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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Order, Sen. Khalwale. Can you focus on the issue? (Laughter)

Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleWho told them? Which law is CS John Mbadi using? The money that is supposed to go to counties should be Kshs415 billion and on a monthly basis. When it delays, it should not be undue delay.In 2015, before the Leader of the Majority came to the House,...

What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna? (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record)

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Sen. Khalwale, can you substantiate? Kindly substantiate about the merger of ODM and UDA. (Loud consultations)

Sen. Khalwale, can you substantiate? Kindly substantiate about the merger of ODM and UDA. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. To the best of my knowledge, if I follow events, there has never been a merger between UDA and ODM. What has actually taken place and has been...

Order, Sen. Khalwale. Can you focus on the issue? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwaletheir salary, which is due, they hold them over the weekend with some petty cash, so that they can move around with them in an entourage for the governor to look like a big man.I wish more of our...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 24th September 2025- REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (EQUITABLE SHARE) CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FY2025/2026

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments (Equitable share) Cash Disbursement Schedule for Financial Year 2025/2026, laid on the table of the Senate on...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale I beg to lay the following Papers on the table of this Senate, today, Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025- THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS EQUITABLE SHARE CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY2025/2026 REPORT OF THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING ON GUARANTEE SCHEME, MSMES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to add my voice on the important Statement raised by the Senator for Kilifi in respect of the poor conditions of learning infrastructure in schools there. Whereas this matter might appear to be a Kilifi issue, it should prick the conscience...

Next Order. ASCERTAINMENT OF THE THRESHOLD REQUIRED FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF HON. (DR.) ERICK KIPKOECH MUTAI, THE GOVERNOR OF KERICHO COUNTY Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleWas not met. August 29, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 116 Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Governor as contemplated in Section 33 of the County Governments Act and Standing Order 74...

Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleFURTHER WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution, Section 33 of the County Governments Act and Standing Order 80 of the Senate, the Senate heard the County Assembly on the grounds for the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of Hon. (Dr.) Erick Kipkoech Mutai, Governor of...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Sen. Thang’wa proceed to the Dispatch and cast your vote. (Sen. Thang’wa registered his vote at the Clerks-Table)

Proceed and conclude. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. When I looked at those two experts read and understood what the IT expert from the Governor's side was telling us, he did not speak to the voting in Kericho. He started telling us the standard things that you...

Was not met. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, if the threshold of 32 was not met, if it was not met, then that would be the end of business this evening. Otherwise, we will proceed to the next Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very interesting that two days...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Kigen has been in this Senate before over similar proceedings and knowing his good name and reputation, he will come again and again. Mr. Katwa, the way Parliament works, even the Speaker would have no idea of the number of Members standing;...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am a little bit lost. I would like, Mr. Kigen to help me. The witness has attempted to demonstrate how she gave the money to the Governor. From your cross-examination, you give me the impression that you are watering that evidence...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale True, but I want that clarity. The witness has attempted to convince us that she sent this money. We have it, but the weight of that evidence seems to be taken away---

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Madam Temporary Speaker, if it was in the absence of the other parties, I would have told you what I think about what you have told me. So, I will restrain myself for that respect and step down that question. However, think about your trying to gag...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale I can already hear what people are saying as much as I am not supposed to; including my good friend, Sen. Boni Khalwale, who is telling me that in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Bill that is now law, to declare my interest in this matter....

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.146 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders, I beg to move that The Office of the County Attorney (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.47 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. The Standing Committee on Devolution and...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I thought this was a Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. Under Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, we must ensure that the face of Kenya is---

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is not a casual decision that the House is about to make; it is a decision that is hinged in the Constitution of Kenya. Any attempt by any person other than the National Assembly and the Senate, to make laws...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I understand your advice to me. I want to confirm that I am in a position to substantiate the statement that I made yesterday. To help me make that substantiation, because it is a grave matter, it is not against a...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I proceed as guided.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, my notes are being brought. I will come after the next person.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you. Back to business. I want to warn you, Madam Temporary Speaker that Sen. Nyamu is threatening that she can derail him. I do not know how she wants to derail him on matters of integrity. I thought you were a woman of great integrity. I...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mandera County has a 700-kilometre road project. That is what devolution is about. If we keep pushing as we are, the kind of marginalisation once associated with the former frontier districts of North Eastern Kenya will begin to affect some of us. We will not accept that....

