Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, we have a long list of items under the Standing Order, which had been suspended and I am afraid. If I were to use my discretion to grant Members time to comment, then a maximum of a minute on a supplementary bit. I believe that was also...

It is an exercise in futility. However, if we can take the exercise of planting trees frequently at a minimal number of three to four per Kenyan, we will be able to achieve this.Research is paramount when it comes to fighting climates change. When we talk about climates change, it...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale What is your point of order, Sen. Mandago? (Laughter) What is your point of order, Sen. Mandago? (Laughter)

Sen. Dr. Khalwale What is your point of order, Senate Majority Whip?

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, we have a long list of items under the Standing Order, which had been suspended and I am afraid. If I were to use my discretion to grant Members time to comment, then a maximum of a minute on a supplementary bit. I believe...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Senator. We are going to resume the debate. Sen. Thang’wa.

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Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion on the adoption of the report of the Joint Committee of the National Assembly Department Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining and the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on the appointment as members of...

Senate Majority Whip, remember this issue came before the Senate Business Committee (SBC) . We discussed in extenso, the consequences of Members allowing their Motions and Statements to be put in the Order Paper, when they know they will not be present. As a matter of fact, a position was...

(Bill deferred)This is a Bill sponsored by Sen. Crystal Asige, who is not in the House. It is deferred to the next Sitting. Next Order. MEASURES TO CURB DOPING MENACE IN KENYA

Clerk, please, take note. Call the next Order. March 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 53 THE NATURAL RESOURCES (BENEFIT SHARING) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 6 OF 2022) THE COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 3 OF 2022) THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 12...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Clerk, please, take note. Call the next Order.

Thank you, Senator. We are going to resume the debate. Sen. Thang’wa. March 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 30

Next Order. Second Reading THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 14 OF 2022)

What is your point of order, Senate Majority Whip? March 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 59

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale The Senate Majority Whip to issue a Statement on the Business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 21st March, 2023. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you may proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Senate Majority Whip, remember this issue came before the Senate Business Committee (SBC) . We discussed in extenso, the consequences of Members allowing their Motions and Statements to be put in the Order Paper, when they know they will not be present. As a matter of fact,...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 16th March, 2023- Report of the Auditor-General on the Mathira Water and Sanitation Company Ltd for the year ended 30th June, 2022. Report of the Auditor-General on the Kirinyaga...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Next Order.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you very much, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. From this desk here, yours truly has represented a number of the Mau issues in court. Proceed, Sen. Okiya Omtatah from Busia.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale

(Bill deferred)This is also a Bill by Sen. Wambua, who is not in the House. It is deferred to the next Sitting. March 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 54

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On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Sorry, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, before you give Sen. Olekina time, I request Sen. Kinyua, the PSC Commissioner to Second my Motion that Sen. Sifuna--- (Loud Consultations)

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale(Loud consultations) March 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleAI disagree with my senior, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, that you can go ahead and make your ruling. I submit that it is for you to verify the Order given to you by Sen. Omogeni. Take your time; tomorrow...

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One moment. Sen. Olekina, what is your point of order?

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale(Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) March 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 45 Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale 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...

