so far?

(iii) When will the construction of the said project resume, and when is it expected to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Sports, Culture and Tourism)

165 The Member for Ol Jorok Constituency (Hon. Michael Muchira MP) to 10/08/2020 Ordinary Deferred on ask the Cabinet for Tourism and Wildlife- (175/2020) 08/09/2020 and asked on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what measures the Ministry has put in 10/09/2020 place to address the human wildlife conflict for residents of Ol Jorok Constituency residing near Lake Ol Bolossat?

(ii) Considering that there have been increased incidences of attacks by Hippopotamus resulting to destruction of crops and properties in the area, when does the Government intend to facilitate compensation for the

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly damaged properties and destroyed crops by the Hippopotamus?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

166 The Member for Murang’a County (Hon. Sabina Chege, MP) to ask the 14/08/2020 Question by 15/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife: - Private Notice (022/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that the appointment of members of the Deferred on Tourism Regulatory Authority’s Board vide Gazette Notice No. 5462 of 7th August, 10/09/2020 2020 was carried out in compliance with the requirements of Section 8(1)(g) of

the Tourism Act?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances under which the appointment of one Pauline Njoroge to the said Board was revoked 24 hours after gazettement?

(iii) Was Ms. Njoroge given a fair hearing prior to the revocation of her appointment to the Board under reference in accordance with Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 167 The Member for Molo (Hon. Francis Kuria Kimani, MP) to ask the Cabinet 04/09/2020 Question by 10/09/2020 Secretary for Foreign Affairs: - Private Notice (023/2020) (i) What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Kenya Embassy in Saudi Arabia doing to facilitate the return of the remains of the late Alice Awuor Tindo of ID No. 35064926 who, until her sudden death under unclear circumstances on 14th June, 2020, was living and working in Najran City in Saudi Arabia as a Nanny?

(ii) Does the Ministry, through the Kenya Embassy in Saudi Arabia, maintain a database of all Kenyans living and working in Saudi Arabia especially as domestic helps?

(iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to provide a lasting solution to the rampant cases of violence meted out on Kenyans working as domestic helps in the Middle East, particularly in the Saudi Arabia?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 168 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 11/05/2020 Ordinary 10/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives: - (170/2020) Repeated on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the registration status of 17/09/2020 Prevailing SACCO as at September 2019? (ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to comply with the ruling made by the High Court in Nakuru following an application for Judicial Review (Judicial Review No.2 of 2015) by the SACCO officials due to deregistration of the SACCO by the Commissioner of Cooperatives Development? (iii) In the light of the recent outcry by members the public over being hoodwinked by Prevailing SACCO, what actions is the Ministry taking to ensure that the innocent members of public are protected from manipulation by SACCOs? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) 169 The Member for Lamu East (Hon. Sharif Athman Ali, MP) to ask the 11/08/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (171/2020) and Response Development and Public Works: - Deferred on Tabled 10/09/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there have been inordinate delays in and the construction and upgrading to bitumen standards of Mtangawanda - 17/09/2020

Kizingitini, Basuba - Kiunga and Mkokoni - Kiunga roads in Lamu East Constituency?

(ii) What measures have been put in place by the Ministry to ensure that the projects on the said roads are implemented?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 170 The Member for Starehe (Hon. Charles Njagua, MP) to ask the Cabinet 20/08/2020 Ordinary 10/09/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (182/2020) Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the ownership status and size of the land under Marikiti Market, also known as Wakulima Market?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why occupants of the said land and traders in the market were evicted and their property burnt on 7th August 2020?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider ensuring that the occupants and traders

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly who lost their property during the evictions attributable to actions by staff/agents of Kenya Railways Corporation are compensated?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 171 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the 20/05/2020 Ordinary 10/09/2020 10/09/2020 Response Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (140/2020) Tabled Development and Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Kabarnet Medical Training College (KMTC) in Baringo Central Constituency, which was under construction by the Ministry, and which was 70 percent complete, has stalled for over 10 years?

(ii) Why is the college yet to be equipped with essential amenities such as hostels, kitchens and lecture halls despite the fact that the college is already admitting students?

(iii) What measures are in place to ensure that the remaining 30 percent of the unfinished works are completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 172 The Member for Laikipia County (Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP) to ask 18/08/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 13/10/2020 Concluded the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (178/2020) Development and Public Works: - Deferred on 10/09/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the tarmacking of the road from Kichinjio area through Matanya to Thome areas in Nanyuki was halted?

(ii) Considering that tarmacking the said road is long overdue, what measures the Ministry is putting in place to ensure that the road project is implemented expeditiously? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

173 The Member for Soy (Hon. Caleb Kositany, MP) to ask the Cabinet 24/08/2020 Ordinary 15/09/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (185/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of the implementation of 10/09/2020 the Huduma Number whose registration exercise in 2019 was directed as mandatory by the Government for all persons? (ii) How does the Government intend to use the said number; and, when will

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly the Huduma Cards be ready for collection and use? (iii) How much money was used by the Government in the exercise including registration services rendered and acquisition of biometric kits used in carrying out the exercise, and where were the kits stored for future use? (iv) How will persons who did not register for the number due to various reasons including lack of required documents such as birth certificates and Identity Cards access Government services, if the use of the number is effected?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Security and National Administration) 174 The Member for Malindi (Hon. Aisha Juma, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (186/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of the Galana Kulalu Irrigation 10/09/2020 Project, a National Flagship Project that cuts across Kilifi and Tana River Counties in regard to its viability, funds utilized from inception to date, trials and actual production of crops, and feasibility studies and research done so far including the involvement of Green Araya Limited Company from Israel?

(ii) Was public participation and stakeholder engagement carried out prior to its implementation as provided for in Article 118 and 232 of the Constitution and what were their submissions?

(iii) What is the current role of Kilifi and Tana River Counties in the said project and in particular in regards to value and opportunity costs, employment opportunities, research and public infrastructure?

(iv) Could the National Government consider handing over this Irrigation Project to be implemented by Kilifi and Tana River Counties considering that agriculture is a devolved function as per the provisions of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

175 The Member for Moiben (Hon. Silas Tiren, MP) to ask the Cabinet 03/09/2020 Ordinary 10/09/2020 01/10/2020 Response Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (187/2020) Tabled Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Kitale – Endebess - Suam Road (C45) in Endebess Constituency has stalled despite having been

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly funded?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the construction of the said road resumes as soon as possible and that it is completed on time?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give an undertaking to ensure that the road diversion created by the contractor, and which is currently impassable, is made motorable?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 176 Member for Laisamis (Hon. Arbelle Marselino Malimo, MP) to ask the 04/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Written Reply Chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission: - (188/2020) Question For submitted on Deferred on Written 12/10/2020 (i) What criteria is used by the Teachers Service Commission during 10/09/2020 Reply delocalization of teachers in the country? and Dispatched 15/09/2020 (ii) What measures are in place to ensure that the process is carried out in a fair and transparent manner?

(iii) Why is the Commission not delocalizing officers of the TSC secretariat who have overstayed in one station, in particular the staffing officer at Laisamis Sub-County Headquarters who has served for more than 9 years in the same station?

(Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 177 The Member for Ainamoi (Hon. Sylvanus Maritim, MP) to ask the Cabinet 11/09/2020 Question by 15/09/2020 - Dropped by Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - Private Notice the (024/2020) Committee (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of investigations into the on killing of the late Bernard Kibet Ng’eno who was an Mpesa operator in 25/11/2020 Kapsoit shopping centre in Ainamoi Constituency, and who was brutally murdered on 24th August 2020, and the steps taken to ensure that the murderers are apprehended?

(ii) What action has been taken against the police officer who is alleged to have murdered the late Patrick Kiprono Kirui of Identification number 35880675 on 4th September 2020 at Kapsoit Shopping centre?

(iii) Given the recent wave of insecurity in Kapsoit Shopping Centre, what urgent steps is the Ministry taking to guarantee security of the business

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly community in Kapsoit Shopping Centre, Ainamoi Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 178 The Member for Tetu (Hon. James Gichuhi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 10/08/2020 Ordinary 15/09/2020 Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (164/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the list of beneficiaries under the Cash Transfer Programme for older persons in Tetu Constituency?

(ii) What criterion was used to identify the said beneficiaries?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 179 The Member Meru County (Hon. Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, MP) to ask the 03/09/2020 Ordinary 15/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (183/2020) (i) How much money under the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Cash Transfer Programme has been disbursed to Meru County for purposes of mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the criteria used to identify the beneficiaries, details of the beneficiaries, and the amount received by each recipient? (iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure equity in the distribution of the resources to vulnerable people residing in the informal settlements and rural areas in Meru County? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 180 The Member for Isiolo South (Hon. Abdi KoropuTepo, M.P.) to ask the 13/08/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (156/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the steps being undertaken by the Ministry to address the diminishing water levels in rivers, in particular River Bisanathi in Isiolo South Constituency? (ii) What actions has the ministry taken against upstream water consumers who are using water extensively without any regard to those downstream and by when? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 181 The Member for Lamu West (Hon. Stanley Muthama, M.P.) to ask the 13/08/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 13/10/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (192/2020) Development-

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(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of the renovation of Manda Airport in Lamu West Constituency considering its current deplorable state particularly the taxiway, apron facilities and general airport infrastructure?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain whether the poor state of the Airport that led to the recent withdrawal of Jambo Jet and other regional airlines from flying to Lamu?

(iii) What specific plans are there to expand the Airport including connecting it to the national electricity grid in a bid to cater for larger capacity airplanes and the expected air traffic as a result of the full development of the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) Project?

(iv) Could the Ministry consider extending operation hours of the Airport from the current 6am to 6pm schedule in order to accommodate the anticipated heightened demand for air travel following completion of the LAPSSET Project as well as for handling emergency evacuations that may arise from time to time?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 182 The Member for Alego Usonga, (Hon. Samuel Atandi, M.P.) to ask the 01/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 29/09/2020 Deferred by Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning: - (200/2020) the Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of the emergency liquidity facility Committee created following the collapse of Imperial Bank and Chase Bank to bail out on banks facing liquidity challenges and confirm whether the facility still in 29/09/2020 existence and how many banks have so far benefited from this facility?

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary also report on the status of the forensic audit conducted following the collapse of Imperial Bank?

(ii) How was the firm(s) engaged in the forensic audit identified and procured?

(iii) What are the specific terms of engagement of the firm(s) conducting the forensic audit and are they being paid by the public through the Central Bank of Kenya?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 183 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 19/03/2020 Ordinary Concluded Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (080/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why MangaiKiunga Water Project allocated Stood down by

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Kshs.40million from the Equalization Fund was re-located from Basuba Ward in the Member, Lamu County thus denying the much needed water for the disadvantaged having Community in the said Ward? beenaddressed on 17/09/2020 (ii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to provide water to the Communities of Basuba Ward and Hindi Ward and in particular Mokowe Town in Lamu County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 184 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 14/08/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Secretary for Health: - (169/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of nurses who were deployed and seconded to work in the Republic of Namibia and those whose contracts has expired and are out of employment; and, are yet to be reinstated as directed by the President?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the said nurses were not receiving their salaries and allowances despite having been seconded by the Government of Kenya?

(iii) What steps the isMinistry taking for their immediate reinstatement?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 185 The Member for Ol-Jorok (Hon. Michael Muchira, M.P.) to ask the 28/08/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health- (179/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the rationale used by the Ministry in approving health facilities in which COVID-19 patients are covered under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)? (ii) What measures has the Ministry taken to relieve Kenyans of the hospital bills incurred due to Covid-19 pandemic when admitted in health facilities that are not covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 186 The Member for Awendo (Hon. Walter Owino, MP) to ask the Cabinet 13/08/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Secretary for the National Treasury- (189/2020) deferred (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the status of the lease on17/09/2020 granted to Inter Continental Hotels Corporation on 15th April 1967 to run the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to avert the closure and subsequent collapse of the Hotels & Hospitality Industry in the country, particularly the reported intended closure of the Inter Continental Hotel in Nairobi?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the permanent closure of the Hotel does not impact negatively on Kenya’s standing as an international hospitality investment center? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 187 The Member for Nairobi County (Hon. Esther Passaris, M.P.) to ask the 11/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health: - (197/2020)

(i) What steps has the Ministry taken following the Orders made by the Court in Petition No. 266 of 2015 on reissuing of the Standards and Guidelines for reducing morbidity and mortality from unsafe abortions in Kenya and the National Training Curriculum for the Management of unintended, risky and unplanned pregnancies?

(ii) What steps has the Ministry taken to compensate the Petitioner following the death of the Petitioner’s child who had procured unsafe abortion and later succumbed as a result of complications that arose?

(iii) Why were the Standards and Guidelines for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Kenya and the National Training Curriculum for the Management of Unintended, Risky and Unplanned Pregnancies withdrawn?

(iv) What enforcement mechanisms are currently in place to actualize the provisions of section 35(3) of the Sexual Offences Act so as to ensure that victims of a sexual offence may at any time access treatment in any public hospital or institution, given that the Standards and Guidelines that provided the enforcement mechanism have since been withdrawn?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 188 The Member for Kesses (Hon. (Dr.) Swarup Mishra, M.P.) to ask the 11/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives- (198/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the steps taken to reduce the number of agencies operating at the ports of entry to inspect goods, and whether all such agencies possess the requisite expertise to undertake the inspections?

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(ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the period for the mandatory inspection was recently increased from four (4) days to over four (4) weeks thus causing delays in provision of inspection services?

(iii) What plans the Ministry is pursuing to avert inordinate delays in physical inspection especially for the multinational companies which also possess internationally recognised certification, such as C.E. (Conformité Européenne) and F.D.A (Food and Drug Administration)?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) 189 The Member for Isiolo County (Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, M.P.) to ask the 08/09/2020 Ordinary 17/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife: - (199/2020) (i) What immediate action is the Ministry is undertaking to end the on-going human-wildlife conflict in Kinna, Kulamawe and Sericho Areas of Isiolo South Constituency, considering that the conflict has resulted in the loss of life, livelihoods and property and in particular, loss of about 9 camels killed by lions and 50 goats killed by hyenas during the night of 10th and 14th September 2020?

