Cherarkey Samson K

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the reduction of tea bonuses in certain regions in Kenya such as Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisii, Trans Nzoia, Bomet, among other counties....

who benefit from the Equalization Fund, more than Kshs43 billion is yet to be released by the National Treasury.It is affecting the operations, for example, in Nandi County, we are expecting in three wards, Kapchorua Ward, Chemelil-Chemase Ward, and Soba/Songhor Ward. This is very disappointing. We want to call out...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. My question to the Cabinet Secretary will be very simple. In counties such as Kericho, Kisumu, Nandi, Bomet, Kisii and Nyamira, we are the home of sports. What is the strategy of the Ministry on enhancing sport tourism, because we have legends of sports such...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I commend Sen. (Prof) Margaret Kamar for bringing this Motion of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). This is a very important Association because it allows parliamentarians across the globe and our staff, the secretariat, to exchange the best practices of the precedents and development of...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. From the onset, I want to congratulate Senator Mariam Omar. She continues to distinguish herself as one of the prolific legislators of this Session. I am happy she has brought a serious Bill. As a House, all of us 67 Senators should be here because...

My apologies. I am well informed. You know, the reason I might not know him is because he has never represented me in my legal troubles. If I had legal troubles mentioning Sen. Wakili Sigei and Sen. Okongo Omogeni, then it would be a big deal. However, I am happy...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to react to the statement made by the Chairperson of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is disappointing that the issue of capacity and ability of committees is dysfunctional. As the Chair of the Liaison Committee, I expect you to intervene...

Can we now go to the next Order?

Would you wish to be informed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am grateful. I was worried that somebody would shoot up and challenge me for quoting social media. Social media cannot stand in this House. So, the confirmation from the distinguished Senator for Nandi County that there is unrest in Nandi County, must be taken seriously,...

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Asante Bw. Naibu wa Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii. Kwanza, kulingana na ripoti iliyoletwa na Seneta Tobiko kuhusu watu kutekwa nyara, ningetaka kusema ya kwamba, Mkuu wa Polisi, Douglas Kanja, ameteuliwa rasmi. Anapaswa atokee kimasomaso ili aweze kupambana na haya mambo na aweze kuyakomesha. Hii ni kwa sababu, kuna sheria...

giving the Council of Governors too. Can we put it as “Youth, Persons with Disability (PWD) and women?I agree with Clause 27 that we need a national command centre. When we went to Brazil and visited Brasilia, the former president of that time--- On a point of information, Madam Temporary...

Yes, I do not mind. He looks informative today.

I do not look better with that information, but I will try to look for that report. Madam Temporary Speaker, we went to the Brazil National Command Centre. When a disaster happens across Brazil, it takes 20 seconds to reach the National Command Centre. I hope we will borrow from...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I thank Members for running to our refuge immediately. Point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, sir. (Applause) Yes, since he is on the Finance and Budget Committee.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51C--- (Sen. Korir spoke off record)

Ask your Question, then we will prosecute your issues. Question No.051 The Deputy Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to ask Question No.051 to the Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection.

The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection (Hon. (Dr.) Mutua): Thank you very much Sen. Cherarkey for your Question.The role of the NEA in recruitment of Kenyans for jobs in the diaspora is well stated in our documents.I will go through them quickly: The role of NEA is to...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it should go on record that the Cabinet Secretary is misleading the House. The list he is talking about that he has provided it through the secretariat, it is not there. Why is he playing with the minds of Kenyans? We are serious people. We do...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, unless you strike it off from the HANSARD because, in his response, he said that he attached it. I hope the secretariat will strike out that part of the HANSARD, so that we do not mislead Kenyans. I have one question so that I also allow...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is the Cabinet Secretary to provide information. Even in Nandi, the number of people who can access smartphones across the county is less than 1 per cent. So, it is not fair to allow him to get away with that.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can prove, but I did not get that information. When you go to the NEA website, no recruitment agency has been blacklisted or pending approval, or any that is functional, including First Choice Recruitment Agency. We are asking these questions on behalf of Kenyans. I...

