Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the Statement by the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (3) . While I appreciate the update provided on stalled projects, I wish to appeal to the committee regarding the issue of...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Faki) What is out of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105 on accuracy of facts. People who are older than Khalwale are known by the rest...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was very keen to listen to my brother, the distinguished former governor, Sen. Roba. This is because he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget. I feel the pain of having been marginalised for many years. I rise...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence. My question is on the faulty transformers. The Cabinet Secretary has alluded to faulty transformers that at times cause power outages or blackouts. A transformer in Kipsamoite, Mosop Constituency, has been faulty for the last four years. My question is,...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To follow up on the issue of compensation to land owners for the power transmission lines way leave corridor, the Cabinet Secretary should tell the country why there are so many delays in payments by KETRACO. For example, in Lessos- Tororo Transmission lines,...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the Statement by the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (3) . While I appreciate the update provided on stalled projects, I wish to appeal to the committee regarding the issue of...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Faki) What is out of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105 on accuracy of facts. People who are older than Khalwale are known by the rest...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was very keen to listen to my brother, the distinguished former governor, Sen. Roba. This is because he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget. I feel the pain of having been marginalised for many years. I rise...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence. My question is on the faulty transformers. The Cabinet Secretary has alluded to faulty transformers that at times cause power outages or blackouts. A transformer in Kipsamoite, Mosop Constituency, has been faulty for the last four years. My question is,...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To follow up on the issue of compensation to land owners for the power transmission lines way leave corridor, the Cabinet Secretary should tell the country why there are so many delays in payments by KETRACO. For example, in Lessos- Tororo Transmission lines,...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to second the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) , by the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Sen. Kathuri Murungi, who is a member of Njuri Ncheke. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, those are Senators that I saw on the Floor of the House. Perhaps I should add on the list Sen. Kathuri, Sen. Mundigi and Sen. Mandago. I have mentioned a number of them.

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir I rise under Article 107 of the Kenya Constitution, 2010 which states as follows-

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, for seeking that clarification. Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. As you said earlier, this House is not guided by elders. It is guided by precedent, rules and Standing Orders. Sen. Mandago is one...

Sen. Cherarkey Bi. Spika wa Muda, nasimama kwa Kanuni ya Kudumu 105 kumuuliza ndugu yangu afafanue kwa sababu Wakenya wengi wanafuatilia mjadala huu. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Choose the language you want to address the Senate with. Sen. Cherarkey Afafanue pale ambapo alisema kwamba miraa inatumika kama mahari....

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, as per the Standing Orders, I still have one hour, but I will be brief. I want to appeal to Sen. Roba, who is my friend, brother and the party leader of United Democratic Movement (UDM) , that it was not in bad, but rather...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.122. If you heard Sen. Karen Nyamu, my good sister, she just said the apology statement she wants to make was written for her, and she agrees with part of the statement. However, she is admitting guilt on the aspect....

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at Standing Order No.111, that Motion by Sen. Roba is wrongly before the House. This is because he just proposed it, but he did not have a Seconder. So, the Motion is at the fate of collapse. He did not even call...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to second the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) , by the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Sen. Kathuri Murungi, who is a member of Njuri Ncheke. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, those are Senators that I saw on the Floor of the House. Perhaps I should add on the list Sen. Kathuri, Sen. Mundigi and Sen. Mandago. I have mentioned a number of them.

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir I rise under Article 107 of the Kenya Constitution, 2010 which states as follows-

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, for seeking that clarification. Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. As you said earlier, this House is not guided by elders. It is guided by precedent, rules and Standing Orders. Sen. Mandago is one...

Sen. Cherarkey Bi. Spika wa Muda, nasimama kwa Kanuni ya Kudumu 105 kumuuliza ndugu yangu afafanue kwa sababu Wakenya wengi wanafuatilia mjadala huu. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Choose the language you want to address the Senate with. Sen. Cherarkey Afafanue pale ambapo alisema kwamba miraa inatumika kama mahari....

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, as per the Standing Orders, I still have one hour, but I will be brief. I want to appeal to Sen. Roba, who is my friend, brother and the party leader of United Democratic Movement (UDM) , that it was not in bad, but rather...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.122. If you heard Sen. Karen Nyamu, my good sister, she just said the apology statement she wants to make was written for her, and she agrees with part of the statement. However, she is admitting guilt on the aspect....

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at Standing Order No.111, that Motion by Sen. Roba is wrongly before the House. This is because he just proposed it, but he did not have a Seconder. So, the Motion is at the fate of collapse. He did not even call...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am willing to provide further information, including taking up the matter raised by Sen. Kinyua. After this, I will call the Prime Cabinet Secretary to ensure that Mr. Joseph Wairato Kabugi is tracked. I confirm to my brother, Sen. Kinyua, that I...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for that indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on a matter of national concern regarding reports of exploitation of consumers following the April 2026 increase in fuel...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding Sen. Mumma’s statement, I agree that there is a shortage of special needs teachers. It is sad that out of 439,000 teachers, only 9,340 are trained to handle children with special needs. This is an issue that should be given proper attention. I thank...