(ii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure timely and effective response to distress calls by the residents on matters regarding human-wildlife conflicts?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a detailed report on the status of all pending compensations since 2015, indicating the names of the persons affected, nature of losses and amount of compensation, including the case for Mr. Mohamed Ali Kampicha, (ID No. 0366336), a herder who was attacked and seriously injured by a lion at Kinna Area in July 2020 and could the Ministry consider offsetting his hospital bills?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 190 The Member for Endebess (Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose, M.P.) to ask the 17/09/2020 Question by 22/09/2020 03/11/2020 Dropped Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government- Private Notice Pursuant to (024/2020) S.O. 42C(5) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of investigations into the killing of the late Tom Wekesa Sirengo of ID No. 9838943 on 11th September 2020 at around 9.00am at Mowlem Centre, Endebess Constituency and subsequent injury to three other persons among them Abubakar Wekesa Barasa of ID No. 11575672 a brother to the deceased, who is still

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly recuperating in hospital?

(ii) What steps have been taken to apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous act?

(iii) What action has been taken against the Police Officers at Endebess Police Station who, on 11th September 2020 at around 1.30pm,declined to avail the statutory P3 Forms tothe other injured persons namely, Wanyonyi Mwahawa Nafula of ID No. 9838943 and Saum Naliaka Wanyonyi?

(iv) What urgent steps the Ministry is taking to curb increased insecurity in Endebess Constituency and in particular in Mowlem area?

(To be replied before Departmental Committee on Administration and National 191 The Member for Lamu East (Hon. Sharif Athman Ali, M.P.) to ask the 11/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (176/2020) and Response Public Works- Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain when the Ministry intends to resume the construction of the Kizingitini, Ndau, Faza and Mbwajumwalisea walls in Lamu East Constituency which stalled?

(ii) When will the labourers who were engaged in the construction of the first phase of the sea wall be paid?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

192 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 14/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 Secretary for Energy- (180/2020)

(i) When will the Ministry address the dangers posed by the main electricity power line passing through Kaiani Secondary School in Kathiani Constituency, which is endangering the lives of learners, teachers, staff and parents and further hindering infrastructure development in the school?

(ii) Could the Ministry consider re-routing the power lines away from the school?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 193 The Member for Moyale (Hon. Qalicha Gufu, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 11/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 Secretary for Foreign Affairs - (193/2020) Redirected 01/10/2020 (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to enhance bilateral cooperation Ministry of Ind, and trade with the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and to also foster trade and Trade and Coop & cohesion among the communities residing along the Kenya-Ethiopia Border in Committee on Moyale? Trade, Ind. and Coop through (ii) Could the Government consider operationalization of the One Stop Border Speakers Point (OSBP) along the Kenya-Ethiopia Border in Moyale? Communication on 01/10/2020 (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defense and Foreign Relations) 194 The Member for Mandera West (Hon. Adan Haji Yussuf, M.P.) to ask the 13/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (195/2020)

(i) What steps is the Ministry taking to improve and enhance service delivery in the Ministry of Education offices at the Mandera West Sub-county headquarters that serve teachers from more than 78 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in the area?

(ii) When will the Ministry create administrative units to be designated as educational zones and deploy Curriculum Support Officers?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider providing suitable motor vehicle to the Sub- county office to facilitate transport of officers in the Sub-county for effective monitoring and evaluation of educational programmes?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 195 The Member for Baringo County (Hon. Gladwell Cheruiyot, M.P.) to ask the 14/08/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (198/2020) and Response Development: - Deferred on Tabled 22/09/2020 (i) Why has the Ministry failed to upgrade to bitumen standards, the Ravine- and 29/09/2020 Sigoro-Ochi Road in Eldama Ravine Constituency, Baringo County, which is currently in a deplorable state?

(ii) What plans have been put in place to have the said road upgraded to bitumen standards and what is the project’s completion timeline?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 196 The Member for Ainabkoi (Hon. William Chepkut, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 08/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning - (202/2020)

When will the Ministry issue title deeds to the owners of Land Reference No. 77/505 in Munyaka Area of Ainabkoi Constituency in Uasin Gishu County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

197 The Member for Keiyo North (Hon. (Dr.) James Murgor, M.P.) to ask the 10/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (203/2020) and Response Development: - Tabled

(i) When will the Ministry compensate persons affected by the expansion and rehabilitation of a 12 kilometre section of the Iten-Burgar Road to Bitumen standards that was undertaken in December 2016?

(ii) What has caused the delay in the payment of compensation despite the payments expected to have been completed by end of June 2019?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 198 The Member for Lafey (Hon. Ibrahim Mude, M.P.) to ask the Teachers 28/08/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 Written Reply Service Commission: - (207/2020) Question For submitted on Written 12/10/2020 (i) Why has the Teachers’ Service Commission Office taken inordinately long Reply to establish a Sub-county office in Lafey? Dispatched on 28/09/2020 (ii) When will the Commission establish the Lafey Sub-county office and have it staffed with requite personnel to facilitate efficient administration of Teachers’ services in the area?

(For Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 199 The Member for Kitui West (Hon. Edith Nyenze, M.P.) to ask the Teachers 14/08/2020 Ordinary Service Commission: - (211/2020) QWR (i) Could the Commission provide an update on the progress of the on-going Withdranw for transfer of deputy head teachers in Kitui County and the criteria used in the re-drafting on 22/09/2020 transfers?

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(ii) Could the Commission provide the number of registered graduate teachers since 2018 who are yet to be employed in Kitui County?

(iii) What measures are in place to ensure the teachers are employed? (For Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission)

200 The Member for Starehe Constituency, (Hon. Charles Njagua Kanyi, MP) 21/09/2020 Ordinary 22/09/2020 to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet Secretary for Interior and (240/2020) Coordination of National Government:- (approved, not on the Order (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of investigations into the deaths Paper) of four persons, namely; Melissa Okwemba (ID No. 26605088) and her unborn baby, James Otieno (ID No.27411976), and Asili Sophia (minor), and injuries to eight persons namely Benedetta Katungwa (ID No.30333697), Collins Kiprop (ID No.37431323), Beatrice Kwamboka (ID No. 28561288), Albert Nyareru (ID No.20576972), Elizabeth Nyaboke, Robinson Valid (minor), Dominic Kyoyo (minor) and David Nyakundi (minor), and damage of properties that occurred as a result of collapse of a perimeter wall in Kamongo area in Landmawe Ward, Starehe Constituency on 12th September 2019? (ii) What action has been taken against M/s Giloil Company Limited for negligence that led to the loss of lives of the four named persons, injuries to the eight people mentioned and damage to 38 structures that adversely affected 32 tenants in addition to action taken against the company for constant harassment of residents living in the area including threats of evicting them from their homes? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 201 The Member for Suna West (Hon. Peter Masara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/09/2020 Question by 24/09/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government:- Private Notice (025/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to violent confrontations between the police and residents of Got Kwer village in Suna West Sub County during a religious pilgrimage by the Legion Maria faithful on 14th September 2020 where several people were killed and many others injured?

(ii) What is the status of the investigations into the incident and what measures are in place to ensure that action is taken against police officers who misuse their firearms or use excessive force while controlling crowds?

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(iii) What measures have been put in place to ensure that security is provided during religious gatherings in the country, including during pilgrimages by the Legion Maria faithful?

(iv) When will the affected families be compensated for the losses incurred including loss of lives of loved ones, and could the Ministry consider meeting the cost of medical bills for those in hospitals?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 202 The Member for Gem (Hon. Elisha Odhiambo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 17/09/2020 Question by 24/09/2020 Secretary for Foreign Affairs: - Private Notice (026/2020) (i) What steps have been taken by the Ministry to facilitate the retrieval of the Redirected 01/10/2020 body of the late James Osala Nyadenge, a resident of East Gem Ward, Gem Ministry of Interior & Constituency who was murdered while fishing in Lake Victoria, on the Committee on st Tanzania territory of the waters on 31 August, 2020and his body thrown Admin. and into the lake? Nat. Security through (ii) What diplomatic measures have been put in place to ensure peaceful co- Speakers existence between the communities living in all Countries that share Lake Communication Victoria waters so as to guarantee their safety and in particular safety of on 01/10/2020 Kenyan fishermen who solely depend on fishing as a source of livelihood?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 203 The Member for Meru County (Hon. Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, MP) to ask 10/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection:- (196/2020)

(i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that all jobless youths in Meru County benefit under the National Hygiene Initiative dubbed “Kazi Mtaani” particularly during the COVID-19pandemic period? (ii) What criteria is used in selecting the youth to be employed under the Kazi Mtaani programme in Meru County? (iii) What are the terms of employment under the programme, specifically, the amount of monies paid and duration of engagement once a youth is employed? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 204 The Member for Loima (Hon. Jeremiah Lomorukai, MP) to ask the Cabinet 10/08/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development: - (204/2020) and Response Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the inordinate delays in the completion of the Lodwar- Nadapal- Naluoyapong- Lorengippi Road?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the amount of money that has been paid so far for the said road, indicating all the budgetary allocations and disbursement schedules since inception?

(iii) When is the project expected to be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 205 The Member for Teso North(Hon. Oku Kaunya, MP) to ask the Chairperson 10/08/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Written Reply of the Teachers Service Commission: - (206/2020) Question For submitted on Written 12/10/2020 (i) Could the Commission provide a list of all the teachers who will have Reply attained the mandatory retirement age this year and those who were Dispatched on awarded job contracts after attaining the mandatory retirement age? 28/09/2020 (ii) What was the rationale in awarding retired teachers job contracts despite there being so many unemployed registered teachers?

(iii) What measures has the Teachers Service Commission put in place to ensure that the regulations guiding the issuance of these contracts are not abused?

(For Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 206 The Member for Vihiga County (Hon. Beatrice Adagala, MP) to ask the 17/08/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (208/2020) and Response Development: - Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Kisumu- Kakamega Road, especially around Majengo Town has numerous design gaps including huge open drainages, lack of foot bridges and pedestrian walkways which leads to numerous road accidents and waterborne diseases in the area?

(ii) Would the Ministry consider compensating the victims of road accidents that result from the said poor road designs?

(iii) When will the rehabilitation works on the Stand Kisa- Kima- Khumusalaba

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly road which is in a deplorable state be carried out?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 207 The Member for Lurambi (Hon. Titus Khamala, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Secretary for Education: - (215/2020) Turn to (i) What is the status of preparedness in regard to for opening of schools and all Question by other learning institutions in the country during the Covid-19 pandemic Private Notice period? in the House

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that schools and all other learning institutions conform to the set Covid-19 protocols?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

208 The Member for Alego Usonga (Hon. Samuel Atandi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 01/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (218/2020) and Response Public Works:- Tabled What plans has the Ministry put in place to rehabilitate and operationalize Gombe Airstrip in Alego Usonga Constituency so as to serve the over 1,000,000 residents in the region as well as facilitate tourism, air evacuations and transportation of farm produce in the area? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

209 The Member for Kuresoi North (Hon. Moses K. Cheboi, MP) to ask the 22/09/2020 Question by 24/09/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning- Private Notice (027/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the ownership status of Kabianga Apple Farm, L.R. number 10694/3 in Kamara Location in Kuresoi North Constituency?

(ii) When will the Ministry issue title deeds to the owners of the said parcel of land?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary facilitate the conversion of the parcel of land from leasehold to freehold?

(To be replied before Departmental Committee on Lands) 210 The Member for Mosop(Hon. Vincent Tuwei, MP) to ask the Cabinet 18/09/2020 Ordinary Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development: (239/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly - Dropped on 24/09/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of all the roads in Mosop Subcounty whose construction has been completed in the last three years, including distance and construction costs?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of Kaiboi - Chepterwai - Kapkatembu - Kipkaren River Road in Mosop Constituency has stalled?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider engaging a new contractor as the previous contractor, who has since abandoned the site has failed to meet his contractual obligations?

(iv) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that this very important road in the region, and which is currently in deplorable state is completed to the set standards within the stipulated time frame?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 211 The Member for Igembe South (Hon. John Paul Mwirigi, MP) to ask the 14/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (209/2020)

(i) When will public institutions in Igembe South Constituency including Kalamane Dispensary, Akui Primary School, Thubai Primary School, Gatai Tea Buying Centre and Auki Dispensary be connected to the National Power Grid in line with the Government Policy under the Last Mile Connectivity programme?

(ii) What measures have been put in place to ensure that all the public institutions in Igembe South Constituency, which are yet to be connected to the National Grid are connected as soon as possible?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 212 The Member for Sigowet-Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP) to ask the 14/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (221/2020) (i) What is the current status of the leases for police vehicles being used in policing operations in the Country?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary give a breakdown of the distribution of police vehicles in Sigowet/Soin Sub-County in Kericho County?

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(iii) Could the Ministry consider facilitating and providing the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) in Sigowet/Soin Sub-County with an office, adequate personnel and a police vehicle to enable him execute his duties effectively given the sensitive and demanding nature of his area of jurisdiction?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

213 The Member for Runyenjes (Hon. Eric Muchangi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 14/09/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Dropped for Water, Sanitation & Irrigation- (200/2020) Pursuant to Deferred on S.O. 42C(5) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of the construction of 24/09/2020 Tuchi Dam located in IriariSub-location along Runyenjes and Chuka- Igambangómbe Constituencies? Ordinary 06/10/2020 (223/2020) (ii) What is the total expected cost of the construction of the said dam, how much has been spent to date, and when is it expected to be completed?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the construction of the said dam is fully funded?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

214 The Member for Igembe Central (Hon. Kubai Iringo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 14/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Secretary for Industry, Trade and Co-operatives:- (224/2020) (i) What steps is the Ministry taking to market Miraa, commonly known as Khat, particularly within the country, in Somalia, in the Eastern African Region and the European Markets, considering it is the main source of livelihood for the residents of Igembe Central, Igembe North and Igembe South Constituencies?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that Somalia Market is opened as a matter of urgency?

