Agriculture Committee Report -Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill, 2022

REPUBLICOFKENYA

THIRTEENTHPARLIAMENT-SECONDSESSION

THESENATE

STANDINGCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKANDFISHERIES

REPORTONTHEAGRICULTURALANDLIVESTOCKEXTENSION SERVICESBILL(SENATEBILLSNO.12OF2022)

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| LISTOFABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS. | LISTOFABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS. | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | PRELIMINARIES | PRELIMINARIES | | ESTABLISHMENTANDMANDATEOFTHECOMMITTEE. IV | ESTABLISHMENTANDMANDATEOFTHECOMMITTEE. IV | | INUNDERTAKINGITSMANDATETHECOMMITTEEOVERSEESTHEFOLLOWING MINISTRIESANDSTATEDEPARTMENTS- IV | INUNDERTAKINGITSMANDATETHECOMMITTEEOVERSEESTHEFOLLOWING MINISTRIESANDSTATEDEPARTMENTS- IV | | MEMBERSHIPOFTHECOMMITTEE | MEMBERSHIPOFTHECOMMITTEE | | CHAIRPERSONSFOREWORD VI | CHAIRPERSONSFOREWORD VI | | CHAPTERONE. | CHAPTERONE. | | 1.1. | BACKGROUND | | 1.2. | OVERVIEWOFTHEBILL | | CHAPTERTWO | CHAPTERTWO | | 2.0.OVERVIEWOFPUBLICPARTICIPATIONONTHEBILL | 2.0.OVERVIEWOFPUBLICPARTICIPATIONONTHEBILL | | 2.1.SUBMISSIONSFROMTHEMINISTRYOFAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT. | 2.1.SUBMISSIONSFROMTHEMINISTRYOFAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT. | | 2.2.SUBMISSIONSFROMTHEKENYAPLANTHEALTHINSPECTORATESERVICE (KESPHIS) | 2.2.SUBMISSIONSFROMTHEKENYAPLANTHEALTHINSPECTORATESERVICE (KESPHIS) | | CHAPTERTHREE 14 | CHAPTERTHREE 14 | | 14 | 14 | | 3.1.COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONS 14 | 3.1.COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONS 14 | | 3.2.COMMITTEERECOMMENDATIONS 15 | 3.2.COMMITTEERECOMMENDATIONS 15 | | LISTOFAPPENDICES 16 | LISTOFAPPENDICES 16 |

• a.Kenya Private SectorAlliance (KEPSA);
• b.Agricultural Council ofKenya(AgCK)
• d.Kenya National Farmers'Federation(KENAFF);
• c.Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO);
• e.CentreforAgriculture and BioscienceInternational(CABI);and
• f.Agricultural Industry Forum (AIF).

MEMBERSHIPOFTHECOMMITTEE

The Committeeis comprised of-

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Alexander Munyi Mundigi,MP Vice-Chairperson

• 3.Sen.Moses OtienoKajwang',MP

• 4.Sen.Enoch KiioWambua,CBS,MP

• 5.Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo, MP

• 6.Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

• 7.Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

• 8.Sen.Allan Kiprotich Chesang,MP

• 9.Sen.David Wafula Wakoli,MP

Mr.Speaker Sir,

TheAgriculturalandLivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsN0.12of 2022) seekstoprovideforthe agriculturalandlivestock extensionservices andestablish theAgriculturalandExtensionService.

Mr. Speaker Sir,

TheAgricultural and LivestockExtensionServicesBill (SenateBillsNo.12of 2022) waspublishedon30tDecember,2022andreadaFirst Timein the Senateon Wednesday,15thFebruary,2023andthereaftertheBillstoodcommittedtotheStanding Committee onAgriculture,Livestock andFisheriesforconsideration.

IncompliancewiththeprovisionsofArticle118oftheConstitutionandStandingOrder 145(5)of theSenateStandingOrders,the Committeeproceeded toundertakepublic participation on theBill.In this regard,the Committeepublished an advertisement in theDailyNation andStandardnewspaperson Tuesday,21stFebruary,2023inviting membersofthepublictosubmitwrittenmemorandato theCommitteeontheBill. Additionally,the Committeesentinvitationstokeystakeholdersinvitingthemtosubmit theircommentsontheBill.

TheCommitteereceivedwrittensubmissionsfromtwo(2)stakeholders,namely the InspectorateService(KEPHIS).

Mr.Speaker Sir,

TheCommittee thereafterproceeded toconsider extensively theprovisionsof theBill andthesubmissionsreceived thereon.Basedonitsdeliberations,theCommitteehas madevarious observationswhich areset out in Chapter Three of thisReport.Notably, thefinalrecommendationbytheCommitteeisthattheSenateproceedstoconsiderthe Agricultural and LivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.12of2022) with amendments.

Mr. Speaker Sir,

CHAIRPERSONSFOREWORD

May I take this opportunity to thank theMinistry of Agricultureand Livestock Developmentand theKenyaPlantHealthInspectorateServiceforresponding to our call andmade theirwell-researched submissionswhichhavebeenreviewed and taken into accountintopreparingthisreport.

Mr. Speaker Sir,

AsIconclude,Icommend theMembersof theCommitteefor theirdevotionand commitmenttoduty,whichmadetheconsiderationoftheBill successful.

Ialsowishto thankthe OfficesoftheSpeakerand theClerkoftheSenateforthesupport extended to theCommitteeinundertakingthisimportantassignment.

Mr.SpeakerSir,

It is nowmypleasant duty,pursuant to standing order148(1),topresent theReport of the Standing Committee on Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries on the The Agricultural andLivestockExtensionServicesBill (SenateBillsNo.12 of 2022).

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SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP, CHAIRPERSON,

STANDINGCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKAND FISHERIES

ADOPTIONOFTHEREPORTOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON AGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKANDFISHERIES

We,the undersigned Membersof the Senate Standing Committee onAgriculture, Livestock,and Fisheries,do hereby append our signatures to adopt thisReport -

| | Name | Designation | Signature | |----|----------------------------------|-------------------|-------------| | | Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP | Chairperson | | | 2. | Sen.Alexander Munyi Mundigi,MP | Vice- Chairperson | | | 3. | Sen.Moses Otieno Kajwang', MP | Member | | | 4. | Sen.EnochKiioWambua,CBS,MP | Member | | | 5. | Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP | Member | | | 6. | Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP | Member | | | 7. | Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP | Member | | | 8. | Sen.Allan Kiprotich Chesang’, MP | Member | | | 9. | Sen.David Wafula Wakoli,MP | Member | |

1.1.Background

TheAgriculturaland LivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.12of 2022) seekstoprovideforthe agriculturaland livestock extensionservicesandestablish theAgricultural andExtensionService.TheBillwaspublished on30thDecember,2022 andreadaFirstTimeintheSenateonWednesday,15thFebruary,2023and thereafter theBill stood committed to theStandingCommitteeonAgriculture,Livestockand Fisheriesfor consideration andfacilitation ofpublicparticipation.TheBill published is attachedtothisReportasAppendix2.

TheBill proposes to setup an agricultural and livestockservicewhichismanaged by theBoard ofDirectors.TheBill provides for the establishment,powers,composition andfunctionsofgoverningbodiestooverseeAgriculturalandLivestockExtension Services in the country.

TheBill furtherprovidesfor assistance tofarmerstogain innewinformationand developnew abilities,aswell as to apply directly on the farm the latest scientific knowledgethroughthetransferoftechnology.

Theimportanceofagriculturalextensioninrelationtothefightagainstpovertyhasbeen underscored in theStrategy toRevitalizeAgriculture(SRA) (Republic ofKenya,2004). All agriculturalExtensionServicesAgenciesneed tohave astandard approach and objectivesinordertofeedinto anoverall nationalgoal.Uniformstandardsmustbeset, uniformscopeofoperation maintained,deliverymodel adopted by all agencies and extensionofficerstrained.

extension services in Kenya.The Bill,therefore seeks to provide a legislative frameworkfor extension services inKenya.Theobjectivesof theBill are to:

• 1.foster coordination in extension servicesresearch byNational Government, County Governments,non-governmental organizations,learning institutions, researchbodies,and othernon-state actors;
• 3.for thecontinuous and sustained research onextension services for the development of theAgricultural and livestock industry;
• 2.promote thegenerationof high incomeforfarmers and traders throughincreased productionandsourcingofcompetitivemarkets;
• 4.fortheadoptionofsector-wideapproach to theprovidedextensionservices which enables access to appropriate quality services which enables access to appropriatequalityservicesfrom thebestserviceprovidersand attainshigher productivity,increasedincomes,andstandardoflivingtoKenyans;andforthe

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provisionoffinancial supporttothevariousplayersinthe extension services industry.

1.2.OverviewoftheBill

Clause4oftheBillprovidesfortheCabinetSecretaryshallformulateandpublishin the Gazette an agricultural and livestockextensionservicespolicyat least once every fiveyears,for theimplementationandstandarddeliveryofextensionservicesbythe countygovernments.

Clause5of theBillprovides that theCountyexecutivecommitteemember shall formulateandpublish,intheGazette,acounty-specificextensionservicesstrategy.The countyexecutivecommitteemember shall informulating thestrategy takeintoaccount thenational livestockpolicyformulatedbythe CabinetSecretary.

Clause8oftheBillestablishes theAgriculturalandLivestockExtensionService. Whosefunctionsinclude

• (a)enhance the competitivenessof the agriculture and foodindustryinKenyain an increasinglycompetitiveworld environment;
• (b)increase thelong-termproductivityof agriculture andfoodindustryinKenya while maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base on which the Countiesand theNational Government agricultural economydependon;
• (t) develop new uses and new products for agricultural commodities and come up with alternativeproductionmethodsto developnewcrops;
• (d) improve riskmanagement in the agriculture industry inKenya.

In theperformanceofitsfunctions,theserviceshall

• (a)support agriculturalresearch on extension services topromote economic opportunityinruralcommunitiesand tomeet theincreasingdemand for informationand technology transfer throughout the agriculture industry in Kenya;
• (b)collaboratewith the countygovernmentsin—
• i. improving the coordination and planning of agricultural research, extension,and teachingprograms;
• ii. identifyingneeds and establishingprioritiesfortheseprograms;
• iii. ensuring that national agricultural research,extension,and teaching objectives arefully achieved;and
• iv. ensuring that theresults of agriculturalresearchareeffectively communicated and demonstrated to farmers,processors,handlers, consumers,and all otheruserswhocanbenefitfromthem.

• ()maintain and disseminateinformation onstandardsforthe supplyofnutritious andsafefoodby thecountygovernments;
• (d)facilitate the transfer of technology;
• (e)encourage theuse ofinformation communication technologyby developing and packaginginformation in simple,easily accessible digital systems;
• f)collaborate with international entities in order to leverage resources,priority food and agricultural interests including addressing emerging plant and animal diseases,improving crop varieties and animal breeds,and developing safe, efficient,andnutritiousfoodsystems;
• (g)mobilizingresourcesatthenational levelforinvestmentinthedevelopmentand implementation ofextensionservicesprogramsin the counties;
• (h) developing and coordinating intergovernmental relations mechanisms in the deliveryofservicesrelatedto extensionservices;and
• (i)providingtechnical assistance andcapacitybuildingto thecountygovernments onmattersrelatingtoextensionservices.

Clauses9-17of theBilldealswith themanagementof theServicewhichisvestedon the Board of Directors consisting of-

• (a)a chairperson who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;
• (b)the principal secretary responsibleformattersrelating to agriculture;
• (c)theprincipal secretaryresponsibleformattersrelating tolivestock;
• (d)twopersonswithknowledgeandexperiencein thefieldextensionservices nominated by the Council of County Governors;
• (e)onepersonrepresentingnational farm orproducer organizationsnominated by theCouncilof CountyGovernors;
• Organizationnominated by the Organization;
• (g)onememberrepresentingtheNationalAssociationofAgriculture and Livestock ExtensionServiceProvidersnominated by the association;
• CabinetSecretary;and
• (i)thechiefexecutiveofficers.

Clause26oftheBillsetsouttheroleofthecountygovernmentas-

• (a)implement theNational Governmentpolicyand standardsrelating tothe extension servicessector;
• (b) regulate and promote extension services within the respective county;

• ()collect,collate anddisseminateinformation on the extensionservicesindustry including theappropriatetechnology andpracticestoensuremaximization of yields andsalesbystakeholders;
• (d)coordinate the activities ofpersons,organizations,and any other associations within thefieldofextensionservices;
• (e)facilitatetheaccessbyplayersinthe extensionservicessector to suchresources andfinancial support asmaybenecessarytopromote theuse anddevelopment of extension services in therespective county;and improve on the safe production andprocessingof,and addvalue to,Kenyanfood andfiberresources usingmethods thatmaintain the balance between yield and environmental soundness.

Clauses18-20of theBillestablishestheOfficeof theChiefExecutiveOfficerwho shall be the secretary to theBoard andshall,subject tothe directionof theBoard

• (a)beresponsible for the day-to-daymanagement of the affairs of theBoard;
• (b) manage the funds, property, and affairs of the Board;
• ()beresponsibleforthemanagementof thestaffoftheBoard;
• (d) oversee and coordinate the implementation of the policies,programmes, and objectivesoftheBoard;
• (e)cause tobepreparedfortheapproval of theBoard—
• the strategicplan and annual plan of theBoard; and
• ii. the annual budget and audited accountsoftheBoard;and
• f)perform such otherduties as maybe assigned by theBoard.

FINANCIALPROVISION

PartV(clauses 27-31) of theBill providesfor thefinancial provision of theBill.The Bill proposesthatthefundsoftheserviceshallinclude

• (a)monies appropriatedbyParliamentfor thepurposes of the service;
• (b)such monies or assets as may accrue to or vestin the service in the course of the exercise ofitspowersor theperformance ofitsfunctions under thisAct or any otherwrittenlaw;and
• ()donations,grants,loans,orgiftsmadeto theserviceand approved bythe Cabinet Secretaryforfinance.

Part VI(clauses 32-33)providesfor miscellaneous provisions.It provides areas in which county governments can legislate on,it also delegates powers to the Cabinet Secretarytomakeregulationson anymatterwhich isnecessaryorexpedienttobe prescribedforcarryingoutorgivingeffecttotheAct.

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2.0.OVERVIEWOFPUBLICPARTICIPATIONONTHEBILL

PursuanttotheprovisionsofArticle118oftheConstitutionandStandingOrder145 (5)of the Senate Standing Orders,the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheriesproceeded to undertakepublicparticipation on theBill.The presentationsweremadethroughwrittenmemoranda.

In this regard,the Committeepublished an advertisementin the Daily Nation and StandardnewspapersonTuesday,21sFebruary,2023(Appendix3)invitingmembers ofthepublictosubmitwrittenmemorandaontheBill.

In response to the advertisement and invitations,the Committee received written submissions from two(2) stakeholders,the Ministry ofAgriculture andLivestock Development (MOALD) and theKenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).

Detailed submissions by stakeholders,organized clause-by-clause,are set out in a matrixattachedasAppendix4.Additionally,copiesofthestakeholdersubmissionson theBill are attached collectively asAppendix5andnumbered1-2.

