Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 25th July, 2024- The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) annual report for the Financial Year 2022/2023. I thank you. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I join my colleagues in giving my thoughts on the Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No.50 of 2023) . It is a Bill that will provide a framework to facilitate local ownership, control and financing of activities connected with exploitation of gas, oil and other petroleum resources...

Madam Temporary Speaker, let me give an example of Clause 28 of the Bill. It speaks of an operator, which is a company that is carrying out the business of these extractives. Number one, it shall give first consideration to the employment of local persons who have requisite expertise or...

I had concluded, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Kinyua has done a good job. I thought I voted for commissioners to represent me and ensure that the systems work. However, I understand the challenges they are facing. We must put in concerted effort to ensure that we resolve this issue because...

Yes. We missed the typo. That is why we want what Sen. Wambua is saying to be included.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was a bit worried and wondered if the procedures had changed. That is why I was up-in-arms, but I am glad that you have granted me this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the record, I know I have 30 minutes to reply. However, in accordance with...

I stand guided. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, allow me to register my appreciation to colleague Senators who have taken their time in the last two weeks to share their thoughts on the state of the nation. This was a unique opportunity presented to the House to speak as candidly...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 24th July, 2024. The Office of the Controller of Budget, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2022/2023. (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, 23rd July, 2024- Annual Report of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights for Financial Year 2022/2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, Majority Leader, what is your point of intervention? Certainly, it is not a point of order. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not think you need our concurrence to put the question because that is your prerogative. I think our engagement with...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, sorry to interrupt the Deputy Speaker, but I would like to help him as he raises the points he is raising, which are fairly important. We are already debating an amended Motion. Listening to his useful thoughts, would it not be in order, if he moved an...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, listening to the House, I beg to move that the debate on this Motion be adjourned pursuant to Standing Order No.110 (1) to enable the Motion of the Senate to be moved. The reason we are moving this is because there are Members requesting, and perhaps, there...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was happy to see Sen. Wambua is in good health. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 18th July, 2024. VARIOUS REPORTS AND BILLS FROM EALA Report of the Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources of the East...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday 23rd July, 2024. The status of legislative business before the Senate is as follows;- We have 49 Bills that are pending conclusion in the Senate, of which...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I plead that we defer this Motion like we had requested. (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda consulted the Speaker) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was waiting for Prof. Anyang’-Nyong'o's friend--- Senate Majority Leader, just--- (Sen. Cheruiyot consulted the Speaker) Mr. Speaker, Sir, you understand the unique nature in...

Madam Temporary Speaker, when this Motion first came to this House, the people of Nyandarua County had sent a very serious man here; Eng. Muriuki Karue. I do not want to say more about the choices they have made since then. Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support this very...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 16th July, 2024- The Annual Report of the Parliamentary Service Commission for the Financial Year 2022/2023. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Upon the demise, say, of the patriarch of that family, and this I have seen in practice in many places, even among the people that are representing this House, challenges usually arise. People are asked and you find members of the legitimate or what would be considered the family was...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 16th July, 2024. As hon. Senators are aware, the country stands at a precipice. The unrest and protests that have been witnessed over the last three weeks...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not sure whether the Majority Whip listened properly. I said I am not certain whether the Division of Revenue Bill, as was passed by this House, has been assented to. I have no recollection. If he has that information, that is something that he may...

agreements are only for menial jobs, but not professional working opportunities for educated Kenyans. Therefore, if we can have a timeline, we would appreciate that because we have had this conversation for a while. Can he give a commitment before this House that by such-and-such a time, we will have...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, AWARE that the Senate of Kenya is established under Article 93 of the Constitution and its main role as set out at Article 96 is to represent, serve and protect the interests of counties and their governments; FURTHER AWARE of the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Social Health Insurance (General) Regulations, 2024 and the Social Health Insurance (Tribunal Procedure) Rules, 2024. (Sen....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- RECOGNIZING the State of the nation at this moment; the ongoing protests following the passing of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bills No.30 of 2024) on 25th June, 2024 by the National Assembly; the loss of lives, maiming...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- RECOGNIZING the State of the nation at this moment; the ongoing protests following the passing of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bills No.30 of 2024) on 25th June, 2024 by the National Assembly; the loss of lives, maiming and loss...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of Senate, today, Wednesday, 26th June, 2024- REPORT ON THE STATUS OF ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN KENYA FROM 2012 TO 2023 ANNUAL STATUTORY REPORT OF THE COG FOR THE PERIOD 2022/2023 REPORT OF COB...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- Notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on the 15th February, 2024, regarding the approval of the Calendar of the Senate for the Third Session and pursuant to Standing Order No.32 (4) ; the Senate resolves to alter...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion, which is approval of the sittings of the Senate to be held in Busia County- THAT, AWARE that the Senate of Kenya is established under Article 93 of the Constitution and its main role, as set out in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on a point of order. other people who were crossing on by foot from the National Assembly side to the Bunge Tower.Generally, the country is hurting and sick and maybe our collective wisdom, as leaders, is needed at this point. This is an opportunity for us to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today Tuesday, 11th June, 2024- REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILL NO.19 OF 2024) REPORT ON THE COUNTY...

Mr. Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.111 on limitation of debate. Members will notice how heavy the Order Paper is, and given that this is a special sitting, there is quite a heavy agenda to prosecute ahead of us. There is Committee of the Whole to be done for...

On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order, Senate Majority Leader? Sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker is distracting me. What is your issue? My point of order is under Standing Order No.111. Allow me to propose the question. Oh, Sorry. That is...

On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.111 concerning a Motion that I had moved earlier on Limitation of Debate. I had made a request to the House, but to emphasise on that, and...

Mr. Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the House its consideration of the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed) THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (AMENDMENT)...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the House its consideration of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Amendment Bill (National Assembly Bills No.2 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.25 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Kitui County to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2023) be now read a Third time. I request the Senator for Kitui County to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said Report. I request the Senator for Migori County to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.