Tabitha Mutinda

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me take this opportunity to welcome the beautiful children from Tassia which is in Embakasi East Constituency, Embakasi Ward. Feel welcomed. There is a lot that we do at the Senate. We have two Houses of Parliament. The National Assembly is where we have...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the petitioner. I want to start by echoing what my colleagues have mentioned and support their sentiments. When it comes to land, there are many cartels in Nairobi and its environs like Kiambu and Kajiado. This is because Nairobi has become quite congested...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this petition by our Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot. It is very sad that we are discussing colonial issues because we are at a time that we should be behind these issues. I am saddened by the reports that I have...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Today, being the International Women’s Day, my Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has given me the honours, as the Vice Chairperson, to move. I will proceed. I beg to move - THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Joint Sitting...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to thank my colleague Senators for their positive contribution towards this debate. As the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, we had an opportunity to vet Dr. Susan Koech and true, she is very qualified. She is a PhD holder,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of my colleague, Sen. Veronica Maina, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) , to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern.; the International Women’s Day. The day is observed annually on 8th March. This year’s theme is, “Innovation...

Proceed, Sen. Okenyuri. TAX INCENTIVES THAT SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMMES IN KENYA

Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir, for that opportunity. I take this good opportunity this afternoon to welcome the students in this beautiful county of Nairobi City. As leaders of this country, we are happy to see you in the education system. Mine is to urge you, as the younger generation,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement by Sen. Cherarkey and to state that health is a devolved function. In Nairobi City, we have over 165 county hospitals. Only four are national hospitals. The issues of Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and clinical officers is a very...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 28th February 2023- Report of the 61st Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and the Report of 42nd Session of the OACPS- EU Joint...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the 61st Session of the Organisation of African, Carribean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and the 42nd Session of the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly held in Maputo, Mozambique on 23rd...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion. I will proceed and contribute to the same Motion. Hon. Johnson Muthama is a reputable leader in this country. He is the immediate former Chairman of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) . Kenya Kwanza Coalition recognises and appreciates his services on...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do second. (Question proposed)

I also urge you to continue visiting other schools that might not have the facilities that you have so that you understand what this country offers. You are our future leaders. The Senators you see here; we have walked an education journey. I humbly ask you to shine in your...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding claims of fraudulent activities involving customer’s accounts at various Kenyan banks. In the Statement, the Committee should-

(Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Statement from our colleague, Sen. Tobiko. As a leader and a parent, I agree that the joy of our children is something godly and one we are proud of. Through social media, we have seen what is happening to our...

I can see a lot of interest on this matter, but I said she is the last person. So, I will stick to my principle. I now call upon the Mover to reply.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed)

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to reply and wish to thank the House for being united in the urgency of this matter. I beg to reply. February 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATE 35

Thank you, Sen. Cheptumo. From experience, every Senator is always interested in contributing. At times, Members even propose that contribution time for each Senator be reduced to five minutes. Let us hear from Sen. Wakili Sigei.

It was just the First Reading, but the others, which were ripe for debate were Nos.14 and 15. That is well executed, Sen. Mutinda. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, proceed. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, looking at the time that we still have, it is like one hour and thirty minutes before the...