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Parliament Post Focus on service delivery as Parliament adopts new BBI: What would be employment terms the Effects of BBI on One On One With Parliament? Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, MGH, MP

Good news for entrepreneurs as House moves to amend Business Laws

Brighter days ahead for Universities as funding gaps addressed

Honeymoon over for opportunistic ‘family members’

1 ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Foreword Contents Parliament Post BBI: What would be the EDITORIAL TEAM Effects of BBI on Parliament? 4 Peter Chemweno - Team Leader Joe Okong’o Focus on service delivery as Parliament Mainah Wanjiku adopts new employment terms 7 Salem Lorot James M. Macharia One On One With Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, MGH, MP 8 Laureen Wesonga Winnie Kiziah Good news for entrepreneurs as House CONTRIBUTORS moves to amend Business Laws 10 Noelle Chelagat

Brighter days ahead for Universities Peter Odongo as funding gaps addressed 12 Mwambeo Mwang’ombe Mohamed Boru Pictorial Hiram Omondi 14 Sheila Sitati Naisenya Lolgisoi Parliament launches Climate Change Mitigation Project 18 t is my great pleasure to write the foreword for From the Floor, debate on the Law of Succession the 10th Issue of the National Assembly E-News- (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is ongoing. This Bill seeks Kenyans now free to use drones letter. To mark this milestone, the National As- to protect the estates of a deceased person and ensure 20 Isembly E-Newsletter has a new look and brand name that only the legitimate heirs benefit from the estates. Honeymoon over for opportunistic “Bunge Review”. The story is on Page 23. Still on legislation, ease of ‘family members’ doing business in is set to improve with the 21 Our top story in this Issue looks at “Parliament proposed amendment of seven business–related laws 4 Post-BBI.” The story provides an analysis of the like- I have cooked for three presidents as contained in the Business Law (Amendment) Bill ly implications of the passage of the BBI Bill in the 22 of 2020. A detailed outlook is provided on Pages 10 operations of the Parliament. What changes should and 11. Pathway to Equitable Representation: A be expected in the composition and structure of Focus on Special Interest Groups 24 Parliament should the proposal be approved? Bunge On a sad note, we lost three Members of Parliament Review gives an overview of some of the key parlia- during the period under review. The National As- DID YOU KNOW? Geographical Facts On mentary aspects of the BBI Bill. sembly lost two Members namely; Hon. John Oroo Kenya’s Constituencies Oyioka, MP for and Hon. 28 During the period covered by this issue, Parliament Francis Munyua Waititu, MP for . 8 of Kenya rolled out performance contracting for its On the other hand, the Senate lost Senator Mohamed Tributes staff. This is intended to promote best practice in hu- 30 Yusuf Haji, Senator for Garissa. This issue contains man resource management and boost service deliv- tributes to these Members. ery. Turn to page 7 for details. Do not forget to check our pictorial pages. In our interview section, we had a one on one session with the longest serving Member of the National As- Welcome and enjoy reading. sembly. How long do you think he has served? Do you know who this Member is? For this and more on Mr. Michael R. Sialai, EBS the Member, please read the story on Pages 8 and 9. Clerk of The National Assembly of Kenya 28 22

2 3 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Parliament Post BBI: 290 360 What would be the Effects of BBI on Parliament? Clause 10: Increases the number of Clause 13: Increases the number of members constituencies from 290 to 360. Additional of the National Assembly elected from constituencies to be distributed as detailed in constituencies from the current 290 members the Second Schedule to the Bill. to 360 members.

Clause 11: Seeks to Clause 18: Provides for promote the principle positions of majority and of equality of vote. minority leaders in the Changes the criteria for Senate, and the order of nominating candidates precedence in the Senate. to the National Assembly and assemblies by political parties from the party Clause 19: Provides that the lists, and departs from the current practice Speaker of the originating House where seats are allotted on the basis of the of a mediated version of a Bill shall number of seats garnered by a political party present the Bill to the President. during elections, to where seats are allotted Increases the time for presenting a 7 Days on the basis of the total votes received by their mediated Bill for assent from the 14 Days political party during the elections. current seven days to fourteen days.