2.1.Submissionsfrom the Ministry of Agriculture and LivestockDevelopment

The Ministry outlined the following in their submission:

The object of theBill isnotclearly bringing outwhat theBill intends to address,i.e., to;provideforagricultural andlivestockextensionservices;Establish theAgricultural and Extension Service;andfor connected purposes.The objects should bereviewed to provide for the establishment of the agricultural extensionprofessional body andfor regulation ofextensionserviceprovision.

The National and CountyAgricultural and LivestockExtensionServices policies and strategiesareadministrativefunctionsandmaynothaveanyrelationtoextension serviceprovision.This makeslegislation of thisresponsibility unnecessary.

TheBill shouldbereviewed toprovideforthefunctionsthatentrenchprofessionalism inExtensionServiceDelivery.

The Bill be reviewed to provide strengthening of County services through the Board. ExtensionServices are devolved functions.By advising the CS,theservicewill only influencepolicyandnottheactual extensionbeingundertakenbythecounties.

Being a devolved function,Extension services should be allocated by the County Assemblies.In the case where the service is regulating a professional body then it shouldgenerateitsownfund.

Thereisneed tohave uniformregulationsin theBill to avoid heterogenousframeby having county specificregulationsforregistration,licenseissuance and renewal.

2.2.Submissions from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KESPHIS)

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service outlined the following in their submission:

Theproposalforcorrectionon some typographicalerrors andomissionsthatmay otherwisedistorttheobjectiveofthebill.

2.2.3.Amendments and Justifications on the Bill

Asummaryof theproposedamendmentstotheBillandtheirjustificationswere provided asfollows:

| No. | Clause | Stakeholder | Proposed amendment and rationale | Observations/Comments | Resolution | |-------|----------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 1. | 2 | Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) | To amend the interpretation ofextension services- TheBill does not clearly bring out what extension services are; TheBill under clause2 provides that- Extension services | TheExtensionService establishedunderclause6 is a bodycooperate mandatedinregulatingthe extensionservices industry. Whileunderclause2the definition ofextension servicesisforthe purposesoflimitingthe applicationoftheActto onlytheextension servicesthatareofferedin | Retain |

| | | | means-the agriculture and extension service. Clause6 further establishesthe Agricultural and Extension Service. Proposal Delete the definition | the agriculture and livestockindustry | | |----|------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 2. | 3-Objects (Long title) | Ministry Agriculture (MOA) | of It isnot clearly bringing out whattheBill intents to address. The provides for agricultural and livestock extension services; establishthe Agricultural andextension Service Proposal Review the objectsof the Bill to provide | Thecommitteemay consider amending to; Toprovide for the agricultural and extensionservices sector; | Retain |

| | | | for establishment of a professional bodyand for regulation of extension services. | | | |----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 3. | Part I, Clause3 (a)- Objects. | KENYAPLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE (KEPHIS) | Proposal Amend section 3(a) to correct the typographical error to pluralise learning institution. | The committee may approve the proposal to correct thetypingerror. | Accept | | 4. | Part II- National and County Agricultural and Livestock Policy and strategy. | MOALD | Development ofPolicies and strategies are administrative functions and may nothave any relation to extension service provision. Legislating this responsibilityis unnecessary Proposal Delete this part | 1.Extension services have a directeffect onfood security of the Country and thereforethe national Government hasa role in setting policies and standardsforthe provision of extension services. | Retain | | 5. | Part I, | KEPHIS | Amend to correct the | The committee may approve the proposal to | Accept |

| | Clause 4 (2) (a), (b), (d), (e), (g) National Extension services Policy. | | typographical error. | correct the typographical error. | | |----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 6. | Clause 5(1) | | The section refers to Livestock policy. This is a typographical error which may be corrected. Proposal Amend toread; The agricultural and livestock policy.to the policy referred | The Committee may approve the amendment bring clarity. | Accept | | 7. | Clause8 Functions of the Service. | MOALD | Commodity value chain development, marketing and de risking of actors are functions provided forin crops and Tea Act. | ExtensionServices are offered to all crops and therefore certain aspects maybe also captured in other Acts. However, purpose of the Bill is to come up with a standalone legislation providing for agricultural | Agree |

| | | Review to provide functions that entrench professionalism in extension service providers. | and livestock extension services. | | |----|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | 8. | Part III, Clause 8 (a), (b) | The Clause refers to agriculture and industry. It therefore leavesoutthe livestock industry. Proposal Consider, amending coversboth the agriculture and livestock sectors. | The committee may approve this proposal to coversboththe agriculture and livestocksectors. | Agree | | 9. | Part IIII Section 8 (c) | The Clause refers to agriculture and poo industry. It therefore leaves out the livestock industry. | The committee may approve this proposal to covers both the agriculture andlivestocksectors. | Agree |

| | | | Proposal Consider, amending coversboththe agriculture and livestock sectors. | | | |-----|----------------------------------|-------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 10. | Part III, Clause 10 (c) | | Amend to correct the typing error on the word principal. | The committee may approve the proposal to correct the typographical error. | Agreed | | 11. | Clause14 Functions of the Board. | MOALD | Extension Services are devolved functions. By advising the Cabinet Secretary the Service will only influence policy and not the actual extension being undertaken in the counties. Proposal Review to provide for strengthening | ExtensionServices are devolved functions and therefore there is a need to amend theBill tocapture this aspect. | Accept |

| | | | of County services | | | |-----|-----------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 12. | Partv- Financial Provisions | MOALD | Extension is a devolved function and as such the funds should be allocated by the County Assembliesand the Service is regulating a professional bodythen it should generate | Extension Serviceis a national government agencycomprisingof representativesofboth the National Government and the county governments. Further,the service is taskedwithperforming functions ofboth arms of government. | Retain | | 13. | PartVI- Miscellaneous Provisions. | MOALD | Having county specific regulations for registration, licensing issuance and renewal will result in very heterogeneous frame against theintentionof the Bill. | The Bill provides for Enactment of county specific legislations and further gives the Cabinet secretary powers tomake regulations. | Reject |

| Proposal Require Making uniform regulations | |-----------------------------------------------|

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3.0.COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONSANDRECOMMENDATIONS

3.1.COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONS

TheCommitteemadethefollowingobservations:

• 1.Agricultural extension has a significant role in improving agricultural productivity,boostingfood security,enhancinggrural livelihoods.Theyprovide significant support to rural farmers in meeting the new challenges confronting agriculture;
• 2.Kenya and theworld at large arefaced by effects of climate change,which has significantly distorted the weather patterns.In therecentyears the amount of rainfall received hasbeen dwindling and therefore there isaneedtocomeup withnewfarmingmethods and techniqueswhichwill bolsterthe harsh climatic conditions.
• 3.In addition,there hasbeen a sharprise of resistant pests and diseaseswhich affect bothcropsandlivestockandthereforeprovisionofextensionservicestofarmers will be essential in compacting these emerging challenges in the agriculture sector;

4. The passage of the Bill is essential because it addresses the issues highlighted above and therefore the committee seeks the support of the house topass the Bill;

• 5.Thecommitteeconcurswith theviewsofMOALD thatExtensionServicesare devolvedfunctionsand therefore thereis a needto amend theBill tocapture this aspect;
• 6.Extension services have a direct effect on food security of the Country and thereforethenational Governmenthasaroleinsettingpolicies andstandardsfor theprovisionofextensionservices;
• 7.TheMOALDSubmitted that since extension services are devolved,the County assemblesshouldbetaskedwiththeallocationoffundstotheAgricultural and

LivestockExtensionService.TheCommitteehowever disagreeswith theviews because the Extension Service is a national government agency comprising of representativesofboth theNational Government and thecountygovernments. Further,the service is tasked with performing functions of both arms of government;and

• 8.There were a few typographical errors in theBill.

3.2.COMMITTEERECOMMENDATIONS

Thecommitteerecommends asfollows:

• 1.That,various typographical errors appearing in the Bill be corrected;
• 2.That, clause 5(1) be amended to replace"Livestock policy "to read"Agricultural and livestockpolicy";
• 3.That,clause8andclause14on thefunctionsoftheService and theBoard,be amendedtoassignfunctionstoboth thenationaland thecountyGovernmentsin linewiththefourthScheduleoftheconstitution;and
• 4.That, clause 8(a),(b),(c) be amended to provide for both the Agriculture and Livestocksectors.

LISTOFAPPENDICES

| Appendix 1 | Minutes of the Standing Committee on Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries | |--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Appendix2 | The Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill,2022(Senate Bills No.12 of2022) | | Appendix3 | AdvertisementpublishedintheDailyNationandStandardnewspapers onTuesday,21stFebruary,2023 | | Appendix4 | Matrixof the submissionsreceivedbythe Committee on each clauseof theBill and ongeneralmattersrelatingto theBill | | Appendix5 | Copiesofstakeholdersubmissionson theBill | | Appendix6 | CommitteeStage Amendments |

MINUTESOFTHETHIRTEENTHMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDING COMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKANDFISHERIES,HELD CROSSBUILDINGAT11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

Member

• 3.Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

Member

• 4.Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

Member

• 5.Sen.David WafulaWakoli,MP

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.AlexanderMunyi Mundigi,MP

Vice-Chairperson

• 2.Sen.EnochKiioWambua,CBS,MP,

Member

• 3.Sen.Moses OtienoKajwang',MP

Member

• 4.Sen.AllanKiprotich Chesang,MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

1. Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistantII

2. Ms. Caroline Njue

Clerk Assistant

3. Mr.Reinhardt Choge

Clerk Assistant

4. Ms.Regina Munyao

Legal Counsel II

5. Ms.Happy Furaha

Fiscal Analyst

6. Ms.Belinda Ogolla

Research Officer III

7. Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

Research OfficerIII

8. Ms.VioletNalianya

MediaRelations Officer

9. Ms.Rose Omutere

AudioOfficer

• 10.Ms.PamelaKimwattan

Protocol Officer

• 11.Ms. Happy Furaha

Fiscal Analyst

MIN.SEN/SCA/094/2023:- PRELIMINARIES

The Chairpersoncalled the meeting toorder at 11.13a.m.followedby aword of prayer.

MIN/SEN/SCA/095/2023:ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agendaof themeetingwas adoptedafterbeingproposedbySen.Wahome Wamatinga,MPandsecondedbySen.DavidWafulaWakoli,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmation of theMinutes of thePrevious Sitting;
• 2.Adoption of the Agenda;
• 4.Matters Arising;
• 5.Adoption of the Report on the Mung Beans Bill, 2022 (Senate Bills No.13 of 2022);
• 6.Adoption of the Report on the Agricultural and Livestock Extension ServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.12of2022);
• 8.Any OtherBusiness;and
• 7.Consideration of the Legislative Proposal on the Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Committee Paper No.24);
• 9.Date of theNext Meeting and Adjournment

MIN/SEN/SCA/096/2023:CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE

PREVIOUSSITTING

Theminuteswereconfirmed asfollows-

• i. TheMinutes of thefirstsittingheld during apublicparticipation in Tseikuru Kitui CountyonFriday,10March,2023at10.00 a.m.wereconfirmed as a true reflection ofproceedings during themeetingafterbeingproposed bySen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP and seconded by Sen.DavidWafula Wakoli,MP;
• iii. TheMinutesof third sittingheld during apublicparticipationinMutomoKitui CountyonSaturday,11March,2023at 10.00 a.m.were confirmed as a true reflection of proceedings during the meeting after being proposed by Sen.David WafulaWakoli,MPand seconded bySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MP;
• ii. TheMinutes of the second sittingheld during a publicparticipationinNgomeni Kitui County onFriday,10thMarch,2023at 2.00p.m.wereconfirmed as a true reflection of proceedings during themeeting after being proposed by Sen.David WafulaWakoli,MPandseconded bySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MP;
• iv. The Minutes of fourth sitting held during a public participation in Kiusyani Kitui County on Saturday,11thMarch,2023 at 2.00p.m.were confirmed as a true reflection ofproceedings during the meeting after beingproposed bySen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP and seconded bySen.David Wafula Wakoli,MP;and
• V. TheminutesofthetwelfthmeetingheldonThursday,23rdMarch,2023were confirmed asa truereflection ofproceedingsduring themeeting afterbeing Wahome,MP;

MIN/SEN/SCA/097/2023:- MATTERSARISING

Therewerenomattersarising.

MIN/SEN/SCA/098/2023:-

ADOPTIONOFTHEREPORTONTHE MUNGBEANSBILL,2022(SENATEBILLS NO.13 0F2022)

The Committeeconsidered theReport on theMungBeansBill,2022(SenateBillsNo. 13 of2022) and adopted it afterbeingproposedbySen.WahomeWamatinga,MP and Seconded bySen.BethSyengo,MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/099/2023- ADOPTIONOFTHEREPORTONTHE AGRICULTURALANDLIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICESBILL,2022 (SENATEBILLSNO.12OF2022)

The Committee considered theReporton theAgriculturalandLivestockExtension Sen.WafulaWakoli,MP and SecondedbySen.Daniel Maanzo,MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/100/2023- CONSIDERATIONOFTHELEGISLATIVE PROPOSALONTHEAGRICULTUREAND FOODAUTHORITY(AMENDMENT)BILL (COMMITTEEPAPERNO.24)

The Committeewastaken throughCommitteePaperNo.24ontheLegislativeProposal on theAgricultureandFoodAuthority(Amendment)BillwhichissponsoredbySen. JamesKamau Murango,MP.

During themeeting,the Committeenoted that theBill aims to-

• 1.AmendSection43of theAgriculture andFoodAuthorityAct,2013toexempt CashewNuts,MacadamiaNutsandBixaNutsfrom thebanonexportofraw produce.
• 2.Provideforthe establishmentofexportmarketstofarmersplantingMacadamia, CashewNuts and BixaNutsbecausesimilarcropslikeCoffeebeansareexported as rawbeans therefore there should benoexceptions;
• 3.Provideforbetter prices as it will open up themarketfor competitivepricing because therewouldbenorequirementtoseek approvalfrom theCabinet Secretary onexportofrawnuts;
• 4.Enablefarmerstoaddvaluetoby-productssuchasmacadamiakernelswhich arecurrentlybeingdisposedoff.ItwillalsostopsmugglingofMacadamiaNuts toneighbouringcountrieswhichhasbeen denyingKenya foreignexchange earnings.

Committee Resolution

The Committeeconsidered the LegislativeProposal andunanimouslyresolved that the Bill should be published.

MIIN/SEN/SCA/101/2023:ANYOTHERBUSINESS

The Committeewasinformedof themeetingwiththeCabinetSecretary,Ministryof Water,Sanitation andIrrigation on thePetition ontheEACC Graftinvestigationon the WestKanoIrrigationScheme scheduledforWednesday,29thMarch,2023 at11.00 a.m.

MIN/SEN/SCA/102/2023:ADJOURNMENT

There being noother business, the meetingwas adjourned at 11.40 a.m.

SIGNED:

DATE.....30/03.2023.

