Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join you in passing a word of condolence on behalf of the people of Kericho County and all the friends of our departed colleague, the Hon. Malulu Injendi and sharing in the sorrow alongside the people of Malava in Kakamega County, his family...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 18th February, 2025- REPORT OF THE NATIONAL TREASURY ON NEW LOANS CONTRACTED BY GOK FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2024 REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Report of...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two Notices of Motion. I request to do them both concurrently.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will start with the Notice of Motion. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion, which is the celebration of the life of the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to move the following Motion, which is a celebration of the life of the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo- AWARE THAT the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo, the Senator for Baringo County, passed away on 16th February, 2025, at the age of...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to drop this notice. We consulted further this morning on what needs to happen and we will be bringing a more substantive Motion in the afternoon. So, allow me to drop this.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to Move the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No. 111 (1) , the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following manner- A maximum...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to Move the following Motion - THAT notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 111(4), the debate on any Motion for Adjournment of the Senate to a day other than the next normal sitting day in accordance with the calendar of the Senate shall...

I thank you and request the Senate Minority Leader,

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This is an extremely important Bill because environment is quickly gaining its rightful place in the global conversation on how to take care of our environment. There is no bigger conversation in the world right now I can imagine that attracts more attention than...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was explaining that as Parliament, we have a responsibility. Apart from the occasions when we have various dignitaries such as presidents and heads of governments coming to lay flowers at the grave of our founding father of the nation, which is an important...

No, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

My good friend, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, appears to be fairly knowledgeable in this matter that he is raising. Will he perhaps, for the understanding of the rest of us, help explain the intricacies that he is reading about this complex relationship that he is trying to describe? On one side...

My good friend, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, appears to be fairly knowledgeable in this matter that he is raising. Will he perhaps, for the understanding of the rest of us, help explain the intricacies that he is reading about this complex relationship that he is trying to describe? On one side...

Thank you. The first.

Thank you. The first. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 13th October, 2022 constituting Select Committees, the Senate resolves pursuant to Standing Orders No. 191 (2) (d) and 199, to approve the following Senators nominated by the Senate...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given that we will do four Motions on these approvals, it is important to hear the thought of Members. My apologies. Let me first move the Motion then I will share my thoughts. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 13th October, 2022 constituting Select Committees, the Senate resolves Pursuant to Section 15 (1) (b) (ii) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, and Standing Order No.199, to approve the following Senators nominated...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order Nos.193, 194, 195 and 199 the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Select Committees of the Senate as follows –

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Can you give Notice of the Motion? (Loud consultations) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, kindly guide the House to some order because we can barely follow what is happening. (Sen. Orwoba stood in her place)

What did you say that I do?

This is a Motion on approval of Senators to serve in the SBC. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to give Notice of the following Motion– THAT pursuant to Standing Order Nos.190 and 199 (3) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to move the following Motion– THAT pursuant to Standing Order Nos.190 and 199(3), the Senate approves the following Senators nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee for the Fourth Session, in addition to the Speaker of the Senate, who pursuant to Standing Order...

Hon. Senators, thank you for that voice vote. After the House rises, the Members of the Senate Business Committee (SBC) are requested to meet in Committee Room 4 immediately. Hon. Senators, this is the conclusion of the business of the day and there being no other business on the Order...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 26th February, 2025- Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the County Executive of Bungoma for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg for your indulgence. I noticed that earlier on when our colleague Sen. Lomenen requested that we have an Adjournment Motion, you slated it at 5.00 p.m. I want to bring to your attention that at 5.00 p.m., we have a service at the home...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, those people, by every deed and action, and each time acts such as this happen to them, it reminds them how far away from the centre they are removed. It also reminds us all, as we sit in the lofty seats of these Houses of Parliament,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 5th December, 2024- Report of the Mediation Committee on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) . I beg to lay. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 5th December, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on its consideration of the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2022) ....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on the Bura Municipality, County Government of Garissa for the six-month period ended 30th June, 2024. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to give notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the report of the Mediation Committee on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023) laid on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 5th December 2024, and further...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of The Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.26 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Kibwana to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Hamida to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second. (Question put and agreed to)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Political Parties (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.26 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku Kamau to second.

