Report On Consideration Of The Pyrethrum (repeal) Bill (national Assembly Bill No. 40 Of 2025)

REPUBLICOFKENYA

THENATIONALASSEMBLY

THIRTEENTHPARLIAMENT-FOURTHSESSION-2025

DIRECTORATEOFDEPARTMENTALCOMMITTEES DEPARTMENTALCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCK

REPORT ON:

THE PYRETHRUM (REPEAL) BILL,2024 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.40 OF 2025)

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

LISTOFABBREVIATIONSANDACRONYMS.

| LISTOFANNEXURES | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | CHAIRPERSON'SFOREWORD 5 | | CHAPTERONE 6 | | I.0PREFACE 6 | | 1.1EstablishmentoftheCommittee 6 | | 1.2MandateoftheCommittee. 6 | | 1.3CommitteeMembership | | 1.4 CommitteeSecretariat.. 8 | | CHAPTERTWO. | | 2.0BACKGROUNDONTHEPYRETHRUM(REPEAL)BILL,2024 | | 2.1 Introduction. 9 | | 2.2 Rationale. 9 | | 2.3 Contents of the Bill 9 | | 2.4 Existing Legal and Policy Framework. 9 | | 2.5Stakeholder ImpactAssessment. 10 | | 2.6Conclusions..... 10 | | CHAPTER THREE 12 | | 3.1 Introduction.... 12 | | 3.2 The principal objective.... 12 | | CHAPTERFOUR... 14 | | 4.0PUBLICPARTICIPATION/STAKEHOLDERCONSULTATION. !4 4.1 Agriculture and Food Authority.... | | 14 4.2ThePyrethrumProcessingCompany ofKenya. 18 | | CHAPTERFIVE. 19 | | 5.0COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONS 19 | | CHAPTERSIX. 20 | | 6.0COMMITTEERECOMMENDATION .20 | | REFERENCES.. 21 |

LISTOFABBREVIATIONSANDACRONYMS

AFA

Agriculture and Food Authority

PPCK

The Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya

Cap.

Chapter

CBS

Chief of the Burning Spear

CECM

CountyExecutive CommitteeMember

CPA

CertifiedPublicAccountant

COG

Council of Governors

DDC

DirectorateofDepartmental Committees

Dr.

Doctor

Hon.

Honourable

ID

Identification

MP

Member ofParliament

NA

National Assembly

No.

Number

NOPEU

National Ordinary People Empowerment Union

ODM

Orange Democratic Movement

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

REF

Reference

UDA

United Democratic Alliance

CEO

ChiefExecutiveOfficer

LISTOFANNEXURES

• 1.AdoptionSchedule

2. Minutes 3. Copyof theNewsPaperAdvert 4. Copy of the Letter Inviting Stakeholders for a Meeting 5. MatrixoftheBill

• 6.Witness Attendance Register for the Stakeholder Engagement Meeting

CHAIRPERSON'SFOREWORD

This Report contains the proceedings of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock on its consideration of the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025), which was published on 9th July, 2024. The Bill was read a First Time on 8th April, 2025 and, pursuant to Standing Order I27(l), was thereafter committed to the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock for consideration on 9th April, 2025.

The Bill comprises two (2) clauses and seeks to repeal the Pyrethrum Act, Cap. 340, which is inconsistent with the harmonized regulation of scheduled crops under the Crops Act, Cap. 318. The repeal will resolve conflicts between the provisions of thePyrethrumAct and those of the CropsAct,thereby streamliningregulationofthesub-sectorunderasinglelegislativeframework.

In compliance with Article Il8(1) (b) of the Constitution and Standing Order 127(3), the Committee Friday, 18th April 2025. Although no memoranda were received, the Committee invited the State Department for Agriculture,the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA),and Pyrethrum Processing deliberate on theprovisions of theBill andreceive theircomments.

The Committee is grateful to the Offices of the Speaker and the Clerk of the National Assembly for the HonourableMembersoftheCommittee and theCommitteeSecretariatfortheirvaluablecontributions to the considerationof theBill and thepreparationof thisReport.

