Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.

Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now. So, we will proceed with the day’s business. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- The state of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report for Financial Year 2023/2024.

The next one is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, or any Member of that committee.

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on its consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2023).

The next one is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, or any Member of the committee to proceed.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023).

Order, Senator for Nandi. Let us go to the next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notice of Motion- THAT, the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) be now considered. I thank you.

Proceed, Senate Majority Leader. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notice of Motion- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 127(2)(c)(i) of the Constitution, the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP, for appointment to the Parliamentary Service Commission to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Sen. John Nderitu Kinyua, MP.

Let us go to the next Order.

Order, hon. Senators. Clerk, call out the next Order.

We will start with Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1). Senator for Nandi, you may proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism regarding the quality and standards of cement in the Kenyan market. In the statement, the Committee should- (1) Report the compliance of cement produced in Kenya with Kenyan Bureau (KEBS) Standards, KSEAS 18-1, outlining the adherence levels of all cement manufacturers to these standards. (2) Present a report on the findings of the recent market surveillance operation conducted by Kenyan Bureau of Standards on the quality of cement in Kenya, specifically addressing the reasons behind the non-implementation of quality assurance recommendations, particularly regarding the cement in the 32.5 megapascal (MPA) category, which accounts to approximately 85 per cent of the total cement production in the country. (3) Detail the actions taken against unscrupulous cement manufacturers and smugglers who have compromised cement quality, leading to the collapse of buildings and loss of lives, including details of any enforcement measures, despite having clear The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

data on quality breaches where buildings have been collapsing in various towns and centres across the country. (4) Clarify where the Weights and Measures Department and the Kenya Anti- Counterfeit Authority failed in their responsibilities in monitoring compliance and ensuring consumer protection under the Consumer Protection Authority, thereby contributing to the poor quality of concrete and cement used in construction and compromising the safety of buildings. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Hon. Karen Nyamu, please proceed. Is Sen. Nyamu not in the House? That statement is dropped.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to contribute to the statement by Sen. Cherarkey in regards to the standard of the cement quality in this country. This is a key issue since housing is one of the basic needs. The cement factor plays a key role. If the agencies that are allowed and mandated to ensure quality standards are adhered, specifically KeBS, indicate that we have unscrupulous business people bringing in substandard cement into the country, then they jeopardise the standards that have been set by the National Construction Authority (NCA) as far as the standard of housing in this country is concerned. Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the manifestos for the Kenya Kwanza Government is the housing project. Therefore, noting that there are issues with the standard of the cement in the country is a concerning issue. So, it is high time that a committee is mandated to embark and give this House feedback as to why we have substandard cement. At the same time, in the market, the cost of cement is very high. Right, now cement is retailing at Kshs850. The cost has gone very high. If the cost is high and still we are being informed that the same cement is not up to the standards, then it worries us as a country as to the kind of structures that we will have in future. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

We have seen buildings in Nairobi City County collapsing. Is this the cause? The KeBS should ensure the set standards are adhered to. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Okoiti Omtatah.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. I rise to contribute to the statement by Sen. Cherarkey, the great from Nandi County. The quality of cement is important and should not be compromised because cement is shelter. It is everything we have in terms of building homes that are lasting and urbanization, especially in Kenya, where the next frontier is urbanization as a way of combating poverty. We need good quality cement at affordable prices. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this statement comes at a very opportune time for us. I hope that the committee that will look into it will dig in and ferret out whoever is behind cement that does not meet the standards that have been set by the KeBS. These standards are regularly revised and they are up to date. The least any businessman can do to this country is to ensure adherence to the KeBS standards. We have seen buildings collapsing in this country as my fellow Senator who has contributed before me has stated. That is mostly not because of poor design, but poor materials. There might be a problem with workmanship, but materials are key. We must make sure that we have the right material. In this country, when constructions are going on, some contractors have to import cement from their homeland. I always wondered why the Chinese come with their own cement to do certain projects in this country. Is it that the cement made in Kenya is substandard or are our standards not to international levels? Mr. Speaker, Sir, if there are standards that need to be set to achieve higher quality cement that can do specialised jobs like underwater construction and so on, then we need to have those standards set. We do not have to import cement when we have enough raw material to manufacture whatever cement we require. Another important thing is that if the standards are upheld to make sure that the cement in Kenya; be it imported or locally made, meets the international standards. This is the only way we will be in a position to get ourselves into the regional and even international market as net exporters of cement. This is an area of growth and job creation. Therefore, this country needs to focus on this area if we aim to be a manufacturing country. It is with cement that skyscrapers are constructed. When I walk around Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), I do not see a crack. However, when you look at some modern buildings, they already have cracks. You wonder whether it is the quality of cement. More so, the Bunge Tower is already cracked. Was it the quality of cement? Did they bring in some substandard cement or what was it? We need to get this thing answered well and in a timely manner. Going forward, when you go to a shop in any part of this country to buy cement, we want to buy cement that is certified and suitable for modern construction. If you look at the Raila Odinga, or is it Mbagathi Highway, although I still do not know which is the correct name for it, I will consult Sen. Cherarkey baadaye--- You will find that road was done using cement. For those of us who use it, that road has remained The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

