Amason Jeffah Kingi

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have a quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, we have quorum now. So, we will get on to the day's business. Clerk,...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you. Next Order. PAPERS LAID The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, proceed. REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS EQUITABLE SHARE CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson of the Liaison Committee, proceed. June 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 2 ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES IN THE FOURTH SESSION 2025

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing, proceed. REPORT ON THE KENYA ROADS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NO.3) (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.34 OF 2025)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Education, proceed. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE BASIC EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.59 OF 2023)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. June 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3 NOTICES OF MOTION The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, proceed. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS EQUITABLE SHARE CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson, Liaison Committee. NOTING OF REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE FOURTH SESSION (2025)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Orders No.45 (2) , I will rearrange today's Order Paper. We will move to Order No.8 and, thereafter, resume the normal flow as contained in the Order Paper of the day. Clerk, you may proceed to call that Order. ADOPTION OF...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Roba and the Senator for Nandi, take your seats. (Sen. Ogola, Sen. M. Kajwang and Sen. Korir walked into the Chamber) Sen. Beatrice Akinyi and Senator for Homa Bay, kindly take your seats. Hon. Senators, I will now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed)...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Eddy, take you seat. You are out of order and I give you the first caution. June 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 8 DISCOVERY OF FOUR BODIES IN MWINGI

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is the Statement by Sen. Peris Tobiko. OPERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMBUSTION CONSULTANTS LIMITED IN KAJIADO COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is the Senator for Tharaka Nithi, Hon. Mwenda Gataya. CHALLENGES FACING GREEN GRAM FARMERS IN THARAKA-NITHI COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kavindu. DISCOVERY OF BODIES IN KATHIANI AND MATUNGULU IN MACHAKOS COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Sigei. June 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 12 FAILURE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET TO PAY CONTRACTORS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi. That statement is dropped. WELFARE OF ECDE TEACHERS IN NANDI COUNTY STATUS OF THE CONSTITUENCY DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Raphael Chimera, please, proceed. STALLED KOMBANI FRESH PRODUCE MARKET PROJECT

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mandago, please, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kavindu, please, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Let us move onto a Statement pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1) . The Senate Majority Leader, please, proceed. Sen. Wakoli, do you have instructions to make this Statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader?

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Honourable Senators, before I allow comments on these statements, there is a statement by the honourable Senator for Nandi that had been dropped. Being the last day for this session, you may proceed, honourable Senator. He has given a valid reason. He had gone to address...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Now, Senator for Nandi, having gone to listen to the grievances by the Health Union Caucus, you were presented with a memorandum. You may proceed to table it, so that I commit it to the Committee on Health. PAPER LAID MEMORANDUM TO THE SENATE FROM THE...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for another 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, kindly, settle down. We...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. PAPER LAID THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (EQUITABLE SHARE) CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Senate Majority Leader.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 2 NOTICE OF MOTION RECONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, we are expecting two Cabinet Secretaries this morning for purposes of responding to the listed questions. We expect the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation who has one question from the Senator...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)challenge of tariff and power supply, especially the last few months. The cost of power to the three water service providers in the region, Malindi, Kilifi Water and Mombasa, from the pumping cost at Baricho, because these are wellfields, has been to a tune of around Kshs60-70...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It is the same question with just “a” and “b”, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, what I want to ask is very important. My people have been in that dam site area, yet they do not have clean water for use and for their livestock. For many years, they also do not have electricity. They are in darkness...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Asante sana, Mheshimiwa Spika. Ningependa kumwuliza Waziri wa Maji swali. Ni bahati nzuri kwamba Waziri ni jirani wa Kaunti ya Tharaka Nithi. Kuna mradi ambao ulikuwa unakusudiwa kusambaza maji katika sehemu za Marimanti na Marawa. Waziri anajua vizuri kwamba maeneo hayo ni kame zaidi na yamekumbwa...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)Ninajenga taarifa, Mheshimiwa Spika.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)miaka mitano. Sijui kama una taarifa yoyote ili kuwahakikishia watu wa Tharaka Nithi wanaokusudiwa kufaidika na mradi huo kama kuna mikakati yeyote kuhakikisha kwamba watu wa Kibunga, Marimanti na Marawa wana maji ya kilimo na ya kutumia nyumbani.Asante sana, Mheshimiwa Spika. (Laughter)

Tungependa kujua kama kuna pesa kwa mabwawa hayo yote, kwa sababu wakaazi waliokusudiwa kupata maji kupitia mradi huu bado wanahangaika baada ya miaka mitatu tangu mradi uanzishwe. Hata ninafikiri ni zaidi ya June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 8

