Sen. Mandago Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to welcome my County Delegation, led by the Governor. I am the most fortunate Senator to serve in this term and that my Governor is in the Gallery. Yesterday, we were debating the County Governments Additional Allocations...

Sen. Mandago Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, did I hear the Senator for Embu say Sondu is in Turkana County? (Laughter)

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Sen. Mandago Sen. Mwaruma, would you like to be informed by Sen. Mandago

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. That is very refreshing news. Mining for us is almost what we rely on, to create wealth. If it is lifted, I would be extremely happy because our people can go back to mining and raise revenue for the Government. We can get more...

Sen. Mandago Sen. Osotsi, would you like to be informed by Sen. Mandago?

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Sen. Mandago Sen. Mwaruma, you have the Floor.

Sen. Mandago Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. That is very refreshing news. Mining for us is almost what we rely on, to create wealth. If it is lifted, I would be extremely happy because our people can go back to mining and raise revenue for the Government. We can...

Sen. Mandago Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, let me take this opportunity to thank the Cabinets Secretary for appearing before this Committee. I had comments regarding the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Ababu Namwamba, following the comments of the Senator for Bungoma, but since Madam Temporary Speaker you ruled,...

Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Speaker, it is one question, but it looks like it has appendages.

Sen. Mandago I wonder what services are highly sought during campaigns. Otherwise, these girlfriends I am referring to are synonymous with the fact that they are girls, who are friends to those who matter in the party. Nothing else. In conclusion, we would be more than willing to have robust...

Sen. Mandago Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as I stated yesterday before my time was up, I support the County Government's Additional Allocation Bill. This will add close to Kshs56 billion to counties, which will aid in making sure that services are delivered to citizens. However, I had reservations about some...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with your ruling. However, as you correctly say that she has been informed, are we sure? Is that information accurate? This additional allocation is money from the World Bank and donor community. We know that the World Bank and donor community projects have been...

Your point of order has been overtaken by events because the Senator has already concluded her remarks on her contribution. However, I believe she has been informed by your comments about the allocations and the remittances to the counties. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, please, proceed.

Sen. Mandago Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with your ruling. However, as you correctly say that she has been informed, are we sure? Is that information accurate? This additional allocation is money from the World Bank and donor community. We know that the World Bank and donor community projects...

Sen. Mandago Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.105. Is it in order for Sen. Tabitha Mutinda to mislead this House and say Turkana County has been receiving grants? As a point of information, from inception, Equalization Funds have never been released to any single county....

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Sen. Mandago I request Sen. Osotsi to prosecute that amendment, followed quickly by Sen. Oketch Gicheru. (Loud consultations) Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Chairperson, Sen. Sifuna said that he was waiting for advice from the senior Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. He has since advised that that Clause is going to cure the...

Sen. MandagoThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Division will be at the end. New Clause 13AThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): I invite Sen. Osotsi to Move the new Clause 13A.

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Sen. Mandago Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Kitui County, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Wambua, to second.

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Sen. MandagoTHAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definition in its proper alphabetical sequence- “receivables” means monies raised by a county health facility, monies appropriated by a county government, conditional grants, donations, and gifts. This is important to avoid ambiguity in the implementation of...

Sen. MandagoAYES: 31 NOES: Nil. ABSENTIOINS: Nil.

Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Chairperson, we might be caught up in time in view of the amendments that are going on. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : We do not need to extend time at this point, maybe later.

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Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to propose- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 29 and substituting therefor the following new clause – County legislation.

Sen. MandagoClause 4 September 27, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 34 Sen. Mandago Clause 4 Sen. Mandago

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Sen. MandagoThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Do you want to withdraw it? September 27, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41 Sen. Mandago At the facility level, if you follow the Bill as we progress, you will find the members of the community are now involved in the total management of the...

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On a point of order, Madam Temporary Chairperson. The Temporary Chairperson (

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Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Chairperson, that is the position. (Proposed amendment by Sen. Osotsi withdrawn) (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Division will be at the end. Clauses 6 and 7 (Question, that Clauses 6 and 7 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division...

Is that the consensus?

Sen. Mandagorecommendations they gave. This Bill will be among the enablers of rolling out the Universal Health Care (UHC).I thank my Committee Members for the good work they have done to make sure the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill is in place. This Bill will make healthcare uniform for all counties,...

Five! Five!

Hon. Senators, this being a Bill, under the Standing Orders, each one of you has not more than 20 minutes to speak to it. We may move to limit time owing to the fact that this Bill is important. Many of you would wish to contribute but because of constraints...

Hon. Senators, can we therefore agree that anyone of you standing to contribute speaks for not more than five minutes?

Yes.

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Sen. Mandago, kindly, proceed to second. Sen. Mandago(Laughter)

Yes.

Sen. Mandago The problem with the Senator for Nairobi City County--- (Loud consultations) Sen. Mandago The problem with the Senator for Nairobi City County---

Sen. Mandago What is your point of order, Sen. Oketch Gicheru?

Hon. Senators, we shall proceed in that manner. I will proceed with the list on my dashboard. Sen. Osotsi, you have the Floor.

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. At long last. First of all, I think what is being discussed is important, but the manner in which it is being discussed is not proper. For the main reason that if we enact this very important law without following the procedure laid in...

Okay. Thank you. Sen. Okiya Omtatah.

Sen. Mandago Okay. Thank you. Sen. Okiya Omtatah. August 31, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 47 Sen. Mandago already trading on carbon credit should be made to make declarations of what they have been trading on---

Sen. Mandago Mr. Speaker, Sir, is the Senator for Kajiado County in order to just walk into the Chamber as if he is walking into a cowshed? He must obey the rules of the House. August 31, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 1

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