(iii) Considering that the Crops Act, 2013 as amended in July 2014 included Miraa as a cash crop and it was subsequently gazetted as a scheduled cash crop in 2016, what measures have been put in place by the Government to cushion farmers from losses suffered as a result of lack of markets?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 215 The Member for Laisamis (Hon. Arbelle Marselino Malimo, MP) to ask the 14/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (225/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to the closure of two primary schools in Laisamis subcounty, namely; Loglogo and Losidan, which were closed under unclear circumstances before the outbreak of Covid- 19 pandemic?

(ii) What measures have been put in place to curb rising cases of indiscipline among students and teachers in schools in Laisamis Constituency?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

216 The Member for Kabondo Kasipul (Hon. Eve Obara, MP) to ask the 14/09/2020 Ordinary Cabinet Secretary for Energy:- (226/2020) withdrawn by (i) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that the numerous complaints the Member for against Kenya Power and Lighting Company in Kasipul Kapondo Constituency redrafting on relating to among other things, low and loose hanging power lines, frequent 24/09/2020 power outages, defective and broken-down transformers, inflated power bills, and delays in addressing reported incidents and in particular faulty transformers installed over 7 years ago in Kadie Clean Water, Orera School, Sian Secondary and Chegerere, Nyandolo and Oriri Primary Schoolsand are yet to be commissioned, are addressed urgently?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary assure the residents of their safety with regard to defective transformers and collapsed poles particularly the transformer located at Atela Dispensary?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating customers for the power surges and intermittent outages in the area for losses incurred, and for payment for inflated bills?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy)

217 The Member for Subukia (Hon. Samuel Gachobe, MP) to ask the Cabinet 21/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Secretary for Energy:- (241/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Kenya Power and Lighting Company has been interrupting and disconnecting customers’ electricity supply for days in Subukia Constituency without prior notice for the last three

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly months?

(ii) What steps has the Government taken to ensure that Kenya Power does not breach contractual obligations with its customers?

(iii) What measures has the Government put in place to ensure consistent provision of electricity by Kenya Power especially during the Covid-19 pandemic period?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 218 The Member for Garissa Township (Hon. Aden Duale, MP) to ask the 23/09/2020 Ordinary 24/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (242/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the categories of scholarships, both local and international, that Kenyan students can access through the Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicating the number of available spaces under each category?

(ii) How many scholarships were offered between 2013 and 2019 to students across the Country?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of students from pastoralist communities specifically from Samburu, Turkana, Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera and Garissa Counties, who have benefited from scholarships offered by the Government from 2013 to date, indicating the names of the beneficiaries and the type of scholarships offered?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 219 The Member for Lamu West (Hon. Stanley Muthama, MP) to ask the 13/08/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education- (190/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the implementation status of the policy guidelines, structural and curriculum reforms undertaken by the Ministry to enhance literacy levels under the Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Programme?

(ii) What specific measures are being undertaken to increase access to the ACE programme in view of its current challenges of inappropriate learning environment, shortage of qualified teachers, poor and constantly delayed teachers’ remuneration, inadequate provision of capitation grants and poor management?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (iii) Could the Ministry consider making proposals for review of ACE programme including revised teachers’ remuneration plan from the current rate of Ksh. 2,000 per month and expansion of examination centres to make them more accessible to more learners, majority of whom are from poor backgrounds?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 220 The Member for Awendo (Hon. Walter Owino, MP) to ask the Cabinet 13/08/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (191/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the Government’s rationale and basis for the recent decision to lease outthe sugar industry to private investors?

(ii) What benchmarks for performance have been laid out in the lease-based approach in a bid to avoid the possibility of mismanagement and corruption?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the implementation status of Sessional Paper of 1988 regarding guarantee of loans that had been advanced to fund expansion and rehabilitation of NzoiaSugar Company, and other sugar firms in the Country?

(iv) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to avert a repeat of past malpractices and mismanagement activities involving sugar companies that made cane farmers dependent on heavily-indebted sugar companies as their only cane selling outlets?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 221 The Member for Ainabkoi (Hon. William Chepkut, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/08/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development: - (201/2020) and Response Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether the recently upgraded 5.5 km section of the Naiberi- Ainabkoi- Timboroaroad in Ainabkoi Constituency was constructed in accordance with the required standards, considering that the stretch is already in an almost deplorable state even before the official handover by the contractor?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary intervene to ensure that upgrading works on the road linking Wauniforand Flax (Kiptagat), a very important road which runs

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly through one of the keymaize producing region of the Rift Valley are completed?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider terminating the contract on the said road, seeking the blacklisting of the contractor, and awarding the contract afresh to a contractor who will adhere to the set construction standards and timelines?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 222 The Member for Gichugu (Hon. Gichimu Githinji, M.P.) to ask the 13/08/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (217/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details regarding the source, design, 24/09/2020 for network and volumes of the Mega Kerugoya - Kutus Water supply project being redrafting undertaken by Tana Water Services Board in Kirinyaga County?

(ii) Are the volumes of water sufficient in the said project enough to cover other areas other than the ones covered in the current design for equitable sharing of the said natural resource as provided for in Article 69(1) of the Constitution?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider designing another network for supply of water under the said project to Gichugu residents in the neighbouring Kabare and Baragui Wards?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment & Natural Resources) 223 The Member for AlegoUsonga (Hon. Samuel Atandi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 14/08/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 Secretary for Education: - (219/2020)

(i) What urgent measures is the Ministry taking to ensure that learning from the from the following six schools, that is - Dibuoro Secondary School, Dibuoro Primary School, Nyandheho Primary School, Uwaasi Primary School, Udaamayi Primary School, and Uhembo Primary School in Usonga Ward, AlegoUsonga Constituency, which are currently inhabitable due to the flooding caused by heavy rains experienced in the area between May to July 2020 continues upon reopening of schools?

(ii) What urgent measures is the Ministry taking to ensure that the new classrooms are constructed to other schools before schools reopen?

(iii) Could the Ministry also consider having the said schools relocated toother safer grounds to protectthem from perennial flooding?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 224 The Member for Nandi Hills (Hon. Alfred Keter, MP) to ask the Cabinet 15/09/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 Secretary for Energy:- (220/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the implementation status report of the Last Mile Connectivity Programmein the Country, with particular reference to Nandi Hills Constituency, indicating the amount of funds the programme has received, and how much has utilized since its inception?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline the challenges faced in implementing the programme?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider facilitating electricity connection under the said programme to the following areas and institutions in Nandi Hills Constituency which are in dire need of connectivity – Sile A/Kipchenge, Ng’ame, Kipkoror/Kapkawa, Tigityo/Tabarin, Keben/Cherobon, Kapchumba, Kapkakaron, Kamenjeiywa, Kapnyemis/Simatwet, Kamyemis/SDA, Kapkutung, Kaplelemet/Kerengwet, Toroton, Serengonik, Kipsebwo/Kalel, Kipkoror/Nguseret, Koilot/Losingiran, Chepng’etuny, Choimimplot, Chebinyiny/Bondeni, Kipkoror/Kapkorio, Kipkimba/Kiboki Dip, Kapchogen, Tereno Primary Schools, Lolkireny, Chepkunyuk/Kapketemi, Lelwak, Kibiok Village, Kimwogi/Chepnoet, Cheptililik, Cheptabach, KitechGaa,Nduroto, Kapkorio, Tartar/Kamalel, Sirwa and Shamba Mpya/Sile?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 225 The Member for Igembe Central (Hon. KubaiIringo, MP) to ask the 17/09/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs: - (238/2020)

(i) Could the Ministry give an update regarding investigations into the whereabouts of one Kinyua M’mumbwika, a young man aged twenty-one (21) years from Ithamwari village, Njia Ward, Igembe Central, Meru County, who is allegedly detained in the United Republic of Tanzania without trial since the year 2015?

(ii) Could the Ministry consider diplomatic intervention to ensure that the Kenyan, who is allegedly being illegally held and is languishing atMaweniRemand Prisonin Tanga, Tanzania,is released without any further delay? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations) 226 The Member for Mvita Constituency (Hon. Abdullswamad Nasir, MP) to ask 29/09/2020 Ordinary 29/09/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly the Cabinet Secretary for Health: - (258/2020) (approved, not (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the criteria which were used by the on the Order Paper) Government to determine the zones and towns tobe part under cessation of movement (partial lockdown) during the Covid -19 pandemic in particular the Old Town of Mombasa and Eastleigh in Nairobi County?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain the social-economic achievements; if any, during and after the lockdown on the said areas of Old Town of Mombasa and Eastleigh in Nairobi?

(iii) What measures has the Government put in place assist and uplift the livelihood of residents especially businesses in Old Town of Mombasa and Eastleigh in Nairobi in regard to negative effect of the lockdown?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider allocating of resources particularly to the affected communities from the Emergency Response Fund?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 227 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 14/08/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (181/2020) (i) What measures the Ministry has put in place to curb the rampart land adjudication malpractices across the country?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Mr. Richard Mwanzia Mwenga P/No. 1994030631and ID No. 11571281 was dismissed as a land adjudication officer and whether due process was followed in dismissing him?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the policy measures for remunerating land adjudication officers?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 228 The Member for Moyale (Hon. Qalicha Gufu, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 18/08/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 - Dropped by Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (194/2020) the Committee (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary state whether any investigations were carried out on

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly into the recent attacks on Funnah Idda village in Sololo Sub county, Moyale 25/11/2020 Constituency by unknown assailants?

(ii) What measures has been put in place by the Ministry to curb the increased cases of insecurity in Funan Idda, Funan Qumbi, Elbert and EI Demtu villages and in particular from external attackers?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state why the administration units that were approved and gazetted on 21st June, 2017, are yet to be effected in the country and in particular in Moyale Constituency and what action is the Ministry taking to ensure the units are functional in order to bring services closer to the people?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 229 The Member for Kitui West (Hon. Edith Nyenze, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 15/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (212/2020)

(i) What facilitation if any, has the Ministry provided to Village elders for their effective provision of vital services to communities considering that they use personal resources to carry out various administrative duties?

(ii) What measures are in place to ensure their security considering their role in community policing?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

230 The Member for Sigowet-Soin(Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, M.P.) to ask the 17/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (222/2020) and Response Development and Public Works Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary state criteria used to allocate the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund to the Counties?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain whether the same criteria applies to the re- allocation of the County Roads Maintenance Levy Fund among the various Constituencies of the same County?

(iii) How much money allocated from the fund to Sigowet/Soin Constituency received for the last 5 years and how much was disbursed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 231 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, M.P.) to ask the 18/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (227/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the cause of the recent black rain that was experienced at Kabatini in Lanet Umoja ward in Nakuru County? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the health risks, if any, that the black rain poses to the ecosystem? (iii) What steps the Ministry has undertaken to ensure caution the public from the risks associated with black rain and whether there any compensation mechanisms to the affected residents? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 232 The Member for Lurambi, (Hon. Titus Khamala, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 18/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (229/2020) and Response Public Works: - Tabled (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the road classified as C41 connecting Lurambi and Navakholo Constituencies was swept away by heavy rains and landslides thus paralyzing transport and communication between the two Constituencies?

(ii) What steps the Cabinet Secretary is taking to expedite the construction of the said road, and in particular the 3km stretch from Lurambi to Shikoti which is in deplorable state?

(iii) When is the construction of the road expected to commence and expected to be completed considering that the contractor left the site over one year ago?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 233 The Member for Igembe South (Hon. John Paul Mwirigi, M.P.) to ask the 16/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning - (232/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of ownership and the number of all parcel of land set aside for public use in Maua Township in Igembe South Constituency?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that all public land is safeguarded against irregular allocation and grabbing by individuals for future developments?

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234 The Member for Westlands Constituency, (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.) 16/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 03/11/2020 Concluded to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (234/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what causes power outages in Gigiri, Runda and the wider Karura environs every evening at around six o’clock leading to damage of electronic appliances for both commercial and household use?

(ii) What measures are in place to compensate the affected households with respect to damaged appliances?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain why Kenya Power levies pre-paid electricity consumers on the basis of the amount of units purchased over a three month period as opposed to the total units consumed during same period contrary to regulations?

(iv) Explain why the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has failed to addressed the concerns of consumers regarding billing and more specifically, the consumer of Kenya Power pre-paid account number 01450540107?

(v) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of electricity customers who have been reimbursed by Kenya Power upon the intervention of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for wrong billing during the last financial year 2019/2020? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 235 The Member for Wundanyi (Hon. Danson Mwashako, M.P.) to ask the 16/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (243/2020) and Response Development and Public Works: - Deferred on Tabled 01/10/2020 (i) Could the Cabinet secretary provide a list of all constituencies in the country without a single kilometer of road or with less than 5Km of road of Bitumen Standards commonly referred as tarmac, stating whether it is of low volume seal or otherwise; and, further list of all constituencies without a single kilometer of KeRRA Roads of bitumen standards?

(ii) What is the status of implementation of the road construction under low volume seal program in Kenya and how many kilometers of road under this program have been done in each county, and which Constituencies are yet to benefit?

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(iii) What plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure that roads are constructed to Bitumen Standards in Wundanyi Constituency considering that the Constituency doesn’t even have a single kilometer of tarmac road?

(iv) What is the status of construction of the 55km Bura - Mghange-Werugha – Mbale – Mtomwagodi road considering that it was launched for construction in 2017 by the President to serve Wundanyi and Mwatate Constituencies and when will it be completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 236 The Member for Gilgil (Hon. Martha Wangari, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 14/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Secretary for Education: - (248/2020)

(i) How many Primary and Secondary schools are to benefit from the supply of the locally assembled desks for schools in the FY2020/2021 and how many will be left out of the programme?

(ii) What criteria was used in identifying the schools to benefit from the program?