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. People are becoming clever. I will try to be, but do not stop me. I plead. I have heard Sen. Kavindu saying that she has question (a) and (b) . I have also heard the Senator from Tharaka Nithi saying that...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to ask the distinguished Cabinet Secretary the following question. The KOICA Water Project that originates at the top of Mount Elgon, what are you doing to ensure that the service lines pass through Mukuyuni and Teremi Wards of Kabuchai...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Madzayo, what is your intervention? The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Nataka kumalizia kwa kumueleza Waziri wa Maji, Usafi wa Mazingira na Unyunyizaji kwamba Suala nililouliza ni la muhimu zaidi. Najua wewe kama Waziri una uwezo. Ni hatua gani unaweza...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, hon. Cabinet Secretary. You may now take leave. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. (Eng.) Eric Mugaa) : Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you, Senators. Good day. [The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. (Eng.) Eric...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning the following Question. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mumma, do you have any supplementary questions?

Yes, I do. Hon. CS, my follow-up question follows your response to (b) where you do not have verified figures on how much government has saved and also your answer to (e) , in terms of what you have put in place. Has the National Treasury considered putting in place...

Thank you, Honorable Speaker, Sir. On part (b) of the Question, is on how government entities have been able to get this system. The Cabinet Secretary, during his budget speech, indicated that from this July, there will be no procurement without e-GP system. Getting the figures that he has and...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes? (Loud consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, kindly, settle down. Senator for Lamu County. We have quorum now, so we will start the afternoon's business....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order, Clerk. The Chairperson Standing Committee on Health. NOTICES OF MOTIONS ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON PROPAGATION AND COMMERCIALISATION OF NEW GENERATION MUTHEA ANTI-VENOM IN KENYA

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Catherine Mumma. RESOLUTION ON RISING STUDENT UNREST, ARSON AND INSECURITY IN SCHOOLS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. Hon. Senators, allow me to invoke Standing Orders No.45 (2) to rearrange today's Order Paper. We need to conclude Order No.10 before we embark on our recess, and we only have today and tomorrow. Therefore, we will deal with Orders No.8, 9 and 10...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Laughter)(Laughter) I am guided, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I apologise and withdraw. (An hon. Senator spoke off record) The Senate Minority Leader was there. (Laughter) (Laughter) June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 10

In this country, we have a presidential system but we cannot shut down the Government of Kenya like it happens in the United States (US) where the government can be shut down because the budget has not been passed. We cannot do that here.Again, I want to invoke and harass...

Okay, the hon. Member from Kitui County. (Loud consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Loud consultations)

Bishop simply means “elder” in Greek. It does not mean anything because it is not a title of pastor. It just means an elder and this is an elder from Kitui. (Loud consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, hon. Senators.

The gentleman from Kitui--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Omtatah, you should not refer to your colleague as a gentleman from Kitui.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will differ with you there strongly because he is a gentleman from Kitui. Let us get the right terminologies to be used in this House. I understand my English. Even if you go to the Senate of the US, where we borrowed from, they refer to...

Okay, the honourable gentleman from Kitui. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Omtatah, I have directed you.

But you have also referred to him as a man from Kitui? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe I need some guidance. What is dishonourable in referring to somebody as a gentleman? (Loud consultations)(Laughter) Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe I need some guidance. What is dishonourable in referring to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will proceed. There was a proposal to move a Bill to help us separate the treasuries at both the national and county levels from the Executive, so that we can restore control of money through the elected assemblies and with the use of independent...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Laughter)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Let the gadgets be actualised, the country be hooked on and I do the substantiation online for everybody to see. I will leave you to decide whether I have substantiated or not. June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 13

Let the gadgets be actualised, the country be hooked on and I do the substantiation online for everybody to see. I will leave you to decide whether I have substantiated or not. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Omtatah, you cannot dictate how this House proceeds on this matter.

I am an elected representative. I represent taxpayers and the only reason I am here is that people pay taxes. Everything else is irrelevant. When it comes to public money, I will dictate how that public money is to be used. I would rather be thrown out of this House...

I only requested that the matter of substantiation should not be a case where I hand you a flash disk, then you come and tell us whether I have substantiated or not. I want to do it in the open, on the screens, so that every person in this country...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am well guided. I would like to be informed by the Whip. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) I have not given any permission for any information. Proceed to conclude your comments.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)AYES: 27 NOES: Nil. ABSTENTION: Nil. The Speaker (Hon.) Kingi) Order, hon. Senators, we have the division result and it is as follows- AYES: 27 NOES: Nil. ABSTENTION: Nil. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR SUBSTANTIATION OF REMARKS MADE BY SEN. CHERARKEY, MP

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] (Loud consultations) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026) [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair] June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “Article” appearing immediately after the words “pursuant to” and substituting therefor the expression “Articles 190 and 202 (2) ”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Division will be at the end. Clause 4

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (3) . (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Division will be at the end. Clause 5