steady for a long time. It was supposed to be a pilot project. We do not know whether the issue was shelved or not. Therefore, we may need to move away from bitumen and embrace more cement in our roads. This is so that we build proper roads. I am also aware of the fact that heavy trucks that are known for damaging our roads are not using Mbagathi Road. Nonetheless, it is a road that has withstood time. Subsequently, the quality of cement is a very important point for me and for this Republic. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support that statement. As I contribute, I pray that the committee to which it has been committed, does thorough work, beginning with establishing whether our standards are up to scratch. There will be no point of holding it to a standard that is not up to scratch. Let us hold our standards to the best in the world. Let them pass muster, check and see whether the cement we have is up to those standards. With those few remarks, I support the statement.

Hon. Senators, the 15 minutes allowable under our Standing Orders have long been expended, therefore, we will rest the interventions there. Now, Hon. Wakili Sigei, you had a statement under Standing Order No.52. Proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank you for graciously allowing me to read this statement that I had earlier on been left out. I rise to seek for a statement on the critical inefficiencies, mismanagement and corruption at Longisa County Referral Hospital in Bomet County and the Bomet County Health System. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this statement is pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1). The level of inefficiency and management resulted in the tragic avoidable death at the County Referral Hospital on Sunday, the 10th of November, 2024, of one baby Diana Chepngeno, a three-year-old girl from Koitabai Village in Bomet County who had suffered severe venom-induced injuries from a bee sting. It is claimed that the hospital staff demanded Kshs5,000 from the family; an illegal fee disguised as a prerequisite for accessing crucial hospital services before they could provide the urgent medical care that was needed. This is not an isolated incident and is a blatant display of the rot of corruption that has plagued the county's service delivery system. It should be noted that during a recent appearance before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC), the Governor of Bomet boasted of Longisa Hospital's capacity, asserting that it operates effectively as a Level 5 facility. The governor's confident statements sharply contrast with the harsh reality faced The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

by patients and raise questions about the true state of health care services at the said hospital and the county at large. In the statement, the Committee should– (1) Explain the circumstances that led to the tragic death of baby Diana Chepngeno at Longisa County Referral Hospital. (2) State the disciplinary actions taken by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against those found culpable for negligence and gross misconduct that resulted in the tragic death of baby Chepngeno, outlining other steps taken to ensure that such incidences are not witnessed again in the future. (3) Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bomet County Emergency Response Protocols, indicating the availability and cost of the ambulance services for health emergencies. (4) Outline steps taken to address identified systemic challenges within Bomet County's health care system, assessing the training, preparedness and professionalism of health care staff, particularly during medical emergencies. (5) Lastly, evaluate the utilisation of resources allocated to the health sector in Bomet County.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you may proceed. The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed.

Would you like me to move it for you, Sir.

I do not trust the Senator for Kakamega with certain assignments, but he is a good man.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to request to move this Motion, which is the appointment of a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). THAT pursuant to the provisions of Article 127 (c)(1) of the Constitution, the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP, for the appointment to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Sen. John Nderitu Kinyua. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very straightforward matter. We had already conversed who our representatives are in PSC. Given that one of our colleagues has resigned from this position, we are requesting the House to simply replace him with Sen. Wahome Wamatinga. Therefore, I do not intend to speak long on this matter. It is a very The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

straightforward matter. I request the Leader of Minority, Sen. Stewart Madzayo to second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second.