(iii) What special considerations is the Ministry taking to ensure equity among Sub- Counties considering that the number of schools vary from one Sub-County to another?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 237 The Member for Kwale County (Hon. Zuleikha Juma Hassan M.P.) to ask 16/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (249/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures in place to ensure that 01/10/2020 complaints raised by the community in Mwavurubo Ward, Kinango Constituency regarding the release of hazardous waste by M/s SBNP Ventures Limited in Kenya are addressed?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether due process was followed in the issuance of licenses to M/s SBNP Ventures Limited, particularly on environmental matters and waste disposals; and whether they adhere to set laws and regulations?

(iii) What steps has the Ministry taken to ascertain the risks posed by the hazardous waste to the health of the population and ecosystem, and what immediate measures the Ministry has taken to mitigate on the effects of the waste released,

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly if any?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

238 The Member for Sabatia (Hon. Alfred Agoi, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 21/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 - Dropped by Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (250/2020) the Deferred on Committee (i) What is the status of compensation for the victims of the terrorist attacks at 01/10/2020 on 25/11/2020 Dusit D2 Hotel on 15th January, 2019, West Gate on 21st September, 2013 and the United States Embassy Bombing of 7th August, 1998?

(ii) What measures is the Government putting in place to ensure that the said victims are compensated fully in time?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain whether there are plans so far to curb these terror attacks and consequently assure Kenyans of absolute security against such attacks and what have been put in place by the Government to assist persons affected by such attacks?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 240 The Member for Lamu East (Hon. Sharif A. Ali, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 21/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Secretary for interior and Coordination of National Government - (252/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when will the Kenya- Somalia Border at Kiunga Border Point be opened to enable trading among the residents of Lamu East Constituency noting that Khat (Miraa) traders from neighbouring counties are operating at the Border point?

(ii) When will the residents of Lamu East be allowed to conduct business and trade activities along the Kiunga- Somali Border so as to enhance cooperation and improve on their livelihoods?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Adminstration and National Security)

241 The Member for Tharaka Nithi County (Hon. Beatrice Nkatha, M.P.) to ask 21/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (254/2020) and Response Development and Public Works: - Tabled

(i) What steps has the Ministry taken to ensure the construction of the 28.5km Chuka-Kaanwa-Kareni Road, a project funded by the European Union and the Government of Kenya and started in 2014 is completed noting the EU

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(ii) Could the Cabinet secretary Consider urgent improvements of the said road as it is in a deplorable state before actual construction commences?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

242 The Member for Bureti (Hon. Japheth Mutai, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 23/09/2020 Ordinary 01/10/2020 Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (257/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what caused the delay in the construction of Bosto Dam in Bureti Constituency - covering Bomet and Kericho Counties - funded through a loan agreement between the Government of Kenya and Exim Bank of China which has since stalled despite having the requisite clearance from NEMA?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain and provide details whether the Government of Kenya has commenced repayment of the loans for the said project?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain other causes for the delay in the constructing the dam and whether the Kenya Forest Service has played part in delay to construction of the project, and if so, what steps has the Cabinet Secretary undertaken to ensure that the construction of the Boston Dam is completed and by when?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

243 The Member for Webuye West (Hon. Daniel Wanyama Sitati, M.P.) to ask 24/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (260/2020) Deferred on (i) Could the Cabinet secretary provide a progress report on the call for tenders for 01/10/2020 the design and construction of Kakamega–Bungoma Bulk Water Supply and Sanitation Project under Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency considering that a list of firms who had express interest on the project was published in March 2020?

(ii) When will the construction of the said project commence, indicating stages and timelines of implementations to the various phases of construction?

(iii) What measures will the Ministry put in place to ensure that the said project is

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly constructed to the required standard and completed within stipulated time so as to expeditiously assist thousands of households in the Counties of Bungoma and Kakamega to access clean water?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 244 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 14/08/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning - (214/2020) Deferred on (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that during the compulsory acquisition of 06/10/2020 land by the Government in 1985 for the expansion of Kathiani Level 4 Hospital, only five out of eight affected land owners were compensated?

(ii) Could the Government consider compensating the remaining three affected land owners, namely; Mr. Mwilu Mwema Kalondu of L.R. No. Mitaboni/Kathiani/135, Mr. Masuva Mweu of L.R. No. Mitaboni/Kathiani/139 and the late Telela Mutwota of L.R. No. Mitaboni/Kathiani/135?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

245 The Nominated Member (Hon. Gideon Keter, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 15/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Written Concluded Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs: - (228/2020) Response (i) What is the progress of the recent recruitment undertaken by the Public 27/10/2020 Service Commission that was advertised in June 2020 on various job vacancies?

(ii) How many people were actualy recruited and in particular, how many youths were recruited?

(iii) What measures the Public Service Commission is taking to ensure hiring of qualified young people as provided for in Article 55 of the Constitution?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

246 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.) to ask the 16/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry- (235/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all private dams in every constituency, indicating whether each of the dams currently conforms to structural safety, the effect of each dam on surrounding environment and the mitigation mechanisms put in place by the respective dam proprietors, if any?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all industries in every constituency within a radius of one hundred (100m) metres of residential areas and the waste disposal mechanism and plans in place, if any?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the policy measures in place to ensure existences of buffer zones between residential areas and approved industrial zones, and regular inspections are undertaken to ensure compliance?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

247 The Member for Kimilili (Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 21/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (244/2020) Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider constructing a bridge to connect Kimilili and Khwiroro areas of Kimilili Constituency noting the recent collapse of a key connection bridge in June 2020 which has led to disruption of communication and transport in the two areas?

(ii) What measures the Ministry will put in place to ensure that the bridge will be constructed to the set standards considering that the previous bridge was reported to have collapsed due to lack of adherence to set standards at the time of construction?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing)

248 The Nominated Member (Hon. Godfrey Osotsi, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 24/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (261/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances under which 10,000 acres of Nucleus Land, LR No. 7545/3leased to Miwani Sugar Company in Kisumu County was allegedly sold to Crossly Holdings Limited in December, 2007?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state in details whether the alleged sale of the parcel of land was carried out in accordance with the law?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider acquiring back the said land for farmer’s utilization and development noting the anticipated Special Economic Zones in the County? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly 249 The Member for Mathare (Hon. Anthony Tom Oluoch, M.P.) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (262/2020) Deferred on (i) What is the status of the disbursement of the 0.3% of revenue raised each 06/10/2020 financial year to fund Political Parties as institutions of Governance established under Articles 90 & 91 of the Constitution in view of the decision of the High Court of 2016 (Judicial Review No. 483 of 2016), directing the Cabinet Secretary to allocate not less than 0.3% of national revenue to the Political Parties Fund?

(ii) How much is owed to Political Parties which qualify for funding from the Fund and in particularly the arrears owed to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)?

(iii) What measures has the Cabinet Secretary put in place to ensure that all pending payments to ODM and other Political Parties are settled, including arrears dating back to 2016/2017, 2018/19 and 2020/2021 financial years in compliance with the said Court decision?

(iv) What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to ensure the Budget Policy Statement and other budgetary processes comply with the need to reflect this statutory requirement before submission to Parliament with respect to the next financial year?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning)

250 The Member for Mwea (Hon. Kabinga Wachira, MP) to ask the Cabinet 29/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (263/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain and provide details on the recent invasion of farms in Mwea Irrigation Scheme by a strange variety of snails?

(ii) Has the Ministry undertaken to assess the extent of damage caused by the snails on crops and human beings in terms of loss of crops and produce as well as health risks to the resident?

(iii) What steps has the Ministry taken to eradicate or control the invasion of strange variety of snails?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating the affected farmers?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

251 The Member for Sigowet-Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, M.P.) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 06/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (264/2020) Development and Public Works-

(i) What is the progress of construction of the Changware – Kebeneti Road in Sigowet/Soin Constituency and the interconnection of the same road with Kaptebeswet – Chepnyogaa Road in Belgut Constituency?

(ii) Why was a section of the road left untarmacked?

(iii) What measures has the Cabinet Secretary put in place to ensure that the untarmacked section is completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 252 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 15/07/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education:- (130/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the presidential directive to all Secondary School Heads to release KCSE certificates and seek for compensation of fees arears from the Ministry of Education is being disregarded by school heads?

(ii) What is the Ministry doing to ensure school heads comply with the said presidential directive?; and

(iii) What action is being taken against school principals/headmasters who continue to treat this directive with contempt?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 253 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, MP) to ask the 16/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs: - (236/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures put in place to protect personal data of mobile phone users upon a mobile number being declared dormant by a mobile service provider and allocated to a new subscriber?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What additional measures are put in place by the mobile service providers to protect the new subscribersfrom being followed by liabilities of the previous subscriber(s), such as demands for settlement of the mobile loan debts held by the previous subscriber?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state whether there are any plans to classify mobile phone numbers as personal property, owned by the customer and capable of being transferred or inherited, considering the advanced use of mobile telephony in financial transactions, mobile banking and its recognition on the e- Citizen platform to access and transact various government services?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline the measures put in place to record, store, secure and later destroy all personal data, including mobile phone contacts, collected under contact tracing for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation)

254 The Member for Ganze (Hon. Teddy Ngumbao Mwambire, MP) to ask 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 03/11/2020 Concluded the Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (264/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status of electricity connectivity in Ganze Constituency, indicating the number of public schools, health centres and trading centres that are yet to be connected with electricity?

(ii) When will the said schools and trading centres be connected, particularly Muryachakwe Primary School, Muryachakwe Dispensary and Muryachakwe Trading Centre despite poles having been erected in 2002?

(iii) Why was the transformer at Ndugumnani Trading Centre in Mwahera Location in Vitengeni Division removed on 13th December 2019, and when will it be replaced?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 255 The Member for Manyatta (Hon. John Muchiri Nyaga, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary forTransport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban (265/2020) and Response Development: - Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of construction of the Muthatari – Kimangaru – BAT and Muthatari – Karurina – Kivwe roads in Manyatta Constituency to bitumen standards despite preliminary work having been done?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) What has caused the delay in the construction of Ena - Kithimu – Kivwe – Kevote road to bitumen standards as directed by the President in July 2017

(iii) When is construction expected to commence and when is the expected completion date for the project?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 256 The Member for Mwingi West (Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna, MP) to ask 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning - (266/2020) (i) What is the current status of ownership of a parcel of Land LR Nzalae – Migwani Group Ranch – Block 1 in Nguutani Location, Nguutani Ward, Mwingi West Constituency? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary clarify whether an exercise to survey the said land is being carried out, and if so, what is the status of progress so far? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands)

257 The Member for Teso North (Hon. Oku Kaunya, MP) to ask the Cabinet 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Secretary for Health - (267/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the cause of delay by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to issue contracts to Cedar Hospital (Level 4) code (00178743) and to renew the contract forCedar Clinical Associates (Level 2) code (0017481) despite them having met all the accreditation and contracting requirements? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether delay in issuance of the said contract has led to the suspension of all services between NHIF and Cedar Hospital including rebates and surgical packages since November 2019, and what measures have been taken to avoid the situation?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the payments for services offered will be made and could the Ministry consider issuing the contracts to the said hospitals? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health)

258 The Member for Mukurweini (Hon. Anthony Githiaka Kiai, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives: - (272/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Rumukia Farmers Cooperative Society Limited in Mukurweini Constituency has a coffee milling plant which is currently not operational due to unserviceable debt amounting to Ksh.155, 000,000?

(ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary further aware that Rumukia Farmers Cooperative Society Limited did not benefit from the President’s directive on debt waiver despite making requests to the Ministry, at least four times in 2016 and 2018?

(iii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that Rumukia Farmers Cooperative Society Limited benefits from the said President’s waiver directive and becomes operational?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) 259 The Member for Saku (Hon. Col. (Rtd) Dido Ali Rasso, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 03/11/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (274/2020) (i) What steps has the Ministry taken to address power rationing in Marsabit Town, Marsabit County, which has been experienced since July 2020?

(ii) When is the Ministry replacing or rehabilitating the diesel generators that have been in use since the 1980s and given that their continued operation is unsustainable?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider connecting Marsabit Township, its environs and the whole County to the National Grid or to other sustainable power supply such as wind power considering the increased high population, and state by when this will be done?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 260 The Member for Ikolomani (Hon. Benard Masaka Shinali, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary forInterior and Coordination of National Government: - (276/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware of the massive influx of foreigners working without legal registration and permits in the country especially in Ikolomani Constituency?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry taken to curb infiltration of illegal immigrants into the country and secure jobs meant for locals?

(iii) What short term and long-term actions is the Ministry taking including putting in place policy measures to mitigate and ensure that illegal

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly immigration is contained?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

261 The Member for Malava (Hon. Malulu Injendi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 for Education: - (277/2020)

(i) How much funds was recently released by the Ministry to secondary schools to pay teachers employed by the Schools' Board of Management (BOM) and in particular money released to Kakamega North Sub-County, Malava Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all BOM teachers who were considered for payment from the funds, indicating the schools they teach, the amount paid per teacher and duration of payment?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the criteria used in determining and approving BOM Teachers to be engaged by a school?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

262 The Member for Mumias East (Hon. Benjamin Washiali, MP) to ask the 07/10/2020 Question by 08/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - Private Notice (028/2020) (i) In view of the recent notification that schools and colleges will be reopening next week, what measures has the Ministry put in place to protect pupils and students from the spread of the COVID-19 Virus?

(ii) Does the Ministry plan to provide essential items such as water tanks for washing hands, face masks and sanitizers, social distancing protocols, among others, to public schools and colleges especially for pupils and students from poor backgrounds?

(iii) What public health training, if any, has been given to teaching and non-teaching staff to enable them to be at the forefront of identification and management of COVID-19 cases in schools?