On behalf of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, and pursuant to Standing Order 199(6), it is my honour and privilege to present to the House the Report of the Committee on its consideration of the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025).

The Committee has considered the Bill and recommends that the National Assembly adopts the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) without amendments.

Hon. (Dr.) John K. Mutunga, M.P. Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock

1.0PREFACE

I.1EstablishmentoftheCommittee

1. TheDepartmental Committee onAgriculture andLivestockisoneof the twentyDepartmental Committees of the National Assembly established under Standing Order 2l6 whose mandate pursuanttotheStandingOrder216(5)isasfollows: 2. Toinvestigate,inquireinto,andreportonallmattersrelatingto themandate,management,activities, administration,operationsandestimatesoftheassignedministriesanddepartments;

• ii. To study theprogramme andpolicy objectives of Ministries and departments and the effectivenessof theirimplementation;
• iii. On a quarterly basis, monitor and report on the implementation of the national budget in respect of its mandate;
• iv. To studyandreviewall thelegislationreferredtoit;
• V. To study,assess and analyse the relative success of theMinistries and departments as measured by the resultsobtainedascomparedwiththeirstatedobjectives;
• vi. Toinvestigateand inquire intoall mattersrelating to theassignedMinistries anddepartmentsasthey maydeemnecessary,and asmaybereferredtothembytheHouse;
• vii. to approve,except those underStanding Order 204(Committee on appointments);
• ix. Tomake reports and recommendations to the House as often as possible,including recommendation ofproposed legislation;
• viii. To examine treaties,agreements and conventions;
• X. To considerreports of Commissions and Independent Offices submitted to the House pursuant to the provisionsofArticle254oftheConstitution;and

12. Xi. To examine any questions raised by Members on a matter within its mandate.

1.2MandateoftheCommittee

2. In accordance with the Second Schedule to the Standing Orders, the Committee is mandated to consider, agriculture, livestock, food production and marketing. 3. In executing its mandate, the Committee oversees the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.

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1.3 Committee Membership

4. The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock was reconstituted by the House on 5th March,2025andcomprisesthefollowingMembers:

Chairperson

Hon.(Dr.) John Kanyuithia Mutunga, PhD, CBS, MP Tigania West Constituency UDA Party

Vice-Chairperson

UDA Party

Hon. Brighton Leonard Yegon, MP Konoin Constituency

Hon. Sabina Wanjiru Chege, CBS, MP Nominated Member JubileeParty

Hon.MonicahMuthoniMarubu,MP Lamu County IndependentMember

Hon. Ferdinand Kevin Wanyonyi, MP Kwanza Constituency Ford Kenya Party

Hon.Patrick Kibagendi Osero, MP Borabu Constituency ODM Party

Hon. Geoffrey Makokha Odanga, MP Matayos Constituency ODM Party

Hon.Yussuf Mohamed Farah, MP Wajir West Constituency ODM Party

Hon. Justice Kipsang Kemei, MP Sigowet/Soin Constituency

Hon.John Okwisia Makali,MP Kanduyi Constituency Ford Kenya Party

UDA Party

Hon. Jared Odoyo Okelo, MP Nyando Constituency ODM Party

Hon. Ruth Adhiambo Busia Odinga, MP Kisumu County ODM Party

Hon. Lawrence Mpuru Aburi, MP Tigania East Constituency NOPEU Party

Hon. David Kiplagat, MP Soi Constituency UDA Party

Hon. Gabriel Gathuka Kagombe, MP Gatundu South Constituency UDA Party

1.4 Committee Secretariat

• 5.TheCommittee isfacilitated by the followingSecretariat:

Ms. Laureen Omusa Wesonga ClerkAssistantI/HeadofSecretariat

Mr.Victor Kanda Kilimo ClerkAssistantIII

Mr. David Ng'eno PrincipalResearchOfficerIl

Ms.Brigitta Mati Senior Legal Counsel

Mr.Shadrack Musyoki SeniorResearch Officer

CPA Robert Ngetich Fiscal Analyst I

Mr. Gerald Kadede Legal Counsel I!