Hon. Senators, I will now propose the question.

Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate, but this is procedural. With your concurrence, if you allow me, I will proceed to put the question.

Thank you, hon. Senators. Since this is a matter that does not concern counties, it will be a voice vote. I will proceed to put the question.

Clerk, you may proceed to call the next Order.

Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, I now put the Question on Order No.10. Can the system be made ready for voting? You may now proceed to vote, Hon. Senators.

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows.

May the system be ready for voting.

The Senator for Nandi County and the Senate Majority Leader, please proceed to the Dispatch Table and vote.

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows.

In order to bring clarity, a yes vote means you are approving the mediated version of the Bill. That is what the committee recommended to the House. So, let us be very clear on how we will be voting.

Clerk, where is the system?

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Hon. Senators, you can now proceed to vote.

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.

Now, hon. Members these are the results of the vote –

Now, hon. Members, these are the results of the vote –

Hon. Senators, we are now in the Committee of the Whole to consider the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023) and we are going straight to voting. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Division Bell for five minutes.

Hon. Members, kindly resume your seats so that we go directly to voting. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly draw the bars and close the doors.

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly pull out the unattended cards from the delegate units. Hon. Members, you may now log back into your delegate units. I now put the Question on the New Clauses, that New Clauses 8A, 8B and 8C, be now read a Second Time. Please proceed to vote.

Sen. Wamatinga, Sen. Tabitha, please proceed to vote.

Sen. Mwenda Gataya, please, proceed to the Dispatch Box and vote.

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Let us proceed to the second set of clauses with amendments. I put the Question that Clauses 3, 7, 36, 37, 40 and the Second Schedule be amended as proposed. Hon. Senators, please proceed to cast your vote.

Sen. Fatuma Dullo, please approach the Dispatch Box.

Hon. Senators, we are now progressing to the third Division on all clauses. I now put the question. Hon. Senators, you may now proceed to vote.

Now, Hon. Members, we are declaring the results of the first division.

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows:

Hon. Senators, Hon. Senators, these are the results of the second Division-

Sen. Wakili Sigei): Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows -

Now, Hon. Senators we are proceeding to the next Bill, which is the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) division. I will proceed to put the first question on New Clause 1A. You may proceed to vote.

Sen. Wafula, proceed to vote. Sen. Tabitha Keroche, proceed to the Dispatch Box. We are proceeding to call all clauses and I put the question. Hon. Senators, proceed to vote.

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed to the Dispatch Box.

Hon. Members, I will now report on the results of the voting on the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.50 of 2022).

Hon. Members, I will now report on the results of the voting on the second Division.

Hon. Members, the next division is on The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022). The questions are displayed.

Hon. Senators, continue voting. Sen. Wafula Wakoli, approach the Dispatch Box. Sen. Chute and Sen. Abass, approach the Dispatch Box as well. Sen. Chute, please proceed to vote.

Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, the results of the division are as follows-

We now proceed to Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024). Hon. Senators, I will now put the question. You may now proceed to vote.

Sen. Wakoli Wafula, please approach the Dispatch Box and vote manually.

Hon. Members, we now go to the last Division on all clauses. Hon. Senators, please proceed to vote.

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Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

We will proceed to report to the House consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022). Proceed, Mover.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mover, proceed.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) (National Assembly Bill No.45 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

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Mover, proceed.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No.28 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Hon. Senators, let us have the Chairperson.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said reports. I request Sen. Eddie Oketch to second.

I second.

Thank you, Sen. Eddie.

Sen. Wakili Sigei, please, resume your seat.

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I call upon the Mover of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023).

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Nairobi to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.

Division will be at the end.

I call upon the Chairperson to Report on The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022).

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I call upon the Mover, the Senate Majority Leader.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Osotsi to second.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed. He did not second. I want to hear his voice.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.

I call upon the Mover.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Madzayo to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.

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Hon. Senators, we are moving to the third Bill - The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022). I call upon the Chairperson to report on The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022).

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I call upon the Sen. Cherarkey to move.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Lomenen to second.

