Cherarkey Samson K

A point of clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, what clarification are you seeking, Sen. Cherarkey? Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I agree with you that this is the first time that we are doing this. Through the Senate Business Committee (SBC) or your office, under Standing Order No.1, you should...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for your indulgence. I have a supplementary question directed to the CS in charge of lands. How many people have been evicted from forests in Nandi County? Is there any intention to compensate them? The Ministry and the NLC had ordered for the resurveying of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. I think we are on a learning curve. Under Standing Order No.1 and Standing Order No.1, where you have powers; you have ordered that NLC be summoned by the relevant Committee. I need two directions. One, what happens when a Cabinet Secretary appears before the...

Thank you, CS. It is good to have you, having transited from a Governor to CS. I just have one question. CS, is there a way to issue a gazette notice when issuing a moratorium as a formal notification?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am tying it up with the same. This is because it is also in the same--- If you did not get a chance to give your question that time, you should not use this time now to sneak it in. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, facts are very stubborn. In the history of the Senate, this Senate, for the very first time, failed devolution. This Senate, for the very first time, went against its own committee. (Applause)(Applause)(Applause)An Sen. Olekina, you have heard the issues raised on your Statement.

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

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will not be intimidated. Under Standing Order No.105. I just wanted him to clarify because every Committee makes a report. You cannot behave as if the Senate must agree with the Committee report. There are instances when Sen. Olekina sat in the Committee that investigated...

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Yes, I am an advocate of the High Court.

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

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, religion is meant to give hope and speak life to hopelessness and despair. In particular, Christianity is a religion founded on the foundations of education and health care. It is alarming that the false and fake pastor Paul Mackenzie is telling our children that they should...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I would like to request you to protect me from my dear friend. This is a sad affair. We need to debate it with a lot of sobriety. When I listen to the suspect who is purportedly a...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wanted your indulgence to raise one or two concerns on the Statement that has been laid on the Table by the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations and the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transport. First, I would have...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know we have a Speaker in the House, but I do not know why Sen. Onyonka is uncomfortable. I will --- Mr. Speaker, Sir, ---

I support the Statement by Sen. Sifuna, the Senator of Nairobi. I think that Statement is timely. I agree that Ngong Road is not well marked, especially when you are driving through and you cannot tell whether renovations were done. Just the way I was asking about Mombasa Road lower...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, “Buy Kenya Build Kenya” is a good Statement that tries to promote the country. However, over the years, we have done little. A quick reaction and congratulations to our former Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) , Sen. Veronica Maina. There is a lot of...

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

Mr. Deputy, Speaker, Sir, that is a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) stronghold. [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] Thank you, Mr. Deputy, Speaker, Sir. On my behalf and on behalf of the great people of Nandi whom I represent the Senate and on behalf of your Senator, Sen....

I heard people arguing that when you go to the northern part of Kenya, they are able to pay school fees for the entire population using the National Government- Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). When you go to Ruiru or Roysambu constituencies, the population is quite high. Therefore, this conversation of...

This Bill should be passed in a bipartisan manner. I know there is another meaning of ‘bipartisan’ term. This Bill should be passed through consensus. Let me not use the word ‘bipartisan’ because this is an important Bill. All the 34 counties, whether from Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have read the Statement by Sen. Onyonka, that there is economic crisis in the country. That is far from the truth because the economy is doing very well. Sen. Onyonka should call for audit of this because he is going the direction of public debt. With...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, my brother, Sen. Sifuna, has quoted Standing Order No.105. However, he is forgetting that the former President, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, used to say that he has a big brother by the name Hon. Raila Odinga. In fact, a number of people were appointed in Government courtesy...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember in the Finance Bill of 2021, the brother, who was the chief advisor of the former President, called for the scraping and increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) . It is in the records of this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, are you aware that by...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am at a loss whether to follow your direction or engage in gerrymandering by Sen. Sifuna. Sen. Cherarkey, simply just proceed to substantiate. You have said that unga is retailing at Kshs150. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with all due respect, there are many issues that have been...