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHETENTHMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDING THURSDAY,16TH MARCH,2023 IN FIRST FLOOR BOARDROOM,RED CROSSBUILDINGAT11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.AlexanderMunyiMundigi,MP

Vice-Chairperson

• 3.Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

Member

4. Sen.DavidWafulaWakoli,MP

Member

5. Sen.AllanKiprotich Chesang,MP

Member

6. Sen.DavidWafulaWakoli,MP

Member

• 7.Sen.MaureenTabitheMutinda,MP Commitee

SponsorofBill/Friendtothe

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

Member

• 2.Sen.EnochKiioWambua,CBS,MP,

Member

• 3.Sen.Moses OtienoKajwang',MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

1. Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistantII

2. Ms.Caroline Njue

ClerkAssistant

3. Ms.Regina Munyao

Legal Counsel II

4. Ms.Happy Furaha

Fiscal Analyst

5. Ms.Bellinda Ogolla

Research OfficerIII

6. Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

Research OfficerIII

7. Ms.VioletNalianya

MediaRelations Officer

8. Ms.Pamela Kimwattan

Protocol Officer

9. Ms.Rose Ometere

Audio Officer

• 10.Mr.AbdihabibDekow

Sargent atArms

INATTENDANCE -ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTIONCOMMISSION (EACC)

• 1.Mr.Twalib Mbarak,CBS-

CEO,EACC

• 2.Mr.PhillipKagiria Recovery

DeputyDirectorCivil Litigation&Asset

• 3.Mr.AbrahamKemboi

RegionalManagerWestern Office

• 4.Mr.Francis Makori services&Coordination

Coordination Officer,Directorate of field

MIN.SEN/SCA/069/2023:PRELIMINARIES

The Chairpersoncalled themeeting toorder at11.15 a.m.followed by a wordofprayer and introductions.

MIN/SEN/SCA/070/2023:ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agendaof themeetingwas adopted after itwasproposedbySen.AlexanderMunyi Mundigi,MP and seconded bySen.AllanKiprotich Chesang,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmation of theMinutes of the Previous Sitting;
• 2.Adoption of theAgenda;
• 4.Matters Arising;
• 6.ConsiderationoftheProgressReport onthePendingLegislativeBusinessbefore theCommittee;
• 5.MeetingwithEthics andAnti-CorruptionCommission(EACC)ontheEACCgraft investigationontheWestKanoIrrigationScheme;
• 7.ConsiderationoftheMatrixofsubmissionson theAgriculturalandLivestock ExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.13of2022).
• 9.Date of theNextMeetingandAdjournment
• 8.Any Other Business;and

MIN/SEN/SCA/071/2023:CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE

PREVIOUSSITTING

The confirmationof theminutes of thepreviousmeetingwere deferred.

MIN/SEN/SCA/072/2023:- MATTERSARISING

Therewerenomatters arising.

MIN/SEN/SCA/073/2023:- MEETING WITHTHEETHICS AND ANTI CORRUPTIONCOMMISSIONONTHEEACC GRAFTINVESTIGATIONONWESTKANO IRRIGATIONSCHEME

TheCommitteewas taken through thepresentationon thebackgroundofEACCas follows:

• 1.That,theEACCreceived areporton19thAugust,2015thatthreeofficialsofWest KanoIrrigationSchemehadembezzledfundswhichhadbeenreleased to the SchemebytheGovernmentthrough theMinistriesofAgricultureandWater& IrrigationundertheEconomicStimulusprogramin2009/2012FY.

The followingare thefindingsofthe investigationbyEthicsand Anti-Corruption Commission:

• 1.That,theWestKanoIrrigationSchemewas established intheyear1974 andstarted operatingin1976.TheSchemeisownedby837ricefarmersorganizedinto59 groups.The total acreage of theSchemeis2,230 acres;

2. That,theSchemereceived agrantofKshs.54,331,938.00under theEconomic StimulusProgramintheFY2009/2010tobeadvancedtofarmerstoimproverice production; 3. That,thegrantwasprovidedinformofcashdisbursementsandfarminputs,which werechanneled throughtheMinistriesofAgricultureandWater&Irrigation;

• 5.That,theScheme received Kshs.11,691,690.00for operationandmaintenance meant for piping,pumping ofwater,dykes,water pans,electricity,canals and access roads.A furtherKshs.27,966.00wasprovidedforloading and off-loading of farm inputs;
• 4.That,theSchememembers received cash advances totaling toKshs.25,573,847.00 for tiling,seed-bed preparation and transplanting; spraying,harvesting;PostHarvest Activities-drying rice, packaging & storage, based on farm acreage;
• 6.That, the Scheme farmers received farm inputs worthKshs.17,038,445.00based onfarm acreage.Theinputsincluded chemicals,rice seeds andfertilizer;
• 7.That,on30tDecember,2010,theSchememembersformed aRevolvingFundto ensure sustainability.Thefund was composedoffourofficials,whoincluded a Chairperson,Secretary,Treasurer and an official from the National Irrigation Board.The officials opened a bank account atKenya CommercialBankfor the revolvingfund;
• 8.That,on 31stDecember,2012,theRevolving Fund received a grantof Kshs. 18,468,752.20intoitsKenyaCommercialBankaccountfrom theMinistryof CooperativeDevelopment andMarketing;and
• 9.That,on20thMarch,2013,theSchemeFarmersmetandresolvedtoshare thegrant ofKshs.18,468,752.20 amongst themselvesbasedonfarm acreage at therate of Kshs.8,140peracre.

TheCommitteewasinformed thatthefieldinvestigationwascompleteandthefilewas undergoingreviewtoinform appropriaterecommendations.

MIN/SEN/SCA/074/2023:-

CONSIDERATIONOFTHEPROGRESS REPORT ON THE PENDING LEGISLATIVEBUSINESSBEFORETHE COMMITTEE

TheCommitteedeferred thisagendatoalaterdate.

• 2.Mr.PhillipKagiria Recovery

DeputyDirector Civil Litigation &Asset

• 3.Mr.AbrahamKemboi

RegionalManagerWestern Office

• 4.Mr.Francis Makori services&Coordination

Coordination Officer,Directorate of field

MIIN.SEN/SCA/069/2023:PRELIMINARIES

TheChairpersoncalled themeeting toorder at11.15 a.m.followed by awordofprayer and introductions.

MIN/SEN/SCA/070/2023:ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agendaof themeetingwas adopted afteritwasproposedbySen.AlexanderMunyi Mundigi,MP and seconded bySen.AllanKiprotich Chesang,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmation of the Minutes of the Previous Sitting;
• 2.Adoption of the Agenda;
• 4.Matters Arising;
• 6.Considerationof theProgressReport on thePendingLegislativeBusinessbefore theCommittee;
• 5.MeetingwithEthics andAnti-Corruption Commission(EACC)ontheEACCgraft investigationontheWestKanoIrrigationScheme;
• 7.ConsiderationoftheMatrixofsubmissionson theAgriculturalandLivestock ExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.13of2022).
• 9.Dateof theNextMeetingandAdjournment
• 8.Any OtherBusiness;and

MIN/SEN/SCA/071/2023:CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE PREVIOUSSITTING

The confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting were deferred.

MIN/SEN/SCA/072/2023:- MATTERSARISING

Therewerenomatters arising.

MIN/SEN/SCA/073/2023:-

MEETINGWITHTHEETHICS ANDANTICORRUPTIONCOMMISSIONONTHEEACC GRAFTINVESTIGATION ONWESTKANO IRRIGATIONSCHEME

The Committeewas taken through thepresentationon thebackgroundofEACC as follows:

• 1.That,theEACCreceivedareporton19thAugust,2015that threeofficialsofWest KanoIrrigationSchemehad embezzled fundswhichhad beenreleased to the Schemeby theGovernment through theMinistriesofAgricultureandWater& IrrigationundertheEconomicStimulusprogramin2009/2012FY.

The followingare thefindingsoftheinvestigationbyEthicsandAnti-Corruption Commission:

• 1.That,theWestKanoIrrigationSchemewasestablishedintheyear1974andstarted operatingin1976.TheSchemeisownedby837ricefarmersorganizedinto59 groups.The total acreage of theSchemeis2,230 acres;

2. That, theSchemereceived a grantofKshs.54,331,938.00 under theEconomic StimulusProgramintheFY2009/2010tobeadvancedtofarmerstoimproverice production; 3. That,thegrantwasprovidedinformofcashdisbursementsandfarminputs,which werechanneledthroughtheMinistriesofAgricultureandWater&Irrigation;

• 5.That, the Scheme received Kshs.11,691,690.00 for operation and maintenance meant forpiping,pumping of water,dykes,water pans,electricity, canals and access roads.A furtherKshs.27,966.00was provided forloadingand off-loading of farm inputs;
• 4.That,theSchememembersreceived cashadvances totalingtoKshs.25,573,847.00 for tiling,seed-bed preparation and transplanting; spraying,harvesting;PostHarvest Activities-drying rice,packaging & storage,based on farm acreage;
• 6.That,theScheme farmersreceived farm inputsworthKshs.17,038,445.00based onfarm acreage.Theinputsincluded chemicals,rice seedsandfertilizer;
• 7.That,on30thDecember,2010,theSchememembersformed aRevolvingFund to ensure sustainability.Thefundwas composedoffourofficials,whoincludeda Chairperson,Secretary,Treasurer and an official from the National Irrigation Board.The officials opened a bank account atKenya CommercialBankfor the revolvingfund;
• 8.That,on 31stDecember,2012,the Revolving Fund received a grant ofKshs. 18,468,752.20intoitsKenyaCommercialBankaccountfrom theMinistryof CooperativeDevelopment andMarketing;and
• 9.That,on20thMarch,2013,theSchemeFarmersmetandresolvedtosharethegrant ofKshs.18,468,752.20amongst themselvesbasedonfarm acreage at therateof Kshs.8,140peracre.

TheCommitteewasinformed thatthefieldinvestigationwascompleteandthefilewas undergoingreviewtoinform appropriaterecommendations.

MIN/SEN/SCA/074/2023:-

CONSIDERATIONOFTHEPROGRESS REPORT ON THE PENDING LEGISLATIVEBUSINESSBEFORETHE COMMITTEE

TheCommitteedeferred thisagendatoalaterdate.

CONSIDERATIONOFTHEMATRIXOF THE SUBMISSIONS ON THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES BILL, 2022 (SENATEBILLSNO.13OF2022)

Thelegal counsel tookthemembers through thematrixofsubmissionsontheAgricultural andLivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022(SenateBillsNo.13of2022asfollows:

| No. | Clause | Stakeholder | Proposed amendment and rationale | Observations/Comments | |-------|------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1. | 2 | Ministry ofAgriculture (MOA) | Toamend the interpretationof extension services- The Bill does not clearly bring outwhat extension services are; The Bill underclause 2provides that- Extension services means-the agriculture andextension service. Clause6further establishesthe Agricutural and Extension Service. Proposal | TheExtensionServiceestablished underclause6isabodycooperate mandated in regulating the extension services industry. Whileunderclause2the definitionofextensionservicesis for thepurposes of limiting the applicationoftheActtoonlythe extensionservicesthatareoffered in the agriculture and livestock industry | | 2. | 3-Objects (Long title) | MinistryofAgriculture (MOA) | Delete the definition Itisnotclearly bringing out what the Bill intents to address. The providesfor agriculturaland livestockextension services;establish the Agricultural and extensionService | Thecommitteemayconsider amending to; Toprovide fortheagricultural and extension services sector; |

| | | | Proposal Review the objects of the Bill toprovidefor establishmentofa professional body and regulation of extensionservices. | | |----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3. | Part I, Clause3(a)- Objects. | KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE(KEPHIS) | Proposal Amend section3(a) to correct the typographical error to pluralise learning institution. | Thecommitteemayapprove the proposal to correct the typing error. | | 4. | Part II- National and County Agricultural and Livestock Policy and strategy. | MOALD | Development of Policies and strategies are administrative functions andmaynot have any relation to extension service provision.Legislating this responsibility is unnecessary Proposal Delete thispart | 1. Extension services have a direct effectonfood securityoftheCountry and thereforethe national Governmenthas arolein settingpolicies andstandardsforthe provision ofextension services. | | 5. | Part II, Clause 4 (2) (a),(b),(d),(e), (g) National Extension services Policy. | KEPHIS | Amend to correct the typographical error. | The committeemayapprove the proposal to correct the typographical error. | | 6. | Clause 5(1) | | The section refers to Livestock policy.This isa typographical error whichmay be corrected. Proposal | The Committeemay approve the amendment bring clarity. |

| | | | Amend to read; The agricultural and livestock policy. thepolicyreferred to. | | |----|-----------------------------------|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7. | Clause8 Functions of the Service. | MOALD | Commodity value chain development, marketing and de riskingof actors are functionsprovidedfor in crops and Tea Act. Reviewtoprovidefor functions that entrench professionalism in extension service providers. | ExtensionServicesareoffered to all crops and thereforecertain aspectsmaybe alsocapturedin otherActs. However,purposeof theBillisto comeup withastandalone legislation providing for agricultural and livestock extensionservices. | | 8. | Part III, Clause8(a), (b) | | The Clause refers to agriculture and food industry.It therefore leaves out the livestockindustry. Proposal Consider,amending covers both the agriculture and livestock sectors. | The committeemayapprove this proposaltocoversboth the agriculture and livestock sectors. | | 9. | Part IIIII Section8(c) | | The Clause refers to agriculture andfood industry.It therefore leaves out the livestockindustry. Proposal Consider, amending covers both the agriculture and livestock sectors. | The committeemay approve this proposaltocoversboththe agriculture and livestock sectors. |

| 10. | Part III, Clause10(c) | | Amend tocorrect the typing error onthe word principal. | Thecommitteemayapprove the proposal to correct the typographical error. | |-------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11. | Clause14 Functions of theBoard. | MOALD | ExtensionServices are devolved functions. By advising the Cabinet Secretary ythe Service will only influence policy and not the actual extension being undertaken in the counties. Proposal Reviewtoprovidefor strengthening of County services | ExtensionServicesare devolved functions and therefore thereisa need toamend theBilltocapture this aspect. | | 12. | Partv- Financial Provisions | MOALD | Extension is a devolvedfunction and as such the funds shouldbe allocated by the County Assemblies and the Service isregulating a professional body then it should generate its ownfund | ExtensionServiceis a national government agency comprisingof representativesofboth the National Governmentand the county governments.Further,the serviceistaskedwithperforming functionsof both armsof government. | | 13. | PartVI- Miscellaneous Provisions. | MOALD | Having county specificregulationsfor registration,licensing issuance and renewal will 1resultin very heterogeneous frame against theintention of theBill. Proposal | TheBillprovidesforEnactmentof county specific legislations and furthergives theCabinetsecretary powerstomake regulations. |

| Require Making of uniformregulations | |----------------------------------------|

Committee Observations

TheCommitteeobserved that:

• 2.The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commissionis short staffed hencenot being able tohandle the manycases that come about.This hasmadeit necessaryforEACC to handlecases according to thevalue of subjectmatter.
• 1.TheEthics andAnti-Corruption Commission do not share/submitprogressreports oncasestocomplainants theyhoweverdoquarterly/annualreportstoParliament.

