Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

The committee is mandated to consider, in respect of any statutory instrument, whether it infringes on fundamental rights and freedom of the public and contains imposition of taxation. The Sacco Societies as specified in Non-Deposit Taking Levy Order 2023, Mr. Speaker, Sir, was gazetted on 2nd November--- THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PREVENTION OF LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 12 OF 2023)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Senator for Nyandarua County to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 21 of 2023) , be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Nakuru County to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, this is a fair request by the committee. They need more time. Therefore, I wish to request the House to agree with the request by the committee. I beg to second.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was hoping the Deputy Speaker does not interrupt so that if I welcome both schools you will allow me to make my comments on the Statements. I abide by your guidance. I take this opportunity on behalf of the Senate to welcome the Students from Kenyatta...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity, on behalf of all my colleagues, to welcome visiting students from Mama Ngina University College in Kiambu County. I am sure that when they scheduled a visit to the Senate, it was because of appreciation of the good work that has been going...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, rather than a point of order, it is to seek your direction on a matter that if not arrested, will soon lead us into a stalemate between us and our colleagues in the National Assembly. Occasionally when I am not in the Chamber, I follow proceedings of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th March, 2024- THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE (LEGAL NOTICE NO.47 OF 2024) THE FISHERIES REGULATIONS (LEGAL NOTICE NO.49 OF 2024) REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Report of...

On a point of intervention, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your intervention, Senate Majority Leader? Mr. Speaker, Sir---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your guidance on a matter that I am not sure whether it falls under Questions and Statements but is a matter of concern to the House. The Senate, as established under Article 96, serves to protect the interests of counties. Therefore, occasionally, when there are...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Motion brought to us by our Members of the Finance and Budget Committee, a report on the MTDMS. It is very important policy document, which unfortunately we mostly do not give it the due consideration. The biggest crisis that the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 12th March, 2024- REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Kericho County Alcoholic Drinks Control Fund for the year ended 30th...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. If Sen. Omogeni was in the House on the day that I moved the Bill, I made reference to the specific clause and said that as Parliament, it is our constitutional duty to legislate. There is no happening outside the precincts of Parliament that...

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Thank you, Senators. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 2The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Clause 2 has two amendments, but they are not conflicting. Proceed, Sen. Omogeni--- Okay, let us start with the amendment by the Chairperson,...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I am not in the mood to engage in a heckling debate. Please protect me. The Temporary Chairperson (

Division will be at the end. Title The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : I invite the Chairperson Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to move this amendment.

How many people each side? The Temporary Chairperson (

Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report the progress on its consideration of the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No.75 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again today. (Question put and agreed to) (The House...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (4) (a) to move that the House extends its sitting time until conclusion of the Order No.10 on the Order Paper. I request the Senate Deputy Majority Whip to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I request the Senator of Nyandarua County to second.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bill No.75 of 2023) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on this side, we equally noted that on the fourth Division, Sen. Faki, the Senator for Mombasa County was not in the House and his vote has been recorded. We need that to be checked as well.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request the Senator for Nyandarua to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No.75 of 2023) be now a Third Time. I request the Deputy Senate Majority Leader to second.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I join you on behalf of the House and our colleagues, those that are in the Chamber, to welcome this visiting delegation of students from the TUK. The university is closest to this House. I hope that they get to enjoy their time with us...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 7th March, 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the County Executive of Kwale for the year ended 30th June, 2023.Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Kwale County...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Government Act, on Thursday, 29th February, 2024, the Kisii County Assembly approved a Motion to remove from office, by impeachment, Hon. (Dr.) Robert...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Government Act, on Thursday, 29th February, 2024, the Kisii County Assembly approved a Motion to remove from office, by impeachment, Hon. (Dr.) Robert Monda, the...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Water Amendment Bill 2023, (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILD...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask the Senator for Samburu County, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill N0.33 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I call upon Sen. Orwoba to second.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No.75 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. As the Senate Majority Leader, I have had the opportunity to lead the session in moving many Government Bills. However, this is one that...

On a point of order. While I could allow other Senators to get away with certain things and insults that have been traded this evening, I do not think I can allow the Senior Counsel. He is an elder of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, a Senior Counsel and a...

What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna? Resume your seat, Sen. Kinyua.

housing”. This is because the amount you are being taxed is not equivalent to the value of that house. If you are to pay for the value of the house, it would mean going with your entire salary.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I urge colleagues to take time and read, appreciate...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the gentleman who is shouting has never been to any affordable site.

I now direct the Serjeant-at-Arms to draw the Bar and open the door. (The Bar was drawn and the Door opened)

I never mentioned anyone, but you know what they say about the guilty. They are always afraid. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Committee has proposed 40 amendments and I want to commend the Committee because I heard Sen. Osotsi say; you never considered the views of stakeholders. If they did...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday 6th March, 2024- LEGAL NOTICES REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly (Members) Car Loan and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.111 (1) , that debate on the question of the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2024 Budget Policy Statement be limited to four minutes for each Senator while contributing. The reason is that this report...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am surprised because Sen. Faki was loud in passing the four minutes. I am now wondering why--- I will be brief because the BPS is a straight-forward matter. There is a history as to why I want the House to pass this report. On many occasions...

Clauses 2, the Title and Clause 1

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and request the indefatigable bull fighter, Senator of Kakamega to second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 05th March, 2024 - REPORT OF THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET ON COUNTY GOVERNMENTS’ BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Report of the Auditor-General...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Bill by Sen. M. Kajwang’ a man who likes to keep his options as many as possible in most affairs of his life. That is why you can see the number of people he has led up to in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, these were our gracious hosts for 2023 Senate Mashinani. We had a beautiful time in the great County of Turkana; the cradle of mankind. They took care of the entire Senate in that one-week period. They have found time today to come and visit our House and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 29th February, 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of Wajir County Revolving Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2017. Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of Wajir...

I am tabling on behalf of Sen. Mumma. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 29th February, 2024- Report of the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda, Angola on 23rd to 27th...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of 147th Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda, Angola on 23rd to 27th October, 2023, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday 29th...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , I hereby present to the Senate the business of the House for the week commencing Tuesday, 5th March, 2024. There are 34 Bills at Second Reading and four at the Committee of the Whole stage. Two of the Bills at...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it could as well mean that there is something that needs to be orderly. I request to indulge you under Standing Order No.45 now that you have rearranged the Order Paper. That in the course of debate should the Whips signal to us that they now have...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I congratulate the Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds for a job well done. This is what we expect of our committees. That is to respond to issues of great concern to the people we represent in this House. Pension funds are essential tools and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary, which he can choose to answer now or later because it is a bit detailed. I believe it will be useful to this House, especially, in the consideration of resource distribution. A few years ago, when we had...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have a question to the Cabinet Secretary with regards to the distribution of the subsidized fertilizer programme. Previously, when he appeared before the House, he made a commitment that they are doing the last mile programme so that farmers can pick it at...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday 28th February, 2024 - Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of the Wajir County Revolving Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2015. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the intervention button had been on because I hoped to make a comment on one of the Statements requested under Standing Order No. 53 (1) , if you permit. That is why I was trying to get your attention. I will permit limited intervention for 15 minutes,...