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have a quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) We now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR PROCEDURE ON PROCESSING...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have a quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) We now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR PROCEDURE ON PROCESSING...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senator for Nandi, Standing Order No.63 of the Senate Standing Orders reads as follows- “ (1) No Motion which is the same in substance as any question which has been resolved (either in the affirmative or in the negative) , may be moved during the...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senator for Nandi, Standing Order No.63 of the Senate Standing Orders reads as follows- “ (1) No Motion which is the same in substance as any question which has been resolved (either in the affirmative or in the negative) , may be moved during the...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Request for statements pursuant to Standing Orders No.53 (1) . The Senator for Embu County, the Hon. Alexander Mundigi. INTRODUCTION OF LEVY ON TEA BUYERS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Request for statements pursuant to Standing Orders No.53 (1) . The Senator for Embu County, the Hon. Alexander Mundigi. INTRODUCTION OF LEVY ON TEA BUYERS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Honourable Senators, we have an urgent business to dispense with and therefore, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , you will allow me to rearrange today's Order Paper. We dispense with Order No.10; thereafter, we will resume the normal flow as contained in today's Order Paper....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Honourable Senators, we have an urgent business to dispense with and therefore, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , you will allow me to rearrange today's Order Paper. We dispense with Order No.10; thereafter, we will resume the normal flow as contained in today's Order Paper....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) There is a reason why we are doing that, Senator for Nairobi City County. If you look at Order No.10, we want to see if we can marshal the numbers to do division. If you go through the statements, you have been here long enough, Senator...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) There is a reason why we are doing that, Senator for Nairobi City County. If you look at Order No.10, we want to see if we can marshal the numbers to do division. If you go through the statements, you have been here long enough, Senator...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, you have heard the mild threat. (Interruption of Statements) Clerk, you may proceed to call the Order. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 8 THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, you have heard the mild threat. (Interruption of Statements) Clerk, you may proceed to call the Order. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 8 THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Okay. Clerk, call Order No.12. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for two minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly lock the doors and draw the Bar. June 16, 2026...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Okay. Clerk, call Order No.12. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for two minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly lock the doors and draw the Bar. June 16, 2026...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) We will vote with those whose gadgets are working, then we will correct the anomaly once we have seen--- Yes, Senator for Meru County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) We will vote with those whose gadgets are working, then we will correct the anomaly once we have seen--- Yes, Senator for Meru County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It will seem unfair, but it is outside the powers of the Chair. Yes, Senator for Nairobi City County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It will seem unfair, but it is outside the powers of the Chair. Yes, Senator for Nairobi City County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nairobi City County, if you listened to me keenly, I said I have directed the supplier of this technology to ensure that something is worked on to allow the pulling out of the cards, so that it disengages the Senators who are not supposed...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nairobi City County, if you listened to me keenly, I said I have directed the supplier of this technology to ensure that something is worked on to allow the pulling out of the cards, so that it disengages the Senators who are not supposed...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the report that has just been laid is being uploaded on your gadgets so that you follow debate and contribute effectively. Chairperson, you may proceed to move. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the report that has just been laid is being uploaded on your gadgets so that you follow debate and contribute effectively. Chairperson, you may proceed to move. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Indeed, Senator for Nandi County, you have made very grave allegations against several state officers. Are you in a position to substantiate the allegations that you have put forth? If you are able, proceed to substantiate. If not, proceed to withdraw and apologise, as you conclude...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Indeed, Senator for Nandi County, you have made very grave allegations against several state officers. Are you in a position to substantiate the allegations that you have put forth? If you are able, proceed to substantiate. If not, proceed to withdraw and apologise, as you conclude...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi County, it cannot be the obvious, because Sen. Ali Roba has no knowledge of what you have just said. So, it cannot be obvious. There are some Senators here who are strangers to those allegations. Therefore, they wish you to substantiate those allegations....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi County, it cannot be the obvious, because Sen. Ali Roba has no knowledge of what you have just said. So, it cannot be obvious. There are some Senators here who are strangers to those allegations. Therefore, they wish you to substantiate those allegations....

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Yes, I fully agree with you, Senator. However, the problem is that the document is yet to be a property of the House, and therefore, you cannot make reference to it. Drawing information from it to help the Senator for Nandi may be inappropriate at this...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Yes, I fully agree with you, Senator. However, the problem is that the document is yet to be a property of the House, and therefore, you cannot make reference to it. Drawing information from it to help the Senator for Nandi may be inappropriate at this...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) That is not his point. He is making a general comment that over the years, there has been delay in release of the Exchequer to counties from the National Treasury. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 You may conclude, Senator for Nandi.

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) That is not his point. He is making a general comment that over the years, there has been delay in release of the Exchequer to counties from the National Treasury. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 You may conclude, Senator for Nandi.