Clause 12: Enhance Clause 20: Changes the basis upon the oversight role of the which the threshold required Senate on matters relating in the Senate to override the to all county revenues and President’s reservations to a Bill is arliament of Kenya, through the Departmental their expenditures. premised, from delegations to the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in the entire membership of the Senate. National Assembly and the Justice, Legal Af- Pfairs and Human Rights Committee in the Senate has Clause 7: Obligates Clause 14: Restructures Clause 28: PM will be been holding Joint Sittings of the two Committees to Parliament to pass a law membership of the Senate the leader of government conduct public hearings on the Constitution of Ken- sanctioning political to achieve gender parity. business in the House, and ya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 at the Senate Chambers. parties for failure to Senate will consist of abide by the two-thirds will take over the roles ninety-four members, each currently vested on the This is the first time that Parliament is dealing with gender principle in county represented by a Leader of the Majority this kind of a Bill which requires the support of the nominating candidates woman and a man elected Party. majority of Members in each House to be passed. It is for elections. by voters in the . thereafter expected to be committed to a referendum. Clause 15: Removes the Clause 29: Does away with the current Bunge Review provides a summary on the effects of disqualification barring requirement where the House approves the Bill on Parliament should a majority of Kenyans members of county assemblies nominees for Cabinet Secretaries. vote in its favour during the referendum. from being qualified to Provides for Cabinet Ministers to be Clause 8: Obligates be elected as Members of appointed from among Members of Parliament to pass Parliament. Parliament. a law providing for mechanisms for settling disputes arising from Clause 16: Re-introduces Clause 30: Imposes an obligation on party nominations/ the position of Leader of Cabinet Secretaries to be accountable to primaries. Broaden the modes of service of an Official Opposition in the the National Assembly, in addition to the election petition to include electronic media National Assembly. President. to take cognizance of the advancement in technology.

4 5 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Clause 31: Provides for Deputy Ministers to be Focus on service delivery as Parliament appointed from among Members of adopts new employment terms Parliament. CDF

Clause 52: Anchors the CDF in the Constitution.

Clause 32: Takes away the power of the House Clause 60: Confers the powers to vet and to vet and approve a nominee for the position approve the Controller of Budget on the of Cabinet Secretary. Senate. arliament of Kenya becomes the second legis- customer focus,” noted Hon. Muturi. lature in the region, after South Africa, to roll Clause 33: Takes away the power of the House out performance contracting for its staff to He was addressing about fifty senior staff who signed to vet and approve nominees for positions of Ppromote best practice in human resource manage- their five-year contracts in March 2021 in the Nation- Clause 61: Reconfigures Principal Secretaries to the Cabinet. membership of SRC and ment and boost service delivery. This follows passage al Assembly Chamber. The officers were drawn from empowers the National of the Parliamentary Service Act 2019 and adoption the National Assembly Service, the Senate Service Assembly to vet and approve of the 2019-2030 Strategic Plan. The performance and the Parliamentary Joint Services, comprising the nominees for membership to contracting seeks to enhance the value of services of- Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training. the SRC. fered to Members of Parliament and the public. The Parliamentary Service Commission hopes that this The Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Jeremiah will be achieved through institutionalizing perfor- Nyegenye, observed that this was a new beginning mance management systems. for Parliament and its staff. He underscored the significance of performance contracting as the best The chairperson of the Commission, Hon. Justin practice in public service. Muturi, says that this development will accelerate service delivery and promote staff innovation to a The Clerks of the Senate and the National Assembly, Clause 63: Empowers great extent. the Director General of Parliamentary Joint Services, the Senate to vet Deputy Clerks of both Houses, the Director of the and approve persons “Today symbolises the beginning of the era of per- Centre of Parliamentary Studies and the Director of appointed as formance contracting in the Parliamentary Service in the Parliamentary Budget Office led other senior staff members of the Youth which we will expect exemplary administrative and in signing performance contracts. Clause 44: Provides for the vetting and Commission. technical competence, accountability and greater approval of a nominee to the office of the Judiciary Ombudsman by the Senate.

