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Farah Maalim

National Assembly

Farah Maalim

Constituency Dadaab
Party Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements33%
  • Questions & Answers29%
  • Parliamentary Procedures19%
  • Committee Reports7%
  • Motions7%
  • Human Rights & Civil Liberties5%

Biography

Farah Maalim Mohamed (Somali: Faarax Maaliim Maxamed, Arabic: فارح معلم محمد) is a Kenyan veteran politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Lagdera Constituency from 29 December 1992 to 29 December 1997 and then from 27 December 2007 to 4 March 2013. He's currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Dadaab Constituency since 9 August 2022 and a Member of the Speaker's Panel. He also served as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya from 15 January 2008 to 14 January 2013. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

26.6 / 100 overall performance score
Top 42% of the National Assembly Ranked 152 of 357
  • Contributions 138 ↑ above avg 7.1/100
    House average: 87.5
  • Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.6
  • Committees 4 ↑ above avg 80.0/100
    House average: 2.2
  • Initiative 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.9
  • Division participation 5 ↓ below avg 50.0/100
    House average: 6.7
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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Farah Maalim has made 1 speech this year and a total of 1993 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 15th April 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Absolutely. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Considering what Hon. KJ has raised, NG-CDF is merely a trigger point. The deeper issue is the broader problem with devolved funds across counties in this country. We have a serious problem with the devolved funds in the counties. Billions...
Statements 3rd April 2025
7 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
7 speeches
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Suleka Harun.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next is Hon. Major (Rtd) Dekow.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the Member for Karachuonyo will have seven more minutes to contribute when this debate resumes. We are done for today. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the time being 7.00

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Irene Mayaka.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Proceed, Hon. Udgoon.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Is the Member for Karachuonyo in the House? Proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) I will, first, give a chance to the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

Questions & Answers 3rd April 2025
7 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
7 speeches
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Suleka Harun.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Next is Hon. Major (Rtd) Dekow.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the Member for Karachuonyo will have seven more minutes to contribute when this debate resumes. We are done for today. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the time being 7.00

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Irene Mayaka.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Proceed, Hon. Udgoon.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Is the Member for Karachuonyo in the House? Proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) I will, first, give a chance to the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

Questions & Answers 2nd April 2025
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time ORDINARY QUESTIONS
4 speeches

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, you and I were around when chiefs and sub-chiefs in high insecurity areas used to be given paramilitary training and guns in the Administration Police Training College (APTC) . If the chiefs who were abducted the other day in Mandera had guns, they...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Member is a very close friend of mine. However, on the issue of hardship allowances, I want to tell this House one thing: African Americans or black Americans were enslaved for 480 years. After the civil war, they underwent continuous marginalisation...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Let me just finish.

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, I have two issues.

Statements 13th March 2025
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support the increase. However, in addition to what is already there, we should use climate-friendly cooking methods, also known as smart cooking, in boarding secondary schools in arid and semi-arid areas. The region has a fragile ecosystem and smart cooking methods...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) I support the amendment by the Mover to increase that amount. Our trade representatives travel outside the country for trade missions yet they are not facilitated. They cannot move around looking for markets. Trading with the rest of the world is the most important thing....
Questions & Answers 13th March 2025
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I support the increase. However, in addition to what is already there, we should use climate-friendly cooking methods, also known as smart cooking, in boarding secondary schools in arid and semi-arid areas. The region has a fragile ecosystem and smart cooking methods...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) I support the amendment by the Mover to increase that amount. Our trade representatives travel outside the country for trade missions yet they are not facilitated. They cannot move around looking for markets. Trading with the rest of the world is the most important thing....
Plenary Contribution 11th March 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Speaker, I thank you for giving me this opportunity. I rise to address the nation and our National Assembly. After the defunding of all UN organisations by President Trump’s administration… I am a Member of Parliament of an area that hosts two refugee camps,...
Statements 5th March 2025
26 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
26 speeches
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Mizighi, followed by Hon. CNN. But before you rise, I want to recognise the presence of Appleton Schools from Dagoretti North, who are in the Public Gallery. Is there any Member from Nairobi who can give a word of encouragement to the young...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Rindikiri.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, you have one minute. Hon. Mwalyo will also have one minute. Proceed, Hon. Gichimu.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Good. Hon. Mizighi.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) You mentioned you wanted special consideration because you became a father last night.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order?