(iv) Does the Ministry consider the three working days’ notice given to parents and guardians adequate for them to make necessary arrangements to enable students to resume classes?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 263 The Member for Kimilili (Hon. Didmus Barasa, M.P.) to ask the Cabinet 21/09/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 Secretary for Education– (245/2020) Deferred on (i) How many schools in Kimilili Constituency benefited from Infrastructure 08/10/2020 Development Funds for the years 2018/2019 and 2019/2020?

(ii) What was the criteria used during the award?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

264 The Member for Sabatia (Hon. Alfred Agoi, MP) to ask the Chairperson of 21/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Written Concluded the Teachers Service Commission – (251/2020) Question For Response Written 02/11/2020 (i) What criteria is used in promoting all primary school teachers who have Reply attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education? Dispatched on 09/10/2020 (ii) Could the Commission consider promoting such teachers automatically soon after their graduation since their skills and knowledge is equally relevant at primary school levels?

(iii) Who is responsible for conducting of promotional interviews for such teachers?

(iv) What measures is the Government putting in place to ensure that teachers who graduate in the above- mentioned field are recognized and appreciated so as to guard against the possibility of demoralizing or discouraging the affected teachers? (Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 265 The Member for Alego Usonga(Hon. Samuel Atandi, M.P.) to ask the 24/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Cabinet for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: - (269/2020)

(i) What has caused the construction of Pap Kalein Development Sewerage Project in Mulala Sub-location in Alego Usonga Constituency to stall despite the project been fully funded, how much money has been paid to the contractor for the project so far and when will it be fully completed?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain under which circumstances the

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly project’s contractor was allowed to hand over the project before its completion?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain how the Sewerage Project was opened up for use by the public thereby exposing the environment to pollution arising from discharge of untreated waste along the roads and open areas?

(iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider immediately discontinuing the use of the sewerage system by the public to allow the construction to be fully completed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

266 The Member for Kitui West (Hon. Edith Nyenze, M.P.) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 Written Concluded Chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission: - (273/2020) Question For Response (i) Could the Commission provide an up-to date criteria used to promote and Written 02/11/2020 transfer deputy head teachers for primary schools in Kitui County? Reply Dispatched on

(ii) How many deputy head teachers have been promoted and posted in Kitui 09/10/2020 County since 2017 and how many were residents of the County?

(iii) Could the Commission provide the number of registered P1 teachers who graduated in 2008 to date who have been employed in Kitui County, and in particular Kitui West Constituency?

(iv) What measures have been put in place to ensure that the unemployed teachers are considered in the ongoing recruitment exercise? (Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission)

267 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. Ruweida Obo, M.P.) to ask the 01/10/2020 Ordinary 08/10/2020 04/11/2020 Concluded Cabinet Secretary for Lands: - (278/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the ownership of the parcel of land marked “Mbwanjumwali Dispensary” in Mbwanjumwali village, Lamu East Constituency and confirm whether the parcel of land is registered in the mane of Lali Bakari Lali (deceased) of ID No. 03061116? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the adjudication, and subsequent issuance of title deeds left out Mr. Lali Bakari Lali, leading to encroachment

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly on the parcel? (iii) When will the Ministry cause cancellation of the title deed that was obtained fraudulently with respect to the parcel meant for Mr. Lali Bakari Lali? (iv) Could the Cabinet secretary clarify whether the land currently occupied by the government offices was compulsory acquired, whether the owners were compensated and if so, how much was paid and to whom? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 268 The Member for Marakwet West (Hon. William Kisang, MP) to ask the 06/10/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban (275/2020) and Response Development - Tabled

(i) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that the B77 Cheptongei – Kapsait Road is well marked and has access culverts installed and stone pitching done?

(ii) When will the residents of Kapsowar and Kipsimatia Communities in Marakwet West Constituency, who were displaced by the construction of the Road C664 Cheptongei - Kapsowar, be compensated for loss of land acquired by the Government to give way for the said road?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 269 The Nominated Member (Hon. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 09/10/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (282/2020) Asked by (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the National Cereals and Produce Hon. Dr. Board (NCPB) awarded, Ms/ Export Trading Co. Ltd a contract to supply and Wilberforce deliver about 30,000 metric tonnes of Diamonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer Oundo on through direct procurement, even after an adverse advisory of the Attorney Behalf of General? the Member (ii) Under what circumstances was the Tender No. NCPB/ FERT/DAP/01/2012 for the said contract initially annulled?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further confirm whether the process of annulment of the initial tender and the subsequent award to Ms/ Export Trading Co. Ltd was within the requirements of procurement laws and regulations? (iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary also confirm whether the supply was eventually

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly received by NCPB, whether any investigation or charges were ever preferred against the firm and its Directors, and if so, provide the name(s) of the persons under investigation or against whom charges have been preferred and the status of the investigations? (v) What other action has been taken to recover the public funds lost in the contract and ensure value for money? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 270 The Member for Teso South (Hon. Geoffrey Omuse, MP) to ask the 06/10/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 Cabinet for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (283/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Amukura Police Station in Teso South Constituency, which was Gazetted on 14th February, 2020 has not been assigned a code?

(ii) When does the Ministry plan to assign a police code to the said station to enable it operate as a separate police station so as to effectively serve the area residents instead of operating under the Amukura Police station which is about 20 kilometres away?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

271 The Member for Mavoko (Hon. Patrick Makau, MP) to ask the Cabinet 06/10/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (284/2020) and Response Public Works: - Tabled (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) did substandard works allegedly at a cost of Kshs. 240 Million in the construction of the new Mlolongo Primary School following its recent relocation to allow for the expansion of Mombasa Road?

(ii) What action is the Ministry taking to avert occurrence of structural weaknesses to the foundation structures of the school, part of which have been laid on a soak pit?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether the newly constructed school has been approved for occupancy, and if so, provide evidence?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (iv) If the response to paragraph (iii) is in the negative, could the Cabinet Secretary indicate the timelines for the reconstruction and completion of the school so as to accommodate the over 1,700 pupils, who were accommodated in temporally makeshift tin classrooms before closure of the learning institution in March 2020?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing)

272 The Member for Kiambu (Hon. Jude Njomo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/10/2020 Ordinary 13/10/2020 Secretary for Education: - (285/2020)

(i) What action is the Ministry taking to ensure that non-teaching staff in public secondary schools, who have not been paid salaries since April 2020 receive the salaries without any further delay? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether it is a Government policy to compel non-teaching staff to proceed to unpaid compulsory leave during the period of COVID-19 Pandemic? (iii) If the response to question (ii) is in the negative, what action will the Ministry take against school administrators and School Boards who are found to have compelled non-teaching staff members to proceed to unpaid compulsory leave? (iv) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the progress, if any, of implementation of the Ministry’s resolution to develop a scheme of service for school non- teaching staff as undertaken before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research earlier in the year? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 273 The Member for Mukurweini (Hon. Anthony Kiai, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife: - (271/2020) (i) What steps the Ministry is taking to stop any further human-wildlife conflict in Nyeri County and in particular, monkey invasions in parts of Kiuu area in Central Ward and Wachee and Kangurwe areas in Rugi Ward, Mukurweini Constituency which have been destroying crops?

(ii) Considering that the monkey menace has negatively affected crop production which is the main source of livelihood in the mentioned areas, could the Ministry consider compensating the affected farmers?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 274 The Member for Marakwet East (Hon. David Kangogo Bowen, M.P.) to ask 07/10/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (287/2020) and Response Development and Public Works- Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what caused the stalling of works on the Makutano- Chesoi- Chugar- Chesongoch- Tot road in Marakwet East Constituency, which has stalled for the last seven years?

(ii) What reasons informed a change of the authority in-charge of construction of the said road from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that works resume on the project so as to complete the remaining eleven (11) KM of the road?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 275 The Member for Laisamis (Hon. Arbelle Malimo, M.P.) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 03/11/2020 Dropped Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (291/2020) Pursuant to S.O. 42C(5) (i) What is the status of the electricity connectivity projects in Loyangalani Township, Gatap area of Mt. Kulal and South Horr Town in Laisamis Constituency that were commissioned by the President on July 19, 2019?

(ii) What caused delays in connecting the said areas with electricity and what measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure the areas get electricity connection immediately, as directed by the President?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain when the Merille - Laisamis - Loglogo power transmission line in Laisamis Constituency will be operationalized? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 276 The Member for Tigania East (Hon. Josphat Kabeabea, MP) to ask the 12/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Energy – (299/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the progress of electricity connectivity Deferred on to all primary and secondary schools in Tigania East Constituency and how 15/10/2020

many schools are yet to be connected noting the Government’s Policy of ensuring that all public learning institutions are connected to electricity?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also provide the list of all primary and secondary schools with electricity connection in the said Constituency?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also provide specific timelines within which the Ministry intends to ensure that all public schools in Tigania East Constituency are connected to electricity?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy)

277 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, MP) to ask the 08/09/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (253/2020) and Response Development and Public Works: - Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the construction of a foot Bridge at Githogoro Village along the Nairobi Northern Bypass is yet to be undertaken despite the Ministry having given an undertaking to do so?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain when will a pedestrian foot bridge be constructed on Waiyaki way, along the Nairobi – Nakuru Road near the ABC Place- APDK/ Red Hill Road Junction to facilitate easy access of APDK Offices by persons with disabilities?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Ministry does not incorporate social inclusion as part of the road designs during construction of major road projects and whether there are plans any to do so?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

278 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/09/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 - Dropped by Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (256/2020) the Committee (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that one Peter Nzioki Munyao of ID No. 0752089, on the Village headsman for Makumbini in Ithaeni Sub- location, Kaewa Location, 25/11/2020 Kathiani Constituency broke his leg while enforcing the curfew imposed during this COVID – 19 pandemic period?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures the Ministry will take to assist the officer to settle the expenses and the medical bills incurred as a result of the incident, considering that the officer got injured while on duty?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

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279 The Member for Mwingi West (Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna, MP) to ask the 29/09/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (270/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain when the Ministry intends to pay one Rebecca Kilyungi of ID No. 0402320 compensation of Kshs.3,385,800, which was awarded by the Magistrate’s Court in Mwingi Vide Civil Case No. 188 of 2008?

(ii) What has caused the delay in effecting the said compensation, which was awarded following the death of one Lucas Mutuku Kilyungi, who passed on following a road accident involving a Ministry of Education Motor Vehicle, Registration No. GK A945G?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

280 The Member for Meru County (Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, M.P.) to ask the 01/10/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government – (287/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all gender-based violence cases that are recorded to have taken place in Meru County since January 2019?

(ii) What is the status of investigations into the said gender-based cases and progress of prosecution of the culprits, if any?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to bring to an end the rising cases of gender - based violence in the country?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

281 The Member for Voi, (Hon. Jones Mlolwa, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary 01/10/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 12/11/2020 Answered for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public (289/2020) and Response Works: - Tabled

(i) When will the construction and refurbishment works on the Voi - Taveta One- Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) Line commence considering that the Government is keen on revamping railway transport in the country?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide plans on refurbishment of the said railway line considering its importance in boosting transport network and improving the economy of the region?

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282 The Member for Nyando (Hon. Jared Odoyo Okelo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 12/10/2020 Ordinary 15/10/2020 Written Concluded Secretary for Public Service, Gender and Youth Affairs- (296/2020) Response 27/10/2020 (i) What specific policy plans does the Ministry have for interns engaged by various State Departments for a year and whose tenures is about to end?

(ii) In view of the service rendered to the public by the interns, could the Government consider renewing the 2019/2020 internship engagement or absorbing the interns permanently in the public service?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 283 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 18/09/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health:- (131/2020)

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that most elderly persons who are aged 70 and Asked by above and who hold valid NHIF Cards are denied access to health services Hon. by hospitals due to the Government’s continued failure to remit their Samuel premiums and settle bills; Arama on Behalf of (ii) What is the current policy for those whose data was not captured during the the registration exercise? Member

(iii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to address the issue of non- remittance of funds for the elderly persons to the NHIF accounts so as to facilitate their access to the much-needed healthcare servcies?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 284 The Member for Lamu County, (Hon. Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the 01/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (279/2020) and Response Development and Public Works- Tabled

(i) When does the Ministry intend to have the construction of the Mbwajumwali Seawall in Lamu County, which has stalled despite having been funded resume?

(ii) Why has the contractor abandoned the site without meeting his contractual obligations and could the Ministry consider engaging a new contractor?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all projects and the funds

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly allocated for the construction Seawalls in Lamu County, including the Mbwajumwali Seawall project, indicating fund allocated on each project, the names of the contractors and amount paid to them from the year 2010 to date?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 285 The Member for Sigowet-Soin (Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP.) to ask the 01/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government: - (281/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the rationale under which payment of Historical Pending Claims was arrived at by the State Department of Correctional Services;

(ii) Why did the Ministry decide to categorize the Historical Pending Claims into regions yet the claimant’s transacted business leading to the outstanding debts without any geographical considerations?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of the financial institutions which loaned the claimants on the assurance of payment and what steps has the Ministry undertaken to cushion against accruing interests on the loans secured by the suppliers?

(iv) What measures has the Ministry put in place to avert instances of delayed and non-payment of claims and when does the Ministry plan to settle all the pending bills?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

286 The Member for Lamu West (Hon. Stanley Muthama, MP) to ask the 13/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife: - (286/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all persons who have lost lives or have been injured due to human - wildlife conflict in Lamu West Constituency, since the year 2017 and the status of compensations for the families affected or injured? (ii) What steps has the Ministry taken to strengthen the newly established Community Wildlife Conservation Committees (CWCC) considering the challenges of funding, coordination and communication on compensation matters? (iii) What plans does the Ministry have to avert increasing incidences of human -

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly wildlife conflict in Lamu West Constituency given that most wildlife in this region reside outside the gazette and protected areas including a long-term solution to address the numerous cases of snake bites especially around areas of Manda, Hindi, Bargoni, Witu, Tewe and Lake Amu? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 287 The Member for Malava (Hon. Malulu Injendi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 13/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (290/2020) and Response Public Works: - Tabled

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why most local flights in the country are operating on full carrying capacity without observing the COVID-19 Protocols?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the statistics of passengers on local flights of Kenya Airways from the time they resumed flights during the Covid-19 pandemic indicating the carrying capacity and the actual number of passengers on board during each flight?