Sen. Onyonka, no, you cannot--- It is a point of order on what? I thank you.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection the following Question:-

Madam Temporary Speaker, if I can just prosecute what I am saying, you can also benefit, Sen. Orwoba. Order, Sen. Orwoba. Can you allow Sen. Wambua to speak? To the extent that a name has just been dropped does not mean that the reputation of the person has been put...

Sen. Tobiko, I ruled on this that on the matter that you touched, you will have opportunity to substantiate. It is not an issue of whether debate has been stopped. (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Senator of Baringo County and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for Baringo County Assembly. I confirm as the darling of MCAs across the country that their welfare on the Salaries...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the audits by the Public Service Commission of Human Resource and Payroll Systems in Government. In the Statement, the committee should: COMMUNICATION...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been discussing these issues in secrecy, but now it is open. I wish to thank Sen. Faki. It is very unfortunate that we have a pending bill of Kshs450 million. Who spent that money? I am not aware. He who comes to equity must...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to comment on two Statements. I will not go outside what is happening. So, do not worry. On the issue of the state of education, I want to appeal to university students. While they are expressing reservations about the university funding model, it...

I had made proper arrangements because, according to the Calendar I was given, I was to be in Busia on 23rd September. You can imagine the financial and emotional anguish I would go through in reorganising the diary.My cows are calving that season, so balancing being in Busia, caring for...

the motivation to be here. She is always here, but sometimes she is held up in other parliamentary duties.So, we need at the end of the day to ensure that, as leaders, we lead a way forward and allow that cohesiveness. If we can borrow the spirit of the Senate...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope you will allow under Standing Order No.1 as I contribute. I wanted to say something about cess. I have made a ruling. Okay. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have not seen cess money in Nandi, especially on the issue of sugar and tea. I...

That is what the former President initiated through the task force that was appointed to review power purchasing agreements and they submitted their report on 28th September,(Applause) That is what the former President initiated through the task force that was appointed to review power purchasing agreements and they submitted their...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I literally saw hon. Sen. Cherarkey wailing, asking for his gods to excuse him. When I asked him what the problem was, he told me he had seen Mr. Matiang’i the night before. It was scary for him. I am using this argument to justify--- (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for your indulgence. I support this report of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. As a guest of most of the police stations; it is only in Kilifi County that I have not slept in that police station, but I hope to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to say that when you are needed by the police, you must submit yourself. If you cannot submit yourself, the police can even break into the bank. I support and thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Proceed, Sen. Githuku. (Laughter)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope the Parliamentary Service Commissioner, Sen. Kinyua, is noticing we also need a welfare like the police. Yesterday, we wanted to seek further clarification from the counsel for the County Assembly. I remember the first witness stepped down and some of us wanted to...

Finally, there was an argument over the office of the Auditor-General's report and the reading of the Constitution. Some of Members felt, the fact that the office of the Auditor-General has generated a report, it can be quoted as a legal document.Can it be used persuasively in any of the...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I request the witness to be very brief. Mr. Witness, what is your ICPAK number? Number two, when you say the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is for four years, what is the legal authority or policy of labour relations to give weight that it stands four years?...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, under Standing Order No.104 on the Declaration of Interest, I do not know how this one will proceed because Counsels Busiega, Munene and I were in the same class. So is it in order that the Counsel and the witness should have declared their interest before proceeding,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Witness, Nkanata Dixon Munene; in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) portal, you have indicated that your workplace is Okubasu and Munene Advocates. Why is it so and yet you are a CECM appointed to serve in Meru County? Clarify that for me? Secondly...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, quickly, on page 171 of volume 1B, is a letter that has been part of evidence in the breakdown of the Governor's personal staff. There are four drivers, so I presume there are four vehicles and five staff whose job description has not been indicated. The question...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence and guidance, under one minute. When CPA Ibrahim Mutwiri Kirimi, who was the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) of Finance and Economic Planning appeared, I asked a clarification question on his standing at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) ,...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Witness, according to the Senate HANSARD of 7th November, 2023, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu, asked you that since you as the mover of the Motion; is this message consistent with the narrative of a peaceful governor who is a victim of some evil scheme to...