6 7 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 n a country with an average parliamentary and staff of Parliament. I also seconded Hon. Oloo turnover of 70 per cent in every election, one Aringo’s Motion that created the Parliamentary One On One With Member of Parliament has bucked the trend to Budget Office. It was Eng. Muriuki Karue and Irepeatedly make it back to Parliament. myself who brought the person who drafted the proposal that led to the birth of the Constituency Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, MGH, MP Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi is the longest serving Member Development Fund. in the National Assembly. He is serving his fifth term having been first elected in 1996 in a by-election BR: What would you say is so different now as following the death of the then MP for Kitutu Chache compared to when you first came to Parliament? Constituency, Hon. Zachary Onyonka. He recounted his political journey to the Bunge Review: Hon. Angwenyi: It used to be easier to catch the Speaker’s eye and debates were more intense because Bunge Review: You are the longest serving Member in each Member had adequate time to make their the National Assembly. How have you managed such contribution. Due to the increase in the number of a feat when statistics show that about 70 per cent of Members, we no longer have ample time for debate. Members of Parliament do not get relected?

Hon. Angwenyi: I have retained my seat for the BR: Having served for such a long time, what reforms five terms because of the development projects that would you like to see in Parliament? I have undertaken for my people. These projects include: construction of 122 kilometres of roads; Hon. Angwenyi: I hope that the Parliamentary increased the number of secondary schools (from Fund will be operationalised. I also wish to see 4 to 31); facilitated the purchase of 13 buses for allocation to CDF increased from 2.5 per cent to 5 secondary schools; facilitated the construction of 3 per cent to finance more development projects in the technical institutes and Marani Referral Hospital and constituencies. 7 dispensaries and established 8 tea factories. BR: What is the greatest lesson you have learnt from BR: Speaker Justin Muturi fondly refers to you as the representing people? grandfather of the House. How do you relate with your younger colleagues? Hon. Angwenyi: You have to listen to people’s views and understand their aspirations. A leader must Hon. Angwenyi: (laughing) Muturi is a good friend remain committed to what the people want done. of mine. We have been with him in politics for a long time. As for my younger colleagues, I treat them as BR: How have you managed to balance between a father would treat his children, but respect them as politics and family life? fellow leaders and representatives of the people. We get along quite well. Hon. Angwenyi: I always create time for my family and I have always been present for them as a father BR: You formerly worked as a lecturer at the University and husband through the years. of . How did you end up in politics? BR: Statistics show that a majority of the voting Hon. Angwenyi: I joined politics due to pressure population is young. How do you appeal to them? from my constituents. They felt that I would serve them better as a Member of Parliament. Hon. Angwenyi: You know, great leadership is about listening to people of all ages. Actually, the young BR: What would you say is your biggest achievement? people are my greatest supporters.

Hon. Angwenyi: I championed the establishment of BR: We are a few months to the next general elections. the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) due to What are your plans? my belief in the independence of Parliament. It was my participation in the formation of the PSC that Hon. Angwenyi: I will defend my seat in the next cost me my Assistant Minister position. It is this law elections. that resulted in better terms of service for Members

8 9 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Act to be Amended Effect of the Proposed Amendment

1. Law of Contract Act, Cap. 23 To eliminate the requirement of a company seal in execution of documents for companies registered under the Companies Act, No. 17 of 2015.

2. The Industrial Training Act, Cap. To provide for payment of the training levy to be remitted 237 at the end of a business’s financial year but not later than the ninth day of the month following the end of the financial year. Good news for entrepreneurs

as House moves to amend 3. The Stamp Duty Act, Cap. 480 To exempt fixed stamp duty of one hundred shillings on con- Business Laws tracts for purposes of reducing the cost of doing business.

4. The National Hospital Insurance To provide for the contributions under the Act to be collected Fund Act, 1998 on the ninth day of the month for purposes of harmonizing payroll deductions through the Unified Payroll Return. (A similar amendment is proposed to the National Social Security Fund Act, 2013.)

5. The Companies Act, 2015 (No. To eliminate the use of a company seal in operations of com- 17 of 2015) panies incorporated under the Companies Act and to make amendments to facilitate companies to hold meetings either through hybrid or virtual setting.