(iii) What measures has been put in place to ensure that all local airlines adhere and observe the Covid-19 Protocols at all times?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

288 The Member for Teso North (Hon. Oku Kaunya, MP) to ask the Cabinet 13/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 12/11/2020 Answered Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (294/2020) and Response Public Works: - Tabled

(i) When will the construction of the parking lanes on Road A104 (Northern Corridor at Malaba Area), which serves Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Eastern DRC, start?

(ii) What plans does the Ministry has, if any, to fast-track the commencement of the project, considering the challenges being experienced by the motorists?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 289 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the 15/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet for Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and the Arts: - (300/2020)

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the construction of Kapkiai Athletics Camp in Baringo Central Constituency that was funded by National Government for upto 60% has stalled since 2010?

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(ii) What measures is the Cabinet Secretary undertaking to ensure that the project is fully-funded and completed considering that it will serve as train camp for both local and international athletes thus generating the much needed revenue and boost economy to the surrounding community?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Sports, Culture and Tourism) 290 The Member for Soy (Hon. Caleb Kositany, MP) to ask the Cabinet 15/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 - Dropped by Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government (301/2020) the Committee Could the Cabinet Secretary: - on 25/11/2020 (i) provide the total number of gazetted and non- gazetted police road blocks across the country?

(ii) outline why non non- gazetted police roadblocks are allowed to operate?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 291 The Member for Mumias East (Hon. Benjamin Washiali, MP) to ask the 15/10/2020 Ordinary 03/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock- (302/2020)

(i) What specific mechanisms has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the Receiver Manager of Mumias Sugar Company is operating within the set guidelines and regulations considering that the Government owns majority of shares in the Company?

(ii) How much revenue has the Receiver Manager generated from the sale of ethanol, scrap metal and any other revenue sources since the takeover by the receivership management and have the funds been utilized?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 293 The Member for Kimilili (Hon. Didmus Barasa, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Energy: - (268/2020) Asked by (i) What is the status of electricity connectivity in Kimilili Constituency from 2017 Hon. to date for public institutions particularly public schools and health centres, and Benjamin trading centres and households? Washiali on Behalf of (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide specific timelines within which all the said the public institutions, households, and trading centres will be connected to Member electricity?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy)

294 The Member for Maragua (Hon. Mary Wamaua, MP) to ask the Cabinet 12/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (295/2020)

(i) How many public primary and secondary schools in the Maragua Constituency have been issued with title deeds following the Presidential directive of 2015?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the delays in fast-tracking surveying and the issuance of title deeds to majority of the public learning institutions in Maragua Constituency?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that all public learning institutions in the country are expeditiously issued with title deeds to safeguard against irregular allocation of their land?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 295 The Member for Tigania East (Hon. Josphat Kabeabea, MP) to ask the 12/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 - Dropped by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government- (297/2020) the Committee (i) When will the administrative units in Tigania Constituency which were on gazetted vide Legal Notice No. 5853 of 21st June 2017, that include new 25/11/2020 locations and sub-locations be operationalized?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that the said administrative units are staffed?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

296 The Member for Subukia (Hon. Samuel Gachobe, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (307/2020) Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain delay in the completion of the construction of Solai - Subukia Road (D366) in Subukia Constituency?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to prevent accidents occurring on

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly the said road noting that majority of them are due to loose chippings, sharp corners, lack of traffic and road sign posts and speed bumps especially at Maseno, Kwa Maziwa, Bata Moja and Munyu Mweru Areas?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide timelines when the Contractor is expected to remove the loose chippings, erect the speed bumps and other important traffic and road signs on the said road and install culverts for access to various public utilities and institutions such as Kagumo Primary School?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 297 The Member for Kisumu West (Hon. Olago Aluoch, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (308/2020) Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances under which the Contractor for the Migosi - Mamboleo junction stretch of the Kisumu - Kakamega - Webuye Highway Project abandoned the section leaving the stretch in unmotorable state, and which has led to increased wear and tear of vehicles?

(ii) When will the construction of the said road resume?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary undertake to ensure that once the works resume, the project will be completed on time considering the assurances given by the President when he visited the site in October 2020?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

298 The Member for Kabete (Hon. Githua Wamacukuru, MP) to to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (313/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline the Government’s preparedness and response mechanisms to the drought expected in 2021 as reported by the weather forecasts which indicate that the next rainy season in East Africa will fail jeopardizing food security for millions of people?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the quantities and variety of all the food reserves within the country, where they are kept; and, confirm that the said

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly food is adequate for the country for the predicted drought period?

(iii) What plans, if any, has the Ministry undertaken to ensure that there is a food distribution schedule for the vulnerable households who may be affected by drought or such other calamities in the country?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 299 The Member for Kitutu Masaba (Hon. Shadrack Mose, MP) to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (314/2020) Development and Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the upgrading to bitumen standards of Kemera - Kiendege - Eberege - Gachuba - Keumbu Road in Kitutu Masaba Constituency has stalled and why the Contractor abandoned the site in August 2020?

(ii) What measures are in place to ensure that the construction of the said road resumes, and that the project is completed to the set standards without further delays?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 300 The Member for Kibwezi East (Hon. Jessica Mbalu, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/11/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Energy: - (315/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the electrification plan for all Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Kibwezi East Constituency, and the status of electricity connectivity of the said institutions?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Solar PV Systems installed to provide power to most of the Public Primary Schools in Kibwezi East Constituency are either dysfunctional or obsolete thus compromising among other programmes, the digital learning programme?

(iii) What measures has Ministry put in place to ensure that maintenance for the Solar PV Systems is carried out regularly?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (iv) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that lower Mukaange area of Kibwezi East Constituency is connected to the National Grid?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 301 The Member for Samburu North (Hon. Alois Lentoimaga, MP) to ask the 02/11/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (316/2020)

(i) What steps has the Ministry taken to ensure the following Market Centres- Morijo, Opiroi, Barsaloi, Marti, Nachola, Lesirikan, Tuum and South Horr in Samburu North Constituency are connected to electricity power? (ii) When will South Horr Town in Samburu North Constituency be connected to power from Sarima Wind Power Electricity Station as directed by the President during commissioning of Lake Turkana Wind Electricity Project in February 2020? (iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that Baragoi Town is connected to reliable power considering that the Power Generator installed in 2009 to serve Baragoi Hospital, and other public institutions in the surrounding areas is dysfunctional? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 302 The Member for Kathiani (Hon. Robert Mbui, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/09/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (255/2020) Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the criteria used to identify and select individuals to benefit from the National Hygiene Programme (NHP), dubbed Kazi Mtaani Programme?

(ii) What plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the unemployed youth who were severely affected by the effects and response strategies of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kathiani Constituency are considered for the said programme?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

303 The Member for Belgut (Hon. Nelson Koech, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/10/2020 Ordinary Secretary for Devolution and Planning: - (310/2020) Deferred on

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that thousands of 05/11/2020 potential recruits and youths who may be financial constrained and therefore unable to acquire COVID-19 medical certificates which is a requirement during the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment are not locked out of the exercise?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure equity in recruitment in the Service?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare)

304 The Member for Kiambu (Hon. Jude Njomo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/11/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (317/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the ownership status of Land Reference No 6944/2 in Kenyatta Road, Kiambu County, and in particular the section of the land which was to be allocated to occupants of Olive Gated Estate in November 2018?

(ii) What steps has the Ministry taken to ensure that the said land is sub-divided and marked with beacons by M/s Banda Homes Company as agreed during the purchase of land for development by the buyers?

(iii) When will the Ministry issue title deeds to the purchasers?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 305 The Member for Ruiru (Hon. Simon King’ara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/12/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (318/2020) Public Works: -

(i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that citizens do not continue losing lives as a result of being knocked down while crossing roads and highways in the country at pedestrian zebra crossings?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider constructing a footbridge at the junction of Kihunguro road and the Thika Superhighway in Ruiru Constituency to facilitate the crossing of pedestrians, and ease traffic flow on the Highway to prevent loss of lives through accidents at the pedestrian zebra crossing located in the area?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 306 The Member for Seme (Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal, MP) to ask the Cabinet 02/11/2020 Ordinary 05/11/2020 Secretary for Energy: - (319/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the delays in the completion of the Olkaria - Lessos - Kisumu electricity Transmission line comprising of 400, 220 and 32KV network which was expected to be completed in 2018?

(ii) What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to ensure that the project whose delay is responsible for frequent power outages in the larger part of Western Kenya, particularly, in Kisumu is completed without any further delays?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the exact date when this project is expected to be completed and commissioned to relieve the area of dependence on the expensive inadequate low voltage generator in Muhoroni ran by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN)?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 307 The Member for Kwale County (Hon. Zuleikha Hassan, MP) to ask the 02/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (320/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the thirty four (34) retired civil servants Deferred on from Coast Region whose Personal No.s are here under have not been paid 05/11/2020

their pension dues to date- (Personal No.s 021492, 029116, 030373, 034166, 034383, 031139 and 034084 who retired in year 2014; 1977054282, 030474, 034514, 019420 and 061982 who retired in year 2015; 034386, 059038, 057976, 030366 and 034604 who retired in year 2016; 034167, 034068 and 019400 who retired in year 2017; 053274, 058219, 034295, 034631 and 198206890 who retired in year 2018; and, 050566, 034185, 037177, 030474, 034320, 034163, 034268, 050507 and 034554 who retired in year 2019)?

(ii) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that the said dues are paid to the beneficiaries?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance & National Planning) 308 The Member for Kimilili (The Hon. Didmus Barasa, MP) to ask the Cabinet 08/09/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 Secretary for Education: - (246/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (i) What is the current capitation for each student under the free secondary programme in the country?

(ii) What is the basis for the approval of payment of extra levies such as lunch levies charged by various schools to students, and are such payments mandatory?

(iii) What modalities has the Ministry put in place to ensure that day scholars are not sent out of school due to non-payment of such levies?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 309 The Member for Tigania East (The Hon. Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea, 12/10/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (298/2020)

What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that all the elderly persons aged 70 years and above in Tigania East Constituency who are eligible to benefit under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Fund Programme are duly registered and receive their stipends accordingly?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 310 The Member for Kinango (The Hon. Benjamin Tayari, MP) to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 - Dropped by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: – (304/2020) the (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the following administrative units Committee on namely, Kibandaongo, Busa, Mwandimu, Kifyonzo and Vinyunduni Locations; and 25/11/2020 Nzovuni, Nyango, Mkang’ombe. Mbita, Dzivani, Kazamoyo, Egu, Busho and Chigutu Sub-locations that were approved and duly gazetted on 21st June, 2017, are yet to be operationalized?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that the said administrative units in Kinango are operationalized and staffed accordingly?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 311 The Member for Sigowet/Soin (The Hon. Kipsengeret Koros, MP) to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 Teachers Service Commission: - (305/2020) Question For (i) Could the Commission explain the criteria applied in promoting teachers, Written particularly Principals and Deputy Principals? Reply Dispatched (ii) Could the Commission list the number of teachers who have been promoted in on Sigowet/Soin Sub County over the last three years, indicating their previous and 11/11/2020

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(iii) What action is the Commission taking to address the cases of rampant biasness and favoritism in the promotion of teachers in Sigowet/Soin Sub-County?

(Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 312 The Member for Nakuru Town East (The Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask 16/10/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (309/2020)

(i) Why has the Vice-Chancellor of the Egerton University continued to remain in the office despite having attained the mandatory retirement age?

(ii) When will a new Vice Chancellor be appointed?

(iii) When will a University Council, which has not been existence since March 2020, be appointed and what has caused the delay?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 313 The Member for Lamu West (The Hon. Stanley Muthama, MP) to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (311/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the criteria used in the identification and registration of Elderly persons in Lamu West Constituency to benefit from the Older Persons Cash Transfer Fund Programme?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why data for older persons registered under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in Lamu West Constituency in 2017 is yet to be captured in the system and therefore these persons are unable to enroll and benefit from the Programme?

(iii) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that all the elderly persons in Lamu West Constituency registered in 2017 are duly enrolled into the programme and paid accordingly including arrears accrued since 2017?

(iv) What measures is the Ministry putting in place to ensure that the elderly persons receive their monthly stipends and any other services conveniently without undue delays?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 314 The Member for Kitutu Masaba (The Hon. Shadrack Mose, MP) to ask the 04/11/2020 Ordinary 10/11/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (321/2020) Development and Public Works: -

(i) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that the construction of Metamaywa - Gesima - Mosobeti - Kebirigo Road in Kitutu Masaba Constituency is completed and the road well-marked without delays?

(ii) Could the Ministry confirm that the project includes installation of access culverts, stone pitching and drainage to enable access to public utilities by the residents especially at major junctions such as Gesima - Matutu Junction and if so, what measures are in place to ensure that the said sections are done to standard and completed within the contract period.

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 315 The Member for Kabondo Kasipul (Hon. Eve Obara, MP) to ask the 10/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Energy: - (326/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the reasons for the frequent power blackouts in Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, which have been lasting for many days? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the steps taken by the Ministry to resolve the problem of defective transformers at Chagere Primary School, Kadie Clean Water Project, Siany Secondary and Nyandolo Primary School in Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, some of which have not been functioning well for the last 7 years and why a transformer which was installed at Oriri Primary School is yet to be connected to power? (iii) What is the Ministry doing to ensure that under-utilized transformers such as the ones located near God Agak and Opanga Primary Schools are fully utilized to serve neighbouring homes as requested by the area community?

