Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, you remember I was the co- sponsor of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022. I thought you should give guidance in future. I was the co-sponsor because the sponsor was Hon. Rahim Dawood. I was the...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 6 and substituting therefor the following- Amendment of section 12 of Cap 245A 6. Section 12 of the Principal Act be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) – (bb) undertake...

Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 Division will be at the end. New Clause 3I

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a) — (aa) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection 7— (7A) Notwithstanding subsection (7) Parliament may, by resolution, extend the time for consideration...

Sen. Veronica Maina Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Committee on Health on a matter of countywide concern regarding the inadequacy of public facilities in Mukothima Sub- county, in Tharaka Nithi County.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 117 of Cap 412A. 3I. Section 117 of the principal Act is amended–– February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 32

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 129 of Cap 412A. 3J. Section 129 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (2) (a) by deleting the words “except the Finance Bill” appearing immediately after the words “implement the budget”. (Question of the New Clause 3J proposed)...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT, Clause 49 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (o) — (oa) reintegration services and programs including recognition of skills and qualifications acquired abroad. (Question of the amendment proposed) The...

This is a serious emphasis especially to all the 47 county assemblies; that the county assembly shall consider and pass the County Finance Bill in time for each to be presented for assent by 30th June each year. (Question of the New Clause 3K proposed) (New Clause 3K read the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that- THAT, clause 14 of the Bill is amended by deleting the words “whether online or offline” appearing immediately after the words “related components”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Nakushukuru Bi....

Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.35 of 2024) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 45Disqualification from the position of a member of the Committee. Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 167 of Cap 412A. 3Q. The principal Act is amended in section 167 by deleting the words “three...

I beg to move- Amendment of section 94 of Cap 412A. 3E. Section 94 of the principal Act is amended in subsection

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by deleting Clause 2 and substituting thereof the following— Amendment of Section 2 of Cap 245A 2. The Tobacco Control Act, in this Act referred to as “the principal Act”, is amended in section 2 by — February,...

Sen. Veronica Maina Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. This Bill seeks to establish a statutory framework through which county governments guarantee farmers a minimum return on selected agricultural produce....

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 1 – Amendment of the long title of Cap 245A 1A. The Long Title of the Principal Act is amended by deleting the words “Tobacco Control Board” appearing immediately...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina Sen. Ledama, I am sure you mean maize.

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28 THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) (NO.4) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.45 OF 2024)

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : I am feeling a lot of pain because my Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill is like a still-born baby. I want just to enrich the conversation about the Presidents assent and referral. I think the Table Office should guide us on...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Assembly amendments to The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Division will be at the end. Clause 2

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Insertion of new Part in Cap 412A. 3R. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new Part immediately after section 186— Part IVA - FINANCING OF TRANSFERRED FUNCTIONS February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 38 February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 39 February,...

Nakushukuru Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kuwatambua vijana wetu maridadi ambao wameelimika na wamefanya tuheshimiwe kama gatuzi la Mombasa. Fursa hii ya uwepo wenu hapa sio tu ya kuja kuonekana mumefika, bali, ni uwepo wa matumaini na uwajibikaji kwa vijana ambao wamebaki kule Mombasa. Nawapongeza kwa kazi nzuri ambayo mumeendelea...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Labour Migration and Management (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE TOBACCO CONTROL...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina Senator, you are getting out of order. (Sen. Methu spoke off record) Why is he out of order? (Sen. Methu spoke off record) Sen. Methu, you are exchanging without going through the Speaker. So, I would request that you listen, in order for Sen. Ledama to finish,...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report on its consideration of the County Government Election Laws Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 2 of 2024) and seek leave to sit...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 4 and substituting therefor the following- Amendment to section 7 of Cap 245A

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 115 of Cap 412A. 3G. The principal Act is amended in section 115 by deleting the words “three months” appearing immediately after the words “not later than” in subsection (1) and substituting therefor the words “two months”. (Question of the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, you remember I was the co- sponsor of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022. I thought you should give guidance in future. I was the co-sponsor because the sponsor was Hon. Rahim Dawood. I was the co-sponsor and I moved...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Mover. Sen. Wafula: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Senate do agree with the Committee on the said report. Hon. Senators, we are done with the Committee of the Whole. (The House resumed) [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair] COMMUNICATION FROM...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina) : The Ayes have it. Yes, please, you can take it again.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “may” appearing immediately after the words “national government” and substituting therefor the word “shall”. February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 43

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 129 of Cap 412A. 3J. Section 129 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (2) (a) by deleting the words “except the Finance Bill” appearing immediately after the words “implement the...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 44

Sen. Veronica Maina Hon. Senator, did I hear you say Madam Speaker, Sir?