Sen. Lomenen, proceed.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.

I call upon the Mover.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second.

Division will be at the end. I call upon the Chairperson to report on The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024)

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I call upon the Mover, Senate Majority Leader. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Wambua to second.

Sen. Wambua, proceed.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.

I call upon the Mover.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Faki to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.

(Sen. Veronica Maina)

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division that we have just done on the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023)-

Hon. Senators, these are the results of Division on the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022), the results of the Division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Hon. Members, let us resume our seats. We are going into the Committee of the Whole on the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023). The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, Sen. Cheptumo or any Member of that Committee.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause- Objects of the Act

3. The objects of this Act are to- (a) provide a framework for standards for professional practice and their enforcement; (b) facilitate the delivery of quality fire and rescue professional services; (c) promote the delivery of quality professional training and education for fire and rescue service professionals; (d) protect the public from unethical professional practice in fire and rescue services; and, (e) promote realization of the right to the highest attainable standard of health for every person in relation to prevention, response and mitigation of unintentional injuries resulting from fire, accidents, emergencies, disasters and calamities.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in clause 4 – (a) by deleting the heading to Part II and substituting therefor the following new heading—

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause- Composition of the Board 5. (1) The Board shall comprise of - (a) a non-executive chairperson appointed by the President; (b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for matters relating to fire and rescue services or their representative appointed in writing by the Principal Secretary; (c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for finance or ‘ their representative appointed in writing by the Principal Secretary; (d) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for technical and vocational education and training or their representative appointed in writing by the Principal Secretary; (e) three persons nominated by the Council of County Governors; (f) two persons nominated by the association representing the largest number of professional firefighters in Kenya, one of whom shall be a representative of volunteer firefighters in Kenya; (g) one person nominated by the umbrella body of emergency responders in Kenya; (h) one person representing private sector organizations in Kenya; and (i) the registrar who shall be an ex-officio member and who shall have no vote. (2) The persons nominated under subsection (1) (e), (f), (g) and (h) above shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by notice in the Gazette.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in clause 6 by deleting the words “and it may establish branches in other counties” appearing immediately after the words “be in Nairobi”.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in clause 7 by – The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

(a) renumbering the existing introductory phrase as sub-clause (1); and (a) inserting the following new sub cause (2) immediately after paragraph (n) – (2) collaborate with each county government in the performance of its functions.

Division will be at the end.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (4) and substituting therefor the following subclause – (4) A person shall not be appointed as a Registrar unless such person – (a) is registered as a fire and rescue services professional under this Act; (b) is in good professional standing; (c) has at least a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in fire management or fire and rescue management, disaster management, engineering, operations, logistics, medicine, para-medicine, sociology, law, psychology, project management, safety and security, environment, health and safety, architecture, physical planning, or any other relevant qualification; (d) has at least ten years’ experience in the field of fire and rescue; (e) has at least five years’ experience in leadership in the public or private sector; and, (f) has knowledge and experience in policy formulation; (g) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Division will be at the end.

Division will be at the end.

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Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “carrying on” appearing immediately after the words “the course of” and substituting thereof with words “carrying out”.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 17 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Registration of Fire and Rescue Services Professionals 17. (1) A person shall not practice as a fire and rescue service professional, manage a fire and rescue services consulting firm or provide fire and rescue consultancy and advisory services unless they are registered in accordance with this Act.

(2) In this section, practice as a fire and rescue service professional includes – (a) providing fire and rescue professional services such as fire prevention, operating fire equipment for purposes of extinguishing fire where such a process requires a rescue professional, fire investigation, fire risk assessment, audit and inspection or rescue operation; (b) carrying out or holding oneself as a fire and rescue service professional; or (c) certifying or authorizing any process where a fire and rescue service professional is required under any law or administrative procedure to certify or authorize.

Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 18 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and replacing it with the following – (c) has undertaken and received practical and experiential learning in fire and rescue service practice for a period of at least one year in a recognized institution.

Division will at the end.

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Division will be at the end. I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations to move the proposed amendments.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in Clause 22 by inserting the following new proviso immediately after sub-clause (7) — Provided that any person or entity that intends to carry on the business of a fire and rescue service consulting firm or fire brigade firm shall apply for and obtain a trade licence from the respective County Government.