Hon. Senators, let us resume our seats so that we can resume the Session. Hon. Senators, kindly resume your seats. Sen. Kajwang’, Sen. Kamau, resume your seats. Sen. Eddy, Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Sigei, resume your seats. (Several Senators resumed their seats) (Interruption of voting on Bills)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Eddy Oketch to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Eddy Oketch to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to move the following Motion, the adjournment of the Senate. THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.31 (3) , the Senate do adjourn until Tuesday, 11th February, 2025. It gives me great pleasure to do this. I appreciate all the hon. Senators who have worked extremely...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to appreciate the four Senators who have spoken to this Motion. There is something that maybe I forgot or probably did not bring out clearly in my appreciation to the Senators for working hard. It is the industry of our secretariat as well, led by...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 - The Pest Control Products (Import and Export) Regulations, Legal Notice No. 190 of 2024. The Pest Control Products (Disposal) Regulations, Legal Notice No. 191 of 2024. The...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this chance. I want to comment on the Statement by the Senator for Meru, the Deputy Speaker, Sen. Kathuri on this alleged mismanagement of the University of Nairobi. I do not know much about this University simply because of the very fact that I...

I do hope that the Committee on Education can quickly find out what the facts are in this particular case. I have heard this conversation from very reliable sources, including people that I hold in extremely high regard. As they say, if you hear it repeated more than once and...

Hon. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report its consideration of the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.44 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. Thank you. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said Report. I request Sen. Eddie to second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the House, I wish to extend a warm welcome to the delegation from the Centre for Pan-African Affairs -USA Chapter, who are visiting with us this afternoon. I hope that in the course of this afternoon, they will get to enjoy the...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have a comment on two issues quickly because I know we have two minutes. The first one is on this issue of Somalia and access to that market by the miraa growing farmers predominantly from Meru and the neighbouring counties. I cannot understand...

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also granted the certificate of good conduct, a process that is something which I do not know what you are going to do about. I find it to be extremely archaic what you have to go through to get a DCI good conduct approval.Occasionally,...

I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is very useful information. The reason why I wanted to know what the nominees said is to know his personal views. However, we need to know the CBK's position on cryptocurrency and virtual assets. They cannot continue to bury their heads in...

I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is very useful information. The reason why I wanted to know what the nominees said is to know his personal views. However, we need to know the CBK's position on cryptocurrency and virtual assets. They cannot continue to bury their heads in...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I really appreciate colleagues who have taken time to speak to this Bill. They have talked about how we can better manage the pension schemes of our county assemblies. Sen. Ledama, you raised valid concerns about what we do with our pension funds both for county...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Senate, I welcome this visiting delegation from the University of Denver who are here on a study tour in partnership with the University of Nairobi. I hope that in the time they will be here, they will get to interact...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, nothing captures what Sen. Faki is saying better than what Sen. Mundigi said a few weeks ago; that “kila kitu ni Chute”. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 3RD DECEMBER, 2024 various committees. I believe that those that are ready should be processed, so that Members...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sen. Cherarkey needs to know that this is not Chepterwai market where you just walk around haphazardly. There is also the report of the Standing Committee on Devolution into the inquiry into the state of markets in Vihiga and Bungoma counties, arising from a...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move – THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended— Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move– THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended—

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move – THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new Section 20A (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (a) — (aa) Monies allocated annually by Parliament for the purposes of the Council. (Question of the...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move– THAT Clause 13 of the Bill be amended-

I beg to move - THAT the Principal Act is amended by inserting the following new sections immediately after Section 19- 11A. Establishment of Pension Scheme Hon. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Principal Act is amended by inserting the following new sections immediately after Section 19- 11D. Any law or regulation on retirement benefits for counties which existed at the commencement of this Act shall within one year be amended to conform...

I request Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to kindly second.

He said it was on a light touch.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, now that is a welcoming remark. You know, as a father of this House, you should know the trade of all your children. There are some for welcoming guests and there are others for other duties. Sen. Sifuna is for other duties. (Laughter)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.27 (6) , the Senate-

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.27 (6) , the Senate- Senate and the National Assembly Members were gathered in fulfillment of Articles 132(1)(c)(1) and 240(7) of the Constitution.It is extremely important that His Excellency the President gives an account of...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.111 (1) . I beg to move- THAT notwithstanding the resolution that we made here on 14th February, 2024, on the time allocated to each Senator to speak to such a Motion, on this particular Motion, we limit debate to...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I know that Sen. Maanzo is a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. There is a new trend that is emerging where politicians are becoming click-bait addicts. They want to say things just to get likes on TikTok. Can Sen. Maanzo table before...

Sen. Maanzo, please, resume your seat. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is it in order for Senator Makueni, who is a member of the Wiper Democratic Movement, a party under whose dispute – because the dispute that exists at Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) is courtesy of your membership, not agreeing...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to appreciate colleagues who have taken the time to speak to this Motion and share their key highlights. That is the beauty of the mosaic called the Kenyan democracy. Some will see the good in what this administration is doing; others will...