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Sen. Cherarkey Correct! ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL, (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 24 OF 2023)

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For the record, under your guidance, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs appeared before the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. He confirmed that there is now an arrangement between the Kenyan Government and...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I made it in good faith because it was just a concern. I have said that this matter has been brought to their attention. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) I know you have offered to assist. Sen. Cherarkey Yes. I would like to advise Sen. (Dr.)...

Sen. CherarkeyManagement Risk Bill that originated from the National Assembly, under your office, you ably appointed Sen. Crystal Asige, the incoming woman rep of Nairobi City County.I agree with Sen. Chute because you cannot say--- April 30, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 Sen. Cherarkey Management Risk Bill that originated from the...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am willing to provide further information, including taking up the matter raised by Sen. Kinyua. After this, I will call the Prime Cabinet Secretary to ensure that Mr. Joseph Wairato Kabugi is tracked. I confirm to my brother, Sen. Kinyua, that I...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for that indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on a matter of national concern regarding reports of exploitation of consumers following the April 2026 increase in fuel...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding Sen. Mumma’s statement, I agree that there is a shortage of special needs teachers. It is sad that out of 439,000 teachers, only 9,340 are trained to handle children with special needs. This is an issue that should be given proper attention. I thank...

Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey Correct! ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL, (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 24 OF 2023)

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For the record, under your guidance, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs appeared before the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. He confirmed that there is now an arrangement between the Kenyan Government and...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I made it in good faith because it was just a concern. I have said that this matter has been brought to their attention. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) I know you have offered to assist. Sen. Cherarkey Yes. I would like to advise Sen. (Dr.)...

Sen. CherarkeyManagement Risk Bill that originated from the National Assembly, under your office, you ably appointed Sen. Crystal Asige, the incoming woman rep of Nairobi City County.I agree with Sen. Chute because you cannot say--- April 30, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 Sen. Cherarkey Management Risk Bill that originated from the...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I saw Sen. Karungo Thang’wa sitting next to somebody who was referred to us goons. So, he should have hit him with a ngumi in honour of this House. (Laughter)(Laughter) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON DISCRIMINATION, INTERFERENCE AND VIOLATION OF...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I send my deepest condolences to the people of Kitui. They are my in-laws and relatives. Secondly, Article 26, right to life is very critical. It is very unfortunate that as we speak today--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope my time was preserved. Secondly, Article 26 is very clear on the right to life. I assure Sen. Wambua that our prayers and thoughts are with him. It is very unfortunate that these killings are happening while our police were in...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much. I want to extend a warm welcome to the wonderful students from Ziwa. As the neighbor Senator, because I come from Nandi County, on behalf of Sen. Jackson Mandago, known as Jack Ma, I want to extend a warm welcome to...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much. I want to extend a warm welcome to the wonderful students from Ziwa. As the neighbor Senator, because I come from Nandi County, on behalf of Sen. Jackson Mandago, known as Jack Ma, I want to extend a warm welcome to...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think I was very fast, more than the person giving me the microphone, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I am sorry. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I really understand the weight of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2026) . We should deliver and dispense of...

Sen. Cherarkeyand prudent use of resources. I wish the Senator for Isiolo County was here. An audit report tabled under Article 229 of the Constitution stated that the County Government of Isiolo allocated some amount to feed wild animals. Is that prudent use of resources? In our own opinion, it...

Sen. CherarkeyThe Senate can forestall or create a crisis under Article 110 of the Constitution. I hope the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Ali Roba, is listening to this. We need to bring an amendment to insist that the Senate’s position is that counties be given...

Sen. Cherarkey Sorry, Sen. Cherarkey, there is a point of order from Sen. Mohamed Faki. (Laughter) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sorry, Sen. Cherarkey, there is a point of order from Sen. Mohamed Faki.

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Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we know Senator and former Governor Ibrahim Ali Roba, Captain and party leader of UDM, as a straightforward person. He has no responsibility as a member of the Council of Governors--- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, when there is a point of order, you...

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Sen. Cherarkey

Is the Senator in order to insinuate that Sen. Ali Roba is part and parcel of the Council of Governors, yet he is an independent Senator? I thank you. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Kinyua, you may proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, why is your contribution generating a lot of point of orders? Stop being diversionary.

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Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. CherarkeySenate Majority Leader moves it? We should not be bound by time and so we allow the 67 Senators to agree.Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, as he explains on what transpired, he must tell the country, because as a Senate, we had said we would not debate or pass the...

Sen. Cherarkeywin at the London Marathon puts his tally at four victories from four marathons he has contested in. This achievement is a true testament to his extraordinary zeal, discipline and talent.Mr Speaker, Sir, at the same race, Amos Kiprutto came in fourth after clocking 1:01:39. In the women's category,...