The 13th Parliament resumed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, following its recess. Among the key contributors was Hon. Steve Mogaka, who actively advocated for reforms in the coffee sector and education, particularly addressing the pressing challenges facing coffee farmers and the country’s basic learning institutions.
During his speech, Mogaka highlighted the plight of coffee farmers in West Mugirango, noting that many had abandoned coffee farming due to widespread mismanagement, misappropriation, and pilferage within the sector.
He passionately urged the House to introduce and pass progressive amendments that would restore the vibrancy of the coffee industry, describing coffee as “gold” during his childhood. His vision includes empowering and leveraging coffee farmers to revive coffee farming and ensure that Kenya reclaims its position as a leading coffee producer and exporter, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings.
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In addition to advocating for the agricultural sector, Mogaka also raised concerns about the infrastructural crisis within the lower basic education system. He pointed out that many schools face excess capacity, especially in secondary sections, which could lead to idle classrooms and congestion, undermining the quality of education.
Mogaka called for the new Cabinet Secretary for Education to appear before Parliament to reassure Kenyans about the country’s preparedness in ensuring a smooth learning transition for students without interruption. He stressed that if there are no resources allocated for education, Parliament has no business continuing its sessions.
Mogaka’s contributions echo the broader parliamentary agenda, with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, outlining key priorities for the new session, including the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and reforms in other critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and social protection.
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