Division will be at the end.

Division will be at the end. I invite Sen. Abass to move his proposed amendment.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 29 of the Bill be amended – (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five” appearing immediately after the words “not more than” and substituting therefor the words “two hundred thousand shilling or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three”; (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “one million” appearing immediately after the words “not less than” and substituting therefor the words “five hundred thousand”.

Division will be at the end.

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Division will be at the end. I invite Sen. Abass to move his proposed amendment.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 31 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “two million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years” appearing immediately after the words “conviction to a fine of” and substituting therefor the words “one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three.”

Division will be at the end.

Division will be at the end. I invite the Chairperson Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations to move the proposed amendments.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 36 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (f) the training of fire and rescue services professionals.

Division will be at the end. I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations, to move the proposed amendment.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 37 and substituting therefor the following new clause— The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

37. (1) A person who prior to the date of commencement of this Act was practicing as a fire and rescue service practitioner and does not hold the prescribed academic qualifications for registration under this Act shall, within one year of the commencement of the Act, comply with the requirements of this Act. (2) A person who prior to the date of commencement of this Act was practicing as a fire and rescue service practitioner and holds the required academic qualifications under this Act shall apply for registration by the Board within one year of coming into force of this Act.

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Division will be at the end. I invite the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations to move the proposed amendments.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended in Clause 2 by – (a) deleting the definition of “fire and rescue services consulting firm” and substituting therefor the following new definition – “fire and rescue services consulting firm” means a private organization or company registered by the Board and licensed by the County Governments to engage in the business of provision of consultancy and advisory services pertaining to fire and rescue services (b) deleting the definition of the word “fire brigade” (c) deleting the definition of the words “fire and rescue services professional” and substituting therefor the following new definition.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the long title and substituting therefor the following new title – AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the promotion, development and regulation of the fire and rescue service profession, to provide for the establishment of institutional and regulatory framework for representation, participation, training and regulation of fire and rescue service professional practice, and for connected purposes.

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Hon. Senators, having concluded canvasing of the clauses without amendments under the Fire and Rescue Services Professional Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023), we now proceed to deal with the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023).

Hon. Senators, we are proposing to consider the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023). I call upon the Senate Majority Leader to move the proposed amendments.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor with the following new clause –

3. The object of this Act is to provide – (d) a framework for determining the nature of a Bill; and (e) for the procedure for determining whether a Bill concerns counties.

( Question of the amendment proposed)

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended– (a) by deleting the heading to Part II appearing immediately before clause 4; and (b) by deleting clause 4

( Question of the amendment proposed)

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5.

( Question of the amendment proposed)

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended - (a) by deleting the words “of a question” appearing immediately after the words “joint resolution” in the heading to Part III; and (b) by deleting clause 6 and substituting therefor the following new clauses–

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clauses –

Division will be at the end. I call upon the Senate Majority Leader to move the proposed amendments.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill clause be amended by deleting clause 9.

( Question of the amendment proposed)

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 10.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 11.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 12.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 13.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended – (a) by deleting the heading to Part IV appearing immediately before clause 14; and (b) by deleting clause 14.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 15. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 16.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 17.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill clause be amended by deleting Clause 18.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended- (a) by deleting the heading to Part V and substituting therefor the following new heading –

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 20 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Presidential 20. A Bill presented for presidential assent assent shall be accompanied by a certificate of joint resolution signed by the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate in the form set out in the Schedule.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 3 – Application 3A. This Act applies to all Bills originating in the National Assembly and the Senate.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule –

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 a and substituting therefor the following new Clause-

Determination

Of the nature of a Bill

6A. (1) The Speakers shall, in making

a determination under section 6(1) and (2), take nature of the Bill into account the criteria set out under sections 7 and 7A.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new Clause- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

Criteria for determining a special or (vii) the functions of the Independent

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT The Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new Clause-

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move-

Criteria for

determining a Money Bill

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Consideration Of a money Bill