6. The Insolvency Act, 2015 To clarify that an administrator can distribute routine payment to unsecured creditors without court’s permission and to in- troduce a pre-solvency moratorium period to prevent creditors ase of doing business in the country is set The legislative proposal was committed to the from taking an enforcement action while a company considers to improve as the National Assembly seeks Departmental Committees on Justice and Legal its option for rescue. to amend nine business related laws. The Affairs; Health; Transport, Public Works and EBusiness Laws (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill of 2020, Housing; Finance and National Planning; Lands; sponsored by the Leader of Majority Party, Hon. and Labour and Social Welfare. The role of Amos Kimunya, has already been introduced in the the Committees was to consider the proposed House and is set for debate. amendments touching on their respective mandates. The Acts set to be amended are: 7 Small Claim Courts Act, 2016 To make provision to fast procedure for small claims by pro- viding a sixty-day timeline for adjudication of small claims

10 11 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Key Interventions to clear outstanding debts such as pension, Brighter days ahead for Universities SACCO deductions and any future NHIF • Enhanced allocation to Higher Education deductions. Loans Board (HELB) to support more varsity as funding gaps addressed students • Implementation of the policy on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for development of projects • The Ministry of Education and the University in universities Funding Board (UFB) to ensure equity in funding to both public and private universities. • Undertaking of human resource audits and staff rationalization in public universities • Enhanced allocation to research science and technology • Outsourcing of non-core functions by universities • Establishment of resource mobilization strategies • Development and implementation a centralized University data management systems to • Setting up a multi-sectoral technical team to address the problem of data discrepancies guide holistic reforms in the university sector • The National Treasury to provide Kshs • Exploring the possibility of re-allocation of 2.2 Billion in the F/Y 2021/22 to fund the funds to match the growth in in the sector Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to • The Ministry of Education to spearhead the cover the period between 2013-2017. review of the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) • The Ministry of Education to introduce 5 formula to take care of postgraduate students, year moratorium on establishment of new of national priorities and special needs universities, colleges or campuses as well as • The National Treasury to progressively explore the possibility of merging non-viable provide funding amounting to Kshs 1.6 Billion campuses, rationalization of programmes and occasioned by data discrepancies in the FY institutions to create centers of excellence 2018/19 to affected universities • The Ministry of Education and the National • Preparation of a Cabinet Memorandum to give Treasury to establish Innovation Funds in waivers to universities on statutory payments collaboration with private sector to support unding challenges in universities could be a to KRA (PAYE) and explore ways of providing establishment of incubation hubs, innovation thing of the past if the House adopts the Report conditional grants to support universities hubs. of the Departmental Committee on Education Fand Research. The report proposes to address funding gaps currently being faced by universities in Kenya, a situation that hinders operations in institutions of higher education in the country. The Committee also recommends policy interventions on placement of government- sponsored students in private universities. The interventions cover the accreditation process and supervision of academic programmes in universities.

12 13 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Pictorial The Member of Parliament for Matungu Constituency, Hon. Peter Oscar Nabulindo shortly after being sworn in by Speaker Justin Muturi. Hon. Nabulindo- a former Parliamentary staff- was elected on 4th March, 2021 in a by- election occasioned by the death of the former Member.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Hon. Justin Muturi meets the newly elected Nairobi Branch Council of the Law Society of Kenya led by the Chair,Mr. Eric Theuri, who called on him. Speaker Justin Muturi Swears in MP for Kabuchai Constituency Hon. Kalasinga Joseph Wekesa Simuyu, following his election in a by-election held on March 4th. They deliberated on how the National Assembly can partner with the council to offer civic education on Parliamentary procedures, to accelerate public participation in the legislative agenda.

14 15 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 he Joint Committee Sitting of the 2020, at the Senate Chambers. Among those who Departmental Committee on Justice and appeared before them were representatives from the Legal Affairs in the National Assembly, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council of Governors Tand the Justice, Legal Affairs & Human Rights (CoG), , People with Disability among Committee in the Senate, conducts public hearings others. The Committees are expected to table their on the (Amendment) Bill, reports in their respective Houses for consideration.

ABOVE: Members of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee

RIGHT: Governor Wambora - Council of Governors Chairperson.

ABOVE: Mr. Nelson BELOW: BELOW: Hon. Havi - President of Law Muturi Kigano, Chair of Society of Kenya. the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee in the National BELOW: Mr.Raphael Assembly, and his co-chair, Tuju - Jubilee Party Senator Okong’o Omugeni Secretary General preside over public hearings on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

16 17 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 The Committee on Delegated Legislation chaired by Hon. Kassait Kamket meets with representatives from the Kenya Roads Board in Mombasa County. The Committee was considering the draft Kenya Roads Board Regulations, 2021 which seek to provide a framework between the national and county government in relation to their respective mandates in road development, maintenance and rehabilitation.