Sen. Dr. Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to congratulate the Senator of Laikipia County for the clarity that is required for this important issue. Trans-Nzoia, Bungoma, Uasin-Gishu and sections of Nandi and Kakamega Counties need to be reassured that there will be no case of diversion...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Senator for Nyamira substantiate his allegations that the Government is demanding for farmers to produce title deeds? We also come from counties, grow maize and fertilizer is being given. None of our farmers are being asked to present a title deed. Why...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a serious issue. A few weeks ago, I was in Eldoret Town, and this matter was active and in public domain. This Statement should go further because we are not talking about millions, hundreds or thousands of students, but a...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the Senator for Vihiga. Kaimosi is one of the historical centres of development in our community. Therefore, I thank the Government for elevating the institution to a university. March 14, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 44 Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleI would like further clarity...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I had been requested by the Leader of Majority to respond on his behalf. I wish to respond and in so doing, thank all hon. Members for quickly making sure that we transact this business. It is good that we dispense with it...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Motion as moved. Before I do so, I want to register my frustration that the delegation from the county assemblies normally sits, not in the Public Gallery but in the Speaker's Gallery and there is a difference. I...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1) , I hereby present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 14th March, 2023. Mr. Speaker Sir, the status of legislative business as at today is 16 Bills, which are at the Second...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not want to interrupt our colleague. However, we have all followed his debate. Clearly, it borders on xenophobic language. Would it be in our practice as Parliament that in our record we allow debates that suggest prejudices against other communities? I say...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is an honour and privilege for me to welcome our friends and fellow Africans from South Africa Republic of Eswatini. Welcome. I send you to give King Mswati III our greetings. Tell them that when you are being welcomed to the...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to move the following Motion No.18 on the Order Paper - THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 145th Assembly and Related meetings of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) , held from...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Hoja ya nidhamu, Bw. Spika.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Bw. Spika wa Muda, huu mjadala ni muhimu kwa sababu yote tunayozungumza hapa yanawekwa katika rekodi. Kwa hivyo, ninaomba ndugu yangu, Sen. Cherarkey, akubali. ‘Conception’ ni wakati mbegu ya mwanamume inaungana na ya mwanamke katika nyumba ya uzazi.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Bw. Spika, tunamwelewa Mhe. Mwaruma kama mmoja wa viongozi ambao wamezaliwa katika kabila linaloelewa Kiswahili, the great people of Taita Taveta County. Ikiwa kweli alimaanisha kwamba unaweza zaa baada ya mtoto wako kufa, atwaambie. Kama alimaanisha kwamba unaweza oa baada ya mke wako kufa, atwaambie. La sivyo,...

Sen. (Dr) Khalwale Thank you, Mr Speaker, Sir. How I wish that you would use your far-reaching powers under Standing Order No.1 so that we see a way of converting March 8, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 4 Sen. (Dr) Khalwalethis Petition to a Motion concerning a national matter of grave importance...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Motion as moved. I was privileged to sit in the vetting Committee of the two Houses. March 8, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 11 Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleThe young woman who has been identified to be the Deputy Governor of...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, very much, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu. March 7, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 27 Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale(Laughter) [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in the Chair] March 7, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 28 Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale not even...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 7th March, 2023- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the County Executive of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June, 2022. Report of the Auditor-General on...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I only have three points, for clarification. However, before I seek that clarification, I am very saddened with what the CS is quoted to have said today. The CS stated that a school has been taken over by a bandit, who has...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, nothing is out of order. I am just rising to seek your indulgence because of the beautiful mosaic of our community. The MCAs in the Gallery now are just as much as they are my MCAs as they are for Sen. Osotsi. If I...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to send the MCAs to go and greet the Governor and the rest of the MCAs back home. More importantly, I would like to urge the MCAs to deliberately create partnerships with the MCAs of Kakamega, especially for purposes of...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know this Petition is properly before the House. However, the content almost sounds like it is frivolous. This is because Buxton Estate, as we know it, is not ancestral land. When people who have had the opportunity to stay in these...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wanted to acknowledge him. He should leave those of us who know Kenya to speak to Kenyan issues. He came to Nairobi when he was coming to the university. I know him. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) March 1, 2023 SENATE...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise on Standing Order No. 65 (e) . This is on Motions that can be moved without Notice. It invites us to move a Motion for a suspension of a Senator. I am not drawing your attention so that I move a Motion...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion as moved. Allow me to thank the Chairman and going by the years we have been on these streets; he is running this Committee very effectively. The good news is that we are way ahead of...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that recognition. For purposes of record, I am not the Senator of Makueni, but I am privileged to be a friend of the people of Makueni. I welcome our visitors and remind them the turbulent times when the County Government of...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion as read, moved and proposed. I wish to congratulate, Sen. Johnson Nduya Muthama, on this appointment. I pray to this House, colleagues, both Majority and Minority sides that we pass this name unanimously. This is because Sen. Muthama...