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Pursuant to Standing Order 153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the President’s memorandum on The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) and seeks leave to sit again...

Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 33 Division at the end. Clause 3D

I beg to move- Amendment 3D. The principal Act is amended in section 82 — February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 29

Amendment of section 5 of Cap 245A Establishment of the Tobacco Control Advisory Committee Membership of the Committee February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 45 Disqualification from the position of a member of the Committee. Qualifications of a chairperson of the Committee The office tenure of the chairperson and members February,...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4 and substituting therefor the following – February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 47

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 50

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Asante, Bi. Spika pia kwa kunipa fursa kuwakaribisha vijana kutoka Youth Council ya Mombasa. Mombasa imekuwa katika kilele cha mambo ya kuwapa vijana uongozi. Wiki mbili zilizopita, tuliapisha Kenya Youth Assembly kule Mombasa ambapo Youth Assembly ina waakilishi kutoka kila ward ambaye anachaguliwa kwa demokrasia kupitia mipango yao. Nimefurahi kwamba...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 17 – Repeal of the 18. The Principal Act is amended by deleting the Schedule of schedule Cap 245A (Question of the New Clause 18...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to welcome the Mombasa Youth Council to the Senate. My name is Crystal Asige, nominated, of course, to represent 001, Mombasa County. I would like to also extend a welcome to the group. Thank you very much for coming. Thank...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment 3F. Section 109 of the principal Act is amended by inserting the February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 30

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, you remember I was the co- sponsor of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022. I thought you should give guidance in future. I was the co-sponsor because the sponsor was Hon. Rahim Dawood. I was the...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 6 and substituting therefor the following- Amendment of section 12 of Cap 245A 6. Section 12 of the Principal Act be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) – (bb) undertake...

Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 Division will be at the end. New Clause 3I

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a) — (aa) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection 7— (7A) Notwithstanding subsection (7) Parliament may, by resolution, extend the time for consideration...

Sen. Veronica Maina Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Committee on Health on a matter of countywide concern regarding the inadequacy of public facilities in Mukothima Sub- county, in Tharaka Nithi County.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 117 of Cap 412A. 3I. Section 117 of the principal Act is amended–– February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 32

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 129 of Cap 412A. 3J. Section 129 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (2) (a) by deleting the words “except the Finance Bill” appearing immediately after the words “implement the budget”. (Question of the New Clause 3J proposed)...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT, Clause 49 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (o) — (oa) reintegration services and programs including recognition of skills and qualifications acquired abroad. (Question of the amendment proposed) The...

This is a serious emphasis especially to all the 47 county assemblies; that the county assembly shall consider and pass the County Finance Bill in time for each to be presented for assent by 30th June each year. (Question of the New Clause 3K proposed) (New Clause 3K read the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that- THAT, clause 14 of the Bill is amended by deleting the words “whether online or offline” appearing immediately after the words “related components”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson ( Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Nakushukuru Bi....

Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.35 of 2024) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 45Disqualification from the position of a member of the Committee. Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 167 of Cap 412A. 3Q. The principal Act is amended in section 167 by deleting the words “three...

I beg to move- Amendment of section 94 of Cap 412A. 3E. Section 94 of the principal Act is amended in subsection

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by deleting Clause 2 and substituting thereof the following— Amendment of Section 2 of Cap 245A 2. The Tobacco Control Act, in this Act referred to as “the principal Act”, is amended in section 2 by — February,...

Sen. Veronica Maina Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. This Bill seeks to establish a statutory framework through which county governments guarantee farmers a minimum return on selected agricultural produce....

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 1 – Amendment of the long title of Cap 245A 1A. The Long Title of the Principal Act is amended by deleting the words “Tobacco Control Board” appearing immediately...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina Sen. Ledama, I am sure you mean maize.