Members of the Liaison Committee in the National Assembly at a recent retreat in Mombasa County. The Committee chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Moses Cheboi comprises of Committees’ Chairpersons and Members of the Speaker’s Panel

18 19 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Parliament launches Climate Change Mitigation Project

Speakers Lusaka (Senate- Above) and Muturi (National Assembly-Below) plant trees at the Commonwealth Gardens to mark the kick off the tree-planting campaign

arliament has joined efforts to increase The idea of the ‘CPC Forest Project’ was conceived Kenya’s forest cover following the launch during the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary of a tree planting exercise dubbed the CPC Conference (CPC) held in Uganda in September 2019. PForest Project by the Commonwealth Parliamentary During a workshop themed The Climate Change Association (CPA) Kenya Branch. The project, which Debate: A Challenge for the Commonwealth?, seeks to embark on a countrywide tree planting participants recommended that CPA campaign was officially launched on Thursday, 18th should launch the Project under the campaign Plant February 2021 by the two Speakers of Parliament a CPC Forest. Delegates acknowledged the critical who are the Joint-Presidents of the Branch. role of Members of Parliament in raising awareness of climate change and developing policies and Speaking during the launch, the Speaker of the legislations to protect the environment and human National Assembly said that there are plans to roll rights. out this campaign across the country. “Today is the symbolic beginning of this process that will see us going to constituencies and counties to This international initiative seeks to mitigate the bring this message of care for our environment,” said adverse effects of climate change especially on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Muturi, developing nations and feed into the 2030 Sustainable Hon. Bintu Jalia from Uganda CPA Branch, waters a tree she during the launch. Development Goals. just planted at the Commonwealth Gardens in Parliament. The Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Kenneth Lusaka, Also present during the launch were Members observed that climate change was negatively affecting of CPA Uganda Branch, led by Hon. Bintu Jalia, food security and wellbeing of rural communities. Chairperson of the Executive Committee of CPA Uganda, and Members of CPA Kenya Executive “We have decided to play our small part by supporting Committee: Hon. (Dr.) Makali Mulu, Hon. Janet the government’s efforts to combat climate change. Sitienei, Hon. Dennitah Ghati, Sen. Petronillah Were We will lead these efforts as the CPA Kenya Branch and Hon. Charles Njagagua. throughout the country,” said the Hon. Lusaka.

20 21 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Kenyans now free to use drones Honeymoon over for opportunistic ‘family members’

en may soon be allowed to extended family in inheriting a deceased inherit property of their de- person’s estate. ceased wives. Additionally, Mcases of legitimate dependants of a de- Initiating debate on the Bill, Hon. Kalu- wners and operators of un- 2020 by the National Assembly. ceased person losing out on the proper- ma noted that his interest was to include manned aircraft in Kenya com- ty of their loved one will be a thing of both men and women as legitimate de- monly referred to as drones will The approval of these Regulations paves the past. These will be made possible if pendants, hence his proposal to use the Onow pay a standard registration fee to way for implementation of unmanned word ‘spouse’. He hopes this clarification the National Assembly passes the Law the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. This aircraft systems regulatory framework of Succession (Amendment) Bill spon- will facilitate men to inherit the estate of follows the adoption of Civil Aviation in Kenya. This framework will for the sored by the Member for Homa Bay their deceased wives, unlike the current (Regulatory Fees and Charges for Un- first time categorise drones based on risk Town, Hon. Peter Kaluma. situation where the law only recognises manned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, posed by their operations. wives as the ones qualified to inherit the The Bill seeks to prevent opportunistic estates of their deceased husbands. schemers from laying claim to a de- ceased person’s estate hence disenfran- The Bill which was introduced in the chising the legitimate heirs of the de- House in December 2019, received over- ceased. It recognises and gives priority whelming support during debate and is to one’s spouse, children and declared awaiting a vote by the Members.

