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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Petition to the Senate by the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) concerning discrimination, interference and violation of clinical officers' practice rights by the Ministry of Health (MoH) , the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Social Health Authority (SHA) . I...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I strongly associate with the sentiments of my colleagues, but I am very industrious, hence I have read the report and internalized it. I have the report and it has markers. I am ready to debate. Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe and a number of us who...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me pick from where Sen. Sifuna left. I would like to say this. Nandi is also part of the conversation we are having about privatization and leasing of sugar mills such as Chemelil Sugar Company Limited, West Kenya Sugar Factory and also those in Kericho. What...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, the miracle Senator from Kiambu County, for this proposal. I am aware there is ongoing public participation by Members of the National Assembly on the importance of entrenching the NGAAF and the Senate Oversight Fund. The bait that...

Are you listening to the chair? You are barred from discussing his marital status because it was not part of the point of order. We are not quite sure whether Sen. Chimera is married from the Nandi County. So, refrain from referring to that marital status.

What is your point of order, Sen. Orwoba: Madam Temporary Speaker, I stand under Standing Order No.101 (4) , Contents of Speech which reads- “No senator shall impute improper motive to any other senator or to the member of the National Assembly.” I have heard Sen. Cherarkey mention me in...

Sen. Cheruiyot, should be whispering such a traditional obligation.

It was just on a lighter touch. The Temporary Speaker (

Bi. Spika wa Muda, ninaunga mkono Hoja hii kabisa.

Madam Temporary Speaker, in the words of Jean-Marie Seroney and Martin Shikuku how, can I substantiate the obvious? It is a statement of fact. He spoke in Kisii. You and I are in the same WhatsApp group. I send you the video, Madam Temporary Speaker in order for you to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you. I want just to make two comments, one on the----

But I have not spoken.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The essence of devolution is health. I visited Maraba Sub-County Hospital on Saturday. I have visited Kapsabet County Referral Hospital and Mosoriat Sub-county Hospital. I have visited Chepteruai, Chepkongoi Despensary and Kepkeroget Dispensary. All of those hospitals and dispensaries are dysfunctional. There are no...

I was assisting him by pushing for---

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when they go visiting a governor, people end up taking a lot of time, even one hour, that should have been used to visit some of the facilities. One funny thing is that after the event, you see some colleagues of ours, with all due respect,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when they go visiting a governor, people end up taking a lot of time, even one hour, that should have been used to visit some of the facilities. One funny thing is that after the event, you see some colleagues of ours, with all due respect,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I continue to second this Bill on establishment of sports academies in our counties, we are struggling with restless and energetic young people who would like to explore their talents. The only way to enhance that in our counties is through establishment of sports academies....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On my own behalf, my family and the people of Nandi, I take this opportunity to pass my deepest condolences to the family of Sir Charles On’gondo Were. He was an amiable man. We used to take tea at the Bunge Restaurant and he was...

Mara kwa mara alipenda kunirai nijiunge na chama chao cha ODM lakini nikamkumbusha kwamba mimi ni generali wa Mhe. Rais William Ruto na tukawa tunazozana katika hali ile.Ni uchungu sana kumpoteza kiongozi yule. Ninaomba tu Mwenyezi Mungu amsamehe dhambi zake, amrehemu na amweke mahali pema palipo na wema.Pia nichukuwe fursa...

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, Sir. Since this is a Procedural Motion, I congratulate the Committee on Finance and Budget and Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

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

What is your point or order?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you know that Kakamega is my neighboring country and I know they love tea.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the part of tea, chai and mandazi, I can withdraw. From his speech, even on Standing Order 105, he has insisted that he has You have 10 more minutes. us the business that the banks doing when Kenyans cannot do business. Could they be doing...

He is throwing his hands around. I do not know what the problem is.

Yes. We are paid to speak.