CommitteeResolutions

Thecommitteeresolved that:

• 1.TheEthics andAnti-Corruption Commissionprovidesdetailedinformation on the Mismanagementof tractors and also discuss the samematter ontractorswith the petitioner.
• 2.Thereport on theAgricultural and LivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022(Senate BillsNo.13 of 2022)be adopted onTuesdayMarch,2023.
• 3.The CabinetSecretaryMinistry ofWater,Sanitation andIrrigation beinvitedfora meetingon thepetitionregardingtheEACCgraftinvestigationontheWestKano IrrigationSchemeonWednesday,29thMarch,2023.

MIN/SEN/SCA/076/2023:-

ANYOTHERBUSINESS

Therewasno otherbusiness

MIN/SEN/SCA/077/2023:-

ADJOURNMENT

There beingno other business,the meetingwas adjourned at 1:22p.m.

SIGNED:

..DATE:....21/03.202....

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHEEIGHTHMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDING COMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKANDFISHERIES,HELDON S BUILDINGAT11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.AlexanderMunyi Mundigi,MP

• 2.

• Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

Member

3. Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

Member

4. Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

Member

5. Sen.DavidWafulaWakoli,MP

Member

6. Sen.EnochKiioWambua,CBS,MP,

Member

• 7.Sen.Allan Kiprotich Chesang,MP

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Moses Otieno Kajwang’,MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistantII

• 2.Ms.Caroline Njue

Clerk Assistant

• 3.Ms.Regina Munyao

Legal Counsel II

• 4.Ms.Happy Furaha

Fiscal Analyst

• 5.Ms.Bellinda Ogolla

Research OfficerII

• 6.Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

Research OfficerIII

• 7.Ms.Violet Nalianya

MediaRelationsOfficer

8. Ms.PamelaKimwattan

ProtocolOfficer

• 9.Mr.Joseph Otieno

• Audio Officer

INATTENDANCE

ETHICSANDANTI-CORRUPTIONCOMMISSION

• 1.CPA JohnJohnLolkoloi,OGW

DirectorEthics andLeadership

• 2.Mr.AbrahamKemboi

ManagerWesternRegion

• 3.Ms. Catherine Ngari

DeputyManagerWesternRegion

Vice-Chairperson

MIN.SEN/SCA/055/2023:PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11.18a.m.Thiswasfollowed by a word ofprayer andintroductions.

MIN/SEN/SCA/056/2023:-

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

Theagenda of themeetingwasadoptedafter it wasproposedbySen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP and secondedbySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmation of the Minutes of the Previous Sitting;
• 2.Adoption of the Agenda;
• 4.Matters Arising;
• 6.Any OtherBusiness;and
• 5.Meeting with theAnti-CorruptionCommission(EACC)and theNational IrrigationAuthority(NIA)onthePetitionregardingtheEACCGraft InvestigationonWestKanoIrrigationScheme;
• 7.Date of theNextMeeting andAdjournment

MIN/SEN/SCA/057/2023:-

CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE

PREVIOUSSITTING

The confirmation of the previousmeetingminutes of the seventh sittingwere deferred to a later date.

| MIN/SEN/SCA/058/2023:- | MATTERSARISING | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Therewerenomatters arising | | | MIN/SEN/SCA/059/2023:- | MEETING WITHTHEANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION(EACC)ANDTHENATIONAL IRRIGATIONAUTHORITY (NIA)ON THE PETITIONREGARDINGTHEEACCGRAFT INVESTIGATION ON WEST KANO IRRIGATIONSCHEME |

The Committeeexpressed its concern that-

• a)The ChiefExecutive Officer,Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC) failed to appearinpersonfor themeeting despitehavingbeen invited for through a letter Ref.No.SEN/DSEC/SCA/CORR/SCH/024/02/2023 (22) dated 28th February,2023;and
• b)TheChairperson of theNational IrrigationAuthorityhadsenthis apologieswhen the meeting was in progress.

Deliberations ensued.

Committee Resolution

• 1.That theCabinetSecretariesinMinistriesshould beinvited torespond to issues thatrelate to Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies(SAGAs)rather than inviting the(SAGAs) directly;
• 2.That the meeting with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the CabinetSecretaryforMinistryofAgriculture andLivestockaccompaniedbythe National Irrigation Authority (NIA)be re-scheduled to Thursday,16th March, 2023;and
• 3.That sub-committees maybe established ona need basisto dealwith issues that arebeforetheCommittee.

MIN/SEN/SCA/060/2023:ANYOTHERBUSINESS

1.PublicParticipation -Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No.13 of 2022)

TheCommitteewas informedof thevisit toKitui County toconductpublic participation on the Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2022) from Thursday,9thMarch toSunday,12thMarch,2023.

2.BillsBefore the Committee

• a.TheMungBeansBill(SenateBillsNo.13of2022),

Thecommitteewasinformed thattherewerethreebillsbeforethecommitteethat are undergoingpublicparticipation namely-

• b.The Agricultural Extension Services Bill (Senate bills No.12 of 2022); and
• c.The Tea(Amendment)Bill(SenateBillsNo.1of2023)allofwhich has elicited immensesubmission ofmemorandafrom thepublic.

MIN/SEN/SCA/061/2023:ADJOURNMENT

There beingnoother business,the meetingwas adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

SIGNED:.

21

DATE:...

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHESEVENTHMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDING ON TUESDAY,28THFEBRUARY 2023IN FIRST FLOOR BOARDROOM, REDCROSSBUILDINGAT11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.AlexanderMunyi Mundigi,MP

Vice-Chairperson

2. Sen.BethKalunda Syengo,MP

Member

3. Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

Member

4. Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

Member

5. Sen.David WafulaWakoli,MP

Member

• 6.Sen.EnochKiio Wambua,CBS,MP,

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Moses OtienoKajwang',MP

Member

• 3.Sen.Allan Kiprotich Chesang,MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistantII

• 2.Ms. Caroline Njue

• ClerkAssistant

• 3.Ms.Regina Munyao

• Legal Counsel II

• 4.Ms.Happy Furaha

• Fiscal Analyst

• 5.Ms.Bellinda Ogolla

• Research OfficerIII

• 6.Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

• Research OfficerIII

• 7.Ms.Hawa Abdi

• Serjeant-at-Arms

• 8.Ms.Violet Nalianya

• MediaRelations Officer

MIN.SEN/SCA/048/2023:PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called themeeting to order at 11.09 a.m.This was followed by a word of prayer.

MIN/SEN/SCA/49/2023: ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of themeetingwas adopted after it wasproposed bySen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP and seconded bySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmation of the Minutes of thePrevious Sitting;
• 2.Adoption of the Agenda;
• 4.Matters Arising;
• 6.Any OtherBusiness;and
• 5.Consideration of an analysis of the sustainability of the Galana Kulalu Project(CommitteePaper No.14);
• 7.DateoftheNextMeetingandAdjournment

MIN/SEN/SCA/050/2023:CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE PREVIOUSSITTING

The Committeeconfirmed theminutesaslisted hereunder-

• a)The Minutes of the Fourth Sitting of the Committee held on Tuesday,6th December,2022,were confirmed as the truerecord ofproceedings for the meetinghavingbeenproposedbySen.WahomeWamatinga,MPandseconded bySen.BethKalunda Syengo,MP;
• b)TheMinutesof theFifthmeetingheldonTuesday,14hFebruary,2023,were confirmed as the truerecordofproceedings for themeeting having been proposed bySen.EnochKiioWambua,CBS,MPand seconded bySen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP; and
• c)TheMinutes of theSixthmeetingheldonTuesday,28thFebruary,2023,were confirmed as the truerecordofproceedingsfor the meetinghavingbeen Syengo,MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/051/2023:- MATTERSARISING

Thefollowingissueswere discussed undermatters arising-

(i)UnderMIN/SEN/SCA/043/2023-PetitiononEACCGraftinWestKano IrrigationScheme

TheCommitteewasinformed thatlettershadbeensentto theChiefExecutive Officers of theEthics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the National IrrigationAuthorityinvitingthem forameetingwiththe Committeeon Tuesday,7thMarch,2023fordeliberationsregardingthepetitionon theEACC graftinvestigationinWestKanoIrrigationScheme.

Statement

TheCommitteewasinformedthatareportonthebriefbyParliamentary Budget Office concerning theBudgetPolicy statementwas formulated,signed by the Chairperson as the Committeehad approved and submitted to the StandingCommitteeonFinanceforconsideration.

CONSIDERATION OF ANANALYSIS CONCERNING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THEGALANA KULALU IRRIGATION PROJECT

The Committeewas taken through the analysis on the sustainability of GalanaKulalu project by theresearch officer.The Committeewasbriefed on the background,scope, project financing,anticipatedprojectimpact,current project status,the roleofthe National IrrigationAuthority,challengesfacing theproject,mitigationmeasures taken by thegovernment,comparative analysis and the conclusion.

Committee Observations

• 1.The Committeenoted that thegovernmenthad alreadyidentified a contractor for theproject throughPrivatePublicPartnership;
• TheCommitteewasconcernedonthelegalframeworkunderwhich theproject anchored on;and
• 3.The Committee was concerned whether the National Irrigation Authority wouldbe abletosucceedinthesecondattempttorevivetheproject afterithad failed on thefirst attempt.

Committee Resolution

The Committeeresolved toinvitetheCabinetSecretary,MinistryofWater,Sanitation andIrrigation and theNationalIrrigationAuthoritytoappraise theCommitteeon the project and thereafterundertake avisit to theGalanaKulaluproject.

MIN/SEN/SCA/053/2023:-

ANYOTHERBUSINESS

Thefollowingissueswere discussedunder anyotherbusiness-

• 1.Public Participation -Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No.13 of 2022) The Committee wasinformed of thevisit toKitui County to conductpublic

participation on the Mung BeansBill (Senate Bills.No.13of2022) from Thursday,9thMarch toSunday,12thMarch,2023.

• 2.Retreatwith Semi-Autonomous GovernmentAgencies(SAGAs) TheCommitteeagreedoftheneedforaretreatwithalltheSAGAsunderthe

Committeeduringtheshortrecesswhichisfrom31sMarchto1othApril,2023 which theyagreedon.

MIN/SEN/SCA/054/2023:ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m.The next meetingwillbebynotice.

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SIGNED:..

DATE:..

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHESIXTHMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDINGCOMMITTEE ONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES,HELD ONTUESDAY,21ST FEBRUARY2023INFIRSTFLOORBOARDROOM,REDCROSSBUILDINGAT 11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• Sen.AlexanderMunyiMundigi,MP

Vice-Chairperson

3. Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

Member

4. Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

Member

5. Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

Member

• 6.Sen.David Wafula Wakoli,MP

• Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.Enoch Kiio Wambua,MP,

Member

• 2.

• Sen.Moses OtienoKajwang',MP

Member

• 3.Sen.AllanKiprotichChesang,MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistant II

2. Ms.Caroline Njue

• ClerkAssistant

3. Ms.Regina Munyao

• Legal Counsel II

4. Ms.Happy Furaha

• Fiscal Analyst

5. Ms.Bellinda Ogolla

• Research OfficerIII

6. Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

• Research Officer III

• 7.Ms.Hawa Abdi

• Serjeant-At-Arms

• 8.Mr.Joseph Otieno

• AudioOfficer

• 9.Ms.VioletNalianya

• MediaRelations Officer

• 10.Ms.PamelaKimwattan

• PublicRelations Officer

MIN.SEN/SCA/039/2023: PRELIMINARIES

TheChairperson called themeeting to order at11.20 a.m.Thiswasfollowedbyawordof prayer.

MIIN/SEN/SCA/04/02023: ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of themeetingwas adopted after it wasproposed bySen.Wahome Wamatinga, MP and seconded bySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MP asfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 3.Confirmationof theMinutes ofthePreviousSitting;
• 2.Adoption of the Agenda;
• 4.MattersArising;
• 5.Meeting with the petitionerson the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)on the Graft investigation on the West Kano Irrigation Scheme (CommitteePaperNo.11);

6. Consideration of the Legislative Proposal on the Coffee Bill (Committee Paper No.12);

• 7.Presentation of the Budget PolicyStatementby theParliamentaryBudget Office (CommitteePaperNo.13).
• 8.Any Other Business;and
• 9.DateoftheNextMeetingandAdjournment

MIN/SEN/SCA/041/2023:-

CONFIRMATION OFTHEMINUTES OFTHE PREVIOUSSITTING

Theconfirmationof theMinutesof theFifthmeetingheldonTuesday14thFebruary,2023 wasdeferredtoalaterdate.

| MIN/SEN/SCA/042/2023: | MATTERSARISING | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Therewerenomattersarising. | | | MIN/SEN/SCA/043/2023:- | BRIEFBYTHEPETITIONERSONTHEETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (EACC)ONTHEGRAFTINVESTIGATIONON THEWESTKANOIRRIGATIONSCHEME |

The Committeewas taken through CommitteePaperNo.1lon thePetition.The Committee thereafterinvited thepetitionertomakehispresentation.

Inhispresentation,thepetitioner drew theattentionof theCommitteeto theWestKano IrrigationScheme(TheSCHEME)graft.Heexplained that thegraftshadgenerated tensions, economicmelt-down and acrimony in the society. The scheme is situated inKisumu County, KadiboSubCounty,KawinoNorthLocationandhasa land acreageof2230Ha.

Heinformed the Committee thatbetween2009and2021,thescheme hadreceived the followingfunds:

• a) RehabilitationFund(theGovernmentoftherepublicofKenya);
• b) Economic StimulusPackage Fund (the Government of the Republic of Kenya);

3. FarmersSavingFund(Farmers);

• d) Farm Machineries/Accessories(13 Tractors)Fund(the Governmentof the Republic ofKenya,the Government of theRepublicof Japan);and
• e) )RiceSalesFund(the GovernmentoftheRepublicofKenya).

Issuesraised bythepetitioneron thefunds are:

• 1.The scheme has never been audited since inception and EACC is not willing to audit the scheme;

• 2.OnAugust19th2015,thepetitionerreported thefirstdeeplyentrenchedWestKano IrrigationSchemeFarmersRevolvingFundandtheNationalIrrigationBoardGraft. (EACCReportNo.52966SubfilecoveringReport(EACC/KSM/FL/NO/89/2015). ThegraftinvolvedtheGovernmentRehabilitationFund,EconomicStimulusPackage Fundand theFarmersOwnSavingsFund.EACCWesternRegional OfficeKisumu received the report and launchedan investigation and that the EACCWestern Regional Office,Kisumu has forever continued to investigate the Graft.No conclusionhasbeenmadetodateontheEACCinvestigationsoftheschemegrafts;
• 3.TheSecondWestKanoIrrigationSchemeCooperativeSocietyLimitedGraft to EACCWesternRegionOffice,Kisumu(EACCReportNo.542851)wasreportedby thepetitioner.Thegraftinvolvedmisappropriation of tractors and accessoriesgranted by theGovernmentof theRepublicofJapan.WestKanoIrrigationSchemewas granted13 tractors and anumberof accessorieswhichagainwere embezzled and the programstalled;and

4. TheOfficeof theOmbudsmanWesternRegional Office,Kisumunotedwithgreat concernasindicatedon theirLetter to theSchemeManageron28thSeptember,2017 which states thatUpon careful analysisof the response(s),it emerged that the same wasshroudedwithsomeinconsistencieswhichintheirviewpresentedthatitmight amount toallegationsofcorruption".TheCommission on Administrativejustice terminated thecasescitingthattheEACCWesternRegional Officeconfirmedhaving renderedtothemtherequisitelegaladvicetowardsresolutionofthematter.

