Sen. Wakili SigeiSecondly, I would like to support the Committee's recommendation on the contracts by the power-generating Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Kenya Power Company (KPC). We cannot void a contract nor can we say that they are cast in stone, as the Chairman indicated earlier on, as he laid...

Thank you Senator. Next is Sen. Veronica Maina.

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Three things trouble me. I will seek three clarifications from the Counsel for the Governor, Mr. Elias Mutuma. One, I want to get your response, in particular to the allegation with regards to a gentleman by the name of Nephat whose employment...

Sen. Wakili Sigei Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay. Thank you. (Sen. Wakili Sigei laid the document on the Table)

Sen. Wakili Sigei Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following paper on the Table of the Senate, today 31st October, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No....

Sen. Wakili Sigei Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to speak to this particular Motion. From the onset, I oppose the Motion to subject this investigation before a committee. This is not the first time that the governor is appearing before this House nor is it...

Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate, its consideration of the Digital Health Bill (National Assembly Bills No.57 of 2023) and its approval thereof without amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei) :Conditional Allocations...

AYES: 30 NOES: 5 ABSTENTIONS: Nil October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 25

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) : THAT clause 24 of the Bill be amended -

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) : THAT Clause 8 of the Bill be amended -

Sen. Wakili Sigei) :Teller of the Ayes: Division will be at the end. Clause 34

Sen. Betty Montet. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

No, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 15

The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei): THAT clause 41 of the Bill be amended - Very well. Proceed. Clause 16

Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; and, Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County. Teller of the Noes:

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I confirm that I do not have any amendment on Clause 15. The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) : You do not have any amendment on Clause 15?

Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang’, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka-Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen....

Sen. Wakili Sigei) :Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I Very well proceed. Clause 15 October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 21

Sen. Wakili Sigei): Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) - (2A) The rate prescribed under subclause (2) (a) shall - (Loud consultations)

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) :

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I propose- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “and the Council of County Governors” immediately after the words “the Cabinet Secretary” The import of the amendment just like the previous ones is to ensure that the involvement...

Sen. Osotsi was dropped) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Osotsi was dropped) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move THAT clause 23 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” appearing immediately after the...

THAT clause 34 of the Bill be amended by inserting the words “in consultation with the Council of County Governors” immediately after the words “Cabinet Secretary shall”. October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 18

Sen. Wakili Sigei): THAT the First Schedule to the Bill be amended in paragraph 6 by – Division will be at the end. Clause 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 and 62(Question that Clause 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 and 62 be part...

The import of this amendment as per the previous ones is to allow the involvement of CoG in formulation of regulations, because the Clause 34 as it is, it will give the Cabinet Secretary total powers to develop regulations without consultation.I think it is necessary for him to consult the...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to drop the amendment. Initially, I thought that if we have a Corporation Secretary who is defined in this Bill, it contradicts other parts of this Bill, which says that the Board will have flexibility to determine the staffing. After consultation, I think it...

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) : No, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) :The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Very well. Proceed. Clause 16 Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) : THAT Clause 16 of the Bill be amended by inserting the...

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) :The import of the amendment is that Clause 52(2) is talking about the annual reports that shall be tabled in the National Assembly which include the Auditor General’s report, financial statements of the Agency, activities or programmes of the Agency, together with any...

THAT Clause 8 of the Bill be amended - October 12, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 14

Sen. Wakili Sigei): Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move – THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended- I invite Sen. Osotsi to move his proposed amendments. Proceed.

(Loud consultations)

The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei): Sen. Wakili Sigei):Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figuresin Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I pray to be heard in silence. (Loud consultations)

The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei):Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figuresin Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY Division will be at the end. Clauses 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50(Question, that Clauses 41, 42,...

It is only about three per cent of Kenyans who earn more than Kshs50,000 a month. Given the rating of taxes that have been introduced especially this financial year, it is my feeling that Kenyans cannot take any more taxation. I feel that a cap is necessary, so that the...

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) :Ltumbesi, Samburu County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru,...

Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) Division will be at the end. The First Schedule The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Sen. Wakili Sigei) :[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair]

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that Committee of the Whole do report its progress on consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 23 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again today by leave...

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 1 and substituting therefore the following new clause - Short title and commencement. (Loud Consultations)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report.

Mover, proceed.

Who is seconding?

Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No.14 Of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Order, Members. (Question proposed) (Question put and...

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei Senator, your time is up. Sen. Sifuna, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei Sen. Cherarkey, Have you seconded? I did not see that. (Sen. Cherarkey stood in his place and bowed) You have seconded. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei Thank you, Senator. Sen. Wambua.

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Sen. Wakili Sigei Sen. Tabitha Keroche, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Wakili Sigei Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to support this amendment of the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill. This is a very timely Bill because many of our people in our counties have ---- (Loud consultations)

Sen. Wakili Sigei): Hon. Members, we have one more vote to make. Chairperson? Division will be at the end. Clause 2 August 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 43

Sen. Wakili Sigei): Sen. Wakili Sigei):

Sen. Wakili Sigei Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei Mover again?

Sen. Wakili Sigei