Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Statement by the Senate Majority Leader on the Business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) . Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , I hereby present the Business of the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in...

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

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bills No.44 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Kitui County, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Wambua, to second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you and the rest of my colleagues in welcoming these distinguished colleagues of ours who have joined us this afternoon as we visit their home county. I know the two men very well. I served with both of them in the House of...

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On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

My apologies, Sen. Sifuna. It is never a good experience when you are interrupted when making a contribution because sometimes it affects the flow of thought. However, there is a concern that I have noted with regard to the Senators contributing. This is that curiously - and this is across...

pay close attention and read clauses, word for word. Many of us get to do that over this Bill.We work through our committees because of that reason. Committees are the channels through which we run and transact business as a House. I have noted that many times Members forget the...

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Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question Proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask Sen. Wambua to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Oketch Gicheru to second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you in welcoming the visiting delegations of students from PAG Secondary School and pupils from St. Augustine Boys’ Primary School. I hope I got the names of your schools right. I also welcome the students from KMTC. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope they...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are not many Senators in the House. We can do 10 minutes but if pressure increases, then at that time, we will limit. It is something we have always done. So, 10 minutes is sufficient in all--- (Loud consultation)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order, Senate Majority Leader? Please, pause the time for Sen. Wambua. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, my apologies to Sen. Wambua. I hardly ever interrupt Members when they are making their submission, unless I feel that it is...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I appreciate the Cabinet Secretary for finding time to come and respond to questions from Members, a couple of kilometres away from the Capital. This is important to us and we appreciate that they found time for this. I have a Question for the...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, what is your point of order? Mr. Speaker, Sir, for ease of process, I request that we take all the three votes together. Therefore, as you arrange the Tellers, we do it that way. That is exactly what I was to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this chance. I join you, the Deputy Speaker, and all of our colleagues in appreciating and sending our greatest and best wishes to the County of Turkana as they host us for this year's edition of Senate Mashinani. I appreciate that the leaders have...

This is so that the people of Turkana County can appreciate the goodies that the Senate has brought to them. The work of the legislature is to set laws and provide the legislative framework upon which the Government policy – either national or county governments – can be dictated and...

Point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion by the Senate Majority Leader. This is an important Bill. Therefore, it would be unfair for any Member not to contribute to it.

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We were just having a discussing with Sen. Oketch Gicheru before I was called to reply on the centralisation versus decentralisation of systems in our county government. I was explaining to him that as much as Clause 26 of the Bill proposes a centralised approach to procurement of goods and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, kindly allow me to say something on that. I mentioned that in my comments, but I do not mind repeating. We have between now and Midday tomorrow to file all our amendments and have the Committee either consider them or give an approval for them to...

For the comfort of Sen. Sifuna and maybe those who feel like him, I will have you appreciate two things; that these amendments, if you listened to the debate that has come from both sides of the House--- None other than the Whip on my side has said he is...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. For the comfort of Members who might be tired, we have agreed that since we had moved the Motion on extension of time, I will move this Bill and it will be seconded. If there are Members who feel like they have the energy...

Madam Temporary Speaker, we have agreed that I move the Motion, it be seconded, then, end the debate at that point. This will allow time for those who want to leave. Sen. Wambua, I understand your point, but we have a Standing Order. In a few minutes, this House will...

There is the issue of standards and the various bodies that manage the practice of professions. For example, if you were to be a lab technician, some of these Community Health Promoters (CHPs) will be carrying out tests in our homes. Therefore, what will be their place vis-a-vis that of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you, on behalf of our colleagues in this House, in welcoming the visiting delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia. They are our very good neighbours. We enjoy good neighbourliness despite the many challenges that exist, especially in our border towns and internally....