Thepetitionersprayed thattheCommittee:

• 1.Carry outa thoroughfinancial inspectionoftheSchemebetween2007-2021;
• 2.Carry outinstitutional Audit of the schemes since inception;

3. CarryoutForensic(Indepth)auditofallofficialsinvolvedinthemanagementofthe schemebetween2007-2021;

• 4.IntroduceanActinParliament toregulateAutonomyofEACCBranches/Regional offices andcreate one centralizedmanagement system asEAcCscurrent management system hasfailedtoreducecorruption;
• 5.1 NotifyEACC,KisumuRegionalOfficeand Ombudsman'sRegional Office,Kisumu tocarryouttheirresponsibilitiesaccordingtotheConstitution;

6. TableanActinParliamenttoestablishKenyaNationalFarmer'sCommissionto championfortherightsofFarmersinKenya;and 7. Setupa teamofexpertstoidentify,establishgapsin thecurrentschememanagement systemandrecommendthebestmanagementsystemandpracticestocurbexcessive mismanagement.

Committee Observations

• (i)TheCommitteeobservedthatthepetitioner appearedintheNationalAssemblyonthe sameissue andnoted thathewason theright tracksince the issueofEACCisnot devolved;and
• (ii)Therewasneed for theCommittee toaddress thelegislativegapsaffecting the farmerssoastoprotecttheirrights.

Committee Resolutions

TheCommitteeresolvedtoinvitetheotherstakeholdersofthepetitionincludingtheEACC, IrrigationAuthorityofKenyaandtheDepartmentofIrrigationtoshedmorelightonthe Petitionand thereonformulate areportwith itsrecommendations onthePetition.

MIIN/SEN/SCA/044/2023:-

CONSIDERATIONOFTHELEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL ON THE COFFEE BILL (COMMITTEEPAPERNO.12)

The Committeewas taken through CommitteePaperNo.12on theLegislativeProposal,the CoffeeBill,2023acommittee sponsoredBill.

During thedeliberationsthecommitteenoted thattheBill aimsto-

1. promoteaglobally competitivecoffeeindustry; 3. delineate theroles of the National and County Governments in the regulation, development andpromotion of the coffeesector; 2. provideaframeworkfortheregistrationandlicensingofvariousplayerswithinthe coffee sector; 4. promote theverticalintegrationofthecoffeevalue chainfor thepurposeof achieving economies of scale andmanagingrisk; 5. promoteevidence-basedcoffeeresearchand thedeliveryofextensionservicesfor the developmentofthe coffee sector; 6. 6.1 provideaframeworkfor- 7. (i) establishmentofacoffeedevelopment levy;and 8. 7.provide amechanismfor disputeresolutionwithin thecoffee sector. 9. (i) sustainable funding of the coffee sector;and

CommitteeResolution-

The committee considered thelegislativeproposal and unanimouslyresolved that theBill should bepublished.

MIN/SEN/SCA/045/2023:-

PRESENTATIONOFTHEBUDGETPOLICY STATEMENTBYTHEPARLIAMENTARY BUDGETOFFICE(COMMITTEEPAPERNO.13)

TheCommitteewastaken through thebriefontheBPS.

Afterpresentationmembersmade thefollowingobservations-

OBSERVATIONS

• (i) that the2023 BPS have been prepared againsta backdrop of global economic slowdown occasioned by a number of factors including;the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict,high global inflation,lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,and persistent supply chain disruptions;
• (il) that the Kenyan economy remains highly dependent on the agriculture sector, contributingon average21.4percentof theGDPdirectly,formingapproximately65 percentofKenya'stotalexportsandhas thehighestemploymentmultiplierin the economy;
• (ii) that the2023BPShasbeen submittedata timewhen theCountry'seconomyisfacing anumberofchallengessuch as theprolonged droughtwhich has affected agricultural outputand theprevailinghighcostof livingand amidgovernment'splans to introduce austerity measuresintended atcurtailing accumulation of debt;

• (iv) the agriculturalproductivityin thecountryhasbeendeclininglargelyoccasionedby theprolongeddroughtasaresultof failedrainandhighglobal fertilizerprices resultinginseverefoodshortage;
• (v) that thespreadof theCOVID-19pandemicworsenedthe situationwithworld fertilizerpriceshavingmore than doubledinthepasttwoyears,affectingproductivity ofKenyanfarmers;
• (vi) farmers'access to local and international markets.The market disruption has impactednegatively on theAgriculturalsector;
• (vii) thatAgricultureSectorisaDevolvedfunctionasperSchedule4oftheConstitution and Counties are not allocating adequateresources to theAgriculture,Livestock and FisheriesSectoryetit is thehighestcontributor to GCP;
• (ix) that theAgriculturalsectorbeingoneofthefivecore thematic areas that areexpected tohavethehighestimpactatthebottomof theeconomy,fivepoliciesofthe governmenthavebeengivenpriority,howevertheresourcestowardsthesame arestill inadequate andstillbelowtherequirementof10%resourceallocation;
• (viii) that inadequate financial resources for the agricultural sector limits increasing production and investment in value addition activities in agriculture;
• (x) the AgricultureSectorhas·a totalallocationofKshs.75.6billion,Kshs.85.6billion andKshs.91.6billionforFY2023/24,FY2024/25andFY2025/26respectively. This comprisesofKshs.32.2billion,Kshs.34.5billionandKshs.36.5billion for recurrent expenditure andKshs.43.4 billion,Kshs.51.1billionandKsh.55.0billion for developmentexpenditureforthesameperiod;
• (xi) countiesbenefitfromAdditionalallocationsfromthedevelopmentpartnersinformof loans and grants to support agriculture,Livestock and fisheries sector as conditional allocations;
• (xii) Agriculture,Livestockand Fisheriessectorwillreceiveanadditionalallocationof Kshs.2,965.7milliontowardstheSweden-AgriculturalSectorDevelopmentSupport Programme(Kshs.72.7million),WorldBank-EmergencyLocustResponseProject (Kshs.2,302.6million),Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (Kshs.344.3 million) and Aquaculture BusinessDevelopmentProject(Kshs.245.9million);and
• (xiii) theresourcesprovidedinAgriculturesectorunder theBPSmaynotbeadequateto realizetheBottom-UpEconomicTransformationAgenda.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In view of the above observations,the Committee made the following Policy Recommendations;-

• (# TheNational Treasury shouldprovide additional funding toreduce the fundinggap on thebudgettothestatedepartmentsandbaseitontheMaputodeclarationof10% ofthewholebudgetand thisshouldbereplicated attheCountylevels,owingtothat thepoliciesunder thesectoraredirectdriversin theachievementoftheBottom-Up transformationAgenda.
• (iii) The CountyGovernmentsneed tohave a databankoffarmers toensure theintended beneficiariesreceivethesupportto avoidmismanagementof thesubsidy.
• (ii) The County Governments should allocateresources in support of the National GovernmentPolicyofreducingpost-harvest lossesin theAgricultureSector;
• (iv) TheNationalgovernment should have plans and strategies inplace and well espoused in thebudgetpolicy statementwith theobjectiveofmaking thecountry foodandnutritionsecure.
• (v) TheMinistry ofAgriculture,Livestock,Fisheries and Cooperatives to strengthen the

• support services including agricultural extension services for improved and sustainable productivity of agriculture.Though the function is devolved,the committeeresolvedforapushforaconditionalfundingasagrant totheCounties.
• (vi) Arising from the worsening drought conditions,the National government should facilitate more food supply in northern Kenya and other regions and enhanced coordination between National and County Governments,private sector and development partners through the National Steering Committee on Drought Response to cushion communities affected by drought,especially in the worst-hit arid and semi-arid(ASAL).
• (vii) Climate change and lackofextension services-In order topromote agricultural extensionservices,theNationalGovernmentshouldprovideaconditionalgrantto county governments towards the extension servicesprogramme to ensure farmersget appropriate production techniques.This will maximize yield in agricultural production,TheNationalgovernmentistocomeupwithapolicyonprovisionof agricultural services andmayprovidefundingsupportwherenecessary.
• (vii) Water harvesting forirrigation-The provision ofwater for irrigation in addition to theprovision ofsubsidizedinputsand extension services canbe awholesome solutionto thecurrentchallengeof agricultural productivity.
• (ix) Agriculturalextension service isa critical tool for improving productivity and therefore,Countiesmusttakeupitsroleandfacilitateagriculturalextensionofficers tocarryouttheiractivities.
• (x) High post-harvest losses- TheNational Government should arrest thehuge postharvestlossesandeffectivelyaddressedasastrategytoachievefoodSecurity

CommitteeResolutions

Thesecretariatwasdirectedto formulateareporton thebudgetbrief toinclude the Committeerecommendationsasafore-mentioned tobe submitted to theCommitteeof FinanceandBudget,whichshouldbesignedby theChairperson.

MIN/SEN/SCA/046/2023:-ANYOTHERBUSINESS

BillsforPublicparticipation

TheCommitteewasinformed that anadvertwason dailiesof21stFebruary,2023inviting submissionofmemorandaforthefollowingbillsbyFriday,3rdFebruary,2023-

• (i)TheAgricultural andLivestockExtensionServicesBill(SenateBillsNo.12of2022) (ReadFirstTimein theSenateonWednesday,15thFebruary,2023);
• (ii)TheMungBeansBill(SenateBillsNo.13of2022)(ReadFirst Timein theSenateon Wednesday,15thFebruary,2023);and
• (ii)TheTea(Amendment)Bill(SenateBill No.1of2023)(ReadFirstTimeinSenateon Thursday16thFebruary,2023).

TheCommitteeresolvedtoundertake avisitasafurtherpublicparticipationinregard to the MungBeansBill,2022fromMonday13th-17thMarch,2023inTseikuru,Mutomo,Kiusyani andNgomeni,Kitui County.

MIN/SEN/SCA/047/2023: ADJOURNMENT

There beingno other business,themeetingwas adjourned at 12:15p.m.Thenext meeting will be bynotice.

2023

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SIGNED:..

DATE:..

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHETHIRDMEETINGOFTHESENATESTANDING COMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKANDFISHERIES,HELD ONTUESDAY,15THNOVEMBER,2022INFIRST FLOORBOARDROOM, REDCROSSBUILDINGAT11:00A.M.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen. James Kamau Murango,MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.MazeenTabithaMutinda,MP

Member

• 3.Sen.Wahome Wamatinga,MP

Member

• 4.Sen.Beth Kalunda Syengo,MP

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen.AlexanderMunyiMundigi,MP

Vice-Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Moses Otieno Kajwang', MP

• Member

• 3.Sen.Enoch Kiio Wambua,MP,

• Member

• 4.Sen.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo,MP

• Member

• 5.Sen.AllanKiprotich Chesang,MP

• Member

SECRETARIAT

1. Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

Principal ClerkAssistantII

2. Ms. Caroline Njue

Clerk Assistant II

3. Ms.Regina Munyao

Legal Counsel II

4. Ms.Happy Furaha

Fiscal Analyst

5. Ms.Bellida Ogolla

Research OfficerIII

6. Mr.Hillary Cheruiyot

Research Officer III

7. Ms.Hawa Abdi

Serjeant-At-Arms

8. Ms.Rose Ometere

Audio Officer

9. Ms.VioletNalienya

MediaRelationsOfficer

MIN.SEN/SCA/016/2022:-

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11.34a.m.Thiswas followed by a word of prayer.

MIN/SEN/SCA/017/2022:ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agendaof themeetingwas adopted after it wasproposed bySen.Wahome Wamatinga,MPand secondedbySen.BethKalundaSyengo,MPasfollows-

• 1.Prayer;
• 2.Adoption of the agenda;
• 4.Matters arising;
• 3.Confirmation of the minutes of theprevious sitting;

5. Considerationof thelegislativeProposalon theAgricultural and Livestock ExtensionServices,Bill2022(CommitteePaperNo.4); 6. ConsiderationoftheExitReportof theCommitteeofthe12thParliament (CommitteePaperNo.5);

• 7.Considerationofthe Committee WorkPlan-November,2022(Committee Paper No.6);
• 8.Any other Business;and
• 9.Date of theNext Meeting andAdjournment.

MIN/SEN/SCA/018/2022:CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE PREVIOUSSITTING

TheMinutesof thesecondmeetingheld on Wednesday,9thNovember,2022were confirmed as a truerecord of theproceedings after beingproposed by Sen.Beth Syengo,MP and seconded by Sen.JamesKamauMurango,MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/019/2022:- MATTERSARISING

Therewerenomatters arising.

MIN/SEN/SCA/020/2022:- CONSIDERATIONOFTHELEGISLATIVE PROPOSALONTHE AGRICULTURALAND LIVESTOCKEXTENSIONSERVICESBILL 2022(COMMITTEEPAPERNO.4)

TheSecretariatpresented CommitteePaperNo.4on theon thelegislativeproposalon theAgricultural andLivestockExtensionServicesBill,2022.

The Committeewasadvised that once thelegislativeproposal hasbeenpublished,it willberead afirsttimeon thefloorof theHouse,and thereaftercommitted tothe Committee for further processingincluding,publicparticipation andproposing any amendments asthe Committeemayrecommend.

Committee Observation

TheCommitteeobserved that thebillwouldcreate amechanismwherecountieswith agriculturalactivitiesandlivestockextensionserviceswouldbeabletoshare the resource throughregional cooperation especially at theboundaries.

CommitteeResolution

The committee noted the contents of the paper;and recommended the legislative proposal for publication.

| MIN/SEN/SCA/021/2022:- | CONSIDERATIONOFTHE EXIT REPORT | |--------------------------|----------------------------------| | | OFTHE COMMITTEEOFTHE 12TH | | | PARLIAMENT(COMMITTEEPAPERNO.5) |

The Committeewas taken through CommitteePaperNo.5on theExitReportof the Committeeof the12thParliament.

Achievements

Thepaper summarized someofthekeylegislativebusiness transacted during the session and anotablekeyachievementwastheconsideration andpublicationofBills toamend theCropsAct,2013soastounbundle theregulation andmanagementof majorcrops thatfallwithin the ambitof theAgricultureandFoodAuthority(AFA) and establish stand-alone agenciesfor theirregulation.

Challenges

Some of the challengesfacedwere quorumhitches,delaysin receiptofinformation from the Ministry,budgetary constraints and delays in processing of legislative businessby theNational Assembly.

Priority area(s)for the 13thParliament

Publication'of Bills.toamend the CropsAct,2013 so as tounbundle theregulation andmanagement of major crops thatfall under the ambit of theAgriculture and Food Authority(AFA)and establish stand-alone agenciesfor theirregulation.

The committeenoted thecontentsof thepaper andresolved toconsideritintodetails during Committeeinductionretreat.

