Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of my colleagues here in the Senate, I welcome these students of Elgon View College in Kisii County. Sen. Onyonka was with us early in the morning. I guess he is still trying to make his way back, but as a good neighbour, because Kisii...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following papers on the table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 20th of November, 2024. Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on its consideration of the Sports Amendment Bill (Senate Bills No. 33 of 2024) . Report of the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 26th November, 2024. Ordinarily, Mr. Speaker, Sir, this statement is presented every Thursday. However, as Members are aware, you communicated to the House yesterday that we will...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have been here for the two days that this Bill has been on the Floor of the House, listening to colleague Senators speak about a very live topic in our country, presently. You will recall what happened last weekend. For the very first time, we were...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- The state of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report for Financial Year 2023/2024. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th November, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023) ....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notice of Motion- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 127 (2) (c) (i) of the Constitution, the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP, for appointment to the Parliamentary Service Commission to fill the vacancy occasioned by the...

I do not trust the Senator for Kakamega with certain assignments, but he is a good man. (Laughter) straightforward matter. I request the Leader of Minority, Sen. Stewart Madzayo to second.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No.45 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : We will proceed...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) (National Assembly Bill No.45 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments. THE CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (NATIONAL...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No.28 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House Resumed) [The...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said reports. I request Sen. Eddie Oketch to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No.45 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Nairobi to second.

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

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.59 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. I request

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to Move that The Cancer Prevention and Control Amendment (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Githuku to second.

I call upon the Mover.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) be read a Third Time. I request Sen. Faki to second.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor with the following new clause – THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 11. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Division will be at...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended - Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 7 and substituting therefor the following new clauses – PART IV – RESOLUTION UNDER ARTICLE 114 OF THE CONSTITUTION Mr....

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 10 of the Bill be amended-

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the long title to the Bill and substituting therefor the following new title – AN ACT of Parliament to give effect to Articles 109 (5) , 110 (3) and 114 of the Constitution; to provide...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 15 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “Board” appearing immediately after the words “authorised by the” and substituting therefor the following new words “county executive committee member.” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili...

Hon. Members, we are done with the Houses of Parliament Bicameral Relations Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.44 of 2023). We will now move to the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2023). THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT (MOTORCYCLE REGULATION) BILL (SENATE BILL NO.38 OF 2023)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are young men in this House who mislead elders. My apologies. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING, TUESDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER, 2024 We have 58 Bills that are pending conclusion, of which 40 are at the second reading stage, while 18 are the Committee of the Whole stage....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, you remember there is a request I made---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate colleague Senators who have taken time to speak to the Elections (Amendment) Bill (No.2) Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024, one of the three NADCO Bills. I also wish to thank Sen. Okong’o Omogeni who seconded the Bill and the more than 15 Senators who...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No.36 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. This is a very interesting Bill. You will recall that earlier this year when we had challenges in the country, there are many things that citizens...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it would be remiss of me if I do not recognize the comrades from Kisii University. Therefore, I join the Senator for Kisii County in welcoming them to this august House. I hope they will drink to their fill and enjoy all that they came to find...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 13th November, 2024. LEGAL NOTICE ON SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT (EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY) LEGAL NOTICE FOR VARIOUS REGULATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION

On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To whom? To inform whom? There is a point of order.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by numbering the introductory paragraph as sub clause (1) and inserting the following new subclause immediately after the proposed subclause (1) : The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Division will be at the end....

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph (j) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph — The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Division will be at the end. Clause 37The Senate Majority leader (Sen. Cheruiyot): Mr....

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move-THAT, Clause 37 of the Bill be amended by deleting- Mr. Temporary Chairperson, “start-up” means an entity seeking to be registered under section 17 in the category NCA 6, NCA 7 or NCA 8;

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- Prohibition of meteorological activities.8C. (1) No person shall engage in any meteorological observations, weather forecasting activities or weather modification activities unless that person obtains a permit from the Authority. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Mover.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and request Sen. Cherarkey to second. Sen. Cherarkey Seconded. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- 17 of Cap 66. 4. Section...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate its consideration of the Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 28 of 2024) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and request Sen. Cherarkey to second. Hon. Senators, we will now revert to the normal order as per the Order Paper. Clerk, call the next Order No.8. THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION...