7D. (1) A Bill that meets the criteria under Section

7C (1) may be introduced only in the National Assembly in

accordance with Article 109(5) of the Constitution. (2) A Bill that meets the criteria under section 7C (2) may be introduced in the National Assembly or the Senate and passed by both Houses in accordance with Articles 110 to 113, Articles 122 and 123 and 109(4) of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the respective Houses.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 7E-

Concurrent determination

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule –

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by- (a) deleting the definition of the word “Bill concerning county governments”; (b) deleting the definition of the word “Bill not concerning county governments”; (c) deleting the definition of the word “Houses of Parliament” and substituting therefor the following new definition – “House” means the National Assembly or the Senate; (d) deleting the definition of the word “mediation committee”; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

(e) deleting the definition of the word “money Bill”; and (f) deleting the definition of the word “second house”.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the preamble.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the long title to the Bill and substituting therefor the following new title – AN ACT of Parliament to give effect to Articles 109(5), 110(3) and 114 of the Constitution; to provide the procedure for the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate to determine the nature of a Bill; and for connected purposes.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 1 and substituting therefor the following new clause – The Bicameral Legislative (Procedure) Bill, 2023.

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Hon. Members, we are done with the Houses of Parliament Bicameral Relations Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.44 of 2023). We will now move to the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023).

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir.

What is your point of order, Senate Majority Whip?

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, we do not have the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing here with us.

Sen. Veronica is present to hold brief for the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing. We will proceed to consider the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bill No.38 of 2023).

Division will be at the end. Sen. Veronica, please proceed to move the proposed amendments on behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended- (a) by inserting the following new clause immediately before clause 4-

3A. (1) The county executive committee member shall be responsible for the regulation, management, and coordination of all matters relating to the motorcycle transport sector within the county. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the county executive committee member shall- (a) develop policies, regulations, and guidelines on motorcycle transport and safety matters within the county; (b) manage and control motorcycle transport services within the county, including registration and licensing of motorcycle riders, designate parking and routes; (c) ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act and any other laws related to the transport sector within the county; (d) conduct research and collect data on transport and safety matters within the county; and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

(e) develop and implement programmes to promote road safety, including training and civic education of riders and passengers. (b) by deleting clause 4 and substituting therefor the following new clause-

4. The County executive member may delegate the functions under section 3A to a Board.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended- (a) by inserting the words “or their representative” immediately after the words “county attorney” in paragraph (d); (b) by deleting the word “four” and substituting therefor the word “two” in paragraph (f); (c) by deleting the word “two” and substituting therefor the word “four” in paragraph (g); (d) by renumbering the existing provision to subsection (1) and by inserting the following new subsection- (2) While making the appointments under subsection (5), the county executive committee member shall- (a) take in to consideration the one third gender rule and ensure that the youth and persons with disabilities are represented in the membership of the Board; (b) ensure that two out of the four people appointed under paragraph (g) are active motorcycle riders; and (c) consider the diversity in respect to the qualifications of the persons being appointed.

Division will be at the end. Further amendment to Clause 5 was to be prosecuted by Sen. Osotsi. He is not in the Chamber. Therefore, that proposed amendment is hereby dropped. We shall proceed to the next clause.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Bill be amended by deleting Clause 6 and inserting therefor the following new clauses— The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended- (a) by deleting subclause (1); (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words “with the Board” and substituting therefor the words “in accordance to the Act”; (c) in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “made to the” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member” The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

(d) in subsection (4) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member; (e) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (5) - (6) The county executive committee member shall submit a copy of the register to the Authority every three months. (f) by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 7 –

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 8.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move: - THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9 and substituting therefor the following new clause-

Division will be at the end. Further proposed amendments to Clause 9 were supposed to be moved by Sen. Osotsi who is not in the Chamber. The consequence is that, that proposal is hereby dropped.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 10 of the Bill be amended- (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “approved by the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority” (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the word “Authority” (c) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (3)- (4) The county executive committee member may provide for the manner in which the training many be offered in the local languages in the county.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2)— (3) Every owner shall ensure — (a)no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may obstruct the visibility of the rear number plates; (b) no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may affect the safe operation of the motorcycle; (c) no modifications to the exhaust system or any other noise abatement device of a motorcycle are done so as to cause the noise emitted by the motorcycle to be above that emitted by the motorcycle as originally manufactured.