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, you may have to withdraw and, indeed, you have to withdraw that statement that you have put in the tribal card. You are again imputing improper motive to your colleague.

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, you may have to withdraw and, indeed, you have to withdraw that statement that you have put in the tribal card. You are again imputing improper motive to your colleague.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have a quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) We now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR PROCEDURE ON PROCESSING...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senator for Nandi, Standing Order No.63 of the Senate Standing Orders reads as follows- “ (1) No Motion which is the same in substance as any question which has been resolved (either in the affirmative or in the negative) , may be moved during the...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Request for statements pursuant to Standing Orders No.53 (1) . The Senator for Embu County, the Hon. Alexander Mundigi. INTRODUCTION OF LEVY ON TEA BUYERS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Honourable Senators, we have an urgent business to dispense with and therefore, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , you will allow me to rearrange today's Order Paper. We dispense with Order No.10; thereafter, we will resume the normal flow as contained in today's Order Paper....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) There is a reason why we are doing that, Senator for Nairobi City County. If you look at Order No.10, we want to see if we can marshal the numbers to do division. If you go through the statements, you have been here long enough, Senator...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, you have heard the mild threat. (Interruption of Statements) Clerk, you may proceed to call the Order. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 8 THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Okay. Clerk, call Order No.12. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for two minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly lock the doors and draw the Bar. June 16, 2026...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) We will vote with those whose gadgets are working, then we will correct the anomaly once we have seen--- Yes, Senator for Meru County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It will seem unfair, but it is outside the powers of the Chair. Yes, Senator for Nairobi City County.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nairobi City County, if you listened to me keenly, I said I have directed the supplier of this technology to ensure that something is worked on to allow the pulling out of the cards, so that it disengages the Senators who are not supposed...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the report that has just been laid is being uploaded on your gadgets so that you follow debate and contribute effectively. Chairperson, you may proceed to move. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, the Floor is open for debate.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Indeed, Senator for Nandi County, you have made very grave allegations against several state officers. Are you in a position to substantiate the allegations that you have put forth? If you are able, proceed to substantiate. If not, proceed to withdraw and apologise, as you conclude...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi County, it cannot be the obvious, because Sen. Ali Roba has no knowledge of what you have just said. So, it cannot be obvious. There are some Senators here who are strangers to those allegations. Therefore, they wish you to substantiate those allegations....

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Yes, I fully agree with you, Senator. However, the problem is that the document is yet to be a property of the House, and therefore, you cannot make reference to it. Drawing information from it to help the Senator for Nandi may be inappropriate at this...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) That is not his point. He is making a general comment that over the years, there has been delay in release of the Exchequer to counties from the National Treasury. June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 You may conclude, Senator for Nandi.

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, you may have to withdraw and, indeed, you have to withdraw that statement that you have put in the tribal card. You are again imputing improper motive to your colleague.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for another 10 minutes. (Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) That is true, hon. Senator. Nothing has changed. We expected three cabinet secretaries this morning, but sitting at the SBC yesterday, we looked at the two letters that had been sent by the two cabinet secretaries who were supposed to appear before the House today. We...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sanctions are handed down by the House and not by the Speaker. If indeed, it is the opinion of the House that you sanction the Cabinet Secretary, it is very much within your powers. It is true that we have communicated the procedure to the Prime...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Yes, Sen. Veronica Maina, you may proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) So, we proceed to Order No. 9 ADOPTION OF REPORT ON INQUIRY INTO SHORTAGE OF SMART ENERGY METERS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) MAINSTREAMING A FRAMEWORK FOR CLEAN COOKING June, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 6 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)Sen. Hamida Kibwana, you may proceed.(Sen. Kibwana was not...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You see, Senate Majority Leader, if we drop this Order and the hon. Member walks in, we may need to have it. If you look at the Order Paper, it is fairly short and, in the next 10 minutes, we may have to adjourn. So, for...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) All right, so then I will propose the question that the Senate do suspend its proceedings until 10.40 a.m., in order to receive a report from Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill. We are going to deal with the report on the Division of...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. (Sen. Abdul...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Chairperson, Select Committee on Delegated Legislation. ADOPTION OF REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON TRAFFIC RULES AND NTSA REGULATIONS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Allow me, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , to rearrange today's Order Paper. We will move to prosecute Order Nos.8 and 9, and thereafter, resume the normal flow as contained in the Order Paper. Clerk, you may proceed to call Order No.8. THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It is so ordered. (Putting of the question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. ADOPTION OF MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) At the rise of the House in the morning, Sen. Beatrice...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Senate Majority leader, before I allow your intervention, allow me to make these Communication. (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM TUMUTUMU GIRLS, NYERI COUNTY VISITING DELEGATION FROM ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL, KIANJOKOMA, EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi, kaa kidogo, nitakupa nafasi baadaye. (Resumption of debate on Motion) The Senate Majority Leader, what is your intervention?

