Sen. Kisang Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on an issue of national concern regarding the recent flooding and landslide that occurred in Elgeyo Marakwet County on 1st November, 2025. I share my deepest condolences to the people of...

Sen. Kisang Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also join my colleagues and send sincere condolences, on behalf of the great people of Elgeyo Marakwet County to Mama Ida, the children and the larger family of Odinga and the ODM Party. I send condolences to my colleague, my Chairman...

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Sen. Kisang Proceed, Sen. Catherine Mumma.

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Sen. Kisang Okay, I thought I spoke to you.

Sen. Kisang Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee for the period commencing 1st May, 2025, to 30th August, 2025. During the period under review, the Committee held a...

Sen. Kisang Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You remember yesterday, I seconded this particular Motion and Sen. Abass---

Sen. Kisang I am still continuing with the question because it is long. In 2018/2019, there was a provision in the budget of the Ministry for feasibility study for cable cars from Iten to Kabarnet with a possibility of being extended to Isiolo. I would like to know from the...

Sen. Kisangdegree. You may get a professional such as a lecturer or medical doctor like Sen. Khalwale here, but you just allow them to read newspapers and earn salary which is unfair.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support that the County Governments Act be amended by replacing the word “may” with...

Sen. Kisang Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also want to comment on the Statement by Sen. Cherarkey on athletes. I take this early opportunity to congratulate our athletes for making us proud. It is surprising that the officials are flying First Class to be more comfortable than the athletes. So,...

Sen. KisangOne minute, you conclude.

No, no, no, Mr. Speaker, Sir, you know I tried not to speak during this entire process. Anyway, I will try.

Finally, the Senate Majority Leader. Senate Majority Leader, will five minutes be okay? August 29, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 125

Okay, I understand, Mr. Speaker, Sir. So, keep it under five minutes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I must record that this has been a very difficult three days. I have sat here for many years transacting impeachments. I did not know the feeling when your own county is on trial. It...

One minute, you conclude. Sen. Kisang As an expert who has practiced for over 34 years, between the two experts, I believe the expert from ICT Authority and for your information, we did not seek the profile for the expert from ICT Authority. To reach that level of a Deputy...

Try, because if you look at the clock, we are at 11.00

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Sen. Kisang Finally, the Senate Majority Leader. Senate Majority Leader, will five minutes be okay?

Correct. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very clear in my mind that upon the tabling of this report by the expert, as per your direction, we shall have proceeded to look into the issues. (Loud consultations)

In fact, I want to ask, why are we debating this Motion? I thought you already gave a ruling, that because we cannot make an impartial decision for one reason or the other, maybe for want of understanding of technology or because of other interests, let us invite an expert...

Senate Majority Leader, are you, therefore, suggesting that the Senate is wrong by bringing this Motion?

Sen. Joyce.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Mine is just to ask the expert to tell this House if the SMS sent to the MCAs could be transferred to any other person to vote on their behalf. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.