Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot) : Sen. Cheruiyot) :what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28

Sen. Cheruiyot

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, how can Sen. Cherarkey inform me about Kericho County? I suspect that he will misinform me. (Laughter) March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me not lose track of...

Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi hii kuweza kusema yanayojiri. Naunga mkono mageuzi juu ya Bill hii ya Afya ya mwaka 2025, ili kufanyiwa maguezi, kupinga au kuzuia kwa wagonjwa waliopona na wanatakikana kutoka ama waliopoteza maisha yao. Mara nyingi, tunaona familia ziko na shida mbali mbali. Hii unaweza kujua...

Thank, you, my leader, for allowing me to inform you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to inform the Senate Majority Leader that for advocates, there is what we call the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, where we do our costing and there is availability of what we call pro bono services....

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, another continuous line of misinformation by Sen. Omogeni. It would be important if Sen. Omogeni became a bit more diligent in his work and listened to his colleagues when they are speaking. I have had more than three colleagues speak this afternoon and they...

what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I will be finding out what happened to that substantiation in due course.

Sen. Cheruiyot But you said it is not working! March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 24

Sen. Cheruiyot This is where the road meets the rubber. We are on the Health (Amendment) Bill. You now have time to debate all the issues that Sen. Omogeni was raising and all these matters. This is because procedurally, that is how the House moves. I understand Sen. Cherakey had...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, why are these three gentlemen protesting? I want to support Sen. Omogeni, but he still wants to complain. Surely, what do these three people want?

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Just a concern, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I heard the instructions that you gave to the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. You were very clear that he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. Therefore, he should do a small brief of many issues that are...

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen, Cherarkey has really insisted on informing you, now this is the second time. Please, let him--- Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he is a wise man. I know the clan where Sen....

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wanted to comment on two statements quickly. One is on the issue of challenges being faced at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KHN) . Just put it on record that, perhaps, it is time our Committee on Health paid a visit to this...

Sen. CheruiyotThere are bodies out there like the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) which have got major concerns with this Bill. They are concerned that this Bill will cripple healthcare in the country. If you have a small facility with a lot of consumables like paying...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just following the same line, I made a statement this afternoon while contributing that there are instances where SHA has failed to clear bills for patients. I want to table an invoice from Nairobi Hospital where the patient incurred a bill of Kshs1,119,414 and SHA paid...

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot[The Deputy Speaker Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mungatana, MGH) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Senator, proceed and make your contributions. Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Bill by Sen. Okong’o Omogeni. It is a very important...

Sen. Cheruiyot That response must come from the Cabinet Secretary and not from a colleague. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, our roads must be saved by all means. It does not matter. Sen. Cheruiyot You cannot purport to respond to that question. The Cabinet Secretary will do that....

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 9

Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Joe Nyutu, proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker Sir, before I proceed with this Motion, allow me to register my disappointment with ourselves because we have said, on many occasions, that we need to relook at the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act as we deal with errant Cabinet Secretaries such as the two that...

Sen. Cheruiyot) : Sen. Cheruiyot) :what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28

Sen. Cheruiyot

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, how can Sen. Cherarkey inform me about Kericho County? I suspect that he will misinform me. (Laughter) March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me not lose track of...

Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi hii kuweza kusema yanayojiri. Naunga mkono mageuzi juu ya Bill hii ya Afya ya mwaka 2025, ili kufanyiwa maguezi, kupinga au kuzuia kwa wagonjwa waliopona na wanatakikana kutoka ama waliopoteza maisha yao. Mara nyingi, tunaona familia ziko na shida mbali mbali. Hii unaweza kujua...

Thank, you, my leader, for allowing me to inform you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to inform the Senate Majority Leader that for advocates, there is what we call the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, where we do our costing and there is availability of what we call pro bono services....

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, another continuous line of misinformation by Sen. Omogeni. It would be important if Sen. Omogeni became a bit more diligent in his work and listened to his colleagues when they are speaking. I have had more than three colleagues speak this afternoon and they...

what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I will be finding out what happened to that substantiation in due course.

Sen. Cheruiyot But you said it is not working! March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 24

Sen. Cheruiyot This is where the road meets the rubber. We are on the Health (Amendment) Bill. You now have time to debate all the issues that Sen. Omogeni was raising and all these matters. This is because procedurally, that is how the House moves. I understand Sen. Cherakey had...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, why are these three gentlemen protesting? I want to support Sen. Omogeni, but he still wants to complain. Surely, what do these three people want?

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Just a concern, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I heard the instructions that you gave to the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. You were very clear that he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. Therefore, he should do a small brief of many issues that are...

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen, Cherarkey has really insisted on informing you, now this is the second time. Please, let him--- Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he is a wise man. I know the clan where Sen....

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wanted to comment on two statements quickly. One is on the issue of challenges being faced at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KHN) . Just put it on record that, perhaps, it is time our Committee on Health paid a visit to this...