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Madam Temporary Speaker, I admire Sen. Beatrice Ogola, Sen. Moses Kajwang’ and the Governor of Homa Bay County. I do not know how they do it. Do you know, in nine months, they have so admirably managed to convince the national Government to put up an infrastructure...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you. Sen. Beatrice, I was admiring---

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you for this chance. I want to express my satisfaction with the industry by your committee where you are the Vice-Chairperson and my brother Sen. Mohamed Chute is the Chairperson. Madam Temporary Speaker, you will notice that purely by coincidence, the debate...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.105. As a good neighbour of Nandi County and the people of Nandi, is the Senator for Kisii in order to impute improper motive against students, teachers and parents of Kaplamai Primary School? If he has any...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if what I have adduced verbally is not sufficient, allow me to then bring video recordings of these public leaders August 5, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 9 Sen (Dr.) Khalwalespending millions of public funds in an empowerment mission that we do not understand, tomorrow.They...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale I have been accused of alleging that the Speaker of the National Assembly is behaving like an agent of the UDA party by participating in the so- called empowerment rallies where public funds running in millions of shillings are being dished out by the Speaker. (Loud consultations)

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, because of the immense respect that I have for the Chair, you have invited me to substantiate and I do hereby proceed to do so. (Applause)

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale The loud consultations that you are hearing are the right thing. It confirms that this is a House of debate. During debate, people are not supposed to agree on everything. Therefore, I thank you for allowing me to conclude this point--- (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations) Sen (Dr.) Khalwale...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir--- (Loud consultations)

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, nowhere in the history of the Republic of Kenya has a Speaker ever---

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with uttermost respect to the Senator for Bungoma County who is rising on a valid point of order, could he kindly, using the same Standing Orders, allow me make my point then he can challenge me? I wanted to make the point that...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you so much. However, before you hear me, allow me read Article 110 (3) of the Constitution on Bills concerning county governments. It says- “ (3) Before either House considers a Bill, the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate shall...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale The issue raised by the Senator for Nairobi City County on the cost of accommodation at the university is very serious. In fact, I would like that the Committee goes further and looks into the new funding model. When universities heard that the new funding model had...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, let me offer some guidance. Hon. Members of this House will be the beneficiaries of the trip to Busia, but I can see that they are now getting lost. What should they expect in Busia? What do we need to cover because we are talking about devolution?...

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Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , I hereby present the business of the Senate for the week commencing 29th July 2025. Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I proceed to the Statement, allow me to take this opportunity to laud hon. Senators for ensuring the...

Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleI do not see why the Governor of Busia cannot develop Bumbe Beach, a very beautiful beach back at home. I do not see why he is not developing Sisenye Beach. We need to put that encouragement to him. Two years is still a long time; he can...

Clerk, do we have quorum to put the question? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, when I look around the House, the numbers are not good for voting. I move that you defer putting of the question until another date. (Putting of the question on the...

Hon. Senators, help me understand whether there is a Senator who has been assigned by Sen. Oketch Gicheru. Maybe Sen. Cherarkey has been assigned by Sen. Oketch Gicheru. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) Next Order. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] IN...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, let me offer some guidance. Hon. Members of this House will be the beneficiaries of the trip to Busia, but I can see that they are now getting lost. What should they expect in Busia? What do we need to cover because we are...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Since the matter has captured immense public interest, purely for avoidance of doubt, I would like you to clarify that the Clerks-at-the-Table or your office have been able to interpret your Communication in consideration of Article 115 (6) of the Constitution, which says that if the President...

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, the House very well appreciates the importance of the business that you have referred to. Therefore--- (Loud consultations) July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 7

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale Mr. Speaker, Sir, His Excellency Mvurya gives a fresh breadth to the Cabinet because wherever he has been, he has performed. Cabinet Secretary, the country was very happy to see you when you were handing over the Kasarani Stadium. The country truly appreciates the role of sports...