Sen. Chute Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into personal security concerns raised by hon. Philomena Kapkory, Deputy Governor, Trans Nzoia County. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- February 12, 2025 SENATE...

Sen. Chute Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the management, leasing and eviction of tenants of Kenya Railway properties with a particular focus on properties located on...

Sen. Chute Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the state of markets in Vihiga and Bungoma counties, arising from a statement sought by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP and Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP. I...

Sen. Chute Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a progress report on the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration into an inquiry on the diversity and inclusivity in the staff composition of state agencies in Kenya. I beg to give notice of the following Motion-...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill is amended by deleting the definition of the term “employment contract” and substituting therefor the following new definition- “contract” means a written or oral agreement between the owner of a motorcycle and a rider which provides...

Sen. Chute Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division on the National Assembly amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) .

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Madam Temporary Chairperson, I vote, yes. The Temporary Chairperson (

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Thank you. We are proceeding to the next division on New Clauses. (Question that New clauses 3 A, 6 A, 7 A, 7B, 7C, 7D and 7 E be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) . You may proceed to vote....

Sen. ChuteThe “Ayes” have it

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole on the said report. I request Sen. Wafula Wakoli to second.

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Sen. Chute, can you proceed to vote? Sen. Chute, unmute yourself and vote, please. Sen. Chute, can you hear me? Unmute yourself and vote, please. Sen. Chute Madam Temporary Speaker, I vote, yes. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Chute Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the legislative and budgetary undertakings of Marsabit County Assembly. In the statement, the committee should-

Sen. Chute Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. I want to contribute to Sens. Munyi Mundigi and Nyamu's statement. I went to Illeret in North Horr Sub County of Marsabit County to the Police station. The way those police officers live is like a house meant for horses and donkeys. Sometimes,...

Sen. Chute Finally, on the statement by Sen. Nyamu, the young man who was killed comes from Marsabit. I would ask the police officers to do a thorough investigation and arrest the culprit as soon as possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Madam Alice Wahome. In Kapsabet Town, we have 80 per cent complete of more than 200 housing units. My supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary concerning housing is to find out...

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in relation to Question No.094, and because of time, on Wednesday last week, we met with the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, with all the elected leaders of Turkana County. We discussed at length this issue of housing.

The next Bill for consideration, Hon. Senators for reporting is the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 28 of 2024) . I ask the Chairperson to report. November 13, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 30

Sen. Chute Thank you, Senator. It is so deferred. (Putting of the question on the Motion deferred) Hon. Senators, I will further rearrange the Order Paper, so that we go to Order No.25. Clerk, please call it out. THE ELECTION OFFENCES (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 28 OF 2024)

Hon. Senators, we will now revert to the normal order as per the Order Paper. Clerk, call the next Order No.8. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT REPORTS OF VARIOUS WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS November 13, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 31

Sen. Chutereport is the fact that the Parliament was indicted for changing electoral management processes laws a few months to the electoral cycle; and that, we do deals last minute that make it impossible or difficult for election managers to conduct elections to the satisfaction of the country.You know very...

Sen. Chute Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It has now become a trend for the cabinet secretaries not to appear before this honourable House. For example, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health is supposed to communicate to us 24 hours before. Sending a letter today...

Conclude, Sen. Chute. October 31, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 6 REALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT FUNDS BY MARSABIT, TURKANA AND SAMBURU COUNTIES Sen. Chute Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the reallocation of development funds...

Sen. Chute Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have two Statements to read today, with your permission. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the utilization of development funds by the County Government of...

Sen. Chute Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three statements. Let me start with Statement number one. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism regarding the importation of rice by the Kenya National...

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Cooperative Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I propose- THAT Clause 9 of the Bill be amended in subsection (1) by inserting the words...

Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move– THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 21. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division at the end. Clause 22 (Question, that Clause 22 be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson...

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move –

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 6A be read a Second time. (Question of the New Clause 6 A proposed) (New Clause 6 A was read a First Time) (Question that New Clause 6A be read a Second Time proposed) (Question, that New Clause...

Sen. Chute I beg to move- THAT the Principal Act is amended by inserting the following new sections immediately after Section 19- THAT the principal Act is amended in Section 20 subsection (1) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (i) —

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Sen. ChuteThere is a further proposed amendment to New Clause 6A by Sen. Osotsi, and in his absence, it is dropped. Next.(Proposed amendment to New Clause 6A by Sen. Osotsi dropped) New Clause 7A

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move – THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph – November 28, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 32 Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move – THAT Clause...

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Sen. Chute I beg to move- THAT Clause 6B be now read a second time. (Question of the New Clause 6B proposed) (New Clause 6B was read a First Time) (Question that New Clause 6B be read a Second Time proposed) (Question, that New Clause 6B be part of the...

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Sen. Chute Kindly use the microphone next to you. That one is not working.

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Sen. ChuteThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Division will be at the end. New Clause 11AThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

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Sen. Chute(Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Division at the end. Further amendment to Clause 26The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): There is a further amendment to Clause 26. I ask the Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale to move the proposed amendment by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi....

Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move – THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause – Savings and transition.

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Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, after consultation with Sen. Osotsi, we have agreed that the proposed amendments to Clause 2 be withdrawn. The Temporary Chairperson (

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to Move – THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 7– Repeal and substituting of the Sixth Schedule. 7E. The principal Act is amended by repealing the Sixth Schedule and substituting therefor the following new...

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Sen. Chute Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move – THAT Clause 17 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “thirty kilograms for a motorcycles whose carrying capacity does not exceed fifty cc and kilograms for a motorcycle whose carrying capacity does not exceed...

Sen. Chute Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have a request for a Statement on the status of development of an estate in Likoni, Mombasa County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation...

Sen. Chute Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to support the Statement by the distinguished Sen. Kibwana. Health issues are a big problem in this country. The MLKH issue is not just the only one facing this country. A few days ago, a hospital in Laisamis Constituency had a problem. Two...