Hon. Senators, when the House adjourned on 12th November 2024, Sen. Osotsi, who is the Mover of this Motion, was to reply. I now call upon him to proceed to reply. CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 45 OF 2022)

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

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 Second Time. This is a very interesting legislation. I have been at the Bomas of Kenya in 2013, 2017, and 2022 either as a party operative or...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, the Senate Majority Leader? I wanted to support Sen. Osotsi. He should not agree to be intimidated by the Majority Whip. What he is saying is factual. None other than the Senate Majority Leader in this House has stated that this...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, and jointly the sponsor of this very important Bill, I celebrate your work. I did this only because I felt the need to actually assist you, having done the heavier task of bringing the Bill together and initially moving the House to debate. A record 28...

Thank you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you were not here but in my moving notes, I said that this is justice to the county assemblies. In 2016, at the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort and Spa, if I am not wrong, we had the inaugural Legislative Summit, which brings together...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am aware that at the time of going on recess, quite a good number of colleagues had spoken on this amendment and the various considerations that are being proposed. It is my hope that, that captures the gist. Many of the colleagues who spoke to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will make two quick comments. The first one is on this issue of the reported number of wanton killings across the country that we have witnessed the last few days. I also agree with those who are calling on the IG to up his...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of my colleagues in this House, I join you in welcoming these students from Starehe and Kianda Schools to the Senate, who I believe are on a study tour. They have found us in the midst of business today discussing statements and should they hang...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to move the following Motion: THAT, AWARE that on the 11th of July 2024, pursuant to Article 126 (1) of the Constitution, the Senate resolved to hold its Plenary and Committee sittings in Busia County from the 23rd to the 27th of September 2024; FURTHER...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the House, I do join you to welcome this visiting delegation from the Institute of Economic Affairs. I have noted in the past that this is one of the institutions that continue to regularly send their critiques and analysis of Bills that...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the very well-reasoned-out, Communication and update to the House. Just by way of notice, this matter has come up at the Senate Business Committee (SBC) . Senators were concerned about what happened to this very important Motion that we carried the country with...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that on 11th July, 2024, pursuant to Article 126 QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

Article 177(1)(C) of our Constitution and ensuring that we finally settle this matter so that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can no longer have the latitude with which to make the determination and leave out certain sections of what would alternatively be. It was not the constitutional design,...

counsels for county assemblies stand on the dock there and counsels for county governors take the floor are financial management of our resources at the county level.One of the ways in which county assemblies are weakened is by the very basic fact that for them to even just get their...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am even concluding because my seconder is here, though I can see the time.

Finally, on 109(e), the county treasury shall at the beginning of every month and in any event, not later than the 15th of the month from commencement of the month, disburse monies to that Fund for the expenditure of the following month. Demanding it by way of constitution and by...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to conclude by saying that it is the only fair thing that we can do to our county assemblies. By the time we meet at the next Legislative Summit - I do not know why we have not reported any - we will have...

It is Clause 119 (a) .

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.

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do not know why Sen. Cherarkey is complaining, and the only time he goes to Kisumu County is when he is arrested and is being taken to the police station, unlike me, who is in Kisumu County every week. I would like to...

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 join you in welcoming these students from Kalyongwet Secondary School in Soin/Sigowet Sub- County, very close to my home. I hope in their visit to the Senate, they have an opportunity to learn about business as we transact it. They are lucky because this afternoon, they...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wanted to speak about Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, but I have been distracted by the very unnecessary attacks on a colleague by none other than hon. Boni Khalwale. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you cannot allow that to remain on record. On discussing a colleague, provisions are clearly...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for granting Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale a chance to go and enjoy his favourite glass of chang’aa early in the day. Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I quickly--- Senate Majority Leader, you are discussing the conduct of Sen. Boni. But he enjoys chang’aa, and that is a...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the word “chang’aa” and replace it with “his favourite drink”, which is known anyway. Senate Majority Leader, you have one minute to conclude. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me quickly go to more serious issues. I want to add my voice to the issue of Mama...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to appreciate the opportunity to speak on this very important endeavour by our Committee charged with this very enormous responsibility. First, for the record, I wish to register my appreciation that mediation exercises are now taking a shorter period than was the case in the...