Ms. Edith Chepngeno Media Relations Officer Il!

Ms. Teresia Macharia Intern

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2.0 BACKGROUND ON THE PYRETHRUM (REPEAL) BILL,2024

2.1Introduction

6. ThePyrethrum(Repeal)Bill,2024 is a focusedlegislative measure intended solely torepeal the Pyrethrum Act (Cap. 340). Its effect is to eliminate the stand-alone legal and institutional framework governing pyrethrum and transfer oversight to the general crops regime. According to Government statements and media reports,the repeal seeks to resolve the problem of"dual regulation"of pyrethrum arising from overlaps between the Pyrethrum Act and the Crops Act (Cap 3l8) and to consolidateregulationundertheAgricultureandFoodAuthority(AFA)and theCropsAct,2013. 7. The Bill contains a short title and one operative clause repealing the Pyrethrum Act. It introduces no new powers, funding, or policy reforms, relying instead on the existing Crops Act (Cap 318) to including the drafting of new Crops (Pyrethrum) Regulations, in anticipation of the Act's repeal.

2.2 Rationale

8. The existingPyrethrumAct(Cap340) established a dedicatedPyrethrumRegulatoryAuthoritywith its ownBoard,chiefexecutive,staff,and a developmentfundfinancedby a croplevy.ltskeyfeatures included institutional governance, financial provisions, licensing and registration, and enforcement mechanisms. 9. The Repeal Bill abolishes these sector-specific structures in their entirety.All provisions relating to the Authority, levy, Board, and licensing are removed, leaving regulation of pyrethrum entirely under the Crops Act (Cap 318) t framework and regulations made thereunder.

2.3 Contents of the Bill

I0.TheBill hasoneprovision:

| Provision | Content | Rationalein theBill | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Repeal (Clause 2) | Revokes the entire Pyrethrum Act (Cap.340). | Eliminatesconflict/overlapwiththeCrops Act (Cap. 318). |

2.4 Existing Legal and PolicyFramework

• I1.Repealing thePyrethrumActhasthelegal effectofremovingastatute that hasoperated inparallel with the Crops Act since 20l3. The main implication is consolidation:henceforth,all rights, obligations, or liabilities relating to pyrethrum will derive solely from the Crops Act and its subsidiary legislation. The Repeal Bill makes this consolidation explicit. By analogy to section 42(2) of the Crops

Act (which preserved acts done under other repealed laws), measures previously undertaken under Cap. 340 would be deemed to continue under the Crops Act. In practice, the Government has alreadytreatedthePyrethrumBoardasdefunctsince20l6,whenamendmentstotheAFAAct declared ita"formerinstitution"underAFA.

• transitional arrangements. Strictly read, repeal would extinguish permits, contracts, or rights granted for licences, funding arrangements, or contractual obligations issued by the defunct Pyrethrum Authority.

13. To avoid such disruptions, it will be essential that the forthcoming Crops (Pyrethrum) Regulations provide transitional safeguards, ensuring that growers, processors, and traders are not left without validlegal authoritytooperate.

2.5StakeholderImpactAssessment

14. The stakeholders in the industry are likely to be impacted as bellow. 15. Critical transitional safeguards missing from the Bill include: 3. i.A sunset clause on the absorption or redeployment of Pyrethrum Board staff; and 4. i.A mandatory audit of the Board's assets and liabilities before dissolution.

| Stakeholder | Risks | Opportunities | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Farmers | Uncertainty over pending payments/debts | Opportunityforprivate-sector-led revival withoutPBK bureaucracy | | PBK employees | NoseveranceprovisionsintheBill | | | Counties | transfer. | Increasedburdenwithoutasset/dataEmpowermenttoregulatePyrethrum undertheCropsActandcountylaws | | Private sector | Lowerbarriers toinvestmentin processing/export | | | National Treasury | Unbudgeted liabilities (debts/litigation). | Reduced recurrent costs from PBK's dissolution. |

2.6 Conclusions

16. The Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 seeks only to fold pyrethrum governance into the Crops Act (Cap 318) regime. Legally, this consolidates oversight and eliminates duplication, as stated by the Cabinet

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18. If complemented by sound regulations and supportive policies, the reform offers opportunities for sector revitalization. Farmers, processors, and investors could benefit from streamlined regulation, safeguard the interests of all stakeholders during the transition.