(iv) What steps is the Ministry taking to ensure that collapsed poles and a transformer which was retrieved in January 2020 at a location between Omuga TTI and Kolweny Kingsway Secondary School in Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, and which also serves Wang'apala Secondary School water pump is re-installed to avert a crisis in the area, given that the problem is affecting a community population of over 2000 families? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy)

316 The Member for Meru County (Hon. Bishop. Kawira Mwangaza, MP) 13/10/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 (288/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly to ask the Attorney General-

(i) What measures has the Attorney General put in place in the Department of Justice to ensure that disputes relating to inheritance and succession are amicably managed and resolved among individuals, families and residents nationally and in Meru County, to avoid situations where courts appear to be the immediate and only alternative for handling succession disputes?

(ii) What is the status of all registered inheritance and succession cases in Meru County and when will they be resolved?

(iii) Could the Attorney General clarify whether there are any other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in place to resolve inheritance and succession disputes in the Meru County, and if so, what is the criteria for admission of cases to be resolved using such mechanisms?

(For Written Reply by the Attorney General) 317 The Member for Mwatate (Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP) to seek for 16/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 (306/2020) Written Response from the Teachers Service Commission- (i) What criteria was used by the Teachers Service Commission during the October 2020 recruitment of teachers across the country? (ii) What measures were undertaken by the Commission to ensure that recruitment is transparent and fair in all parts of the country as stipulated under the Constitution of Kenya? (iii) Could the Commission provide a list of all the residents of the administrative locations of Mwatate Sub-County who were recruited by the Commission in 2019 and 2020? (Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 318 The Member for Lagdera (Hon. Mohamed Hire Garane, MP) to ask the 10/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Health- (322/2020) Deferred on (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that contractual 17/11/2020 obligations owed to various contractors in the country with regard to

construction and upgrade of various health facilities in the marginalized areas under the Equalization Projects Programme since January 2018 are fulfilled?

(ii) Could the Ministry provide a list of the various health facilities whose construction or upgrade was done under the Equalization Projects Programme and

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly indicate the completion and handover dates for each? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Health) 319 The Member for Bondo (Hon. Dr. Gideon Ochanda, MP) to ask the 10/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 (323/2020) Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASALs- (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary list the sublocations affected by floods and related natural disasters in Bondo Constituency this year and indicate the form and nature of intervention or mitigation measures instituted by the Government, if any, in each case?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further clarify whether the bursting of River Yala’s banks that occurred in May 2020 was categorized as catastrophic and further explain why dykes and riverbanks have not been restored in the area to date?

(iii) What immediate and long-term measures is the Ministry putting in place to address perennial flooding in Bondo Constituency and further in the restoration of affected riverbanks and dykes? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 320 11/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 The Member for Tigania West (Hon. (Dr.) John Kanyuithia Mutunga, (326/2020) MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works- (i) Could the Ministry consider re-constructing the section of Kirindine – Miathene Road in Tigania West Constituency which is currently in deplorable state despite being constructed using Probase Technology as a pilot project?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the contractors, M/s Double X and Gantt Construction Companies have delayed completion of the project, having constructed only about 15% of their respective 2 kilometres sections of the Miathene - Mikinduri Road, over a period of 3 years?

(iii)When does the Ministry plan to have the entire road project completed including the un-tarmacked 2kilometre section, which lies in between two tarmacked sections?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 321 The Nominated Member, (Hon. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to ask the Cabinet 11/11/2020 Ordinary 17/11/2020 (332/2020)

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Environment and Forestry: -

(i) When will the Government degazette the Shiru and Shaviringa Settlement Schemes in Kakamega Forest which were set aside in 1988 as part of the Government’s compensation to residents of Mbale, Kegoye, Buganda,Vokoli, Mululu among other villages in Vihiga County, who surrendered their ancestral land to pave way for setting up of Government facilities in Vihiga headquarters, including the District Headquarters, the District Hospital, the Police Headquarters and Prison, amongst others?

(ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that some of the initial landowners are yet to surrender the original tittle deeds to facilitate transfer of land to Government implying that, part of the public facilities now lie on private land?

(iii) What steps has the Ministry taken to fast-track demarcation and surveying of the 134.8 hectares of the Settlements boundaries, alteration of Kakamega Forest Boundaries and issuance of tittle deeds to the intended beneficiaries ?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 322 The Member for Nyandarua County (Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, MP) to 11/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 - Dropped by ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National (328/2020) the Committee Government- on 25/11/2020 (i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that information that may not have been captured during the Huduma Number Registration exercise in 2019 is included on the Huduma Card before it is rolled out?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that persons who may not have registered for various reasons, such as the elderly, majority of whom were not able to reach registration centres during the registration exercise are registered?

(iii) Could the Ministry consider using information available in the current National Identification Cards (IDs) for citizens above 18 years and subsequently upgrading to Huduma Cards to save the country the colossal amount of money being spent in the Huduma Number exercise?

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323 The Member for Ikolomani (Hon. Benard Masaka Shinali, MP) to ask to 11/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (331/2020)

Development and Public Works: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the upgrading of Sigalagala - Malinya - Musoli-Butere Road (D-260), to bitumen standards in Ikolomani Constituency to include the extension of Malinya - Shitoli-Iguhu Road (A- 9127) road has stalled?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the construction of the said road resumes as soon as possible and when is the expected completion date?

(iii) What measures are in place to ensure that the sections of the said road which are currently impassable are also made motorable?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

324 The Member for Subukia (Hon. Samuel Gachobe, MP)to ask the Cabinet 11/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Secretary for Public Service and Gender: - (333/2020)

(i) Why were the fifty (50) persons from twenty-six (26) Sub Locations in Subukia Sub County who were recruited under the NYS Youth Empowerment Programme in the months of May to August 2016 to supervise works in their respective sub-locations not paid to date?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state when the said persons will receive their dues?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

325 The Member for Sirisia (Hon. Maj. (Rtd) John Waluke, MP) to ask the 12/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning: - (337/2020)

(i) What measures, if any, have been put in place by the Ministry to protect vulnerable citizens and businesses especially small and medium size

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly enterprises from exploitation by digital money lenders, during the COVID-19 pandemic period?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary clarify whether there is existence of regulations on Code of Conduct or a set of rules for all members of the Digital Lenders Association of Kenya and if any, how are they being implemented?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance & National Planning)

326 The Member for Trans Nzoia County (Hon. Janet Nangabo, MP) to the ask 12/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection: - (338/2020)

(i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that Kenyans seeking employment in the Middle East do so only through licensed and registered recruiting agencies approved by the Ministry of Labour?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the recent claims of abuse of migrant workers in the Middle East leading to loss of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic period?

(iii) What is the status of implementation of the Bilateral Labour Agreements between the Government of Kenya and Countries in the Middle East Region regarding safety of Kenyan migrant workers?

(To be replied to before the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare) 327 The Member for Lamu West (Hon. Stanley Muthama, MP) to ask the 16/10/2020 Ordinary 24/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (312/2020)

(i) What measures has the Ministry put in place to assist farmers in Lamu West Deferred on Constituency access markets for their produce particularly the newly 19/11/2020 introduced hybrid seed cotton BT variety considering that cotton ginners are hesitant to buy the recently developed hybrid cotton variety?

(ii) What action is the Ministry taking to promote cotton production in Lamu West Constituency, which produces over 80% of all the cotton in the Coastal region?

(iii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to address the numerous challenges facing cotton production in Lamu West Constituency?

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(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 328 The Member for Bondo (Hon. Gideon Ochanda, MP) to ask the Cabinet 10/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Secretary for Energy: - (324/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the reasons for the frequent power outages in Bondo Constituency and state when the matter will be resolved?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that transformers in the said areas are operational to facilitate the realization of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why electric power transformers in many areas of the Constituency are either faulty or not operational, including those in areas such as Nyayo, Sanda, Rapogi, Dunya, Kibuye, Minya, Miyandhe, Ulanda, Nyandusi, Ndhere, Magombe, Bur Yiro and Uhanga Primary Schools, Nyaguda Secondary School, Rapogi and Gombe Dispensaries, Bar Okwiri and Kodinya Markets, Uhamba Irrigation Project, Bar Kofuangó Legio Maria and Anyanga, Nyenye Misori, Honge, Kamumbo and Nyaudenge beaches?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Energy) 329 The Member for Ruiru (Hon. Simon N. King’ara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 12/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (334/2020) Public Works:-

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the C556 Gatongora - Machinani - Kiratina – Gikumari - Juja Farm Road in Ruiru Constituency is in a deplorable state?

(ii) What plans are there to ensure that the said road is upgraded to bitumen standards?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

330 The Member for Nakuru Town East (Hon. David Gikaria, MP) to ask the 16/11/2020 Ordinary 19/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (342/2020)

(i) Why is Egerton University Management continuing to pay the teaching and non-teaching staff half salaries since April, 2020 despite a having a Court Order directing for full payments and even after receiving full

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly capitation from the Government?

(ii) What arrangements are in place to ensure that the staff are paid their full salaries without any further delays?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research)

331 The Member for Mwingi Central (Hon. Gideon Mulyungi, MP) to ask the 16/11/2020 Ordinary 24/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Water, Irrigation and Sanitation – (327/2020)

(i) What measures has the Ministry taken to ensure construction and development of dams, boreholes and water pans in Mwingi Central Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary submit a list of dams, boreholes, water pans and piped water supply lines constructed or developed in Mwingi Central, Mwingi West and Mwingi North Constituencies from the 2017/18 financial year to date? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources)

332 The Member for Baringo Central (Hon. Joshua Kandie, MP) to ask the 16/11/2020 Ordinary 24/11/2020 Teachers Service Commission: - (335/2020)

(i) What is the criteria applied by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in the promotion of teachers in the country?

(ii) What is the status of promotion of teachers in Baringo Central Constituency and could the Commission justify why some teachers particularly Deputy Principals have served for very many years in the same grade without promotion?

(iii) What measures has the Commission put in place to ensure fair and equitable distribution of promotion opportunities for teachers across the country?

(Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission)

333 The Member for Subukia (Hon. Samuel Gachobe, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/11/2020 Ordinary 24/11/2020 Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (341/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the delay in payment of pension for one Chege Mwai of ID No. 0929687/63, a 70-year old former civil engineering employee of the Kenya Railways Corporation (Personal N0. 136148H), who

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly retired in 2003?

(ii) When will the said former public officer receive his pension?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance & National Planning) 334 The Member for Funyula (Hon. (Dr.) Ojiambo Oundo, MP) to ask the 16/11/2020 Ordinary 24/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (343/2020) Development and Public Works:-

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the procurement process for a contractor for the Matayos - Ganjala - Nakhasiko - Nangina (C830) Road that traverses Matayos and Funyula Constituencies, which was included among the 10,000 Roads Programme under the Low Volume Sealed Roads (LVSR) stalled?

(ii) When is the procurement process expected to be completed so as to have the road improved to bitumen standards?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 335 The Member for Nyeri County (Hon. Rahab Mukami, M.P.) to ask the 15/09/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (213/2020) Development and Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the benefits realized by government and Kenya Airways following the Head of the Public Service directive that all government officials travel Kenya Airways noting the airline continues to charge exorbitant airfares on local and international flights, poor and unreliable services including perpetual delays and rescheduling of flight?

(ii) What measures are in place to address the continued financial losses and trade disputes experienced by the national carrier that compels the Government to bailouts the airline? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 336 The Member for Kesses, (Hon. (Dr.) Swarup Ranjan Mishra, MP) to ask the 16/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry- (259/2020) (i) What plans are in place to lift the ban on logging in our forest for prequalified Sawmillers to harvest mature plantations thus cushioning them from lenders and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary undertake to allow prequalified and registered Sawmillers to work for seven days in a week unlike the current situation of five

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly days and by when, further could the Cabinet Secretary grant sawmillers a five- year term to harvest what they had been allocated to sort out liabilities incurred during the ban?

(iii) What measures are in place by the Ministry to ensure equity in allocation of forest materials to registered and pre-qualified sawmillers, with clear plan to stakeholders on tree planting schedules and further linking together the activities of community-based groups, NGOs and both national and county governments?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on on Environment and Natural Resources) 337 The Member for Sirisia, (Hon. (Maj. Rtd.) John Koyi Waluke, MP) to 16/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National (340/2020) Government: - Could the Ministry consider clearly demarcating the administrative boundary for Changara Location in Western Region and placing it in the appropriate County noting the current County/Administrative map does not reflect the description contained in the District and Provinces Act of 1992?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 338 The Member for Nyando (Hon. Jared Okelo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (344/2020) Public Works -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the plans in place to rehabilitate the dilapidated roads in Nyando Constituency that have been rendered impassable because of frequent floods despite a budgetary allocation of Kshs. 5 billion for rehabilitation of roads destroyed by floods across the country?

(ii) When the Ministry is expected to commence rehabilitation of the roads in Nyando Constituency?

(To be replied before the Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 339 The Member for Butula, (Hon. Joseph Maero Oyula, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning: - (346/2020)

(i) What is the status of ownership of land parcel L.R. No. Marach/Elukhari/752 situated in Butula Sub County which was legally acquired by Bukati Primary School through the support of Norval United Church from Canada and the circumstances under which the Busia County Lands Registrar invalidated the

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly title deed belonging to the school?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider taking appropriate intervention through the Lands Registrar, Busia County to ensure that the land is secured from land brokers who have coerced the seller to disown the initial sale agreement to Bukati Primary School for purposes of grabbing and resale to a second buyer?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the number of schools that have title deed to the land they are established in Butula Sub County?

(iv) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that all the schools across the country have title deeds with emphasis to Butula Sub County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Lands) 340 The Member for Kasipul Constituency (Hon. Charles Ongondo Were, MP) to 16/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry: - (347/2020) (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that China City Construction Company in Kasipul Constituency produces a lot of toxic dust which is blown to Akech and Katangá Villages causing health complication and hazards and further has blocked access to Awach river which is the main source of water by heaping soil and dumping hazardous materials on the access points?