When the President visited the Silicon Valley, he met Kenyans in every global company that he visited, from Apple to Google and many others.We produce the best in labour and human capital. Can the Cabinet Secretary brief the House on the progress her Ministry has made with regard to signing...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I join you together with the rest of our colleagues in welcoming the visiting delegation from the Parliament of Uganda; our good friends and neighbours. Kenya continues to have a great relationship with our neighbour Uganda. The friendship is founded on great sacrifices from both countries...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 19th September, 2023 – Report of the Auditor General on the financial statements of the Kiambu County Government Revenue Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.139, the Senate resolves to reduce the publication period of the following Bills that were published on 15th September, 2023, from 14 days to four days.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise for interrupting. I appreciate your communication. However, it is missing certain critical information; that is the direction on the venue of the Parliamentary Caucus meetings, whether it will be at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) or Parliament. It is important to make it clear...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion - THAT, notwithstanding the Resolutions of the Senate made on 16th February, 2023 (approval of the Senate Calendar) , on 29th March, 2023 and on 27th June, 2023 (alteration of the Senate Calendar) , pursuant to Standing Order...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. I beg to move that the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.42 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very important gathering of the Senate today, this morning. We are meeting here as a House to...

Hon. Senators, if you get one minute for Sen. Mandago, he should also be included. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you could exercise your discretion, a minute and a half each, maximum.

Okay, I did not see him on the list, but he will conclude, then we conclude so that we can begin voting at 1.05 p.m.

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. Let the Division Bell to be rung for five minutes. (The Division Bell was rung) Therefore, the challenge is on us. If we want to enrich this conversation the way many of you are saying, is to immediately, soon after, once we have set the---...

It is now okay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion albeit in an amended form, separate from what I had issued as a Notice earlier- THAT, notwithstanding the resolutions of the Senate made on the 16th February, 2023, which is the approval of the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have equally read the mood of the Majority side and I have declared that nobody will be allowed to speak. We put the question because people want to begin their recess. I just want to vote for the Third Reading, then we go home.

Serjeant-at-arms, you may open the doors and draw the bar. (The bars were drawn and doors opened) Hon. Senators, you may resume your seats. I now call upon the Sen. Mumma, the Chairperson to report the proceedings of the committee. [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I call upon the Minority Leader to second. The Senate Minority Leader (

Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang’, Elgeyo Marakwet; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Mariam Omar, Mandera County;...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion on the establishment of the National Dialogue Committee - AWARE THAT Article 1 (1) of the Constitution provides that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with the Constitution;...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- AWARE THAT Article 1 (1) of the Constitution provides that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with the Constitution; FURTHER AWARE that Article 1 (2) of the Constitution provides that...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg for your attention. I seek your indulgence because in replying, I have 15 minutes to do so, will I be in order to donate just three minutes to the three Senators?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank my colleagues who have taken time to comment on this very important exercise. Many shades of opinions have been expressed on this issue that point to the task that is ahead of us. We will try our best as a team...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order Sen. Cheruiyot? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. Omogeni is a Commissioner, a man I respect and hold in high regard. Is it in order for him to reduce a report of a Committee of this...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No. 110 (1) and wish to read as follows: “That a Senator who wishes to postpone to some future occasion the further discussion of a Question which has been proposed from the Chair, may for reason stated claim to move that...

On this note, I request party Whips to mobilize the requisite numbers of delegations for the Divisions to be undertaken. This will clear the backlog of the Bills scheduled for Division from the Order Paper.Concerning Motions, 24 Motions are pending conclusion before the Senate and will be accordingly scheduled by...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have two comments. One is on the Statement by the Senator for Turkana, the one which Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale tried to seek your indulgence. I believe he has further been guided because he knows the procedure if we were to proceed the way he...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am properly guided. I therefore, abandon that conversation. I will proceed to comment on the Statement by Sen. Cherarkey, which I believe we are at liberty to debate. The number of companies that are doing this kind of business are predominantly many. We know for a...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity on behalf of the Senate to welcome the visiting students and teachers from Majani Mingi Secondary School in Nakuru County. It is a neighbouring county not far from where I come from. I hope and believe that these young children will...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I needed that guidance. PAPER LAID REPORT ON THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.16 OF 2023) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate- Report of the Senate Standing Committee on...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the word “idiot” and replace it with “some ignorant fellow”. Senator, also mind the Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am guided and I appreciate. Proceed. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, lastly is Clause 7 that seeks to amend the PFM Act by introducing a new...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a strange Petition in the sense that on many occasions, people run to the church to seek refuge. What I am reading about the Marungu residents in Mwanda Ward in Taita-Taveta County is a bit strange. This is because it is the church...