Veronica Waheti Nduati

2 Bills 484 Contributions 4 Committees 0 Questions 1 Petitions

CURRENT POSITIONS

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Vice-Chairperson of the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights committee.
Member of the Energy committee.
Member of the Procedure and Rules committee.
Member of the Senate Business committee.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

484 counted contributions in this Parliament, 49 of them in 2026. Veronica Waheti Nduati also took 2425 presiding turns — procedural speech from the Chair, shown here but not scored.

Named by other members: 363

Other members named Veronica Waheti Nduati in 363 passages of debate across 155 sittings, by 44 different members.

This counts the times somebody else named Veronica Waheti Nduati in debate. It is not a contribution — a contribution is something Veronica Waheti Nduati said — and the two are never added together.

Plenary Contribution 24th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 24th October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement brought to the Floor of this House by Sen. Hamida on the state of facilities at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. It is terrible to imagine that hospital is overcrowded, that mothers who are giving birth have to share beds....

Thank you, Senator. Sen. Mariam Omar, you may proceed.

Thank you. Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, you have the Floor.

Sen. Mandago, you may proceed.

Your time is over. We are done with the Statement Hour. We will proceed to the next Order. THE STREET NAMING AND PROPERTY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.43 OF 2024) ADOPTION OF THE MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE WATER (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.33 OF 2023) I call...

Thank you, Sen. Methu. Sen. Cherarkey Samson.

Sen. Cherarkey, what are you insinuating by saying you do not know how long he will be Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources? Are you insinuating at the removal of the Chairperson or resigning or otherwise exiting from his duties as the Chair of the...

Clerk, confirm if we have quorum. Let us have the Quorum bell ring for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum, so, the sitting proceeds right away. Sen. Cherarkey, take the Floor. Please, give him the microphone.

Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey. (Question proposed) The Motion is free for debate. I will call upon the Senators who will contribute to this Motion. Sen. Wamatinga Wahome, Nyeri County, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Cheruiyot, Majority Leader.

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Mungatana, Senator for Tana River County, the floor is yours.

Thank you, Sen. Mungatana. Sen. Murgor, proceed.

Thank you, Senator. Senator for Busia County, Sen. Okiya Omtatah proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Senator. ADJOURNMENT

Plenary Contribution 22nd October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Sen. Wafula, proceed.

Thank you, hon. Senator. Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Thank you, Sen. Eddy. There are no more Senators who wish to contribute to this Motion. So, I would like to call Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, to reply, as the Mover of this Motion.

Hon. Senators, the putting of the question has been deferred to another sitting, which will be reported by the Speaker in due course. (Putting of the Question on the Motion deferred) Clerk, you can call out the next Order. Sen. Wafula Wakoli, please proceed. ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE MEDIATION...

Proceed, Sen. Boni Khalwale.

Thank you, hon. Senator. Hon. Senators, I now propose the question. (Question proposed) I will now call upon the Senators to make contributions to the Motion beginning with Sen. Cherarkey.

Clerk, can you confirm whether there is quorum? If there is no quorum, may the Quorum Bell be rung for 10 minutes. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, having failed to attain quorum at the expiry of 10 minutes, the Senate stands adjourned pursuant to Standing Order 41 (2) (a) until Wednesday, 23rd...

Plenary Contribution 17th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 17th October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

I would like to seek a clarification. Can you confirm or clarify whether these investigations have been closed by the EACC in respect of this procurement at KEMSA, and whether there are any further persons of interest whom you have sanctioned or issued any notices of prosecution or anything of...

Plenary Contribution 16th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

I would like Hon. Mutuse to clarify a few issues. One, are there any charges for money laundering that have been preferred against the Deputy President? Secondly, I would like him to confirm whether the case of the Asset Recovery Agency that was before Justice Esther Maina, was fully resolved...

Plenary Contribution 14th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Monday, 14th October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to the issues at hand, the preliminary points that have been raised and applications. At the very onset, I would encourage you not to take the bait of having to determine--- (Sen. Veronica Maina’s microphone went off) What happened? Is...

Plenary Contribution 9th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Welcome once again, Prime Cabinet Secretary. Commendably, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) rolled out the voting rights for the diaspora remittances. These are some of the highest exchange earners for our country, hence the need for them to continue exercising their right to...

Plenary Contribution 8th October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Sen. Sifuna for giving me this opportunity to second this Motion. I have thought through this Motion, and it is my considered opinion that I would not wish to continue with seconding this Motion. I, therefore, decline to second this Motion. I request the Senator for Nairobi City...

I beg to move- THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (4) - I request Sen. Alan Chesang to move this amendment. Sen. Chesang, can you approach the Clerk’s desk?