22 23 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Bunge Review: You must have been a well-trained from my colleagues. From the wazees who mentored Chef when you joined Parliament. Is that so? me when I joined to colleagues I work with on a daily basis. Teamwork has lessened the challenges at work. I have cooked for three presidents Mitiini: No! I joined the service as a subordinate staff, immediately after high school. Later, I decided BR: Mr. Mitiini, you work with younger colleagues in to seek training. This took me a long time since the department. How has it been? chat with Mr. Kondu there were no provisions for training at that time. In Mitiini—a chef at the Mitiini: (Laughs) I actually don’t deal with them as 1990, I enrolled at the Kenya Utalii College where I Parliament restaurant younger or older. To me, they are my able teammates. Asince 1980—reveals the studied Mass Food Production. After this course, my Nonetheless, there are instances where our thoughts designation changed from a subordinate staff in the culinary interests of several differ. But that is normal in circumstances like these. leaders, including Daniel catering unit to Cook III. I also trained for one year The foundation I had from the old wazees made me Arap Moi, , at Kenya Polytechnic. These courses enabled me to more tolerant and patient with young people. I treat and Raila grow in my profession. Odinga. Having risen from a younger colleagues as I would my children. I give trainee cook to the Executive Over time, I have risen through the ranks from Cook them advice and guide them in both professional and Chef, Mr. Mitiini knows the III to being an Executive Chef. social matters. I have learnt many things from these peculiar appetites of MPs younger colleagues. It’s a balance. and guests of Parliament. BR: Working in an institution like Parliament comes The Bunge Review (BR) sat with many challenges. Tell us some of these challenges. BR: Any lessons? down with Mr. Mitiini to Mitiini: You know, working with leaders requires Mitiini: Yes. Yes, indeed. There are three things I understand his journey. patience and perseverance. They sometimes have have picked during my service. One, determination demands that require you to go out of the way. Do is key to success. Once you set your target on a task, you know that the concern of every chef is to always you keep on the objective till conclusion. Secondly, set a menu that works for everyone? Trust me this teamwork makes tasks lighter. No man is an island. is no easy art because much decision and patience And thirdly, challenges exist everywhere. One has to is invested here. I have had to prepare meals under face each with a positive mind set and confidence. In ‘supervision’ of Members who want their meal all of these, trust in God is the overarching principle. done in a certain way. But we take this in our stride BR: What is your advice to younger staff at Parliament? because we know, as Napoleon Bonaparte said, “an army marches on its stomach”. Mitiini: Be yourself. Understand who you are. Focus on what you want and face any challenge with BR: How does it feel serving Parliament for 41 years? determination. Nothing comes easy. Work hard, but Mitiini: All great, amazing. I have learnt a lot in a smart way. Also, appreciate everyone, whether in Bunge. It is in Parliament I have grown both in leadership or not. All play a critical role in your professionally and socially. I leave this place an old professional development. and a very happy man. Consider this: I joined Parliament in 1980. My BR: Your greatest memories working in Parliament? ambition being to become one of the best in the food production unit. I knew this depended on learning Mitiini: I have a number of great memories. Of course from the old wazees I found in the department. It is I will never forget that I have served our top leaders. these wazees who had worked with colonialists, most From all corners of the country. I have interacted of them over 50 years old, who nurtured and trained with most Members of Parliament because I have me to be detailed. I thank them immensely. served several Parliaments. As a matter of fact, I have had the honour of preparing meals for Presidents BR: Your parting shot? Moi, Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Prime Mitiini: Parliament has been a good employer to me. Minister Raila Odinga. For those still serving Parliament, do not be selfish in BR: What has been your motivation over this period? service delivery. Serve to your best.

Mitiini: My greatest drive has been the cooperation

24 25 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 5. Hon. (Dr.)Rachael Nyamai Kitui South Constit- Chair, Dept. Committee Lands Pathway to Equitable Representation: uency 6. Hon. Gladys Wanga Homabay County Chair, Dept. Committee on Finance and A Focus on Special Interest Groups National Planning 7. Hon. Gathoni Wamuchom- Vice-Chair, Dept Committee on Trans- ba port, Public Works and Housing 8. Hon. Catherine Waruguru Laikipia County Vice-Chair, Dept. Committee on Agri- culture & Livestock 9. Hon. Fatuma Gedi Vice-Chair, Dept. Committee on Ad- ministration & National Security 10. Hon. Jane Wanjuki Embu County Vice-Chair, Departmental Committee on Communication, Information & Innovation 11. Hon. Gladwell Cheruiyot Baringo County Vice-Chair, Dept. Committee on Energy 12. Hon.(Capt.) Ruweida Obo Vice-Chair, Committee on Regional Integration 13. Hon. Soipan Tuya Narok County Vice-Chair, Liaison Committee and First Chairperson, Chairperson’s Panel