The Deputy Speaker corrected me. In conclusion, I want to say something regarding the commercial bank accounts that counties are allowed to open and operate. I am happy that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations is looking into the matter. I do not know if the County Public Investments...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on two Statements. First, I would like to commensurate and pass my deepest condolences to the Catholics across the globe for the unfortunate demise of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. He was the unlikely Pope. If you have watched...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, I would want to be referred as the Senator “from” Nandi, but the Senator of the Republic of Kenya in the national Parliament. This is so that some people do not fight us, especially when we oversight other counties like Taita or Trans Nzoia...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for that indulgence. I do not take it lightly. This is so that they can reason. This is a very serious matter that should worry--- Just proceed with your statement, Hon. Senator. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This underscores the need to strengthen and expedite...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the statement on the issue of kidney transplant operations by Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. I used to think these Mediheal group of hospitals was credible. As my colleagues have said, a number of us have sought medical services there. I watched...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I rise to second the Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2024) , I am impressed by the strides made by our in-law. During the Easter holidays in the village, I will ensure I pass this message to a good friend of mine,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment as I was in the Lounge when the Mover of the Motion, Commissioner Wahome Wamatinga, was moving the Motion. As I rise to second the Motion on the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference of the Great Lakes region...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you know these are live proceedings. I do not drive an automobile of Kshs14 million. I drive a car worth Kshs3.5 million. I have not reached the level of driving a car worth Kshs14 million. I thought I should inform him.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I commend the delegation led by Sen. Hamida Kibwana. She is a guru in most of these issues of the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and discussions that happen. The Report is very important. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, In early 2000,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir Sen. (Dr.) Murango, had requested me to read the Statement on his behalf. Do you have any written authority in that regard? Sen. Cherarkey: No, but Sen. Kinyua was a witness. That Statement is dropped. IMPOSITION OF LEVIES ON COFFEE PRODUCTS BY THE NAIROBI COFFEE EXCHANGE AND...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a request for Statement on contracting of private law firms by the County Government of Nandi. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on...

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

Mr. Speaker, Sir I rise on Standing Order No.105 on Accuracy of Facts. It is unfair that we are using the Floor of the House for cheap populist politics. Is it in order for the Senator of Murang’a to state that Kenyans are being overtaxed yet he knows a Finance...

A certified version of this ReportKatika Kaunti ya Kilifi, tuko na soko kubwa Mazeras, Malindi, Mtwapa na Sabaki lakini hakuna choo. Watu hawana pahali pa kujisaidia ilhali kuna watu wengi katika hizo soko. Kuna watu hapo ambao wananunua vidhaa lakini hawana pahali pa kujisaidia. Kaunti zote nchini Kenya zinapaswa kuhakikisha...

A certified version of this ReportKatika Kaunti ya Kilifi, tuko na soko kubwa Mazeras, Malindi, Mtwapa na Sabaki lakini hakuna choo. Watu hawana pahali pa kujisaidia ilhali kuna watu wengi katika hizo soko. Kuna watu hapo ambao wananunua vidhaa lakini hawana pahali pa kujisaidia. Kaunti zote nchini Kenya zinapaswa kuhakikisha...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, just for clarity, I agree with Sen. Sifuna. The interpretation of the words ‘Bill’ and ‘Motion’ are two things that are totally different, even how you prosecute and time allocated. The question should be that the Motion and Bill are two different aspects that are of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I just want to seek further clarification on the Statement regarding the status of the Kisumu-Busia Road infrastructure. I would like the Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to also consider the dueling and upgrading of Uplands-Nakuru-Eldoret-Bungoma-Malaba Road so as to expand...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as I rise to second this Bill, I extend a warm welcome to the students from Bomet University. This is the House of legislation, representation and Oversight. Your Senator was here, but since you are aware the President was in your county, I think he has...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I did not mention anybody's name.

I said some---

Madam Temporary Speaker, let me withdraw and substitute by saying some of our colleagues---

Sen. Cherarkey, you are now crossing the line. Please do not use the words ‘flower girls’ in reference to any Senator. Please withdraw and apologise.

Madam Temporary Speaker, is flower girls and flower boys unparliamentarily? Can I substitute by saying---

I have however withdrawn and apologised.

I withdraw and apologise by saying that as Members of Parliament (MP) ---

As Members, we must take our work seriously, whether elected or nominated. We should do our job. Our job is not to be court testers for individuals or parochial interests, whether of parties or individuals in this House or the lower House. Therefore, I celebrate Sen. Orwoba for her efforts....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105 on Accuracy of Facts. Can the Deputy Minority Leader table evidence that the police have used live bullets to harass children? We cannot allow our young children to be part of contestation. In fact, Article 53 of the Constitution 2010...

ballot paper, but they are not co-governor. The law envisages that there should be no vacuum in the office of the governor in case.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we are having problems with deputy governors. You remember the Deputy Governor of Siaya was brought here. Fortunately, the House ensured he survived,...