I cannot withdraw. Sen. Cherarkey, forget the many things thay have raised, just substantiate on one thing; the price of unga at Kshs150. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you say I make comments pursuant to Standing Order No.55. On the issue of Unga that has come down to Kshs 150, it is...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I request that it be deferred? I want to take some water. It is not easy defending---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) --- (An hon. Senator approached the Clerk-at-the-Table) I think the Senator is out of order because he is standing between you and me.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on the closure and reopening of China Square. In the Statement, the committee should:

The CRA recommended Kshs407 billion, the National Treasury recommended Kshs385 billion, and the COG recommended Kshs425 billion. I am surprised by my colleagues who say that we should stand with the truth and take a position. What is the position of the Senate? Kshs385 billion is a realistic figure.Mr. Speaker,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, number two, the fact that counties continue to misuse and abuse---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope my time is frozen.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope that in future, Sen. Sifuna will advise his Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party leaders on how governments are formed, and we will not be having demonstrations daily.

Investments and Special Funds Committee because of transparency and accountability issues. Therefore, Kshs385 billion is sufficient and realistic.We cannot achieve the KRA targets if we continue to disrupt and sabotage the economy, destroy businesses, and discourage investors. When people do not demonstrate as per Article 37of the Constitution and there...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I noticed that Sen. Osotsi was resting his eyes. Therefore, he did not get what I was saying. I said that collection of revenue in the country will be affected by disruptions and economic sabotages, such as demonstrations that are not peacefully done according to Article 37...

Sen. Oburu, you have been called upon to substantiate and in the event that you are unable, you proceed to withdraw and apologize to the National Police Service. (Applause)

Madam Temporary Speaker, we have Standing Order Nos.1, 98, 101 and 55. Is it in order for Sen. Sifuna to mislead the House that the Chair of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) , Dr. David Ndii, yet he said that all governments are wasteful? Madam Temporary Speaker, is it...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I am afraid that the Statement that has been sought by Sen. Wambua is not in good faith. This is because the collection of revenue in the Republic of Kenya has quadrupled, unlike during the ‘handshake’ period when hon. Raila...

Mr. Speaker Sir, I withdraw the use of the words “not made in good faith”. However, this Statement should have been requested to include one financial year. To add comments as per Standing Order No 53, every financial year is done within a specified period, between 1st July and 30th...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know why Sen. Sifuna is excited about you today, but that is a story for another day. (Sen. Sifuna Spoke off record) But it is true. He looks excited. I do not know whether it is too hot in the House or something is...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, while I do not want to vary your judgment, the Senate is the House of debate. As long as I use parliamentary language--- Not name-calling. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to be honest, I have said “some of the people”. Proceed and conclude your comments, Okay. However, we should...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought I said that some people are sabotaging the economy. Maybe, you will give me time to look at the HANSARD. In conclusion, you heard Sen. Sifuna, threatening me that there are some people who are protesting outside. I cannot be intimidated, my friend. I am...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the mismanagement, irregular procurement and misuse of funds at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDEF) . In the Statement, the Committee should-

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and welcome back from recess. MISTREATMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS METED ON THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HON. JEAN MARIE SERONEY THAT, the family of hon. Jean-Marie Seroney have made best efforts to have these matters addressed by relevant authorities but they have failed to...

On a point of order. What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just need your clarification. Under Standing Order No.1, you have given opportunity to the Chairs to issue Statements relating to activities of committees. The clarification I would like to have from you is...

Thank you, Mr, Temporary Speaker, Sir. The great people of Bomet County must be proud of what you are doing in the House considering that this is your first term and we are proud of you. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when I hear issues of HELB, I get mad, but...

Yes, I would like to be informed, but in only one second because my time is running out.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the HELB and the Ministry of Education should fact check the universities well. You know one of the principals in Azimio has a fake degree. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, what I am saying is simple. We must agree as a nation to believe in public institutions....

Any government, be it national or county, has an obligation to promote human rights. When you look at limitations and fundamentals of human rights, we enjoy these rights because Article 43 of the Constitution is specific on the right to healthcare.I am told that the Women Representative for Kirinyaga County...

should tell us why it is a sin for Africans to be polygamous, but not a sin for them to be members of the LGBTQIA. This is a conversation we must have.When we discuss reproductive healthcare, we must look at the progress we have made. Article 24 of the Constitution...

I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Petition reads as follows- Mr. Speaker, Sir, we, the duly registered Health Sector Unions, Associations and Societies with constitutional and legal mandate of championing the labour interest and professional welfare of all health workers employed by both levels of Government; that is the...