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) We do not have paternity leave here, but you can have yours.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Tindi Mwale, and then the ladies will have their bite. Please proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Bensuda, you have a maximum of two minutes.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, please take less than a minute. There is a very important report that needs to be tabled. I will stop you at that. You will have one additional minute. Hon. Deputy Speaker, proceed and table the Paper.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Talib Abubakar, you do not cross the Floor just like that. Go right to the end at the Bar and come back. Hon. Members, these rituals are part of our practice. We should respect and uphold. Proceed, Hon. Jematiah.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Kihara, you have two minutes. We will then hear from Hon. Bensuda. Please give the microphone to Hon. Kihara.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, you have one minute. I will also give Hon. Bensuda one minute.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Jayne Kihara. You did not have a card, and I got that information very late. I am looking at the list here. I know you are a senior Member, and I greatly respect you. You will have a moment. Please be patient;...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Tonui. This Bill is still coming up for further debate. When we come back to debate it, Hon. Tonui, you will have nine minutes. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the time being 1.07

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Thank you. You realise that Finance Bills take precedence over any other business. Proceed and give notice of Motion. 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34 NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF THE REPORT ON THE 2025 MEDIUM-TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Before I call on the ladies, I want Hon. Raso to be very brief because he has to go for a serious session.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Ngusya, followed by Hon. Abdul Haro and Hon. Tindi Mwale.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) I will add you a minute.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, if you take two or three minutes, you will allow Hon. Gichimu to have a bite at it. I wish I had all the time. 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 33 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)Hon. Mwalyo and Hon....
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Jematiah, followed by Hon. Kathambi and Hon. Lesuuda in that order. Do not worry. You will get a microphone. You will 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)allow many Members of Parliament, including the Member of Gichugu,...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) The Member for Mandera South.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Tonui, take exactly one minute so that we adjourn this matter. Give Hon. Tonui one minute. Proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Fair enough. I will give Hon. Abdul Haro an opportunity and then come to the ladies. Where is Hon. Tindi Mwale? Is he in the Chamber? After him, we will move to the gracious ladies—Hon. Jematiah and her neighbour— and then we will go...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) You got a baby girl?

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order?

Questions & Answers 5th March 2025
26 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
26 speeches
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Mizighi, followed by Hon. CNN. But before you rise, I want to recognise the presence of Appleton Schools from Dagoretti North, who are in the Public Gallery. Is there any Member from Nairobi who can give a word of encouragement to the young...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Rindikiri.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, you have one minute. Hon. Mwalyo will also have one minute. Proceed, Hon. Gichimu.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Good. Hon. Mizighi.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) You mentioned you wanted special consideration because you became a father last night.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order?

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) We do not have paternity leave here, but you can have yours.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Tindi Mwale, and then the ladies will have their bite. Please proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Bensuda, you have a maximum of two minutes.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, please take less than a minute. There is a very important report that needs to be tabled. I will stop you at that. You will have one additional minute. Hon. Deputy Speaker, proceed and table the Paper.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Talib Abubakar, you do not cross the Floor just like that. Go right to the end at the Bar and come back. Hon. Members, these rituals are part of our practice. We should respect and uphold. Proceed, Hon. Jematiah.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Kihara, you have two minutes. We will then hear from Hon. Bensuda. Please give the microphone to Hon. Kihara.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Gichimu, you have one minute. I will also give Hon. Bensuda one minute.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Jayne Kihara. You did not have a card, and I got that information very late. I am looking at the list here. I know you are a senior Member, and I greatly respect you. You will have a moment. Please be patient;...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Tonui. This Bill is still coming up for further debate. When we come back to debate it, Hon. Tonui, you will have nine minutes. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Members, the time being 1.07

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Thank you. You realise that Finance Bills take precedence over any other business. Proceed and give notice of Motion. 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 34 NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF THE REPORT ON THE 2025 MEDIUM-TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Before I call on the ladies, I want Hon. Raso to be very brief because he has to go for a serious session.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Ngusya, followed by Hon. Abdul Haro and Hon. Tindi Mwale.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) I will add you a minute.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, if you take two or three minutes, you will allow Hon. Gichimu to have a bite at it. I wish I had all the time. 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 33 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)Hon. Mwalyo and Hon....
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Jematiah, followed by Hon. Kathambi and Hon. Lesuuda in that order. Do not worry. You will get a microphone. You will 5th March 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 31 The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim)allow many Members of Parliament, including the Member of Gichugu,...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) The Member for Mandera South.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Hon. Tonui, take exactly one minute so that we adjourn this matter. Give Hon. Tonui one minute. Proceed.

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Fair enough. I will give Hon. Abdul Haro an opportunity and then come to the ladies. Where is Hon. Tindi Mwale? Is he in the Chamber? After him, we will move to the gracious ladies—Hon. Jematiah and her neighbour— and then we will go...
As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) You got a baby girl?

As Speaker / Chair

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order?

Statements 18th February 2025
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I also want to join my colleagues in congratulating our Head of State, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, and the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. I have had the fortune and experience of working with Raila for over 30 years. Regardless of...

Hon. Farah Maalim (Dadaab, WDM) You cannot tell the difference between one clan and another unless you ask. If you ask, they will tell you the clans they belong to, many of which are related to each another. Even then, we have in excess of 800,000 Somali refugees in the...
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Bills Sponsored

Farah Maalim has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

4Ayes
1Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
5Divisions attended

Voting History: 5

Date
Vote
Decision
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
July 1, 2025
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025
Yes
June 25, 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
Yes
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Absent
May 2, 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
Absent
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Yes
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

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