Division will be at the end. New Clause 82AThe Temporary Chairperson ( Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I am sure that my colleague, Sen. Osotsi, does not realize that this is the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.70 of 2023) . In fact, we can increase the tax by...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended—

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clause— You should allow Sen. Chesang’ to explain it first. Okay, Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 12 and substituting therefor the following new clause–

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) in the proposed new subsection (2) by deleting the word “immovable” appearing immediately after the word “All” at the beginning of the proposed subsection. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson...

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Division will be at the end. New Clause 5A That is what I am advised, and so, we proceed to the Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2023) THE TEA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.1 OF 2023)

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I am representing Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Division at the end. Clause 7

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I confirm that I am representing Sen. Okiya Omtatah. I beg to move- THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) (b) by inserting the words “as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary” immediately after the words “free prenatal care”. (Question of the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I agree to drop my amendment. (Proposed amendment to Clause 8 by Sen. Mariam Omar dropped) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Thank you, Sen. Mariam Omar. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division will be at the end. New Clause 5A

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I confirm that I am representing Sen. Okiya Omtatah. I beg to move- THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended— Division will be at the end. Clause 2

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (c) — (ca) counselling services for pregnant women who intend or are considering not carrying their pregnancies to term; (cb) post abortion health care...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) — (ba) maternal and neonatal deaths recorded in each county. Madam Temporary Chairperson, the importance of this statistic is that it will...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, it is a question of language. I was saying it be read together. With maximum respect, reading them together with the additional proposal by my brother, Okiya Omtatah, will carry my thinking. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Okay. We request that the amendments by Sen....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (h) by inserting the words “and traditional” immediately after the words “programmes for skilled”; The importance of this is that it should not be lost to Kenyans that a high percentage...

Madam temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended— a) deleting the words “who serve pregnant women” appearing immediately after the words “health care providers” in paragraph (a) ; and b) by deleting the word “workers” appearing immediately after the words “community health” in...

THAT Clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (b)—(ba) develop and implement public awareness and community participation campaigns targeting persons with special needs and informing them of their rights under the Act;(bb) promote awareness of the rights under...

Clause 21 Thank you, Sen. Mariam Omar. (Question of the amendment proposed)

Clause 25

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definitions in the proper alphabetical sequence— “community health promoter” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Primary Health Care Act. (Question of the further...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I represent Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I propose that the New Clause 26 be read a Second time. THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 25— Amendment to section 17 of Cap. 258A.

Division will be at the end. The two amendments can also co-exist. They are amending different subclauses of Clause 11. Clause 12

(Question, that New Clause 26 and New Clause 27 be now read a second Time, put andthe Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Boy, Kwale County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County;...

Division will be at the end. The two amendments can co-exist. They are amending different sub-clauses of Clause 12. Clause 13

There is a further amendment by Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti. Yes, Sen. Ogola.

Division at the end. For these two amendments, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale’s amendment is also carried in Sen. Omatah’s amendment. Sen. Omtatah’s amendment has an additional text. The proposal is to request Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to consider dropping his amendment in favour of Sen. Omtatah’s amendment.

Order, hon, Senators. Wait a bit, Sen. Methu. Do I hear your response to mean that you, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, do not wish to drop your amendment in favour of a lay Senator in medicine?

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows:

Division at the end. Thank you, Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti.

I am aware he is in the House or he has ceded his ground.

Okay, Sen. Beatrice.

Division will be at the end. Clause 15

Hon. Senators, there is a further amendment to Clause 15 by Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti. Yes, Sen. Beatrice.

Order, hon. Members. Let us resume our seats. Hon. Members, we are now going to report progress on the Bills considered in the Committee of the Whole. We shall start with the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.70 of 2023) . I call upon the Chairperson to proceed. Division...

Mover? The Division will be at the end. Once again, these two amendments can coexist because they are amending different subclauses of Clause 17.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Tea (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. Division will be at the end.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Tea (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bill No.1 of 2023) , be now read a Third Time. I request Senator Osotsi Godfrey, to second.

I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill, (Senate Bills No.17 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. Division will be as the end.Hon. Senators, there is a further amendment by Sen. Okiya Omtatah.

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows: AYES: 29 NOES: 2 ABSTENTION: 3 DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Ogola, Homa Bay County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Okiya Omtatah, Busia County; Sen. Omogeni, Nyamira County; Sen. Onyonka, Kisii County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County;...

We are proceeding to the third Bill, the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2023) . I now invite the Mover to report. THE MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH, BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.17 OF 2023)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.70 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Tea (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill, (Senate Bills No.17 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Plenary Contribution 3rd October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 3rd October, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

cent. During the period under review, seven statements were considered by the committee and dispatched to the relevant Senators.In conclusion, I wish to thank your office and that of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support that has been accorded to the committee in undertaking its work. I...

bursary funds in our counties. This is because that is not a devolved function and the funds continue to be misused.I, therefore, implore individual senators to enhance the oversight role through the Senate oversight function and ensure that the funds established in our counties and other entities are adequately monitored...