(ii) What steps is the Ministry taking to curb China City Construction Company from polluting the environment and contaminating Awach river in Akech and Katangá villages?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) 341 The Member for Kwale County (Hon. Zuleikha Juma Hassan, MP) to ask 19/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (354/2020) Development and Public Works:-

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status and circumstances that led to cordoning off of residents’ land around Ukunda Airport by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)?

(ii) Why is KAA insisting on building a perimeter wall before compensating residents of Mkwakwani Village in Ukunda Ward, Msambweni Constituency who hold title deeds and have already agreed to the relocation?

(iii) When will the KAA and the National Land Commission compensate residents

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly with regard to their land and properties?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 342 The Member for Starehe, (Hon. Charles Njagua Kanyi, MP) to ask the 24/11/2020 Ordinary 01/12/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASALs: - (359/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the plans in place by the Ministry to ensure food and relief items are kept in stock for emergencies such as droughts, famine and other calamities?

(ii) What steps has the Ministry taken to mitigate this inadequacy and provide the much-needed food and other relief commodities when droughts and other calamities happen?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 343 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy W. Wetangula, MP) to ask the 25/11/2020 Question by 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education- Private Notice (029/2020) (i) What is the status of the ownership of parcel of land Land Reference No. 209/5996- (Grant No. IR18152) occupied by the Visa Oshwal Primary school in Westlands Constituency?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary confirm that the Visa Oshwal Primary School Board of Management received a seven days demand notice dated November 11, 2020 concerning handing over of the school to Shree Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi Registered Trustees?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain the status of ownership of all schools sponsored by the Asian Community within Westlands Constituency in particular the Highridge Girls Secondary, Parklands Arya Girls and Aga Khan Primary Schools and the parcels of land they occupy?

(iv) What steps the Ministry is taking to ensure that school land ownership wrangles do not affect the learning of students noting the planned re- opening of schools in January 2021?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 344 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo Mohamed, 19/11/2020 Ordinary 01/12/2020 MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of (351/2020) National Government: - (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain reasons behind the Government’s Deferred on

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly continued neglect of the Bajun people of the Coastal region who have endured 26/11/2020 years of neglect, disservice and historical injustice in their own motherland?

(ii) What specific affirmative and other measures is the Government pursuing to assist Internally Displaced Persons from among the Bajun community in securing their livelihood?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security) 345 The Member for Eldama Ravine, (Hon. Moses Lessonet, MP) to ask the 19/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs: - (357/2020) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why M/s Safaricom Ltd PLC is engaging foreign companies such as M/s Egypro East Africa Ltd and Camusat among others on fibre optics and networks that can be done by the local Kenyan companies?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation) 346 The Member for Murangá County (Hon. Sabina Chege, MP) to ask the 19/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASALs: - (353/2020) (i) What intervention measures the Ministry is taking to support the residents of Muranga County affected by landslides?

(ii) What plans the Ministry has in resettling landslides victims in Muranga County considering that some are landless?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Aadministration and National Security) 347 The Member for Vihiga County (Hon. Beatrice Kahai Adagala, MP) to ask 19/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - (356/2020) (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the current status of COVID-19 infections among learners in Grade 4, Standard 8, Form 4 and students in tertiary institutions and universities as well as teaching and non-teaching staff since the re-opening of learning institutions?

(ii) What specific measures is the Government undertaking to enhance safety of learners, teaching and non-teaching staff particularly in the event of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic?

(iii) are there any kind of medical treatment follow-up mechanisms that have been put in place for monitoring and observation of leaners and staff, and if so, what is the status of the same?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (iv) What practical measures has the Ministry implemented to ensure that social distancing and other Covid-19 mitigation protocols requirements are adhered to?

(v) Is the Government sufficiently prepared to timeously handle Covid-19 outbreaks in schools noting the intended full re-opening of learning institutions?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 348 The Member for Kisumu West (Hon. John Olago Aluoch, MP) to ask the 19/11/2020 Ordinary 26/11/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban (358/2020) Development and Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Kenya Airports Authority, blocked Usoma – Nawa – Kirembe (C35)road by constructing a perimeter fence to secure the southern end of the Kisumu runway without providing an alternative road thus disadvantaging the residents access to their residences from either side of the runway?

(ii) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Kshs.45 million was allocated to Kenya Airports Authority to facilitate the design and construction of an alternative access road parallel to the blocked C35 road, yet the authority alleges that the funds were not utilized for the intended purposes?

(iii) What action is the Cabinet Secretary taking to coordinate plans by the Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya urban Roads Authority to design and construct an alternative C35 road, which will be sufficiently raised to avoid damage, by the rising levels of Lake Victoria waters?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works & Housing) 349 The Member for Trans Nzoia County, (Hon. Janet Nangabo, MP) to ask 16/11/2020 Ordinary 01/112/2020 the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban (343/2020)

Development -

When is the Ministry intending to revamp the railway network to Kitale Town in Trans Nzoia County to enable farmers along the North Rift Region who rely on agricultural economic activity to transport their produce to markets considering that works are already in progress on the other railway lines to Nakuru, Gilgil and Nyahururu?

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly (To be replied before the Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 350 The Member for Nyando, (Hon. Jared Okelo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/11/2020 Ordinary 01/112/2020 Secretary for Education - (345/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what action the Ministry is taking to ensure that schools in Nyando Constituency affected by floods are ready for use upon reopening of schools in January 2021?

(ii) What efforts is the Ministry making to ensure that learning in these flood prone schools remains uninterrupted during floods? (To be replied before the Committee on Education and Research) 351 The Member for Rabai, (Hon. Kamoti Mwamkale, MP) to ask the Cabinet 19/11/2020 Ordinary 01/112/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (343/2020)

(i) What policy measures has the Ministry put in place to facilitate the purchase and marketing of crops from farmers who have experienced a bumper harvest and have excess stock of the produce in particular cassava farmers in Kilifi County?

(ii) Could the Government consider compensating such farmers who have failed to secure market for their excess produce despite investing millions of shillings as encourage by the Government through bank loans that have accumulated interests and other charges?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 352 The Member for Subukia, (Hon. Samuel Gachobe, MP) to ask the 25/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government: - (365/2020)

Could the Cabinet Secretary explain when is the Ministry recruiting a chief for Deferred on Wei Location, Subukia Sub-County considering that said location has not had a 01/112/2020 substantive chief for the last three (3) years, thus hindering service delivery to the residents of Wei Location?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security)

353 The Member for Kiambu, (Hon. Jude Njomo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/11/2020 Ordinary 01/112/2020 Secretary for Health:- (366/2020)

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware of the sale of a highly addictive LYFT nicotine pouches by supermarkets and local shops in the country particularly in

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Kiambu Constituency to unsuspecting under age minors causing adverse health complications, addictions and increased school dropout rates? (ii) What action, if any, has the Ministry taken to ensure that the sale and dispensation of this drug is restricted and not sold to minors? (iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary to clarify whether LYFT nicotine pouches is registered as a pharmaceutical drug in Kenya, and further confirm whether sufficient tests have been conducted in respect to purity and grade of ingredients used for its manufacture? (iv) What are the recorded short and long-term side effects of the LYFT nicotine pouches to human beings and how has the Ministry sensitized the people about these side effects? (To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Departmental Committee on Health)

354 The Member for Naivasha, (Hon. Jayne Kihara, MP) to ask the Cabinet 25/11/2020 Ordinary 01/112/2020 Secretary for Education:- (367/2020)

(i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that Njambi E. Kimani, an orphan of Index No. 27537502/037, sat her KCSE in Kiambogo Secondary School, in Naivasha Constituency in 2013 and was issued with at KCSE Certificate No. KCSE/13 0744474 bearing a photograph of another person?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider issuing Ms. Njambi E. Kimani with a KCSE Certificate No. KCSE/13 0744474 bearing her photograph?

(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain what steps are in place to correct such anomalies whenever they arise?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 355 The Member for Nyando (Hon. Jared Okelo, MP) to ask the Cabinet 16/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Secretary for Education: - (352/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the breakdown of disbursement of School infrastructure funds since 2013 including details on specific amounts allocated to each school?

(ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the circumstances that led to the loss of funds, estimated at over Kshs.1 billion in every year, since inception of the Basic Education capitation programme, giving details of the exact amount lost and the person culpable for the loss?

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(iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary further explain whether the Ministry engaged the services of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in carrying out investigations, and if so, what progress has been made so far?

(iv) What measures is the Ministry taking to address allegations of overpricing of items meant for schools, in particular, the recently conceptualized Government-funded desks and chairs which are being procured at a rate of Ksh 1,700 apiece in some cases?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research) 356 The Member for Ganze (Hon. Teddy Mwambire, MP) to ask the 25/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Teachers Service Commission: - (366/2020)

(i) How many Primary School Head and Deputy Head teachers in Kilifi County are serving in acting capacity and has the Commission paid their acting allowances from the dates they were appointed to act?

(ii) Could the Commission explain how long a teacher should serves in an acting capacity before promotion to the substantive position as head teacher and deputy head teacher?

(Question for Written Reply by the Teachers Service Commission)

357 The Member for Sirisia (Hon. Maj. (Rtd) John Waluke, MP) to ask the 27/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives: - (370/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain measures being implemented by the Government to develop and promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enable them compete internationally?

(ii) What progress has the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) made in linking emerging SMEs to global academicians, researchers and financial institutions nationally and particularly in Sirisia Constituency, and the larger Bungoma County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives) 358 The Member for Kilifi South (Hon. Ken Chonga, MP) to ask the Cabinet 27/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and (376/2020) Public Works: -

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why the Mitangoni- Mtwapa Road (D556) connecting Kikambala, Vipingo, Majengo and Mtwapa within the vast Chonyi Sub County in Kilifi South Constituency, has been blocked from public use by a private developer, M/s. Vipingo Ridge Ltd.?

(ii) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the said road is open for use by the public and resumption of regular maintenance of the road by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority is undertaken?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing)

359 The Member for Laikipia County (Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP) to ask 01/12/2020 Ordinary the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Housing, Infrastructure and Urban (384/2020) Development: - Deferred on Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the progress of construction to 03/12/2020 bitumen standards of the Nanyuki - Gwa Kungú-Rumuruti Road in Laikipia County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing) 360 The Member for Muranga County (Hon. Sabina Chege, MP) to as the 25/11/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries:- (364/2020)

(i) When will the Ministry allow and facilitate tea farmers from Ndu-ini, Gikigie and Kiangenye Tea Factories to change the station of delivery of their green leaf from Githambo Tea Factory to Gacharage Tea Factory, considering that they stand to benefit from the fair-trade funds availed at Gacharage Tea Factory and the existing road network, which is not as poor as the access roads to Githambo Tea Factory ;

(ii) What specific measures is Ministry putting in place to facilitate the timely and uninterrupted transfer of the said tea tarmers’ produce as per their constant requests, in light of the fact that they have neither plucked nor sold green leaf since 1st November 2020, and by when will this be done?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)

361 The Member for Sirisia (Hon. (Maj.) (Rtd.) John Waluke, MP) to ask the 01/12/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Teachers Service Commission: - (378/2020)

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(i) Could the Commission explain its rationale in setting up schools to train all teachers on classroom management and effective teaching yet such training can be offered by existing TIVET institutions and universities?

(ii) How is the Commission addressing the teaching challenges, of ineffective teaching strategies, non-preparation of professional records, poor classroom management, and incompetence in handling learners with special needs as well as weak assessment and feedback skills, raised in the Primary Teacher Education (PTE) Report during initial teacher trainings?

(iii) What was the objective of setting the Institute of Teachers Support and Professional Development (TSPD)?

(For written reply by the Teachers Service Commission) 362 The Member for Lamu County (Hon. (Capt.) Ruweida Obo, MP) to ask the 01/12/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries: - (385/2020)

What urgent steps is the Ministry taking to address the menace and food security threat caused by invasion of locusts in Basuba and Hindi Wards of Lamu County?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 363 The Member for Kajiado North (Hon. Joseph Manje, MP) to ask the Cabinet 01/12/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning: - (386/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the fate of the five hundred and fifty (550) Central Bank of Kenya employees who voluntarily retired under the Bank’s Voluntary Retirement Scheme in 1997 and who were eligible for deferred pension for staff below 55 years of age in line with the retirement terms?

(ii) What urgent measures is the Ministry undertaking to ensure the prompt payment of the deferred pension and other benefits to the former employees of the Central Bank of Kenya who are currently struggling to earn a livelihood?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) 364 The Member for Mwea (Hon. Kabinga Wachira, MP) to ask the Cabinet 01/12/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives- (387/2020)

(i) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the status of utilization of Kshs.200 million which was allocated for the purchase of rice for strategic reserves in the

Status as at Friday, December 04, 2020 Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Table Office Department The National Assembly financial year 2019/20 budget through the Strategic Food Reserve Trust Fund?

(ii) When will the Government start purchasing rice from farmers at the Mwea Irrigation Scheme for Strategic Food Reserve as was intended through the 2019/2020 budget allocation?

(iii) What policy measures has the Ministry put in place to facilitate the purchase and marketing of crops from farmers who have experienced a bumper harvest and have excess stock of the produce in particular Paddy rice farmers in Mwea Constituency during this 2020/21 cropping season?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) 365 The Member for Westlands (Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, MP) to ask the 02/12/2020 Ordinary 03/112/2020 Cabinet Secretary for Education:- (388/2020)

(i) What action is the Ministry taking to address the recent action by the Kabete National Polytechnic Management Council to withhold salaries of the institution employee’s particularly part-time tutors?

(ii) What measures is the Ministry taking to ensure adherence to human resource guidelines at the institution including implementation of fair promotion procedures in light of the fact that some employees have not been promoted for over 20 years?

(iii) What immediate plans does the Ministry have to address rampant cases of impropriety by the Polytechnic management that include harassment and intimidation of staff, misuse of student capitation funds, illegal suspension of Workers' Committee representatives, single sourcing of services and supplies, mismanagement of Garnerville Apartments, and unresolved land ownership wrangles?

(To be replied before the Departmental Committee on Education and Research).

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