Sen. CheruiyotThere are bodies out there like the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) which have got major concerns with this Bill. They are concerned that this Bill will cripple healthcare in the country. If you have a small facility with a lot of consumables like paying...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just following the same line, I made a statement this afternoon while contributing that there are instances where SHA has failed to clear bills for patients. I want to table an invoice from Nairobi Hospital where the patient incurred a bill of Kshs1,119,414 and SHA paid...

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot[The Deputy Speaker Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mungatana, MGH) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Senator, proceed and make your contributions. Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Bill by Sen. Okong’o Omogeni. It is a very important...

Sen. Cheruiyot That response must come from the Cabinet Secretary and not from a colleague. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, our roads must be saved by all means. It does not matter. Sen. Cheruiyot You cannot purport to respond to that question. The Cabinet Secretary will do that....

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 9

Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Joe Nyutu, proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker Sir, before I proceed with this Motion, allow me to register my disappointment with ourselves because we have said, on many occasions, that we need to relook at the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act as we deal with errant Cabinet Secretaries such as the two that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to make a statement regarding the oversight mechanisms by the Senate under Article 96 of the Constitution. The Senate, through its committees, exercises its oversight mandate over county governments in accordance with the Constitution, the Public Finance...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)It is already concluded.(Loud consultations) Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, you must give me time because this also concerns you; you are equally from Kilifi. You have heard the Senator for Nandi make very grave allegations against...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to make a statement regarding the oversight mechanisms by the Senate under Article 96 of the Constitution. The Senate, through its committees, exercises its oversight mandate over county governments in accordance with the Constitution, the Public Finance...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)It is already concluded.(Loud consultations) Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, you must give me time because this also concerns you; you are equally from Kilifi. You have heard the Senator for Nandi make very grave allegations against...

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to hereby present to the Senate the business for the week that will commence on Tuesday, 17th March, 2026. The legislative business for the Senate is as follows – We have 60 Bills that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of Wilson Airport concerns all Kenyans who use it frequently. Any user of that airport must be concerned for their safety and we cannot continue the way things are. As mentioned by Sen. Chute, Runway 07 is under repair. If you observe the...

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to hereby present to the Senate the business for the week that will commence on Tuesday, 17th March, 2026. The legislative business for the Senate is as follows – We have 60 Bills that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of Wilson Airport concerns all Kenyans who use it frequently. Any user of that airport must be concerned for their safety and we cannot continue the way things are. As mentioned by Sen. Chute, Runway 07 is under repair. If you observe the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill has given me hope in this House. As the Leader of Majority, I get discouraged many times I move a Bill and then I am called back to reply after only two or three speakers. It is extremely discouraging because having been in...

Sen. Cheruiyot No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is Sen. Cherarkey who told me that one time they were alighting from a flight with Sen. Omogeni and instead of coming home at the lounge, he saw another plane and he asked him: “Where is this one going?” He told him...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while that information is useful--- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I am not sure whether that is information that--- Sen. Cheruiyot It is useful information, but to the wrong audience because Article 110 (3) does not give me those powers. The person who needs...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 48 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 49

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I wish to make my contribution to the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2025) . This should not be confused with the promise of guaranteed minimum returns by the Kenya Kwanza administration. I...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he has chosen from the worst of examples, the least that I would wish any Member who wants to serve with distinction. It is the culture and practice, at least the one that I found in this House, when we came together with Sen....

Sen. CheruiyotMarch, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 50 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 51 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill has given me hope in this House. As the Leader of Majority, I get discouraged many times I move a Bill and then I am called back to reply after only two or three speakers. It is extremely discouraging because having been in...

Sen. Cheruiyot No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is Sen. Cherarkey who told me that one time they were alighting from a flight with Sen. Omogeni and instead of coming home at the lounge, he saw another plane and he asked him: “Where is this one going?” He told him...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while that information is useful--- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I am not sure whether that is information that--- Sen. Cheruiyot It is useful information, but to the wrong audience because Article 110 (3) does not give me those powers. The person who needs...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 48 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 49

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I wish to make my contribution to the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2025) . This should not be confused with the promise of guaranteed minimum returns by the Kenya Kwanza administration. I...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he has chosen from the worst of examples, the least that I would wish any Member who wants to serve with distinction. It is the culture and practice, at least the one that I found in this House, when we came together with Sen....

Sen. CheruiyotMarch, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 50 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 51 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is a quick comment on this issue regarding goons. This is a very serious matter, but I do not like the tone and direction it is taking. First, I heard Sen. Osotsi say that he is a victim and I sympathize with him. For...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is a quick comment on this issue regarding goons. This is a very serious matter, but I do not like the tone and direction it is taking. First, I heard Sen. Osotsi say that he is a victim and I sympathize with him. For...