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28 THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) (NO.4) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.45 OF 2024)

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : I am feeling a lot of pain because my Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill is like a still-born baby. I want just to enrich the conversation about the Presidents assent and referral. I think the Table Office should guide us on...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Assembly amendments to The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Division will be at the end. Clause 2

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Insertion of new Part in Cap 412A. 3R. The principal Act is amended by inserting the following new Part immediately after section 186— Part IVA - FINANCING OF TRANSFERRED FUNCTIONS February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 38 February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 39 February,...

Nakushukuru Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kuwatambua vijana wetu maridadi ambao wameelimika na wamefanya tuheshimiwe kama gatuzi la Mombasa. Fursa hii ya uwepo wenu hapa sio tu ya kuja kuonekana mumefika, bali, ni uwepo wa matumaini na uwajibikaji kwa vijana ambao wamebaki kule Mombasa. Nawapongeza kwa kazi nzuri ambayo mumeendelea...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Labour Migration and Management (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE TOBACCO CONTROL...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina Senator, you are getting out of order. (Sen. Methu spoke off record) Why is he out of order? (Sen. Methu spoke off record) Sen. Methu, you are exchanging without going through the Speaker. So, I would request that you listen, in order for Sen. Ledama to finish,...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report on its consideration of the County Government Election Laws Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 2 of 2024) and seek leave to sit...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 4 and substituting therefor the following- Amendment to section 7 of Cap 245A

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 115 of Cap 412A. 3G. The principal Act is amended in section 115 by deleting the words “three months” appearing immediately after the words “not later than” in subsection (1) and substituting therefor the words “two months”. (Question of the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, you remember I was the co- sponsor of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022. I thought you should give guidance in future. I was the co-sponsor because the sponsor was Hon. Rahim Dawood. I was the co-sponsor and I moved...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Mover. Sen. Wafula: Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Senate do agree with the Committee on the said report. Hon. Senators, we are done with the Committee of the Whole. (The House resumed) [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair] COMMUNICATION FROM...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina) : The Ayes have it. Yes, please, you can take it again.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “may” appearing immediately after the words “national government” and substituting therefor the word “shall”. February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 43

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment of section 129 of Cap 412A. 3J. Section 129 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (2) (a) by deleting the words “except the Finance Bill” appearing immediately after the words “implement the...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 44

Sen. Veronica Maina Hon. Senator, did I hear you say Madam Speaker, Sir?

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Pursuant to Standing Order 153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the President’s memorandum on The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) and seeks leave to sit again...

Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 33 Division at the end. Clause 3D

I beg to move- Amendment 3D. The principal Act is amended in section 82 — February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 29

Amendment of section 5 of Cap 245A Establishment of the Tobacco Control Advisory Committee Membership of the Committee February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 45 Disqualification from the position of a member of the Committee. Qualifications of a chairperson of the Committee The office tenure of the chairperson and members February,...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 4 and substituting therefor the following – February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 47

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 50

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Asante, Bi. Spika pia kwa kunipa fursa kuwakaribisha vijana kutoka Youth Council ya Mombasa. Mombasa imekuwa katika kilele cha mambo ya kuwapa vijana uongozi. Wiki mbili zilizopita, tuliapisha Kenya Youth Assembly kule Mombasa ambapo Youth Assembly ina waakilishi kutoka kila ward ambaye anachaguliwa kwa demokrasia kupitia mipango yao. Nimefurahi kwamba...

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill is amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 17 – Repeal of the 18. The Principal Act is amended by deleting the Schedule of schedule Cap 245A (Question of the New Clause 18...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to welcome the Mombasa Youth Council to the Senate. My name is Crystal Asige, nominated, of course, to represent 001, Mombasa County. I would like to also extend a welcome to the group. Thank you very much for coming. Thank...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Amendment 3F. Section 109 of the principal Act is amended by inserting the February, 26, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 30

Sen. Veronica Maina I thank the Cabinet Secretary for coming to answer the questions in this House. We have Cabinet Secretaries who do not bother to even apologise when they are not available for this question time and yet it is crucial. More importantly, we require that when you undertake...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Waheti Nduati. Sen. Veronica Maina: Sen. Veronica Waheti Nduati. Sen. Veronica Maina: Sen. Karen Nyamu, Mover of the Motion to reply.

Sen. Veronica Waheti Nduati Maina) : Sen. Veronica Waheti Nduati Maina) :