MIN/SEN/SCA/022/2022:-

CONSIDERATIONOFTHE OF THE COMMITTEE WORKPLAN(COMMITTEE PAPER NO.6)

The Committeewas taken through CommitteepaperNo.6-The draftworkplan for November,2022.The Committeeraisedconcerns that some of thescheduled meetings wouldcoincidewith theEastAfricaLegislative(EALA)games.

The Committee noted the contents of the paper.The secretariat was advised to check with the calendarofEALAgames andreschedule somemeetings in consultation with the chairperson.

MIN/SEN/SCA/023/2022:ANYOTHERBUSINESS

The followingissueswere discussed under any otherbusiness-

1.ReferralofaStatement

The Committeewasinformed that by a letterdated7thNovember,2022,theSpeaker referred aStatementon the stateofricefarminginKisumu County to the Committee by Sen.(Prof.) Tom Ojienda,SC,MP.

2.Posting of SenatorsPhotos on Social Media

The media relationsofficer was urged to ensure thatwhen postingphotoson the Parliament facebook page, the Senators are referred by their rightful names and counties.

3.ChallengesfromNewKPCU onFertilizerSubsidy

TheCommitteenoted thatbya letter dated27thNovember,2022thestakeholders of thenewKPCUindicated thatthey arechargedmore onsubsidizedfertilizer than the recommended price.

MIN/SEN/SCA/024/2022:-

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 13:15p.m.The next meetingwill bebywayofnotice.

ADJOURNMENT

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SIGNED:.

DATE......

SEN.JAMESKAMAUMURANGO,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

Clause

• 1—Short title.
• 2—Interpretation.
• 3—Objects.

PARTII-NATIONALANDCOUNTYAGRICUTURALEXTENSIONSERVICES STRATEGY

• 4—NationalExtensionServicesStrategy
• 5—CountyExtensionServicesStrategy
• 6 ——Establishment of theService.
• 7 ——Headquarters of theService.
• 8 ——Functions of theService.
• 9 ——Board of Directors.
• 10 0—CompositionoftheBoard.
• 11—Qualification of appointment as a member.
• 12—Tenure of appointment.
• 13 —Vacation ofoffice.
• 14 ——Functions of theBoard.
• 15 —Committees oftheBoard.
• 16 —Delegation by theBoard
• 17 ——RemunerationofmembersoftheBoard.
• 18 —Chief Executive officer.
• 19—FunctionsoftheChiefexecutiveofficer
• 20—Removalofthechiefexecutiveofficer.
• 21—StaffoftheBoard
• 22—Protectionfrom personal liability

THEAGRICUTURALANDLIVESTOCKEXTENSIONSERVICESBILL,2022

ARRANGEMENTOFCLAUSES

PARTI-PRELIMINARY

• 23—Common sealoftheBoard.
• 24—Signing authority.
• 25—Meetingof the Board

PARTIV-ROLEOFCOUNTYGOVERNMENTS

• 26—Roleofcountygovernments.

PARTV-FINANCIALPROVISIONS

• 27—Fundsoftheservice.
• 28—Annual estimates.
• 29—Accounts and Audit.
• 30 0—Annual Report andPublication.
• 31—Financialyear of theBoard.

PARTVI-MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS

• 32—Enactment of county specificlegislation.
• 33—Regulations.

FIRSTSCHEDULEPROVISIONSRELATINGTOTHECONDUCTOF BUSINESSANDAFFAIRSOFTHEBOARD.

THEAGRICUTURALANDLIVESTOCKEXTENSIONSERVICESBILL,2022

ABill for

AN ACT of Parliament to;provide for agricultural and livestock extension services; establish the Agricultural and Extension Service; and for connected purposes.

ENACTEDbytheParliamentofKenya,asfollows-

PARTIPRELIMINARY

• 1.ThisActmay becited as theAgricultural and livestock ExtensionServicesAct,2022.
• 2.In this Act,—

"Board"means theBoard establishedunder section8;

"Cabinet Secretary"means the Cabinet Secretary responsible formattersrelatingtoagriculture;

"chief executive officer"means the person appointed in accordancewith section18;

"extension services";means agricultural and livestock extension services;and

"county executive committee member"means the county executivecommitteememberresponsibleformattersrelating to agriculture.

• 3.The objects of thisAct is toprovidefor a framework—
• (a) tofoster coordination and collaborationin extensionservices researchbyNational Government, County Governments, nongovernmental organization,learning institution, research bodies and othernon-state actors;
• q topromote thegenerationofhighincomefor farmers and tradersthroughincreasedproduction and sourcingofcompetitivemarkets;
• for the continuous and sustained research on extensionservicesforthedevelopmentof the Agricultural and livestockindustry;

Short title.

Interpretation.

Objects.

National extensionservices policy.

• (d)for adoption of a sector-wide approach to the provision extensionserviceswhichenables access toappropriatequalityservicesfromthebest increased incomes andstandard of living to Kenyans.; and
• e) for the provisionof financialsupport tothe variousplayersin the extension servicesindustry.

PARTII-NATIONALANDCOUNTY AGRICULTURALANDLIVESTOCKEXTENSION SERVICESPOLICYANDSTARTEGY.

• 4.(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall,formulate andpublish in the Gazettean agricultural andlivestockextensionservicespolicy at leastonce every five years,for the implementation and standarddeliveryof extension services bythecounty governments.
• (2)In developing theNational extensionservicesPolicy,the CabinetSecretaryshall haveregard to
• (a)theneedforaneffectivemanagementand implementationstructureatthenationalandcounty levels ofgovernmentin order toensure the effective development of themungbeanindustry;
• (b) adequate capacity development and support for growers and other stakeholdersin the mung bean industry;
• (c)theparticipationofstakeholdersandcommunitiesat thenational and countylevelsofgovernment;
• (d)thedevelopmentofappropriatestrategiesand mechanisms atthenational andcountylevelsof governmentnecessarytosupport thedevelopment of themungbeanindustry;
• (e)theneed tohaveinplaceaframeworktomonitor andevaluate theimplementationofthepolicyin the developmentandregulationof themungbean sector;
• (f)theresourcesrequired at thenational and county levelsofgovernmentfortheeffective implementation of thepolicy;and
• (g)thecapacitybuildingprogrammes and strategies neededtobecarriedouttoensurethatgrowers are

Countyextension servicesstrategy

Establishmentof the Service.

abletorespondtotheneedsidentifiedforthe implementation ofthepolicy.

• (3)The Cabinet Secretary shall periodically review the national agricultural and livestock extension services policy and may,by notice in the Gazette,publish a revised national agricultural and livestock extension servicespolicy.
• (4) The Cabinet Secretary,each county executive committee member and all relevantpublicbodies shall,when exercising or performinganystatutoryfunction,takeinto accountandgiveeffect to thenational agricultural and livestock extension servicespolicy.
• 5.(1)Each county executive committee member shall formulate andpublish,in the Gazette,a county specific extension services strategy.The county executive committee member shall in formulating thestrategy take into account thenational livestock policyformulated bytheCabinetSecretaryunder section4.
• (2)Thecounty executive committeemember shall periodically review the county agricultural and livestock extension servicesstrategy andmay,bynoticeintheGazette,publisha revised county agricultural andlivestock extension services strategy.

PARTIII-THEAGRICUTURALANDLIVESTOCK EXTENSIONSERVICE

• 6.(l) There is established the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Service.
• (2)TheService shall be a bodycorporatewithperpetual succession and a common seal and shall,in its corporate name,be capable of
• (a)suing and being sued;
• (b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding,charging and disposing of movable or immovable property;
• C entering into contracts;
• (d)borrowing and lending money;and

Headquarters of theService.

Functions of the Service.

• doingorperforming all such otherthingsor acts as maybenecessaryfortheproperdischargeofits functionsunderthisAct,whichmaybelawfully doneorperformed by a bodycorporate.
• 7.(1)Theheadquarters of the service shall beinNairobi.
• (2)Theservicemayestablish suchotherofficesanywherein Kenyaasitmayconsidernecessaryfortheeffective performance ofitsfunctionsunder thisAct.
• 8.(1)ThefunctionsoftheServiceshall beto
• (a)enhance the competitivenessof agriculture and food industry in Kenya in an increasingly competitive world environment;
• (b)increase thelong-termproductivity of agriculture andfood industry in Kenya while maintaining and enhancing the naturalresourcebaseonwhichtheCountiesandthe National Government agricultural economy depend on;
• ()developnewusesand newproducts for agricultural commodities and come up with alternative production methodstodevelopnew crops;
• (d)improve risk management in the agriculture industryin Kenya;
• (2)in performance of its functions under subsection (1),the serviceshall
• (a)support agricultural researchon extension servicesto promoteeconomicopportunityinrural communitiesand tomeettheincreasingdemandforinformation and technology transfer throughout theagriculture industryin Kenya;
• (b)collaboratewith the countygovernments in—
• (i)improving the coordination and planning of agricultural research, extension,and teaching programs;
• (ii)identifying needs and establishingprioritiesfor theseprograms;
• (i) ensuring that national agricultural research, extension,and teaching objectives are fully achieved;and
• (iv)ensuring thattheresultsofagriculturalresearch areeffectivelycommunicatedanddemonstrated

Compositionof theBoard.

tofarmers,processors,handlers,consumers,and all otheruserswhocanbenefitfrom them.

• ()maintain and disseminate information on standards for supplyof nutritious and safe food by thecounty governments;
• (d) facilitate transfer of technology;
• (a)encourage theuseofinformation 1communication technology by developing andpackaging information in simple,easily accessible digital systems;
• (b)collaboratewith internationalentitiesin order toleverage on resources,priority food and agricultural interests including addressing emergingplant and animal diseases, improving cropvarieties and animal breeds and developing safe,efficient,and nutritious food systems;
• (c)mobilisingresources at thenational level forinvestment in development and implementation of extension services programs in the counties;
• (d) developing and coordinatingintergovernmentalrelations mechanismin thedeliveryofservicesrelatedtoextension services;and
• (e)providing technical assistance and capacitybuildingto the countygovernmentsonmatters relatingtoextension services.
• BoardofDirectors 9.The management of the service shall vest on the Board of Directors.
• 10.(1) TheBoard shall consist—
• (a)a chairperson who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;
• (b)the principal secretary responsible for matters relating to agriculture;
• (c)the principle secretary responsible for matters relating to livestock;
• (d)two personswithknowledge and experience in the field extensionservicesnominated by the Council of County Governors;

Qualificationsfor appointmentasa member.

Tenureof appointment.

Vacationof office.

• (e)one person representing national farm or producer organizations nominated by the Council of County Governors;
• (f)one person representing theKenya Agricultural and LivestockResearch Organizationnominatedbythe Organization;
• (g)onememberrepresenting the National Association ofAgricultureandLivestock Extension Service Providers nominated by the association;
• (h)onepersonrepresenting extension services training institutionsnominated the CabinetSecretary;and
• (i)thechiefexecutiveofficer.
• (2)TheCabinetSecretaryshall appointthemembersunder subsection (1) (d),(e), (f),(g) and (h) by notice in the Gazette.
• (4)The chief executiveofficer shall bean ex officio memberandsecretaryto theBoard andshallhavenorighttovote at anymeetingoftheBoard.
• 11.(1)Aperson isqualifiedforappointment asamemberof the Board under section 10(1) (e),(f),(g)and (h) if that person—
• (a)is a citizen of Kenya;
• (b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• ()has at least three years'experience inmanagement; and
• (d)meets therequirementsofleadershipandintegrity setoutin ChapterSixoftheConstitution.
• (2)Aperson is not qualified for appointment if that person--
• (a)is convictedofa criminaloffence and sentenced to a termofimprisonmentofatleastsixmonths;
• (b)is a member of Parliament or county assembly;or
• (c) is adjudged bankrupt.
• 12.Apersonwhois appointedunder section10shall servefora termofthreeyearsrenewableforonefurtherterm.
• 13.Aperson shall cease tobeamember of theBoard if that person—

Functionsof the Board.

• (a)is absent, without reasonable cause,for three consecutivemeetingsoftheBoard;
• (b) becomesanofficer,agentormemberofstaffofthe Board;
• resigns bygiving a noticein writingaddressed to the CabinetSecretary;
• (d)is convicted ofa criminal offence and sentenced to a termofimprisonmentofatleastsixmonths;
• (e)is declared bankrupt;
• (g)is unable to perform the functions of officeby reasonofmentalorphysicalinfirmity;or
• (h) dies.
• 14.(1) ThefunctionsoftheBoard shall be to—
• (a)makerecommendations to the Cabinet Secretary and the county governments on the implementation of strategies,plans and policies relating to the extensionservices;
• (b)advise the Cabinet Secretary and the County governmentsonPriorityareasofExtensionService programs and theroleof Non-state actors andother Extension ServiceProvidersin line with thePolicy;
• ()evaluate theresults andeffectiveness of agricultural research on extension,education,and economics withrespectto thepoliciesandpriorities andmake recommendationsto theCabinetSecretarybasedon such evaluation;
• (d)review andmakerecommendations to the Cabinet Secretaryon themechanismsneededforagricultural extension technology assessmentanddevelopment for thepurposesof
• (i)performance measurement and evaluationof theimplementationoftheExtensionservices programinKenya;and
• (ii)thedevelopment of mechanisms for the assessmentofemergingpublicandprivate agriculturalresearch andtechnology transfer initiatives.
• (e) consult with industry groups on agricultural research,extension,education,and economics,and

Committeesofthe Board

Delegationbythe Board.

Remunerationof membersofthe Board.

• makerecommendations to the CabinetSecretary and the county governments based on the consultation;
• (f) consult with any appropriate agencies and solicit opinionsandrecommendationsonpersonswhowill benefitfromandusenationallyfundedagricultural research,extension,education services;
• establish linkageswith local and international training and research institutions to conduct scientific research and investigations in all areas pertaining to extension services;
• (h)coordinationof agriculturalresearchbymaintaining a continuing inventoryofongoingandcompleted extension andresearchprojectsbeingconducted and fundedby thegovernment;
• putinplaceaframeworkforcapacitybuildingand trainingofvariousplayersin the sector;and
• (i)carry out such other functions asmaybe assigned by the CabinetSecretary or conferred under anyother law.
• (2)TheBoard shallconsult and collaboratewith thecounty executivecommitteemember in thedevelopment,promotion and regulation of the extension servicesin therespectivecounties.
• 15.(1) The Board may establish such committees as it may considernecessaryfortheefficientperformanceofitsfunctions and theexerciseofitspowersunderthisAct.
• (2) TheBoardmay co-optanyperson to sit in acommittee establishedunder subsection(l)suchpersons whoseknowledge and skillsarefound necessaryfor theperformance of thefunctions oftheBoard.
• 16.The Board may,by resolution either generally or in any particular case,delegate to any committee,member,officer, employeeoragentoftheBoard,theexerciseofanyof the powersor theperformanceofanyof thefunctionsof theBoard underthisActorunderanyotherwrittenlaw.
• 17.Themembers of the Board shallbepaid such remuneration, fees or allowances as the Cabinet Secretary shall,in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, determine.

Chiefexecutive officer.

Functionsofthe chiefexecutive officer.