(Orders for First Readings read – Read the First Time and ordered to be referred to the relevant Committees) Next Order. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know what the Senate Minority Leader is looking for from Sen. Korir. Cyclone Freddy then crossed the entire ocean, passing Mauritius and the French island of La Réunion before landing in Madagascar on 21st February; and sweeping over the island before arriving in Mozambique...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. (Sen. Mandago walked into the Chamber)

(Loud consultations) You need to read this Constitution properly. The Constitution says, “provide Parliament with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control.” It says “provide Parliament”.These people, including my brother, Sen. Olekina, are like people who read newspapers upside down. (Laughter)

(Loud consultations) Hon. Senators, on the Majority Side, allow Sen. Osotsi to contribute. Madam Temporary Speaker, an issue was raised through a point of order on the adoption of the Report. You said that you will retire and give a ruling on the same. One of the Members who signed...

I do not want to be informed. (Loud consultations) (Laughter) (Loud consultations) Madam Temporary Speaker, I need your protection. Can the Senators who are standing resume their seats except Sen. Osotsi? Sen. Cherarkey, be careful now. Resume your seat. (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations)

How can someone dare me when they left a T-shirt with the police? I have never run away from the police. I have slept on the floor of a police cell for six days. (Laughter)

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to oppose the Motion by the Senate Minority Leader in the strongest terms possible. What we saw on Monday was an abuse of Article 37 where the beginning of the right of another person is the start of the right of the next person. (Loud...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have seen that the Azimio-One Kenya Alliance have sympathy addiction. The allegation that the police shot at their leaders while it was their bodyguards who were shooting at them in order to get sympathy from the public---. (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) The people in...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I must be heard in silence. We shall not be intimidated or blackmailed. (Loud consultations)

During the “handshake” Government --- (Loud consultations)

Correct, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will not be intimidated or blackmailed. I will speak. I will not be silenced. I am not a coward. (Sen. Sifuna spoke off record) What can you do to me? No. Do not threaten me, my friend. You cannot threaten me. Wewe ni kitu kidogo...

The sponsors of maandamano or Azimio are the people who want to prevent investigations on extra judicial killings and corruption. That is Uhuru Kenyatta. He must stop sponsoring maandamano. I thank you. (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I support the timely Statement by Sen. Joe Nyutu of Murang’a County. The issue of the cost of energy is very critical. We cannot discuss about ease of doing business without reliable and affordable power supply in the country. One of the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence. I rise pursuant Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on the state of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Kenya. In the statement, the Committee should-

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. These are my final remarks so that my colleagues can have the opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I congratulate the Committees on Lands, Environment and Natural Resource for the National Assembly and the Senate for this Report. The clarion call of...

The next Statement is by the Senator for Murang’a County, Sen. Joe Nyutu, but I do not see him. Therefore, the Statement is deferred.

(Motion deferred)That is noted. The Motion is deferred to the next Sitting. Next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I congratulate the Minority Side for following the rule of law. My advice is that they should not leave it midway. When you look at Standing Order No.23 (5) and (6) , “ (5) The removal of a Senator from office under paragraph (3) shall not take...

I doubt the way the bishop is behaving today. It looks like that information is coming from somewhere else. I do not have a problem. The Minority Side can change their leadership any time they so wish. My only concern is on two things. There was a letter that was...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the only time I trusted Senior Counsel, Sen. Omogeni, was when he was releasing me from Gigiri Police Station. However, on this one, I am a bit cagey. When you read the Communication on the Floor of the House, all of us, the Majority and Minority sides...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. Olekina should listen because he was also imploring to have--- Under Standing Order No.1 and looking at the Motion that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has brought under Section 123; I beg of you with all humility, that at that moment Sen. Sifuna should have been invited...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion. I thank the National Assembly and the Senate’s Joint Committee on Forestry, Mining, Land, Environment and Natural Resources for a job well done. I congratulate President William Ruto because one of his core agendas that he is still pushing up to...

Okay, it is 10 billion trees in the next 10 years. I challenge each and every Senator. (Sen. Mwaruma spoke off record) We will give you an opportunity, Senator. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not think I am even supposed to speak because we are way beyond the time we...

I am submitting seriously.