Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.105, not to interrupt the Senator for Nandi County, but to ask if really he is in order to make sweeping statements that fish in Kempinski is kept in the fridge, that it is not fresh?...

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Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.105, not to interrupt the Senator for Nandi County, but to ask if really he is in order to make sweeping statements that fish in Kempinski is kept in the fridge, that it is not fresh?...

Sen. Mandago

Yes, I am coming to that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to reply to the Motion on the Report of the Standing Committee on Health, County Oversight and Network Engagement in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kiambu, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to present this statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to...

Sen. Mandago[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you have three minutes.

I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order 66 (3), I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.I request Senator Beatrice to Second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No need. You are okay now. You have prosecuted your matter perfectly.

implement the reports of the UHC workers as permanent and pensionable within 60 days of the adoption of this report.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, still on the human resource staff, there is lack of motivation of the staff who are working in the facilities. There are some who have worked in...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is a leadership role that my Chair has, that is why he is empowering me. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank me also for recognising that he is doing the right thing.

costs. Otherwise, the overhead costs, including transportation, are too high. Reducing them will reduce the amount of money used for food supply. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you were the last contributor to the statement. Sen. Okenyuri, did you finish? Take two minutes.

Thank you. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) It is only for the Chair now to defer the putting of the question. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The Senate Majority Leader is not...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support the statement by Sen. Hezena that the school feeding programme has been in existence for many years. It has helped many young children grow up and complete their studies. However, the programme has many challenges. The food does not reach every corner...

Sen. Mandago

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I also support Sen. Hezena’s statement briefly by saying that these regions are already disadvantaged. That is why this programme was introduced as a measure to assist them. As a remedial measure, we should not have issues with transparency. Let the...

June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 33 KUMBUKUMBU YA KUDUMU YA WAATHIRIWA WA AJALI YA FERI YA LIKONI YA 1994 PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 34 The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile...

Yes, I am coming to that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to reply to the Motion on the Report of the Standing Committee on Health, County Oversight and Network Engagement in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kiambu, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to present this statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to...

Sen. Mandago[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you have three minutes.

I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order 66 (3), I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.I request Senator Beatrice to Second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No need. You are okay now. You have prosecuted your matter perfectly.

implement the reports of the UHC workers as permanent and pensionable within 60 days of the adoption of this report.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, still on the human resource staff, there is lack of motivation of the staff who are working in the facilities. There are some who have worked in...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is a leadership role that my Chair has, that is why he is empowering me. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank me also for recognising that he is doing the right thing.

costs. Otherwise, the overhead costs, including transportation, are too high. Reducing them will reduce the amount of money used for food supply. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you were the last contributor to the statement. Sen. Okenyuri, did you finish? Take two minutes.

Thank you. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) It is only for the Chair now to defer the putting of the question. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The Senate Majority Leader is not...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support the statement by Sen. Hezena that the school feeding programme has been in existence for many years. It has helped many young children grow up and complete their studies. However, the programme has many challenges. The food does not reach every corner...

Sen. Mandago

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I also support Sen. Hezena’s statement briefly by saying that these regions are already disadvantaged. That is why this programme was introduced as a measure to assist them. As a remedial measure, we should not have issues with transparency. Let the...

June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 33 KUMBUKUMBU YA KUDUMU YA WAATHIRIWA WA AJALI YA FERI YA LIKONI YA 1994 PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 34 The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile...

Yes, I am coming to that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to reply to the Motion on the Report of the Standing Committee on Health, County Oversight and Network Engagement in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kiambu, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to present this statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to...

Sen. Mandago[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you have three minutes.

I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order 66 (3), I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.I request Senator Beatrice to Second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No need. You are okay now. You have prosecuted your matter perfectly.

implement the reports of the UHC workers as permanent and pensionable within 60 days of the adoption of this report.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, still on the human resource staff, there is lack of motivation of the staff who are working in the facilities. There are some who have worked in...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is a leadership role that my Chair has, that is why he is empowering me. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank me also for recognising that he is doing the right thing.

costs. Otherwise, the overhead costs, including transportation, are too high. Reducing them will reduce the amount of money used for food supply. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you were the last contributor to the statement. Sen. Okenyuri, did you finish? Take two minutes.

Thank you. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) It is only for the Chair now to defer the putting of the question. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The Senate Majority Leader is not...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support the statement by Sen. Hezena that the school feeding programme has been in existence for many years. It has helped many young children grow up and complete their studies. However, the programme has many challenges. The food does not reach every corner...

Sen. Mandago

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I also support Sen. Hezena’s statement briefly by saying that these regions are already disadvantaged. That is why this programme was introduced as a measure to assist them. As a remedial measure, we should not have issues with transparency. Let the...

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Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to contribute to the statement by Sen. Boni Khalwale. Public utilities are set aside for a specific course but it is becoming an alarming situation in our country because public utilities are increasingly being leased out regardless of the...

Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, honourable Deputy Speaker. My point of order is this. There is a tendency that is growing in the House. When Members are asked to apologize and withdraw, they meander around and try to avoid. We should just be as direct and as blank in...

Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to make my contribution on the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bills No.21 of 2025) . My attention has been drawn to the allocation of the funds. I would like Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to relook into...