Removalofthe chiefexecutive officer.

• 18.(1) Thereshallbeachiefexecutiveofficerof theBoardwho shall becompetitivelyrecruitedand appointedbytheBoardon such termsandconditionsas theBoardshall determine.
• (2)A person is qualified for appointment as the chief executive officer if that person—
• (a)is a citizen of Kenya;
• (b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• (c)has at least ten years'experience in senior management;and
• (d)meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set outin chapter sixof the Constitution.
• (3)Thechiefexecutive officer shall holdofficefor a term offiveyears andiseligibleforre-appointmentfor onefurther term.
• 19.Thechiefexecutiveofficershall be thesecretary to theBoard and shall,subject to the directionof theBoard
• (a)beresponsiblefor theday to daymanagementof the affairs oftheBoard;
• (b)manage the funds,property and affairs of the Board;
• ()beresponsiblefor themanagementof the staffof the Board;
• (d)oversee and coordinate the implementation of the policies,programmes andobjectives of theBoard;
• (e)cause tobepreparedfor the approval of theBoard
• (i) the strategic plan and annual plan of theBoard;and
• (ii) the annual budget and audited accounts of the Board; and
• (f)perform such other dutiesasmaybe assigned by the Board.
• 20.Thechiefexecutiveofficer shallceasetoholdofficeifthat person-
• (a)resigns in writing,addressed to the Board;
• (b)is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a

Protectionfrom personal liability.

Commonsealof theBoard.

termofimprisonmentofnotlessthansixmonths;

• (c)is found liableforgrossmisconductor abuseof office incontravention anywrittenlaw;
• (d)is declared bankrupt;
• (e)isunable to perform the functions of office by reason of mental or physical infirmity;or
• (f) dies.
• Staffofthe Board.21.(1)TheBoard may employ such officers, agents and staff as are necessaryfortheproper andefficientdischargeof thefunctions oftheBoardunder thisActanduponsuchterms and conditions ofserviceastheBoardmaydetermine.
• (2)The persons appointed under subsection (l) shall be competitivelyrecruitedandappointedbytheBoardandshallserve on such terms and conditions as the Board may,in consultation with theSalaries andRemuneration Commission determine.
• (3)The staff appointed under subsection (1) shall possess suchknowledgeand experience as shall be determinedby the Board.
• 22.Liability shall not attach to theBoardor to anyof itsmembers, officers,agentsorstaffforlossor damageincurredby aperson as aresult ofan actor omission doneormadeingoodfaith and without negligence in theperformance or exercise or the intendedperformanceorexerciseofanydutyorpowerimposed byor conferred under thisAct.
• 23.(1) The common seal of theBoard shall bekept in the custody ofthechiefexecutiveofficerorsuchotherpersonastheBoard may direct,and shall not be used except upon the order of the Board.
• (2)The sealof theBoard shallbeauthenticatedbythe signature of the chief executive officer and the chairperson or a persondesignatedbytheBoardforthatpurposeonbehalfofthe chairperson.

Signing authority.2

• 24.Alllettersandinstrumentswrittenormadebyoronbehalfof theBoard,other than thoserequiredbylawtobeunder seal, and all decisionsoftheBoard,shallbesignedunderthehandof thechiefexecutiveofficerorintheabsenceof thechief executiveofficer,apersonauthorized bytheBoard.

Meetings of Board.

Roleofcounty governments.

• 25.(1) The business and affairsof theBoard shall be conducted in accordancewith theprovisionssetoutintheFirstSchedule.
• (2)Except as otherwiseprovided in theFirst Schedule,the Boardmayregulateitsown procedure.
• (3)TheBoardmayinvite anyperson toattend anyof its meetings and to participate in its deliberations,but such person shallnotbeentitledtovoteon anyoftheBoard'sdecisions.

PART IV ROLE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

• 26.(1) Each county government shall
• (a)implement the National Government policy and standardsrelatingto theextension servicessector;
• (b)regulateandpromoteextensionserviceswithin the respective county;
• ()collect,collate and disseminateinformation on extensionservicesindustryincludingthe appropriate technology andpracticestoensuremaximisationof yields andsalesbystakeholders;
• (d) coordinate the activities of persons,organisations andanyother associations withinthefieldof extensionservices;
• (e)facilitateaccessbyplayersin theextensionservices sector tosuchresources andfinancial support asmay benecessarytopromote theuseand developmentof extension servicesin therespective county;and
• (f)improve on the safe production and processing of, and adding ofvalue to,Kenyan food and fibre resourcesusingmethods thatmaintain the balance betweenyield andenvironmental soundness.
• (2) Each county executive committee member shall,in subsection (1)-
• (a)maintain an up to dateregister of extension services providers as it considers appropriate in that county;

Fundsofthe Service.

Annualestimates.

• (b) consider applications for the permits and licences;
• (c)carry outsurveillance andinspectionstoensure compliancewiththestandardsandlegislationonthe extensionservices;
• (d)promote theorganisation allplayersin the fieldof extension services;
• (e)provide training on extension serviceprograms and disseminate informationtostakeholderson entrepreneurial and other technical skills andvalues, attitudeformationandsocio-economicdevelopment strategies;
• (f)collaborate with relevant institutions so as to promote access to credit and otherfinancial services; and
• (g)carry out such otherfunctions as maybe conferred uponbyanylaw.

PARTV-FINANCIALPROVISIONS

• 27.(1) Thefundsof theService shall consistof
• (a)monies appropriated byParliamentfor thepurposes ofthe service;
• (b) such monies or assets asmay accrue to orvest in theserviceinthecourseoftheexerciseofits powersor theperformanceofitfunctionsunder thisAct or anyotherwritten law;and
• ()donations,grants,loans orgiftsmadeto the service and approvedbytheCabinetSecretaryforfinance.
• 28.(1) Atleastthreemonthsbeforethecommencementofeach financial year,theBoard shall cause to beprepared estimates of therevenueand expenditureoftheBoardforthatyear.
• (2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimatedexpenditureoftheBoardforthefinancialyearconcerned.
• (3) The annual estimates prepared by the Board under subsection (2) shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for tablingin theNationalAssembly and theSenate.

Accounts and audit.

No.34of2015.

Annualreportand publication.

Financialyearof theBoard.

• 29.(1) TheBoard shall cause tobekeptsuchbooksof accounts and other books in relation thereto of all itsundertakings,funds, activities andpropertyas theCabinetSecretarymayfrom time totimeapproveandshall,within aperiodofthreemonthsafter the end of the financial year,cause to be prepared,signed and forwarded to theAuditor-General-
• (a)a balance sheet showing in detail the assets and liabilities of theBoard;and
• (b)such other statements of accounts as the Cabinet Secretarymayapprove.
• (2)The accounts of theBoard shall be examined,audited andreporteduponannuallybytheAuditor-Generalin accordance with thePublicAuditAct.
• (3)The Board shall submit to the Auditor-General all books and accounts of the Board,together with all vouchers in support thereof,and allbooks,papers andwritings initspossession orcontrolrelatingthereto,andtheAuditor-General shall beentitled torequire from any member,officer,employeeor agentof the Board such information and explanation as hemay consider necessaryfortheperformanceofhisduties.
• 30.(1) The Board shall,within aperiod of three months after the endofeachfinancialyearorwithinsuchlongerperiod as the CabinetSecretarymay approve,submit to the CabinetSecretary areportoftheoperationsoftheBoard duringsuchyear,and the yearlybalance sheet and such other statementsof account as the Cabinet Secretary shall require,together with the AuditorGeneral'sreport.
• (2)The Board shall,if the Cabinet Secretary so requires, publish thereport,balance sheet andstatementssubmitted tohim under subsection(1) in suchmanner as the Cabinet Secretary may specify.
• (3)The CabinetSecretary shall submit to theNational Assembly and theSenate thereports,balance sheet and statements submitted under subsection(l),within a period of fourteen daysof thereceiptofthereports and statements.
• 31.Thefinancialyearof the service shall be theperiod of twelve months endingon thethirtiethof Junein eachyear.

County specific legislation.

Regulations.

• setting out-
• (a)the criteria for theregistration of extension services providerswithin therespective county;
• (b) criteria for the issuance of a licence to an applicant within therespective county;
• ()informationrequired tobesubmittedby an applicantfor registration or issuance ofa licence;
• (d)process of determination of anapplicationfor registration or issuance ofa licence;
• (e) the conditions for the issuance orrenewal ofa licence under this Act;
• (f)thegrounds for therejectionof an applicationor cancellation ofalicence issued under thisAct;and
• (g)processofapplicationfortherenewalofregistrationand de-registration.
• 33.The Cabinet Secretarymay,onrecommendationof the Service and the county governments,make regulations for or with prescribedforcarryingoutorgivingeffect tothisAct

Meetings.

Quorum.

Voting.

Minutes.

Disclosure of interest.

FIRSTSCHEDULE

(s. 25(1)

PROVISIONSRELATINGTOTHECONDUCTOF BUSINESSANDAFFAIRSOFTHEBOARD

• 1.(1) The Board shall have at least six meetings in every financialyear andnotmorethantwomonthsshallelapsebetween the date of one meeting and the date of the next meeting.
• (2)Meetingsshall be convenedbythechief executiveofficer in consultationwith thechairperson andshall beheld at such times and suchplaces as the chairperson shall determine.
• (3) The respective chairpersons shall preside over all meetings andin the absence of the chairperson,by a person elected
• (4) The chairperson may at any time convene a special meetingoftheBoard as thecasemaybe,and shall dosowithinone monthof thereceiptbythechairperson ofawrittenrequest signed byatleastfiveothermembers.
• (5)Unlesshalfof themembers of theBoard otherwise agree,atleast seven days'noticeof a meeting shall be given to everymemberoftheBoardasthecasemaybe.
• 2.Thequorum ofa meeting of theBoard is halfof the total numberofmembers.
• 3.Adecisionof theBoard shallbebyamajorityofthe memberspresent andvotingand,in the case ofan equalityofvotes; the person presiding at themeeting shall have a second or casting vote.
• 4.Minutes of all meetings shall bekept and entered in records kept for that purpose.
• 5.(1)If a person is present at a meeting of the Board or respective committee atwhich anymatter is thesubjectof consideration and in which matter that person is directly or indirectlyinterestedinaprivatecapacity,thatperson shall as soon asispracticableafter the commencementofthemeeting,declare suchinterest.
• (2) The person making the disclosure of interest under subsection(1) shall not,unless theBoard or committee otherwise directs,takepartinanyconsideration or discussion of,or vote on anyquestiontouchingonthematter.
• (3)A disclosure ofinterestmadeundersubsection(1) shall be recordedin theminutes of themeeting atwhich itis made.
• (4)A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence anduponconviction isliabletoa finenotexceedingfive

hundred thousand shillings or toimprisonment for a termnot exceedingsevenyears or toboth suchfine and imprisonment.

(5)Amember or employeeof theBoard shall not transact any businessortradewiththeBoard.

MEMORANDUMOFOBJECTSANDREASONS

TheprincipalobjectofthisBillistoprovideforthepolicyandinstitutionalframework withinwhich the agricultural and livestockindustry operates by among others establishing theAgricultural and LivestockExtension Service,which will bemanaged by ta Board of Directors.Agriculture is the backbone of our economy.Majority of Kenyans depend on agricultureeitherdirectlybyfeeding theirfamiliesorthroughtradingofagriculturaland livestockcommodities togenerate anincome.Unfortunately,over theyears thereturnshave been dwindling due tomainlypoorperformanceof both crops andlivestockwhich can be attributed to climate change,poor productionmethods,pest and diseases among others.

Thereis therefore a genuine need to setupapolicy andinstitutionalframework to support andguidetheactivities,operations,andinteractionswithin theindustrywith theaim thatthe growthof theindustrywill result to a strengthened agriculturaleconomyfor thevarious counties across the country.

Thehighlightof thisBill is thesettingupof abodywhichwill be dedicated towardscoming upwith policies and strategies on extension services.TheBill proposes toinvest inresearch soascomeupwithcropsandlivestockbreeds thatwill mature fastandalsobe able to withstand the current harsh climate.It sets up the roles of the county governmentswhich will be to implement thenational governmentpolicyin the counties and also tocoordinatevarious extensionservicesatthecountylevel.

Part I (clauses 1-3) contains preliminary matters.It contains the short title,interpretation of terms and theobjectoftheAct.

Part II (clauses 4-5) provides for the National Agricultural and livestock policy and strategy whichwill guide both thenational and the countygovernmentsinexecutingtheirmandates in relationtoextensionservices.

PART III(clauses 6-25) provides for the establishment,functions and powers of the Agricultural and LivestockService.Itfurtherprovidesforthecomposition andqualifications forappointmentofthemembersof theService.Inaddition,itprovidesfortheofficeofthe chiefexecutiveofficeroftheBoard and thesecretariat.

Part IV(Clause 26) contains provisions related to the role of county governments in regulatingextensionservices.

PartV(clauses27-31) sets out thefinancialprovisionsofService.It sets out the sources oft fundsfor the service.It alsoprovidesfor thepreparation ofannual estimatesofincome and expenditureof theBoard.Itfurtherprovidesfor theperiodof thefinancialyearof theBoard and thepreparation and auditingofits accounts.

Part VI(clauses 32-33) Sets out the miscellaneous provisions.It sets out areas in which countiescanlegislateoninregards toextensionservicesandalsodelegatespowersto the CabinetSecretary to makeregulations.

The Second Schedule containsprovisions relating to meetings of theBoard and the conduct ofsuchmeetings.

Statementon the delegation oflegislativepowers and limitation offundamental rights andfreedoms

Clauses33of theBill does delegatespowers to theCabinetSecretaryfor thepurposeof givingeffect to theprovisionsof theAct.TheBill doesnot limitfundamentalrightsand freedoms.

Statementonhow theBillconcernscountygovernments

Agricultureis a devolvedfunctionset outinparagraph 1of Part 2of theFourthSchedule to theConstitution.TheBillprovides forextension Services which isa key aspect in the production of crops and livestock.The Bill seeks to ensure that extension services are developed and offered tothefarmersinan accessible andeffectivemanner.

Constitution.

Statement that the Bill is not a money Bill,within the meaning of Article 114 of the Constitution

ThisBill is not a money Bill within themeaning of Article114 of the Constitution.