Secretary. However, the success of the reform depends on careful transitional planning to avoid regulatory gaps, particularly concerning licences, contracts, and pricing mechanisms.

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3.0 OVERVIEW OF THE PYRETHRUM (REPEAL) BILL, 2024 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.40OF2025)

3.1Introduction

19. The Bill seeks to repeal the Pyrethrum Act, 20l3, on the grounds that it is inconsistent with the Crops Act, 2013, which already provides a harmonized framework for the regulation of scheduled crops.The repeal will therefore eliminate the conflict and duplication between the two statutes.The Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) is sponsored by Hon. Kimani Ichung'wa, M.P., the Leader of the Majority Party.

3.2 The principal objective

20. The principal objective of the Bill is to repeal the Pyrethrum Act (Cap. 340) on account of its inconsistency with the Crops Act (Cap. 3l8), which already provides a harmonized framework for theregulationofscheduledcrops.Therepeal isintendedtoresolve the conflicts andoverlapsthat currentlyexistbetweenthetwolaws.

ClauseIoftheBillsetsouttheshorttitle.

Clause 2 of the Bill provides for the repeal of the Pyrethrum Act (Cap.340).

21. Section 5 of the Crops Act (Cap. 318) provides that the Act applies to all scheduled crops listed in the First Schedule. Pyrethrum is expressly included under Part Il of the First Schedule, which covers within the scope of the Crops Act. In addition, Section 4 of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act (Cap. 317) mandates the Agriculture and Food Authority to administer the Crops Act in consultation with county governments, thereby reinforcing the inclusion of pyrethrum under its regulatory mandate. 2. corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, administered by a Board of Management under Section 6. Further, Section 7 provides for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer. In light of these provisions, the Committee made the following observations. 23. The Bill does not contain any transitional clause addressing the status of the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority or the position of the Chief Executive Officer, thereby creating uncertainty regarding their dissolution and thehandling of related obligations.

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24. Section 3(c) of the Pyrethrum Act (Cap. 340) empowers the Authority to borrow and lend money; however, the Bill lacks a transitional clause addressing the assets and liabilities of the Authority.

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4.0PUBLICPARTICIPATION/STAKEHOLDERCONSULTATION

Following the call for memoranda from the public through advertisements placed in the print media on I8th April ,2025, and pursuant to a letter Ref: NA/DDC/A&L/2025/022 dated 8th August, 2025 inviting stakeholders to a meeting, the Committee received submissions from the following stakeholders:

4.I Agriculture and Food Authority

behalf of Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, PhD, the Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture, appeared before the Committee on Friday, 15th August 2024 and submitted as follows:

25. Section 3 of the Pyrethrum Act, No. 22 of 2013 established the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority, while Section 4 set out its functions. However, these functions substantially overlap with those of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), established under the Agriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013. This dual regulatory framework has subjected the pyrethrum industry to oversight by 2. Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024, which proposes to streamline regulation by placing the industry exclusively under theAFA and the Crops Act,2013.Theintendedoutcome isto eliminate legal and institutional duplication, resolve regulatory conflicts, and tackle broader market, governance, and structural constraints that have historically hindered the growth and performance of the pyrethrum industry.

a.Historical and Legal Evolution of Pyrethrum in Kenya

27. The pyrethrum crop has been commercially exploited since the I850s, when it was popularly traded as the Dalmatian flower.Before the discovery of DDT in thelate I940s,virtually all insecticides in usewerenaturalproducts,primarilypyrethrumandnicotine. 28. Pyrethrum was introduced in Kenya in 1928. By 1935, production had reached 170 metric tonnes (MT), surpassing local demand and necessitating the search for export markets. In I933, settler theinternationalmarket. 29. The PGA was dissolved in I936 following the establishment of the Pyrethrum Advisory Board (PAB) under the Sale of Pyrethrum Ordinance of 1935. The PAB was granted regulatory powers, including thesole authoritytosell anddistributepyrethrum. 30. The Pyrethrum Amendment Ordinance of 1938 created the Pyrethrum Board of Kenya (PBK), replacing the PAB. In 1964, the Pyrethrum Act (Cap. 340) amended the law, establishing two statutory bodies:

• Pyrethrum Board of Kenya (PBK): a growers' organization responsible for regulating pyrethrum cultivation and licensing dealers.
• Pyrethrum Marketing Board (PMB): tasked with processing and marketing pyrethrum products.

31. However, running two boards proved financially burdensome to growers. Additionally, the Act placed excessive government control on the industry, making it unpopular.In I977, the Act was 32. In 2013, a private member's bill was passed as the Pyrethrum Act No. 22 of 2013. At the same time, the government consolidated agricultural laws, enacting both the Agriculture and Food Authority Act (No./3of20/3)and the Crops Act(No. 16of20/3).All threeActswere assented toonI4thJanuary 2014.While the Agriculture and Food Authority Act and the Crops Act were intended to regulate all scheduled crops (including pyrethrum), the Pyrethrum Act, 2013 specifically focused on pyrethrum— resulting in duplication. 33. To address this conflict, the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act (No. 7 of 20l6) amended the First Schedule to the Agriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013, inserting the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority as a"former institution"for which the Agriculture and Food Authority(AFA) became the successor.

b. Justification for the Repeal of the Pyrethrum Act, No. 22 of 2013

34. Section 3 of the Pyrethrum Act, 2013 established the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority, while Section 4 outlined itsfunctions.Thesefunctionsoverlappedwith thoseof theAFA under theAgriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013. As a result, the pyrethrum industry has been subjected to regulation by two separate laws and institutions, creating confusion and inefficiencies. 35. To resolve this, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development supports the Pyrethrum (Repeal)Bill,2024.TheBillseeksto: 3. Streamline regulation by placing the pyrethrum industry solely under the AFA and the Crops Act, 2013. 4. Eliminate legal and regulatory duplication and conflict. 5. growth and performance.

c. Legal and Regulatory Duplications and Conflicts

36. The Pyrethrum Act, No. 22 of 2013 creates a parallel and conflicting regulatory regime for pyrethrum, which is also regulated as a scheduled crop under the Crops Act, 2013. Several licensing, quality control, and regulatory provisions are mirrored in both Acts, resulting in confusion, duplication, and inefficiency. Regulatory oversight is fragmented between the Agriculture and Food

Authority (AFA) and the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority (PRA), complicating compliance for stakeholders and enforcement by authorities.

Key areas of overlap include:

i. Institutional Conflicts

37. The existence of parallel institutions: the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority (PRA), established under Section 3 of the Pyrethrum Act, and the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), established under Section3of theAFAAct. 38. Functional directorates within AFA are created under Section ll of the AFA Act, resulting in duplicationofrolesbetweenPRAandAFA.

ii. Regulatory Mandate on Registration and Licensing

39. Section 19 of the Pyrethrum Act provides for licensing and registration of pyrethrum dealers, processors,andcommercialnurseryoperatorsbythePRA. 40. Sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Crops Act provide for registration of dealers in scheduled crops (including pyrethrum) by the AFA. 41. Sections 18 and 20 of the Crops Act empower AFA or county governments to issue licenses.

iii. Validityof Licenses

42. Section 20(3) of the Pyrethrum Act provides that a license is valid for five years. 43. Section 20(3) of the Crops Act states that a license remains valid until 30th June of the year of issue unless earlier canceled.

iv. Dispute Resolution and Compliance

44. The two Acts prescribe different mechanisms for dispute resolution between growers, dealers, and other stakeholders, creating uncertainty and inconsistency in enforcement.

V. General Penalty

45. Section 25 of the Pyrethrum Act prescribes a fine not exceeding KSh. I00,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year (or both). 46. Section 37 of the Crops Act prescribes a higher penalty: a fine not exceeding KSh. 500,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year (or both).