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Very well, Senate Majority Leader. The only Standing Order available is the one that is preventing you from doing what you have just done. Therefore, Hon. Senators, this can only be done through concurrence across the House. If you agree that from now going forward in...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kisang, you may proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Margaret Kamar, you have the Floor.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Your time is up, Hon. Senator. (Sen. (Prof) Kamar spoke off record) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) As you contribute, keep an eye on the time. It is actually reflected on your--- I will give you one minute, Hon. Senator.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Ali Roba, please, proceed. June 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 12

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Haji, the Mover of the Motion will reply, and it is not Sen. Ali Roba. You may proceed, Senator.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Wakoli.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Fatuma Dullo.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is Sen. Haji. June 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)Sen. Abdul Haji: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be brief. I will not repeat what other Senators have already said because the mediation team, in my opinion, did a...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for indulging me. Since the children of Kenya are watching, and they will be the Senators of this House from next year going forward, we want them to know that in Parliament, it is the highest seat in the land,...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a Member of this House, I am aware that the seat of the Speaker has many Members. I do not know how we can clarify which Member of the Speaker's Panel Sen. Khalwale saw in the chopper from his house. The current...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a Member of this House, I am aware that the seat of the Speaker has many Members. I do not know how we can clarify which Member of the Speaker's Panel Sen. Khalwale saw in the chopper from his house. The current seat June 10, 2026...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am also struggling to understand how a bespectacled old man, though a doctor, can see inside a chopper that is flying. I am struggling to understand. Unless it was witchcraft that Sen. Boni used, I cannot understand.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I actually agree with Sen. Cheruiyot because we have young people here. You are going to force them to look at the skies every time to see if they can identify the individuals in the chopper, and as a result, perhaps break their...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Anasema nisamehe. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise because the Hon. Member and Senior Khalwale is a Member of my committee. He was a Member of the Mediation Committee in the last financial year and he mediated to a logical conclusion. He stood here to mislead the...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You are right, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I would like to join colleagues who have indicated that they will vote against this Motion. I would like to join that list of Members who are very categorical that this Mediation Report does not demonstrate why we...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I would like to join colleagues who have indicated that they will vote against this Motion. I would like to join that list of Members who are very categorical that this Mediation Report does not demonstrate why we are here. June 10,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are in this Senate to do two things; to push for more resources to our counties and also make sure that those resources are used well within our counties. This particular Report does not promote that principle. For that reason, I will reject this Motion.Secondly, Mr....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) (Several hon. Senators remained standing in their places) Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats, Senator for Kilifi County and your colleagues....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Now the Floor is open for debate. Proceed, Senator for Nandi.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Senator for Uasin Gishu County?

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi County, are you in a position to back those allegations? If not, then withdraw and proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, before we proceed with the debate, allow me to make the following communication. (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM CONSOLATA SCHOOL IN NAIROBI COUNTY VISITING DELEGATION OF OFFICERS FROM VARIOUS COUNTY ASSEMBLIES, INSTITUTIONS AND...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sure. Senate Minority Leader, you may proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante sana, Bw. Spika kwa kunipa fursa hii kujiunga na wewe pamoja na Maseneta wengine kwa kuwakaribisha wanafunzi kutoka Consolata School hapa Nairobi na vile walimu walioambatana nao. Karibuni sana. Hapa ndipo...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Loud consultations)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)but ignores entirely the speeches of those in debate who contended that to exercise the discretion to allow the adjournment, the Senate, as the impeachment court, had to be satisfied on evidence that the application was meritorious and was not merely a tool to frustrate, delay or...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for communicating on this live matter. Yesterday, we saw the judgment of the High Court. I want to agree with the House that we do appeal, because, as somebody has said, juries in any proceeding are not subject to being interrogated....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for communicating on this live matter. Yesterday, we saw the judgment of the High Court. I want to agree with the House that we do appeal, because, as somebody has said, juries in any proceeding are not subject to being interrogated. The Kshs50 million is...

She said with a lot of certainty that the Senate operates on the doctrine of separation of powers, and the work we do under Article 125 of the Constitution on the work of the committees, Standing Order No.78 and Article 145 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, we...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Applause)[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair] Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I am equally surprised by the court decision to impose a fine of Ksh50 million on the Senate, when, on the other hand,...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Honourable Senators, kindly take your seats. We now have quorum. Clerk, kindly call the first order. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, kindly take your seat. VISITING DELEGATION FROM SEVEN FORKS PRIMARY SCHOOL, EMBU COUNTY VISITING DELEGATION FROM GICHURU MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, KIAMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi, you may proceed. June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. STATEMENTS CHALLENGES FACING MANGO FARMERS IN EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) . The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration or any member from that Committee. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Karungo Thang’wa. June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 6 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS AND SECURITY OF RESIDENTS OF TWO RIVERS CRESCENT ESTATE