Sen. Gloria, what is your point of order? (Loud consultations)

governor. Article 180 of the Constitution with respect to the election of a deputy governor does not provide responsibilities and functions. They should just remain as principal assistants.There was a proposal that we intervene and it is in HANSARD. We were requested to give responsibility to deputy governors which we...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, since he has not nyowad ndevu for some time, he might have grown wise.

No, he is not a womanizer.(Laughter) On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. (Laughter)

Is it out of order when you ask people to be responsible?

Sen. Orwoba, you already stood on a point of order; you cannot speak on the same matter twice. (Sen. Orwoba spoke off record) Yes, you have already spoken to it on a point of order and listened to you. So, let Sen. Cherarkey conclude. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Article 27 of the Constitution on equality and freedom from discrimination. Did you hear Sen. Orwoba, who claims to advocate fairness and pro bono efforts against discrimination, referring to the age of Sen. Okiya Omtatah in a manner that amounts to ageism? By...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, having been to Isiolo International Airport, it has better facilities than Eldoret International Airport. The reception of Eldoret International Airport looks like a toilet or a ramshackle and they do not have direct flights to some destinations. In fact, there are no direct flights from some...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will comment on a few statements. The statement by Sen. Esther Okenyuri on the suspension of academic programmes to the students who are currently in Germany. Many Kenyans do not know that the Ministry of Education normally gives out scholarships. I want to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a few observations on this Petition. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Laban Omusundi because what he raised is very important. From the outset, I would like to say that I am the midwife of the Office of the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know whom I am apologizing to since Sen. Wambua is not here. I need your guidance, so that I know who I am apologizing to since Sen. Wambua is not here. Whatever you are doing is for the consumption of the Senate. The...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the discrimination of school-going children aged above 19 years in high school and above 14 years in primary school from participating in school sports competitions....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My remarks are on the Statement sought by the Senator for Taita-Taveta County on the issue of scheme of service for national government administration officers, especially chiefs and assistant chiefs. How I wish the Senator also added the scheme of service for Nyumba Kumi and...

Madam Temporary Speaker, on a light note, when we signed the partnership between ODM and UDA, Wiper Democratic Movement (WDP) was not present. Therefore, I do not know why Sen. Wambua is complaining. Sen. Sifuna signed Sen. Cherarkey, could you substantiate your allegations? If not, please withdraw.

That is what you said. The HANSARD is there.

But they are shouting at me!

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

But they are shouting at me!

Sen. Sifuna is sabotaging the partnership between ODM and UDA. He should go on record as such.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to support this Procedural Motion. However, I was disappointed by the Selection Panel. I expected serious questions on integrity, but members of the IEBC Selection Panel are underwhelming because they have been asking kindergarten and pedestrian questions. I know you are an expert because...

Please, note that and continue with the Motion.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I will bring the names, I will bring the names of the opposition leaders who issued a presser objecting to the IEBC Selection Panel. The ODM was not among them.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I will bring the names of those opposition leaders next Tuesday.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I strongly object to some of these insinuations that somehow ODM is the one running this Panel. If you read the newspapers today, you would think that there is a war between me and Sen. Wambua. It will not happen. Sen. Wambua and I will never fight....

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise on a point of order under Article 127 on powers of the PSC. One of the functions of the PSC--- On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Mandago--- Madam Temporary Speaker, I think that they are just wasting my time. It is just...

Sen. Mandago, I overrule. She said the letter was copied to the Senate. The Clerk of the Senate represents the Senate. (Several Members consulted loudly)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I saw you grill your Governor in the morning on the status of education in Bomet County. I hope the Mind your language; you are still in Parliament. Mind the parliamentary language that is approved to be utilized while you are addressing the House....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for that indulgence. I was told by the secretariat that we have so many schools coming in, even from Bomet County and across the country. This is because most of them are going for their holiday. However, I know that they are welcome and...

Thank you, Sen. Abass. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 66, the putting of the Question as regards this Motion is deferred to a later date. (Putting of the Question on the Motion deferred) Hon. Senators, with that, we have consulted with the Chairperson of the Devolution and Intergovernmental...

My apologies, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I withdraw and apologize. When I am thinking, I do so in Kinandi then translate into English. So, you have to forgive me, for that slip of thinking. It should be village Elders. You were clear, that in ngao, we need career progression of...