he National Assembly has made steps to gender should have more than two-thirds in elective 14. Hon. Jessica Mbalu Kibwezi East Constit- Vice-Chair, Public Accounts Committee ensure voices of Members representing positions. uency and 3rd Chairperson, Speaker’s Panel special interest groups count in the 15. Hon. Sophia Abdi Vice-Chair, Dept. Committee on Envi- Tperformance of its duties. The steps include passage WOMEN IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ronment and Natural Resources of the Representation of Special Interest Groups 16. Hon. Ruth Mwaniki Constituency Vice-Chair, Dept. Committee on Trade, Laws (Amendment) Bill which is currently being The Constitution under Article 100 classifies women Industry and Cooperatives considered by the Senate. The Bill seeks to promote as a special interest group alongside persons with the representation in Parliament of women, persons disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities and 17. Hon. Jerusha Momanyi Nyamira County Vice-Chair, Committee on Parliamenta- with disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities, marginalised communities. ry Broadcasting and Library and marginalised communities. There have also been efforts to enact a Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, The following table shows the representation of popularly known as the ‘Gender Bill’, as a remedy Women in the National Assembly to the Constitutional requirement that neither

Elected to rep. Counties Elected from Single nominated to represent Constituencies Special Interests 12th Parliament 47 23 6 11th Parliament 47 17 6

Women MPs in the National Assembly hold leadership positions in the House and in the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC

Name of the Member Area Represented Position Held 1. Hon. Naomi Shaban Vice-Chair, PSC 2. Hon. Aisha Jumwa Constituency Member, PSC 3. Hon. Florence Mutua Busia County Chair, Dept. Committee on Education & Research Women legislators pose for a picture at an orientation for newly elected MPs, 4. Hon. Sabina Chege Murang’a County Chair, Dept. Committee on Health after the 2017 general elections.

26 27 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Independent Members are individuals not affiliated to any political party. The Standing Orders provide for Independent Members to be elected as Chair and Vice Chair of the Special Funds Committee. Currently, there are 15 independent Members of the National Assembly as indicated below

Name of Independent Member Constituency/ County Represented

1 Hon. Shakeel Shabbir Kisumu Town East

2 Hon. William Chepkut Ainabkoi

3 Hon. Patrick Jungle Thika Town 4 Hon. Charles Kilonzo Yatta

5 Hon. Kipsengeret Koros Sigoret/Soin 6 Hon. Mwambu Mabongah Bumula

7 Hon. Peter Masara Suna West 8 Hon. Kathuri Murungi South Imenti

9 Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Musimba Kibwezi West

10 Hon. Kawira Mwangaza Meru County 11 Hon. John Paul Mwirigi Igembe South

12 Hon. (Prof.) Zadoc Ogutu Bombachoge Borabu arch is the Global Colorectal Cancer Basic facts about Colorectal Cancer 13 Hon. Janet Sitienei Turbo Awareness Month. It is dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors, and 14. Hon. Mohammed Ali Nyali Mcaregivers to share their stories, and advocate for 1. Common symptoms include changes in bowel colorectal cancer prevention by informing the public behaviour, diarrhoea, general abdominal pain, constipation, unintentional weight loss, poor 15. Hon. Feisal Bader Msambweni on the importance of early detection. Colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide appetite. and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. It MEMBERS LIVING WITH DISABILITY begins when healthy cells in the lining of the colon 2. The main test - colonoscopy Pursuant to Article 97 (1) (c) of the Constitution, there are two members nominated to represent people with or rectum change and grow out of control, forming a disability. The two members are the Hon. Dennitah Ghati (ODM Party) and the tumour. Historically, Colorectal Cancer was thought 3. Kenyan Oncologists say, this type of cancer Hon. David Sankok (Jubilee Party). to be an uncommon diagnosis in Sub-Saharan which used to be associated with older people, is Africa, attributed to the presence of a high-fibre increasingly being found among younger people. MEMBER REPRESENTING YOUTH diet. The prevalence has however increased in recent The Hon. Gideon Keter, is the Member representing the youth in the 12th Parliament. years. (Robert Parker, et.al 2018) 4. Cancer risk can be reduced by an overall dietary pattern and physical activity.

Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

1. Foods from plant sources including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. 2. Physical activity- achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 3. Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages. 4. Be observant of changes in bowel habits. 5. Screening from the age of 50 years under the guidance of a clinician is recommended

Hon. Dennitah Ghati Hon. David Sankok Hon. Gideon Keter

28 29 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUNGE REVIEW ISSUE 010 - JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Did You Know? GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS ON KENYA’S CONSTITUENCIES

1. Geographical Extremes

Northernmost constituency Largest Constituency Smallest Constituency Turkana North North Horr (35,210km2) Mathare (3km2) (Turkana County) Got 1. Easternmost constituency Mandera East ()

Westernmost constituency Views? Budalangi (Busia County

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Southernmost constituency Lunga Lunga (Kwale County)

3. Kajiado South constituency has the Enjoying Bunge Review? Got questions longest share of Kenya’s international regarding some of the articles? Have boundary (approx.. 150km). The constituency borders our southern ideas on what you would like to see in neighbor, Tanzania. the next issue? Got ideas on how we can improve?

2. The boundaries of 13 constituencies converge at the top of Mt. Kenya. Buuri, North Imenti, Central Imenti and South Imenti (Meru County), Maara and 4. has the We would like to hear from you. Give us Chuka-Igambang’ombe (Tharaka Nithi County), Runyenjes and Manyatta (Embu longest share of Kenya’s coastline (over your feedback on; County), Gichugu, Kirinyaga Central and Ndia (Kirinyaga County) & Mathira and 200km of Kenya’s approx. 600km Kieni (Nyeri County) coastline). [email protected]

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THE LATE HON. FRANCIS MUNYUA WAITITU THE LATE HON. JOHN OROO OYIOKA, (WAKAPEE), MP FOR JUJA CONSTITUENCY MP FOR BONCHARI CONSTITUENCY

on. Francis Munyua Waititu popularly on. John Oyioka made his debut in elective known as ‘Wakapee’, was born on 5th politics in 2013 when he won the Bonchari October 1958 in Gigiri area, in the present Constituency parliamentary seat on a Kenya Hday, Kiambu County. He attended Karura Forest HAfrican National Union (KANU) party ticket. His Primary School, before proceeding to Sharda High stint was however short-lived as he lost the seat in School for his East Africa Certificate of Education. a by-election held in 2014 following nullification of his election. He was re-elected in 2017 on a People’s He was first elected to Parliament in 2013 and (PDP) ticket. retained the seat in 2017. He was an illustrious and Hon. Oyioka was a devoted legislator who passion- devoted member of the Departmental Committee ately articulated issues of concern to his electorate. on Agriculture and Livestock and unequivocally He sponsored the Central Bank of Kenya (Amend- vocal on matters pertaining to coffee. Hon. Waititu ment) Bill, 2020, which was introduced in the House was also consistent in introducing and supporting on 28th July 2020 and is awaiting debate. He was a legislation on improvement of the agriculture sector dedicated member of the Departmental Committee and ease of doing business in Kenya. He will be on Education and Research. remembered in the House for introducing The Law Hon. Oyioka passed away on Monday 15th Febru- of Contract (Amendment) Bill, which was the first ary 2021 while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Individual Member Bill to be published in the Twelfth Hospital, Kisumu. He was laid to rest on 26th Feb- Parliament. ruary 2021 at his Suneka home in . Hon. Oyioka will forever be remembered for his humili- He passed away on Monday 22nd February 2021 ty, friendliness and belief in collegiality. He will be while undergoing treatment at M.P. Shah Hospital, missed by the parliamentary fraternity. May his soul Nairobi and was buried on 2nd March at his residence rest in eternal peace. in Juja. May his soul rest in eternal peace

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THE LATE SENATOR , SENATOR FOR

en. Mohamed Yusuf Haji was born on 23rd December 1940 and started his political career in 1998 after his nomination to the National SAssembly. In 2002, he was elected on a KANU ticket to represent Ijara Constituency. He was re-elected in 2007 and appointed Minister for Defence. He will be fondly remembered for his resolute and brave leader- ship displayed when he led the Kenyan delegation to Somalia in 2011 to meet with the Transitional Feder- al Government of Somalia (TFG).

Sen. Haji passed away on 15th February 2021 while undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi and was laid to rest on the same day at Langata Muslim Cemetery. At the time of his death, Sen. Haji was serving his fourth term as a Member of Parliament. He was also the Chairperson of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Taskforce.

Sen. Haji was an astute leader who served Kenyans with utmost commitment. His guidance will be greatly missed by the country. Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

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