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Eddy Oketch, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mungatana.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. M. Kajwang’, you have the Floor.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kinyua, you may proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Sifuna, you may proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Madzayo. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Mtahiki Spika. Kwanza, Asante, Mtahiki Spika. Kwanza, June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 17 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Maeneo ya Pwani pia lazima yazingatiwe zaidi. Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale hata Taita Taveta ni maeneo yanayokumbwa vibaya na...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity you have given me to comment and support the statement read by Hon. Hezena concerning the school feeding programme, especially in schools from nomadic communities and Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) . It is a matter of serious concern and needs serious...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to comment on the statements made by Senators, starting with Sen. Mundigi's statement about mangoes being destroyed by wild animals. This happens across the country. For example, in Machakos County, we have so many mangoes and avocadoes that go to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, that is a proper account of the happenings yesterday. It has turned out that the God that I serve works in mysterious ways. As we were having that debate, this House was not aware that in fact the Cabinet Secretary for Health had addressed the National...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I do hereby table a video recording of the proceedings of the National Assembly yesterday, Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026, and a letter to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, CBS, requesting for the HANSARD of the said proceedings. (Sen. Sifuna laid...

Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement by Sen. Alexander Mundigi regarding mangoes and other fresh produce by farmers that go to waste. There is also mango production in Kerio Valley, West Pokot and Baringo counties. There is need for county governments to establish...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Settle down, honourable Senators. We do have quorum now. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Clerk, you...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Sigei.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Syengo, please, proceed.

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. We will now proceed with the business of the day. Clerk, kindly, call the first...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ALTERATION OF THE SENATE CALENDAR FOR THE FIFTH SESSION

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) ; the Senator for Bungoma County, Sen. David Wafula Wakoli. That Statement is dropped. ACCOUNTABILITY OF CESS COLLECTION IN BUNGOMA COUNTY INCREASED CASES OF MISSING CHILDREN

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Kilifi County, Hon. Stewart Madzayo. KUCHELEWESHWA KWA UJENZI WA BARABARA KUU YA MOMBASA-MALINDI

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Let us move to statements pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) . The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, proceed. ACTIVITIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration or any member of that Committee. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Senator for Nairobi City County, Hon. Sifuna.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senator for Nairobi City County, you have indicated and alleged that a court order was obtained regarding the issue of Ebola. You have gone ahead to say that despite that court order, work is still being undertaken at Laikipia Air Base. Could you substantiate those...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senator, how you are going to substantiate will remain in your hands. I have given you up to tomorrow to come and substantiate those allegations. For now, just conclude your thoughts.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna?

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Cherarkey, you may proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is Sen. Mwinyihaji. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 10

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi, please proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Madzayo, please, proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) :

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Asante Bw. Spika. Ningependa kuongea kuhusu barabara kuu kutoka Mombasa-Kilifi-Malindi. Sisi watu wa Tana River County huwa tunakuza maembe mengi sana. Soko letu kubwa la haya maembe liko Mombasa. Imekuwa mtihani kubeba maembe kutoka Tana River ufike Malindi. Kutoka Malindi, ilikuwa barabara ni nzuri. Sasa mwanakandarasi...

Asante Bw. Spika. Ningependa kuongea kuhusu barabara kuu kutoka Mombasa-Kilifi-Malindi. Sisi watu wa Tana River County huwa tunakuza maembe mengi sana. Soko letu kubwa la haya maembe liko Mombasa. Imekuwa mtihani kubeba maembe kutoka Tana River ufike Malindi. Kutoka Malindi, ilikuwa barabara ni nzuri. Sasa mwanakandarasi aliyeingia, imekuwa miaka na...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 17th February, 2026 (approval of the Senate Calendar) , and pursuant to Standing Order 32 (4) , the Senate resolves to alter its Calendar for the Fifth Session, 2026, in...

Asante Mstahiki Spika. Ninaunga The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi take your seat. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 13 THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2024) be now read a second time. This is the third or fourth Statutory Instruments amendment Bill that we are moving this cycle. It is a bit untidy, but, unfortunately,...

submissions just the other day” and they miss the fine print of determining whether it is Number 1 or 2.This Bill seeks to achieve my proposal, which after moving this Bill, I will be making to the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, which is is to find ways...

was a proposal to carry out department by another, then they would consider because there are certain State Departments that have these statutory instruments in their thousands while others have maybe one or two. If we pass a law that wholly revokes the 10-year rule on all the statutory instruments,...

the originators of this Bill wish to cure, I am not very comfortable with the way in which it is proposed to be cured. That is why we exist as a House because lawmaking is like sausage making. It is not necessarily beautiful, but the product is nice and tasty...

