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"content": "THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.16 OF 2025)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Omboko Milemba",
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"content": " Leader of the Majority Party."
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"speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill No.2 Bill of 2025 be now read a Second Time. This is a short Bill consisting of two clauses, which aims to undo what was enacted in the 12th Parliament regarding the terms of service for the directors-general in the road sector. As you may recall, towards the end of the last Parliament, an amendment was made that extended their terms of service from three years to five years. This alteration was not consistent with the terms for all other chief executive officers (CEOs) in Government parastatals, who have maintained a three-year term. Therefore, the sole intent of this Bill is to first revert to the three-year terms, in accordance with the Code of Governance for State corporations, commonly known as the"
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"content": "Principle. This principle limits the terms of service for all chief executive officers to three years and is designed to promote good governance in the management of State corporations and their boards. As I said, this practice is standard across all State corporations, with the sole exception of the road sector boards, which were extended to five years. The third clause in this Bill ensures that those individuals who have served a period exceeding three years and are currently in their first term of five years will not be eligible for renewal of either five or three years, which would exceed the total service limit of six years comprised of two three-year terms. Thus, any extension granted to them will be limited to an additional period of one year, ensuring that their total service does not exceed six years, aligning with the practices of other State corporations and adhering to the Code of Governance for State corporations. Therefore, given that this is a very concise Bill, I kindly request your support."
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"speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona",
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"content": " Put the Question!"
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"content": " As I stated, this amendment also aims to enhance efficiency in the delivery of services within our State corporations, particularly in the road sector. Members of Parliament, being some of the principal clients of this road sector, may hear from directors general who believe they serve a five-year term. Some have referred to Members of Parliament as individuals who are soon to depart from office. I have heard remarks such as, “Leave this one. This is their third year in office, yet I am here for five years; you will depart and leave us in these offices.” Hon. Temporary Speaker, you know how sensitive roads are to our constituents. Therefore, it is imperative that we have directors-general or chief executive officers in these State corporations who are responsive to the needs of the people. There is no more significant way to demonstrate responsiveness to the citizens' needs than by listening to their 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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