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"content": "on the same subject, she requests, on behalf of the Procedure and House Rules Committee, for stay of further consideration of the Bill. You will recall that on 12th February 2025, I reported to the House that I had received a Message from the Senate on the passage of several Bills, including the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No.26 of 2024). The Bill, which is sponsored by the Senate Majority Leader, seeks to actualise some of the recommendations and views of the public submitted to the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) during the national dialogue discourse on issues of electoral justice. The Bill was read a First Time on 13th February 2025 and committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. Similarly, I have also received a letter from the Hon. Umulkher Harun Mohamed, sponsor of the Kenya Sign Language Bill (National Assembly Bill No.1 of 2024), also seeking to suspend consideration of the Bill. The Bill seeks to provide for the recognition, promotion, development and use of Kenyan Sign Language and to mandate the State to put in place measures for the promotion of the rights of the marginalised, including persons with disabilities. In furtherance of the resolutions made during the 2025 mid-term retreat for Members of the House, the Hon. Umulkher Harun, MP notes that her Bill has similar proposals as those contained in the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bill No.9 of 2023), co-sponsored by Sen. Crystal Asige, and the Minority Whip, the Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona, which is also before the House. The latter Bill was read a First Time on 28th February 2024 and committed to the Departmental Committee on Social Protection. I have acceded to the requests by the Deputy Speaker and Member for Uasin Gishu County, the Hon. Gladys Boss, and Nominated Member, Hon. Umulkher Harun. In this regard, I hereby direct as follows – 1. That the consideration of the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.35 of 2022) and the Kenya Sign Language Bill (National Assembly Bill No.1 of 2024) is stayed forthwith. 2. That, the Departmental Committee of Justice and Legal Affairs, and the Departmental Committee on Social Protection, take into consideration the contents of the two Bills by the two Members, and accommodate the proposals contained in the two Bills in their respective Reports to the House for consideration during the Committee of the whole House. I take this early opportunity to laud the two Members for this bold step which fosters proper time management as well as collegiality within our legislative processes. I urge other Hon. Members with similar or related Bills to consider consolidation or co-sponsoring as this will fast-track consideration of the Bills. The House is accordingly guided. Thank you."
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"content": "(Hon. Kassait Kamket and several Members walked into the Chamber)"
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"content": "Members at the back, please, take the nearest seats. Hon. Kamket, what is your idea of the nearest seat? In Tiaty, does \"nearest\" mean \"farthest\"? Take the nearest seats, Hon. Members. I have a second communication."
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"content": "WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 15 OF 2024)"
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"content": "Hon. Members, as you are aware, the Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 15 of 2024) sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, was published vide Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 58 of 8th March 2024 seeking to, inter alia, give owners or claimants of unclaimed assets the power to designate payment of a claim to another person. The Bill was read a Second Time on 28th November 2024 and has been awaiting consideration in Committee of the whole House. However, I have since received correspondence from the sponsor, the Leader of the Majority Party, conveying his desire to withdraw the Bill pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 140. For clarity, Standing Order 140(1) provides, and I quote – (1) Either before the commencement of business or on the Order of the Day for any stage of the Bill being read, the Member in charge of a Bill may, without notice, claim to withdraw a Bill. In the letter dated 27th February 2025, the Leader of the Majority Party states that in its submission to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) indicated that it was in the process of proposing comprehensive amendments to the principal Act. In this regard, the Authority requested a stay of the current proposals for possible inclusion in the broader amendments to be proposed. Having considered the request by the Leader of the Majority Party and noting the attendant provisions of the Standing Orders, I have acceded to the request and hereby direct that the Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 15 of 2024) stands withdrawn forthwith. The House is accordingly guided. Thank you."
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"content": "RECOGNITION OF A DELEGATION FROM PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA"
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"content": "Hon Members, allow me to recognise a delegation of six staff from the Research Office of the Parliament of Uganda, sitting in the Speaker’s Gallery to observe the House proceedings. The delegation is on a benchmarking mission and to share best parliamentary practices and experiences with our staff in the National Assembly. On my behalf and that of the National Assembly, I welcome the delegation to Parliament and wish them fruitful engagements."
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"content": "(Applause)"
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"content": "While I am still on my feet, allow me to acknowledge the presence of Nkaimurunya Secondary School and PCEA Ngong Hills Secondary School from Kajiado North, Kajiado, seated in the Public Gallery. On my behalf and that of the whole House, I warmly welcome the students and their teachers to Parliament. Thank you."
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