Thank you, Majority Leader, for ably moving the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly's Bill No. 3 of 2024) . The Senate is a good House. Although we are bicameral, all the laws that we have received from the National Assembly are always given priority. I hope our brothers, in...

top, followed by Sen. Moses Kajwang’, when he was chairing the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) and as Sen. Sifuna said in the morning, I should also be given flowers. Sen. Faki was my member and we should not allow that. The process of lawmaking should be guarded.The other day,...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators! Kindly, take your seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the First Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators! Kindly, take your seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the First Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator from Busia County, the hon. Andrew Omtatah is not here. That statement is dropped. IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND COMPENSATION OF...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator from Busia County, the hon. Andrew Omtatah is not here. That statement is dropped. IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND COMPENSATION OF...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, hon. Senators. We may consult, but keep it on the down low. Proceed, honourable Senator. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 4

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, hon. Senators. We may consult, but keep it on the down low. Proceed, honourable Senator. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 4

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Busia County, you may proceed with a statement that had earlier been dropped. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 5 IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Busia County, you may proceed with a statement that had earlier been dropped. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 5 IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi. INCREASE IN STUDENT STRIKES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi. INCREASE IN STUDENT STRIKES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Taita Taveta County, Hon. Mwaruma. ADMISSIONS INTO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES ON KUCCPS PORTAL

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Taita Taveta County, Hon. Mwaruma. ADMISSIONS INTO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES ON KUCCPS PORTAL

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Kirinyaga County, Sen. James Murango. ATHARI ZA UAGIZAJI MCHELE USIOTOZWA USHURU KUTOKA NCHI ZA NJE

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Kirinyaga County, Sen. James Murango. ATHARI ZA UAGIZAJI MCHELE USIOTOZWA USHURU KUTOKA NCHI ZA NJE

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu. STATUS AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF BLOOD BANKS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu. STATUS AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF BLOOD BANKS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is Sen. Hamida Kibwana. DEATH OF MS. RACHEL WANDETO

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is Sen. Hamida Kibwana. DEATH OF MS. RACHEL WANDETO

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, allow me to make this Communication. I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon of a visiting delegation of five teachers and 91 learners from Ndururumo Girls High School, in Laikipia County. The delegation is visiting the Senate for...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, allow me to make this Communication. I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon of a visiting delegation of five teachers and 91 learners from Ndururumo Girls High School, in Laikipia County. The delegation is visiting the Senate for...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, before I allow comments on the Statements that have been sought, pursuant to Standing Order 42 (2) , allow me to rearrange today’s Order Paper. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 13 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)We will move and handle Order No.8, and thereafter, move...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, before I allow comments on the Statements that have been sought, pursuant to Standing Order 42 (2) , allow me to rearrange today’s Order Paper. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 13 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)We will move and handle Order No.8, and thereafter, move...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators! Kindly, take your seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the First Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME...

The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Sen. Kingi) Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator from Busia County, the hon. Andrew Omtatah is not here. That statement is dropped. IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND COMPENSATION OF...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, hon. Senators. We may consult, but keep it on the down low. Proceed, honourable Senator. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 4

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Busia County, you may proceed with a statement that had earlier been dropped. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 5 IRREGULAR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LAND

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Mundigi. INCREASE IN STUDENT STRIKES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Taita Taveta County, Hon. Mwaruma. ADMISSIONS INTO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES ON KUCCPS PORTAL

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator from Kirinyaga County, Sen. James Murango. ATHARI ZA UAGIZAJI MCHELE USIOTOZWA USHURU KUTOKA NCHI ZA NJE

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu. STATUS AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF BLOOD BANKS

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next is Sen. Hamida Kibwana. DEATH OF MS. RACHEL WANDETO

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, allow me to make this Communication. I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon of a visiting delegation of five teachers and 91 learners from Ndururumo Girls High School, in Laikipia County. The delegation is visiting the Senate for...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, before I allow comments on the Statements that have been sought, pursuant to Standing Order 42 (2) , allow me to rearrange today’s Order Paper. June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 13 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)We will move and handle Order No.8, and thereafter, move...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Serjeant -at- Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for another 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon....

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and The Digital Economy (Hon. William Kabogo) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and good morning. I rise to respond on behalf of the Ministry of ICT and The Digital Economy to the...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am standing in for Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC. I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development the following Question- MEASURES TO CUSHION SMALL-SCALE TRADERS AGAINST RISING COMMODITY COSTS

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am standing in for Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC. I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development the following Question- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

May, 13, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 17 May, 13, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 18 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Beth Syengo, do you have any supplementary question?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is my supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary. Women and youth traders in Kitui County face exploitation by middlemen and brokers and their MSMEs are not supported. What interventions has the Ministry put in place to protect them and take them through training for capacity building...

Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi kuuliza swali. Waziri, swali langu ni kuhusu pesa ambazo zinatumika kwa women empowerment na kusaidia wale wanaoishi na ulemavu. Umesema kuwa pesa zilizotumwa kule Kisumu ni shilingi 197,984,000. Ningependa kujua ni pesa ngapi zimetumwa kwa Kaunti yetu ya Tana River kwa sababu kina mama...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good to see the Cabinet Secretary here again today. Bw. Cabinet Secretary, there has been a lot of challenges facing MSMEs in the recent past in the wake of flooding disasters. You find a place like Migori County, and to some extent places like Budalangi,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is good to see my neighbour, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Oparanya. Mine is on the issue of the Hustler Fund, Nyota Fund and Youth Fund. He has indicated in response to the issue of access and the high interest rates on the commercial bank loans....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. CS Oparanya, thank you for the presentation. I would like to begin by appreciating you for empowering vulnerable groups in Bumula Sub-County, Bungoma County, last week. We have eight more sub-counties to go, and the entire Kenya because I stand for all parties in the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I welcome CS Oparanya to the Senate. My question is about the Hustler Fund. Hon. CS, among the first days you came here, you indicated that the default rate on the Hustler Fund was quite high. Would you kindly share with this House how much,...

Waziri, ningependa kuuliza swali kuhusu huduma ya Fuliza muliyoanza kwa msisimko mkubwa sana. Walakini, nimepata taarifa kutoka kwa wafanyibiashara wengi wadogo ambao wanasema kuwa hiyo huduma imefifia. Je, Wizara yako ina mpango gani wa kufufua huduma hiyo? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. CS, you may now respond. May, 13, 2026...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir for giving me this opportunity. I welcome the guests who are seated to follow the proceedings and the answer to the Questions that I have raised because they are directly affected by this. I come from Eastern Kitui County and these great citizens of Kenya,...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Very well, hon. CS. Sen. Beth Syengo, do you have any supplementary question? [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Clerk, we do have quorum. Proceed to call the first Order. STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) We will have a Statement pursuant...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Ledama Olekina, your Statement has been reinstated, so you may proceed to read it. NATIONAL TREASURY CURRENT FISCAL APPROACH ON PARLIAMENT’S FUNDING

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) , proceed, the Senator for Nairobi City County, the hon. Sen. Edwin Sifuna. STATE OF MUHORONI SUGAR COMPANY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Kakamega County, proceed, the hon. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF BUKHUNGU STADIUM AND KAKAMEGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Could we hear from Sen. Kibwana? WELFARE OF PERSONNEL RETURNING FROM HAITI MISSION

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Embu County, the honourable Alexander Mundigi. May, 13, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 7 CHALLENGES FACING BEE FARMERS IN EMBU COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet County, Sen. Kisang. ESCALATING CASES OF DIGITAL FRAUD ARISING FROM DATA BREACHES

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Is the Senator for Taita Taveta County not here? That statement is dropped. NON-REMITTANCE OF STAFF DEDUCTIONS BY THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TAITA TAVETA ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY PENSION FUND

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Nyutu.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Olekina.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Loud consultations)

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-At-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now. So, kindly take your seats, so that we start the day’s business. Clerk, you may call...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. The Senate Majority Leader, proceed. PAPER LAID ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.52. The Statement by the Senator for Narok County, Sen. Ledama, is deferred. NATIONAL TREASURY CURRENT FISCAL APPROACH ON PARLIAMENT’S FUNDING May 7, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 2 OTIENDE ESTATE LAND DISPUTE...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Marsabit County, Hon. Mohamed Chute. REHABILITATION OF DAMAGED ROADS IN MARSABIT COUNTY

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Wajir County, Hon. Abass Mohamed. CONCERNS OVER KPA RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) , the Chairperson Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY TO APRIL 2026

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The next one is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Energy. Since he is not here, that statement is deferred. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2026 ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health. May 7, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 10 ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2026

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Statement pursuant to Standard Order No.57 (1) . Proceed, Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY 12TH MAY, 2026

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Thank you, Hon. Senators. I will allow comments on the statements that have been sought for a period not exceeding 15 minutes. So, if you get an opportunity to speak, kindly do so for not more than three minutes. However, no comments shall be made on...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kinyua, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Essy Okenyuri, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) We will expunge the little comment that you have made on the same. Sen. Wamatinga, proceed.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, allow me to rearrange today’s Order Paper. We will move to Order No.17 and, thereafter, resume the normal flow of today’s Order Paper. Clerk, kindly proceed to call that Order. THE EQUALISATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL, (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.21 OF 2025) May 7, 2026...

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, when debate was interrupted yesterday, Sen. Consolata Wakwabubi had the Floor with a balance of 14 minutes. You may continue, Hon. Senator.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Kisang’, please, proceed.