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Division will be at the end. The next proposed amendment ought to have been moved by Sen. Osotsi, who is unavailable. The consequence is that the proposal is hereby dropped and we shall progress to the next Clause.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended (a) in subsection (1)— (i) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “issued by the” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; (ii) by deleting the word “person” appearing immediately after the words “more than one” in paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the words “adult passenger”; (iii) by deleting the words “passengers are carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motorcycle behind the rider’s seat” appearing immediately after the words “ensure that” in paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the words “a passenger is carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motorcycle behind the seat of the rider”; and (iv) by deleting the words “loads exceeding fifty kilograms and passengers” appearing immediately after the words “ensure that” in paragraph (h) and substituting therefor the words “a load exceeding fifty kilograms and an adult passenger”. (b) in subsection (2) by deleting the words “unless that person has a valid certificate of registration issued by the Board” appearing immediately after the words “not ride a motorcycle” in paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the words “that has not been duly registered under this Act”.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause in subsection (2)- (i) by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- (a) a child who is less that thirteen years old may be carried together with an adult passenger provided the child is seated between the rider and the adult passenger. (ii) by deleting paragraph (b).

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the following new words “county executive committee member.”

Division will be at the end. The additional further amendment will be dropped in the absence of the Mover. We will move to the next clause.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “authorised by the” and substituting therefor the following new words “county executive committee member.”

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 16 (3) of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “nine” appearing immediately after the words “is less than” and substituting therefor the word “thirteen”.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 17 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “thirty kilograms for a motorcycles whose carrying capacity does not exceed fifty cc and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

kilograms for a motorcycle whose carrying capacity does not exceed four hundred cc” appearing immediately after the words “ is more than” in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the word “fifty kilograms.”

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 18 of the Bill be amended- (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the words “county transport and safety board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (b) in subclause (6), “county transport and safety board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended- (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “issued by the” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; (b) in subclause (2) “Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”; and (c) in subclause (4) “Board” appearing at the beginning of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “The county executive committee member”.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move - THAT Clause 23 of the Bill be amended - (a) in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “device approved by” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member” (b) in subsection (2) by inserting the word “(1)” immediately after the words “to in sub- section” (c) in subsection (3) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “The” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member.” (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “device to the” and substituting therefor the words “the county executive committee member.”

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Hon. Senators, the proposed amendment to Clause 24 is dropped in the absence of the Mover. The proposed amendment is dropped. We shall proceed to the next clause.

Similarly, this amendment will be dropped in the absence of the Mover. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 26 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “County Transport and Safety Board” appearing immediately after the word “The” and substituting therefor the words “county executive committee member”.

Division will be at the end. The further proposed amendment to Clause 26 is equally dropped in the absence of the Mover.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “these” appearing immediately after the words “any provision of” and substituting therefor the word “this.”

Division will be at the end. Hon. Senators, in the absence of the Mover, the further amendment to Clause 27 is hereby dropped.

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New Clause 28A is hereby dropped in the absence of the Mover.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 29 - Consequential 30. Section 21 and 22 of the National Transport and Safety Act amendments. are repealed. .

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- That the Bill be amended by inserting New Schedule

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Hon. Members, in the absence of Sen. Osotsi to move his proposed amendment to Clause 2, it is hereby dropped.

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Hon. Senators, we are done with the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023). We will call on the Movers to report progress. Sen. Abass, proceed to report.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, please report on the second Bill.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole report progress on its consideration of The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

The third one is by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Kindly proceed.

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Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Let us have the Mover.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon Sen. Eddie to second.

I second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

I call upon the Mover. Sen. Eddie, you can represent the Senate Majority Leader to move the House.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I would like to request the Senator for Kakamega County, Sen (Dr.) Khalwale to second. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.

Hon. Speaker, Sir, I second.

We are moving to the next Bill.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulations Bill, Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023, and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

I now call upon the Mover to move in respect of this Bill.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I happily beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee on the said report and request hon. Abbas to second me.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.37 p.m., time to adjourn the House. Having concluded the Business for which I extended the hours of Sitting pursuant to Standing Order No.34(2)(a). The Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday 20th November, 2024 at 9.30 a.m.

The Senate rose at 6.37 p.m.

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