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| No | Clause | Stakeholder | | Proposed Observations/Comments amendment and rationale | Resolution | |------|----------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 1. | 2 | Ministry Agriculture (MOA) | of services- extension clause2 Extension services means-the agriculture and extension service. Clause6 further establishesthe Agricultural and Extension Service. | Toamend the The Extension Service interpretation establishedunderclause6 ofextension is a body cooperate mandatedinregulatingthe extensionservices The Bill does industry. not clearly bring out what Whileunderclause2the definition ofextension services are; servicesisforthe purposes of limiting the The Bill under applicationoftheActto only the extension provides that- servicesthatareofferedin the agriculture and livestock industry | Retain |

| 2. | 3-Objects (Long title) | Ministry Agriculture (MOA) | of Itisnot clearly bringing out what theBill intents to address. The provides for agricultural and livestock extension services; establish the Agricultural andextension Service Proposal Review the objects of the Bill to provide establishment of a professional bodyandfor regulation of extension services. | The committeemay consider amending to; Toprovide for the agricultural and extension services sector; | Retain | |------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | 3. | Part I, Clause 3 (a)- Objects. | KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE (KEPHIS) | Proposal Amend section 3(a) to correct the typographical to pluralise learning institution. | The committee may approvethe proposalto correctthetypingerror. | Accept |

| 4. | Part II- National and | MOALD | Development | 1.Extension services | Retain | |------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | 5. | Part I1, Clause 4 (2) (a), (b), (d), (e), (g) National Extension services | KEPHIS | Amend to correct the typographical error. | The committee may approve the proposal to correct the typographical error. | Accept | | 6. | Policy. Clause 5(1) | | The section refers to Livestock policy. This is a typographical error which may be corrected. Proposal Amend to read; The | The Committee may approve the amendment bring clarity. | Accept |

| | | | only influence policy and not the actual extension being undertaken in the counties. Proposal Review to provide strengthening of County services | | | |-----|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | 12. | Partv- Financial Provisions | MOALD | Extension is a devolved function and as such the funds should be allocated by the County Assemblies and theService is regulating a professional bodythen it should generate its ownfund Having county | Extension Serviceis a national government agency comprisingof representativesofboth the National Governmentand the county governments. Further,the service is taskedwithperforming functionsofboth arms of government. | Retain | | 13. | PartVI- Miscellaneous Provisions. | MOALD | specific regulations for registration, licensing issuance and | The Bill provides for Enactment of county specific legislationsa and further gives the Cabinet secretarypowers tomake regulations. | Reject |

| renewal will result in very heterogeneous frame against the intention of the Bill. Proposal Require Making of uniform regulations | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

MINISTRY OFAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCKDEVELOPMENT

Telephone:2718870/9 Fax:2711149 Website:www.kilimo.go.ke Whenreplyingpleasequote;

KILIMOHOUSE CATHEDRALROAD P.O.Box30028 NAIROBI

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10thMarch2023

The Clerk Senate

Parliament Officeof theClerkoftheSenate NAIROBI

Attn:Mr.Stephen Gikonyo

StateDepartmentforCropDevelopment

Stakeholder Submission on the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill, 2022 (Senate Bills No.12 of 2022)

23rdFebruary2023 and on the above subject matter refers.

Wehavereviewed thedraftBill and Iwouldliketostatethatitisnot well alignedtothefourthscheduleof theConstitutionofKenya.

Attachedfind detailed comments.

Peter Owoko

For:Principal Secretary

The Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022) By Sen.Maureen Tabitha Mutinda, MP

COMMENTFORM

| No. | Clause | Provisionsofthe Clause | Issueswith the clause/ suggested Amendment | Proposed Clause | |-------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | 2 | "Extension services"; Means agricultural and livestock extensionservice | Doesnotclearlybringoutwhat ExtensionServicesareifthatwas the.intentionandwhenreadwith6. (1)Thereisestablishedthe Agricultural and LivestockExtensionService. | Deletethe interpretation | | 2 | 3 | fhe objects | It isnotclearlybringingoutwhatthe Bill intendstoaddressieto;provide foragriculturalandlivestock extensionservices;establishthe Agricultural and ExtensionService; andfor connected purposes. | ReviewtheObjects toprovidefor establishmentof theagricultural extension professional body andforregulation ofextensionservice provision | | 3 | PARTII | NATIONALANDCOUNTY AGRICULTURALAND LIVESTOCKEXTENSION SERVICESPOLICYAND STARTEGY | DevelopmentofPoliciesand strategiesareadministrative functions andmay not have any relationtoextensionservice provision.Legislatingthis responsibility is unnecessary. | Delete thispart | | 4 | 8 | Thefunctionsofthe Service | Commodityvaluechain development,marketing and de riskingofactorsarefunctions providedforintheCropsandTea Act. | Reviewtoprovide forfunctionsthat entrench professionalismin ExtensionService delivery | | 5 | 14 | (1)Thefunctions of the Board | ExtensionServicesaredevolved function.By advisingthe Cabinet SecretarytheServicewill only influencepolicyandnottheactual extensionbeingundertaken by Counties. | Reviewtoprovide for strengtheningof County services | | 6 | PARTV | FINANCIALPROVISIONS | Extensionisdevolvedfunction and assuch thefundsshouldbe allocated bytheCountyAssemblies andtheServiceisregulatinga professionalbodythenitshould generateownfund | Provideclarity | | / | PARTVI | MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | Havingcountyspecificregulations forregistration,license issuance and renewalwillresultinvery heterogeneousframeagainst the intensionoftheBill | Require makingof uniformregulations |

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

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E-mail:clerk.senate@parliament.go.ke

PARLIAMENT OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SENATE

Ref.SEN/DSEC/SCA/CORR/SCH/020/02/2023(13) 23rd February,2023

Hon. Mithika Linturi,

NAIROBI.

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry ofAgriculture and LivestockDevelopment, P.O.B0x30040-00100,

Dear Sir,

RE: STAKEHOLDERSUBMISSIONSONTHEAGRICULTURALAND LIVESTOCKEXTENSIONSERVICESBILL,2022(SENATEBILLSNO.120F 2022)

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries is established under standingprder228(3)of theSenateStanding Orders andismandated to consider all matters relating to agriculture,livestock,fisheries development and veterinary services.

TheAgricultural and LivestockExtensionServiceBill (SenateBills No.12of 2022)was read a First Time in theSenate onWednesday15thFebruary,2023and thereafter stood committed to theStanding Committee onAgriculture,Livestock andFisheries.

Pursuant to the|provisionsof Article 118andStanding Order 145(5)of the Senate Standing Orders and being akey stakeholder,the Committee hereby invitesyou to submit anyrepresentations thatyoumayhaveon theBill.

The representatlonsmay be made by way ofwritten memoranda to the Clerk of the Senate on theaddress clerk.senate@parliament.go.ke and copied to the Standing agriculturelfcommittee.senate@parliament.go.ke tobereceived onor beforeFriday,3rd Committee on Agriculture, Livestockand Fisheries on the address March,2023at5:00pm.

08 MAR 2C23

The Senate Clerk's Chambers ParliamentBuildings P.O.Box41842-00100 NAIROBI,Kenya

KENYA PLANTHEALTHINSPECTORATESERVICE(KEPHIS) HEADQUARTERS

OlooluaRidge,Karen·P.0.Box49592Nairobi,KenyaTel:0206618000/0709891000.Fax:0203536175 E-mail:director@kephis.org·Website:www.kephis.org

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Email:

clerk.senate@parliament.go.ke, agriculturelfcommittee.senate@parliament.go.ke

Dear Sir

RE: :KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE (KEPHIS) SUBMISSIONS ON THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICESBILL,2022(SENATEBILLSNO.12OF2022)

KEPHISacknowledgesreceiptof therequest tomakesubmission to the abovementionedBillvideCircular,Ref.SEN/DSCEC/SCA/CORR/SCH/020/02/2023,dated 23rdFebruary2023.

Thecorporationhasconsidered thedetailsof theBillandproposesthefollowing;

| Section of the Bill | StatementinDraftBill | Recommended changes Comments | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | PartI,Section 3(a) | tofoster coordination and collaboration inextensionservicesresearchby National Government, County Governments, non-governmental organization, learning institution, researchbodiesandothernon-state actors; | Pluralise learning institution to foster coordination and collaboration inextensionservices research by National Government, County Governments, non- governmental organization,learning institutions ,research bodies and othernon-stateactors; | | Part II, Section 4 (2) (a),(b), (d), (e), (g) | ...ensure effective developmentof the mung bean industry ...supportforgrowersand 1other stakeholders in theming bean industry | Reviewthesection torefer to the Agricultural and Livestock extension policyrather than the development of the Mung bean industry. |

Date:1st March,2023

| Section the Bill | of | StatementinDraft Bill | Recommended changes Comments | | |-------------------------|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------| | | | ..support the developmentof mung industry ...thedevelopmentofregulationofthe mungbeansector ...strategiesneededtobecarriedoutto ensurethatgrowersareableto respond... | | | | Part Section5 | II, | ...The county executive Add committeemembershall informulating the strategy take intoaccountthenational livestockpolicy The formulated by the CabinetSecretaryundersection4 and | terms Agriculture and extension to the policy referred to read, county executive committee member shall formulating the strategy take intoaccountthenationalagricultural livestock extension policy formulated by the CabinetSecretaryundersection4 | in | | Part Section 8 (a), (b) | III, | ...enhancecompetitiveness in the agriculture and food industry... ...increasethelong-termproductivityof agriculture and food industry inKenya... | Consider,replacing agriculture and food industry to an encompassing statementthatcovers boththeagricultureandlivestock sectors. The food industry may connoteadifferentsector. | all- | | Part Section 8 (c) | III | ...developnewusesandnewproducts for agricultural commoditiesandcome up with alternativeproduction methods develop new crops; | Consider other production methods covering the livestock sector as well.Agricultural extensionmaynot be limited to crops only. | | | Part Section 10 (c) | III, | the principle secretary responsible for matters relatingtolivestock; | Correct spelling for principle to principal | |

YoursFaithfully,

PROF.THEOPHILUSM.MUTUI,PHD MANAGINGDIRECTOR

30March,2023

The ClerkoftheScnate, Parliament Buildings,

NAIROBI.

RE:COMMITTEESTAGEAMENDMENTSTOTHEAGRICULTURALAND

NOTiCE is givcn that Scn.JamesKamau Murango,Chairperson,Committee on Agriculture,Livestockand Fishcricsintends tomovethcfollowing amendmcntsto theAgriculturaland LivcstockExtensionServicesBill,SenateBillsNo.12of2022,attheCommittee Stage

CLAUSE4

THATclausc4of theBillbe amcndcd by deletingsub-clause(2) and substituting thercforthefollowingnewsubclause

• (2)Indeveloping theNational ExtensionServiccsPolicy,the Cabinet Sccrctary shall have regard to
• (a)thenccdforan effectivemanagcmcntandimplemcntation structure at the nationalandcountylevclsofgovernment in order to cnsure the effectivc devclopment of the extension scrvicesindustry;
• (b)adcquate capacity devclopment and support for stakcholders in thc extension services industry;
• (c)theparticipationof stakcholdersandcommuniticsatthenationaland county levclsofgovcrnment;
• (d)the development of appropriate strategics andmcchanisms at the national and countylevclsofgovcrnmentneccssaryto support thedevelopmcnt of theextension servicesindustry;

• (e)theneedtohaveinplacea framcwork tomonitor andevaluatethc implementation of thepolicyin the development andregulation of thc extension servicesindustry;
• (f)theresourcesrequired atthenational andcounty levelsofgovernmentfor theeffectiveimplementation of thepolicy;and
• (g) the capacitybuildingprogrammcs and stratcgicsnceded to becarricd out to cnsure thatcxtension servicesproviders are able torespond to thenecds identificdfor the implementation of thepolicy.

CLAUSE5

THAT clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause(1)and substituting thereforc thefollowingnew clause(1)-

(1)Eachcountyexecutivecommittcemcmbershall formulateandpublish,inthc Gazette,acountyspecificextcnsionservicesstratcgy andshall,informulatingthe stratcgy takeintoaccountthenational agricultural andlivcstockpolicyformulatedby theCabinctSecrctaryunder section4.

CLAUSE8

THATclause8oftheBillbeamended

Functionsof8.(l) Thefunctionsof theService shall beto-

the service.

• (a) enhance the competitiveness of the agriculture and livcstock industryinKenya in an incrcasingly competitive world cnvironment;
• (b)increase thelong-termproductivityof agriculture and livcstock industry inKenya whilemaintaining and enhancing the natural resourcebaseonwhich theCounticsandtheNational Government agricultural economydependon;
• (c) devclopnewuses andnewproducts for agricultural commodities and come upwith alternativcproductionmcthods to develop ncw crops; and

CLAUSE11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amendcd in subclause (1) by inscrting the cxpression"(h) immcdiately after thewords"undersection1i(1)".

CLAUSE14

THATclause14oftheBill be amended in sub-clause(1) (i)by delctingtheword "sector"appearing immcdiately after the words"playcrs in the"and substituting thereforc theword"industry".

CLAUSE26

THATclause26oftheBillbeamendedin-

• (a)subclause(1)-
• i. paragraph(a) by deleting theword"scctor"appcaringimmcdiatcly after thewords"the extension services"and substituting therefore theword "industry";
• ii. paragraph(e)by deletingtheword"scctor"appcaringimmcdiatcly aftcr thewords"the extension serviccs"andsubstituting therefore theword "industry";
• (b)sub-clause(2)(a)by deleting theword"permit"appearingimmediatcly after thc words"application for the"and substituting thcreforc the word"registration"

CLAUSE31

THAT Clause31oftheBillbeamendedin-

• (a)subclause(1) by deleting theword"ycarly"appcaring immcdiatcly aftcr the words"year,and the""and substitutingtherefore theword"annual";and
• (i)providing tcchnical assistancc and capacitybuilding to the countygovernments onmattersrelatingto cxtensionservices;
• ()approve institutionsfor the training of extension serviccs;and
• (k)establish,approve and accrcditprograms for continuingprofessionaldevelopmentprograms.

• (d)improve risk managcmcnt in the agriculture and livestock industry in Kcnya.
• (2)in performance of its functions under subsection(1),the service shall--
• (a)supportagriculturalrescarch on cxtension services topromote cconomicopportunityinruralcommunitiesand tomeettheincrcasingdemandforinformationandtechnologytransfer throughout the agriculture industryinKenya;
• (b)collaboratewith thecountygovernmentsin
• i. improvingthe coordination andplanningofagricultural rcscarch,extension,and teaching programs;
• ii. identifyingnecds and establishingpriorities for these programs;
• iili. cnsuring thatnational agricultural rescarch,extension, and tcachingobjcctives arefullyachicved;and
• iv. cnsuringthat theresultsofagriculturalrcscarch areeffcctivclycommunicatedanddemonstratedtofarmers, proccssors,handlers,consumers,and all otherusers whocanbenefitfrom them.
• ()maintain and disscminateinformation on standardsfor supply ofnutritiousandsafefoodbythecountygovernments;
• (d)facilitate transfer of technology;
• ()encourage theuseofinformation communication technology by devcloping and packaging information in simple, easily accessible digital systems;
• ()collaboratewithinternational entiticsin order toleverage onresources,priority food and agricultural intcrcsts including addressing cmcrging plant and animal discases,improving crop varictics and animal brccdsand devcloping safe,efficicnt,and nutritious food systems;
• (g)mobilisingresources at thc national level forinvestment in developmentandimplcmcntationofextensionservicesprograms in the countics;
• (h)developingand coordinatingintergovernmental relationsmechanisminthedeliveryofservicesrelatedtoextensionservices;

• (b) subclause(2) by delcting thewords"tohim"appcaring immcdiately after the words"and statementssubmitted".

Dated.

.2023.

Sen.JamesMurango, Chairperson,f CommitteeonAgriculture,LivestockandFisheries.

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