Thank you, Sen. Osotsi. We will now receive a statement pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1) from the Senate Majority Leader. He will issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 8th of October, 2024. Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY,...

Sen. Methu, what clarification are you seeking?

Sen. Cherarkey, where is the time borrowed from?

Sen. Cherarkey, you have gone beyond the topic and the clarification comment. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, proceed.

Sen. Olekina, proceed to contribute for a few minutes.

The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE GAMBLING CONTROL BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.70 OF 2023) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.17 OF 2023) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE METEOROLOGY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.45 OF 2023) COMMITTEE...

Who is playing that video or what is it that is playing?

Thank you, Sen. Cheruiyot. Proceed Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC.

On a point of information, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Cherarkey, Sen. Osotsi would like to inform you.

Madam Temporary Speaker, you have to appreciate Sen. Osotsi. He needs to be careful with his wording now that he is Deputy Party Leader. I agree with him, but I was talking about quantifiable contribution. For example, you and I pay Kshs50,000 monthly to UDA party. Maybe the MCAs pay...

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Some corporations even sponsor candidates because of their interests. Even in counties, there are business people who sponsor candidates. So, how do we protect the public resources from abuse? Political parties are managed within the Republic of Kenya by establishing and replacing the IEBC. With those many remarks, I thank...

The other parties, including the party where Sen. Cherarkey belongs are all non- compliant. If the Registrar of Political Parties was serious, those parties that should be de- registered, so that we only remain with one political party in this country, ODM.He was talking about foreign parties such like the...

Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey, for the support. Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Hold on, Sen. Osotsi.

Thank you, Prof. Tom. Clerk, can you confirm whether we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Temporary Speaker) There is no quorum. I would request the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, having failed to attain a quorum at...

Plenary Contribution 2nd October 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Welcome Hon. Cabinet Secretary and congratulations on your new appointment. I want you to tell this House whether there is any plan or strategy to onboard SHIF on e-Citizen and whether data on NHIF can be migrated to SHIF to avoid the cost of running another system to manage that...

Plenary Contribution 25th September 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. Hon. Cabinet Secretary, welcome once again to the Senate. I do not know whether you are aware that cruise tourism holds a big potential for our nation. The maritime resources we have in Kenya are like the 48th county, which is...

Thank you, hon. Cabinet Secretary. The next round of questions will start with Sen. Miraj.

Sen. Miraj, time is already put. Sen. Abass proceed.

Thank you. Sen. Kathuri, proceed.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you can respond to those three, then we will take the next round of questions. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (Hon. Miano) : Madam Temporary Speaker, the first question was on tourism and security, which is the theme for this year’s World Tourism Day. We...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you have thrown the hon. Cabinet Secretary into a bush in Western because you scattered around and we did not hear the question. I do not know whether she has heard any questions from you. What was the question, or was it a comment? It is question...

What is your point of order, Sen. Miraj?

Thank you, Sen. Miraj. Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, it would not be in order to assume that Sen. Miraj does not know about the flights that land in her home county, yet she uses the airport. So, let us go to the next Senator so that the Cabinet Secretary can...

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, I thought you had asked a question to the same Cabinet Secretary. Had you asked her a question?

Then resume your seat so that we give others a chance. You cannot ask a second question before they also go for the first round. Please, resume your seat. Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, you have the Floor.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you can respond to that before we take another round of questions. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (Hon. Miano) : Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The comments by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Sen. Korir and Sen. Miraj are taken. We take all those comments. The last...

Proceed, Sen. Onyonka.

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you can respond to those questions. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (Hon. Miano) : Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker and Members. I commit to follow up the case of compensation for Marsabit and get the finer details. I want to say that human-wildlife conflict and...

Thank you Senator. Sen. Kavindu Muthama, I will give you a chance because I had called you earlier, but you can only ask one question.

Sen. Dullo Fatuma.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, please, respond to that round of questions. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (Hon. Miano) : I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will start with the question by Sen. Omogeni on urban tourism, tour buses and other products that are available, especially in large cities....

Sen. Cherarkey, when we resume, you will have two minutes to conclude your contribution. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, it is now 1.00

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Sen. Munyi Mundigi. Sen. Chimera, you have the Floor.

Proceed, Sen. Ogola.

Thank you, Sen. Ogola. Sen. Dullo, proceed. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker) There is no other Senator wishing to contribute. So, I will ask Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to reply to the Motion. You may proceed.

Thank you, hon. Senator. I direct that the putting of question in respect of the Motion that was being debated be deferred to tomorrow's sitting at 2.30 p.m. (Putting of question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.46 OF 2023) (Bill...

Thank you. Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Thank you. I assume Sen. Cherarkey was having a problem with the pronunciation. I heard him speak out the name, but the pronunciation was all upside down. Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Thank you, Senator. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, this Bill is now open for debate. I want to give the first chance to Sen. Wakili Sigei to contribute.

Thank you, Senator. Sen. Omogeni, you have the Floor.