Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday 16th July 2025- REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF KIGUMO LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.114 OF 2025

Mr. Speaker, Sir, if the Senate Majority Whip can be patient, I will give him reasons when I will be making my submissions because I was part of the Budget and Finance Committee that recommended the expansion of the list of beneficiaries. Probably, if he hangs around the House, I...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this chance to also join my colleagues in supporting this very important Bill that responds to a need identified by Kenyans in the process of passing the 2010 Constitution. There is need to bring equality across the country based on various factors which in...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You had mentioned Minority Leader. That is why I was waiting to see who will take the honors, but I am glad you have since rectified. I wish to welcome the delegation from Ghana who are here on a study visit in the Parliament of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 15th July, 2025- The Sugar (Sugar Development Levy) , Order, Legal Notice No. 113 of 2025. I beg to lay. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give support to the Statement by Sen. Faki on access to the Port City of Mombasa. Mombasa is among Africa's foremost cities, known globally, and celebrated for its rich culture and source of entertainment, and listed even on some of the best exploration sites...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to give a Statement presenting the business of the Senate for the week that commences 15th July, 2025. As Senators will recall, the Senate held two special sittings on the 27th and 30th June, 2025, during which the mediated...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Senate and particularly on behalf of the Senator for Nyeri, Commissioner Wamatinga, I wish to welcome these students who are here on a study visit. This afternoon, I believe they have observed us transact one or two businesses so far and have learnt...

No, Madam Temporary Chairperson, I did not abuse you. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : You have to withdraw. Could you withdraw the use of Kalenjin language?

On a point of clarification, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : There is a point of clarification from the Chairperson who has just made an explanation.

Clerk, confirm if we have quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on a statement of facts, is it in order for Sen. Cherarkey to allege that the only success the EACC has ever achieved was following up on a bribe of Kshs20,000? We are well aware of the successes that the Commission has made, especially on arresting...

Three, as a taxpayer in this country, there are very few things that make me happy because we have serious problems with the way that this Government utilizes our property. When you drive around this country and you see a road sign that says: “Road Maintenance Levy, your taxes have...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand under Standing Order No.101 on contents of speech. When Sen. Sifuna says he is teaching us, is it part of the rules of debate? Are there children that he is teaching here? All of us are distinguished Senators and that Governor, by the way,...

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Thank you, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda. I want to inform her because I have heard her speak on this particular topic and I wanted to say the same thing to Sen. Wambua, but I did not get the opportunity. It is on the topic that they are speaking to. They are...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 9th July, 2025- THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) FOR FY2023/2024 THE GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNINGS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.107 OF 2025 THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW REPORT...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very complex matter, but simple at the same time. I am struggling as I read the documents from the Assembly and the response from the Governor to establish who is the Clerk in the County Assembly of Isiolo. If you read the sworn affidavits...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County Assembly of Isiolo approved a Motion for the removal from office by impeachment, of...

objection that in their consideration, would render the process fatal. We need to retreat as a House and consider our procedure.From history since I came to this House, this will only be the second time that we are voting on a preliminary objection and terminating an impeachment hearing at that...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Kathuri.

Senate Majority Leader, please take you seat. There is a point of order directed at you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, be that as it may, I appreciate that there has been a protracted debate before us since morning, with both counsels for the Assembly and those of the Governor trading accusations...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can you allege something against yourself? I said that he pushed me on so many occasions saying: “Bring this damn Motion.” For example---- (Loud consultations)

The results of the division on this Motion are as follows- (Laughter) (Laughter) impeachment proceedings would terminate forthwith and it would not be necessary to proceed to the Motion or vote on the second preliminary issue as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper.This Motion having been passed, the impeachment proceedings...

I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the week commencing Tuesday, 8th July, 2025. Hon. Senators are aware that at the rise of the House today, 12th June, 2025, the Senate will proceed on a three-week recess and...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is the first time I have seen such a high number of Petitions due for reporting. They are 18 in total, which is a high number. Therefore, I urge our chairpersons to expedite the work before them, particularly that which has statutory timelines. Part...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. I have had the distinct honor of moving important Bills in this House, but from a person that is socially conscious of the needs of vulnerable...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Ogola, I listened to your entire speech and I must say, I was moved by your deep understanding of social protection. I think this is your area of expertise. I have heard you speak fairly well on many subjects. This is one of those...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I was willing to share my time with

In any case, this is the Second Reading Stage where Members contribute and share their thoughts. The most important part of the Bill is where we do work, which is what is called the Committee of the Whole. If you feel, as I listened to Sen. Beatrice, share the things...

Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.31 (3) , the Senate do adjourn until Tuesday, 8th July, (Loud consultations) Can the Majority Leader be heard in silence, Sen. Eddy? Majority Leader will be heard in silence. The attitude this afternoon is all wrong. You got a chance, you walked...

It is a very brief Motion, actually. I request that colleagues take time to visit their constituents and do other parliamentary business that is before them. I am almost certain, though not fully, that actually at the rise of the House this evening, once we do this recess, there will...

Sen. M. Kajwang’, please, proceed. charged? If I could get those three specific items, I would appreciate and know that for sure something is being done to give justice to the family of this deceased young man.I thank you.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, whatever I say will benefit many people, including Sen. Cherarkey. I request that since many of our colleagues have not had an opportunity to speak on this important matter, we transact this business in the afternoon as well, with your permission. I understand there is a technicality...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on my behalf and that of the people of Kericho County, I join the rest of the country in passing condolences to the family of Albert Ojwang’. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have sat here wondering, beyond the things that we say as legislators, what else? What happens...

bad man in this country and they successfully did. On any other occasion, even on moments where they could have benefited self, they could not raise those numbers.I recall the amendment by a former Member of Parliament--- (Laughter) Madam Temporary Speaker, I have heard the Senator for Kericho County, the...

I was in a place called Zombe or something like that. When I asked the people whether we made the right decision, they unilaterally told me that it was the right decision to kick Hon. Rigathi Gachagua from the position of Deputy President because his conduct was unbecoming. That was...

Kweli kabisa, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Hakuna Hoja ya Nidhamu kwa maneno ambayo Sen. Kinyua amesema. Amechangia tu mjadala.

Is it a point of clarification?

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would have wanted to let the Majority Leader to just get away with this, but for a second time, he has said he was in Kitui. The tradition in this House and he is the originator of that tradition is, we do not go to Senators’...

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for protecting me once again this afternoon, but I had a very good time in Kitui. That is all I wish to say at this point. Madam Temporary Speaker, I will speak to the amendment being canvassed by our colleagues at the end of my conversation,...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I spoke to the main Motion and I am glad to speak to the amended Motion. Let me start with the good news. Kenyans and the residents of the 11 counties should know that the 11 Senators coming from these 11 counties have so far...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Madam Temporary Speaker, that Motion was before the House just three weeks ago. It was brought by the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, which is a Committee of the House. Sen. Omogeni, again moved an amendment to that Motion. However, the point is that there are bad habits,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, a quick question. I have on my phone messages from the people that sent me to this House. They are asking, when will the Cabinet Secretary stop this practice where, when public servants retire, they have to spend the next about three years chasing their pension file...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a question to the Cabinet Secretary with regards to his response on page 6. Unfortunately, Cabinet Secretary, I will have to tell you that none of these items that you have listed was done to the tea farmers. This is a topic very close to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, any leader who heard the utterances of Governor Guyo was terribly embarrassed and ashamed to be called a colleague leader because when young people listen to such utterances, they think that is the norm. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if that was not sexual violence against Sen....