Yes, what is your point of order, Senator for Nandi County? (Interruption of Debate on Motion)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second. The speaker (Hon. Kingi) : Hon. Senators, I am going to propose the question. (Question proposed) (Several Senators stood in their places) Hon. Senators---

Let us listen to Sen. Onyonka. (Loud consultations) Let us listen to Sen. Onyonka. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order No.1---

This is my time, I thought I could use it the way I want.

Yes, I am asking a question---

With your guidance because under Standing Order No. 1, which is part of our rules and regulation, the Mover of the Motion was the key witness that we wanted to seek clarification from her. That will affect our judgment at the end of these proceedings. It will be very unfair.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, but these are the Standing Orders; they are not strange to the House.

Yes, please.

Point of order!

That is all, Ms. Linda. Make your responses short and respond directly to the question.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.88 and the rules that are related to this. Where we have any evidence, where we cannot be able to interpret that evidence, our rules require that we must get an interpreter. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you have seen this issue...

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir and Hon. Members. As I said, the Governor advised that I could only give any legal advice on a need basis. As an advocate, you cannot solicit to give advice. You can only wait to be requested for the advice. When the...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it was not convenient for me to bring all other registers because of the short period that I received. Jacob Kirari: Yes, Mheshimiwa Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My question is straightforward. I have listened to the witness being cross-examined by the Governor's attorney. I...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As the champion of plenary proceedings under the Third Schedule of the Standing Orders, I am one of the happiest men. Finally, I have been vindicated on many fronts, even including broad-based issues. I agree and if you look at that Schedule, Page 216 of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, further, tied up with Sen. Boni, I would like to invite your interpretation on Article 123 on decision of the Senate and further on the removal of a president as provided for under Article 145 (7) , where it does not substantively refer to the delegations. We...

Can I look at the letter before I give directions? (Sen. Cherarkey approached the Chair) Sen. Cherarkey, your request has been granted. You will substantiate upon resumption after the short recess. I had called the Senator for Meru, Sen. Kathuri Murungi. Is there any Senator holding brief for him? If...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I needed your guidance because the Deputy Speaker had also requested that---

The people of Meru are under imminent apprehension that the industrial strike may be prolonged as the parties involved have not shown any signs of conciliation to end the standoff.In the Statement, the Committee should- Sen. Crystal Asige, proceed. BRUTALIZATION OF PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS BY ARMED GANG IN KAPSABET TOWN

Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , I rise to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the unsold tea totaling to about 41 per cent of Kenya-produced tea at Mombasa Market, which is over Kshs32 billion. In the Statement, the...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Standing Order No.101 is about contents of speeches. Is it in order for the Senate Minority Whip, who is seated next to the Secretary General (SG) of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) , to dispute that when ODM sat under the leadership...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have not spoken about commenting on--- I just read my Statements. I wanted to comment on the performance in athletics. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to support Sen. Crystal Asige on the issue of performance in athletics.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to bring the Notice of Motion, because I was late due to unavoidable circumstances. I bring this very important Notice of Motion that I believe Members will be able to go through

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I have been preparing to reply under the directions of my able Chair. In the spirit of broad-based engagement, we are working closely now that our party leaders are also working closely. I beg to reply by saying a few things. I congratulate my Chairman...

I want to thank President Ruto because when he visited Nandi in 2018, he gave Kshs50 million. The Governor and the County Government were to fund more for the Chepterwai Sub-County. That has never happened. That money was given by President Ruto when he was the Deputy President.Madam Temporary Speaker,...