• to:
• a.Export earnings - Kenya has historically dominated global pyrethrum markets.
• b. Job creation - both directly in farming and processing, and indirectly through related value chains.
• C. Industrialgrowth and national income-alignedwithVision2030 developmentobjectives.
• d. Environmental sustainability - pyrethrum-derived insecticides provide natural and safer alternatives tosyntheticchemical pesticides.
• duplication caused by the coexistence of the Pyrethrum Act and the Crops Act. The provisions of the Crops Act (Cap. 318) and the Agriculture and Food Authority Act (Cap. 317) are sufficient to regulate thepyrethrumsub-sector.

50. The repeal will also pave the way for the enactment of Crops (Pyrethrum) Regulations under the Crops Act to govern the industry. This approach aligns with:

• TherecommendationsofthePresidential TaskForceonParastatal Reforms(20l3).
• government operations, reduce waste, and curb inefficiencies.

51. Ultimately, repeal of the Pyrethrum Act will enable revitalization of the pyrethrum industry, restore its economic significance, improve farmer livelihoods, and support Kenya's broader agricultural development and Vision 2030 goals.

CommitteeObservation/Recommendation

The proposal to repeal the Pyrethrum Act was adopted by the Committee after presentation fromAgriculture and FoodAuthority and the PyrethrumProcessing Company.Itwasclarified thatthePyrethrumActis currentlynotbeingimplemented because Agriculture and Food Authority is undertaking the regulatory function while Pyrethrum Processing Company on the other hand is a private entity that deals in

vi。 Administrative Efficiency and Service Delivery

47. Parallel institutions established under multiple Acts create administrative burdens, duplication of functions, and confusion in stakeholder engagement. Repealing the Pyrethrum Act will simplify delivery in the pyrethrum sub-sector.

vii. Economic and Developmental Significance

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commercial operation.Itwas further clarified that all the staff ofpyrethrum are paid salaries byAFA and so none of the employees risklosingtheir jobs.

4.2 The Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya

52. Ms. Carolyne Imbuaga, the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK), supported the State Department's submission to repeal the Pyrethrum Bill. She highlighted that PPCK is a state-owned company responsible for the commercial aspects of Kenya's pyrethrum industry. This structure, separating commercial from regulatory functions, was established during agricultural sector reforms. The mandate of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya includes: 2. Producing and supplying high-quality pyrethrum planting materials: This includes seedsandplantletstohelpfarmersgrowthecrop. 3. Purchasing dry flowers from growers: PPCK provides a market for farmers' pyrethrum flowers. 4. Processing and marketing value-added products: The company processes the flowers into products like pyrethrum extract, which is used to produce natural pesticides. It then marketstheseproducts. 5. Providing technical and scientificservices:This involves research and extension services tosupportfarmers and the overall industry

5.0COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONS

Having considered the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 Of 2025) the Committeeobservedasfollows:

1. Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 Of 2025) aims to repeal the Pyrethrum Act of 2013, to address conflicts with the Crops Act and removing duplication of legislation. 2. 2.All staff of the former Pyrethrum Board were absorbed by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) as part of the transition in the agricultural sector's governance. The Bill does not directly impacttheiremploymentstatus,astheyare alreadyintegrated intotheAFA.Therepealof the Pyrethrum Act of 2013 and the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024, is aimed at administrative efficiency and streamlining regulation, not at changing the employment status of these individuals. This is because theemployeeswere alreadymoved to a differentgoverningbody. 3. havehindered itsoperations and led toa dramaticdeclinein thecountry'spyrethrum industry. Once a dominant global producer, Kenya's pyrethrum sector has struggled due to a combination of institutional,financial,andproduction-related issues.

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6.0COMMITTEERECOMMENDATION

Having reviewed the Pyrethrum (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025, the Committee recommends that the House approves the Bill without amendments.

SIGNED....

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HON. (DR.)JOHN KANYUITHIA MUTUNGA, PhD, CBS, MP CHAIRPERSON, DEPARTMENTALCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCK