Amason Jeffah Kingi

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators. Senate Minority Leader, kindly proceed to take your seat. We have quorum now. Therefore, we will proceed with today’s business. Clerk proceed to call the first Order. PAPERS...

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . Sen. Miraj, proceed. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCH KEEPING FOR SEAFARERS Request for Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Sen. Faki, proceed. OWNERSHIP OF FREEHOLD LAND BY NON-CITIZENS

What is your point of order Sen. Onyonka?

Clerk, can you confirm if the system is working or we are on our own? Hon. Senators, the HANSARD is okay. Senator of Mombasa, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei. STALLED/ABANDONED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN BOMET COUNTY Sen. Richard Onyonka, please, proceed. LEASING OF JKIA TO A PRIVATE COMPANY

Statement Pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) . Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed. Okay, proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 30TH JULY, 2024

Sen. Wakili Sigei, having explained yourself, your Statement is restated. You may proceed to read it. STALLED/ABANDONED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN BOMET COUNTY

Let us move on to the next Order. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (BICAMERAL RELATIONS) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.44 OF 2023) That Order is deferred. THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.40 OF 2023) That Order is deferred. THE STREET VENDORS (PROTECTION OF LIVELIHOOD) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.41...

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey Samson.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

What is your point or order, the Senate Minority Leader?

The Senate Minority Leader, I do not think hon. Joho was named in bad light. Hon. Osotsi said he hoped that the incoming Cabinet Secretary and the name of Hon. Joho was dropped. That is not bringing the name of Hon. Joho in bad light. He hopes that the incoming...

Sen. Chimera, I have listened to Sen. Osotsi so keenly here. At no one time did he allege the issue of corruption. He said, according to his opinion there was laxity in the Ministry and he hoped that this time around, things would be better. Proceed, Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Joe Nyutu, proceed.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was sharing a matter of fact. The facts are that the knowledge around gold mining can only be shared strongly between the Senator for Kakamega, “the bullfighter” and myself because we have mines. I was just trying to help my senior ranking Member, Sen. Cherarkey, to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it started when Sen. Cherarkey appeared on the screen when I was specifically talking about Migori and Kakamega counties. So, I was limiting the knowledge to Migori and Kakamega because those are the places I have visited in terms of mines. Sen. Cherarkey is very far away...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is also important that this Bill allows for formation of these committees in a way that allows for development of resource corridors harboured within counties. Without these resource corridors, the policy framework for local content will sometimes not help in mainstreaming training skills and re-skilling within...

Clerk, do we have quorum? 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 a further 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. We will proceed with today's business. Clerk, proceed to...

Next Order. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION Hon. Senators, you recall that yesterday Sen. Kinyua moved a Motion to amend this particular Motion. During debate Members were of the view that they wanted to introduce further amendments to the amendments proposed by Sen. Kinyua. At that juncture, we then...

Hon. Senators, at this juncture the Floor is open to debate these amendments. However, with your concurrence, I may proceed to put the question, so that we carry the amendments having in mind that they were negotiated by both sides. May I proceed to put the question Hon. Senators?

The Senator for Kitui, have your seat. Hon. Senators, I will propose the question as amended, so that we are on the same page. Sen. Kinyua had proposed amendments to the original Motion. While the debate was ongoing, there was a feeling that further amendments needed to be made to...

Very well. Senator for Meru County, that was your portion of the amendments. Was that the spirit of the amendments?

I want to hear from the leadership. The leadership sat to bring all these amendments together. Was that then your position as the leadership of the House on this particular matter? The position as given by Sen. Wambua.

Hon. Senators, may I proceed to put the question?

Good. (Question of the amendment put and agreed to) (Laughter) (Laughter) Hon. Senators, now the Floor is open for contribution. I know that all of you, save for Sen. Wamatinga, contributed to this Motion. So, I will allow him to take the Floor.

Hon. Senators, Sen. Wamatinga was the only Senator who had not spoken to this Motion. Having given him the opportunity to do so, I will now proceed to put the question, so that we lay this matter to rest. Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe, please, take your seat. (Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi...

If that is the way you want to reply, then you should allow the Senate Minority Leader to proceed, then you conclude because you are the primary Mover. Sen. Madzayo, you may take your 15 minutes.

Sen. Madzayo, you can even do it in one or two minutes. You have a maximum of 15 minutes, but you need not take the entire 15 minutes. The Senate Minority Leader (

Hon. Senators, I now proceed to put the question. (Question of the Motion as amended put and agreed to) Resolved Accordingly- 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...

Yes, Senator for Nairobi City County, what is your clarification?

It has, I read it. In fact, when I got there, I went slow. I wanted to look at you, so that you may know I complied. I was very deliberate on that.

Next Order, Clerk. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN PROCUREMENT OF LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS Asante, Mhe. Spika. Jana tulipoanza mazungumzo ya Hoja hii, nilisema ya kwamba pesa nyingi za neti za mbu zilifujwa kutoka Global Fund zilifujwa, ambazo zilipotea katika Wizara ya Afya. Wakati huo, tarehe kuni na...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators! Kindly take your seats. I am informed that we now have quorum. We shall proceed with the afternoon business. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order. Next Order....

PAPERS LAID Sen. Faki, you are out of order. Why are you seeking a point of order when there is no Senator on their feet? (Sen. Faki spoke off record) The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed to lay the Paper. ANNUAL COB REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FY 2022/2023

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

Sen. Hamida, proceed. RECENT ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS COVERING PROTESTS

Sen. Kavindu, your Statement has been brought back after having explained yourself. Proceed to read your Statement. REPORTED CASES OF BODIES RETRIEVED IN KWARE, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

Next Order. (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Sen. Wambua and the Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Hon. Senators, allow me to rearrange today’s Order Paper for the convenience of the House pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) . We shall move to prosecute Order No.16. After that, we will move to Order No.27....

Sen. Mungatana, what is your intervention?

Proceed, Sen. Onyonka.

Proceed, Sen. Wambua. What is your intervention?

Hon. Senators, I will give my ruling on this letter on Thursday, next week. The procedure to adopt will depend very much on the ruling that I will be delivering on Tuesday next week. Let us rest the matter at that. We now move to Order No.27. Proceed, Sen. Abass....

Hon. Senators, the Floor is now open for debate.

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. Olekina, please proceed.

Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. REPORT ON PETITION: DESTRUCTION OF SIANY WETLAND IN NYAMIRA COUNTY

Next Order. PAPERS LAID THE KNCHR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023

Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON DESTRUCTION OF SIANY WETLAND IN NYAMIRA COUNTY

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The hon. Senator for Kisumu County, Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda, had formally requested that his Statements be deferred to tomorrow. So, we will move to Order No.8. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS ABOVE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE BY KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT STATE OF STADIA FACILITIES IN KISUMU...

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe.

Sen. (Dr.) Murango, take your seat. Hon. Senators, I now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, we need not debate these amendments because your contributions were largely anchored on this subject. Therefore, with your concurrence, you may allow me to proceed to put--- (Sen. Kathuri spoke off...

Hon. Senators, before I give guidance, let us listen to Sen. Wambua.

The Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader, kindly, approach the Chair. (The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) consulted with Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Madzayo) Hon. Senators, to avoid being repetitive because this is a Motion that we have contributed on for more than two weeks, I am going to limit...

What is your point of order, Sen. Cheruiyot?

Senator for Meru, reading from your contribution, you want to make further amendments to the proposed amendments. (Sen. Kathuri spoke off record) No, you need to move your amendments, so that it is seconded and then proposed.

Sen. Okong’o Omogeni.

Senate Majority Leader, proceed. (Interruption of debate on Motion) PROCEDURAL MOTION ADJOURNMENT OF DEBATE UNDER STANDING ORDER NO.110 (1)

Sen. Chute, you may take your seat, please. Hon. Senators, I will proceed to propose the question. (Question, that debate on the Motion be adjourned proposed) Again, you may want to debate that or you may allow me to proceed to put the question so that we lay this matter...

Clerk, may I have the sheet for contribution. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Sen. Oketch Gicheru, there is absolutely no confusion. Maybe it is passage of time. You may have forgotten because it was on 16th May, 2024, when you rose to speak, and the House adjourned when you...

No, you cannot. Just take your seat if you have nothing useful to add. Sen. Crystal Asige, proceed.

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Wamatinga.

Proceed, Sen. Maanzo.

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Omtatah.

Proceed, Sen. Abass.

Clerk, do we have quorum? You may proceed to call the First Order. The Senate Majority Leader. PAPERS LAID

Next Order. Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , hon. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS LEVEL OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN KISUMU COUNTY

Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe, proceed. ANOMALIES IN PAYROLL SYSTEM AND SALARY DELAYS IN SAMBURU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Sen. Wafula, proceed. PAYMENT OF STIPEND TO COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY

Sen. Mwaruma had two statements. Those two statements are dropped. STATUS OF WORLD BANK PROJECT FOR UPGRADE OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY CHANGE OF USE OF LAND HELD BY M/S VOI POINT LIMITED Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , the Senate Majority Leader....

Next Order. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION The Senate Majority Leader, please, proceed.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda.

Order, Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda! Just have your seat. Before this Motion was processed, the leadership sat and agreed to basic House rules. One of those rules was that there shall be no points of order raised on any Senator who is on their feet contributing to this Motion. Again, I...

(Motion deferred)With that, we will defer the Motion. Clerk, call the next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (GENERAL) REGULATION, 2024 AND THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE) RULES, 2024 THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (BICAMERAL RELATIONS) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.44 OF 2023) THE PUBLIC...

Proceed, Sen. Methu.

Sen. Mo Fire.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, proceed.

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, kindly be upstanding. ADJOURNMENT

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Sergeant-At-Arms, kindly ring the Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, kindly be upstanding. Hon. Senators, having failed to attain the quorum at expiry of 10 minutes, the House stands adjourned, pursuant to Standing...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Clerk, do we have quorum now? (The Clerk-at-the Table consulted with the Speaker) You may now stop the Bell. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order, please. PAPER LAID Senate Majority...

Next Order, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS STATE OF THE HEALTH SECTOR IN NYANDARUA COUNTY Sen. Methu, is not here. That Statement is dropped. (Statement Dropped) Next Order. (The Clerk-at-the Table consulted with the Speaker) Order No.8 is deferred. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CONSIDERATION...

Sen. (Dr.) Murango is not here. That Order is deferred. (Bill deferred) Next Order. Second Reading THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.18 OF 2023) (Bill deferred)Sen. Miraj is not here. That Order is deferred. Next Order, Clerk. Second Reading THE RICE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.19 OF 2023)...

The Floor is open. Sen. Maanzo?

Sen. Cheruiyot Aaron.

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators. We do have quorum now. (Sen. Madzayo walked into the Chamber) The Senate Minority Leader! Clerk, you may proceed to call the First Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you cannot rise on a point of order. Proceed.

Senate Majority leader, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Let us wait for formal communication. Before we proceed to the next Order, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, the matter will be communicated formally and officially. Let us not extend it beyond that.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I have indicated that a formal communication in that regard shall be made. Before we proceed to the next Order, allow me to make this Communication. Sen. Omogeni and Sen. Kavindu Muthama, kindly take your seats. (Sen. Omogeni and Sen. Kavindu Muthama walked into the Chamber and...

Let us move on to the next Order. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION and public appointments, opulent lifestyles of public officers, unemployment and high cost of living amongst other issues bedeviling the economy;NOW THEREFORE, the Senate;- We are deferring this particular Motion.

Sen. (Prof.) Kamar, proceed.

Sen. Omtatah.

Sen. Omtatah, just have your seat. I made myself very clear on how we are going to conduct ourselves during debate on this Motion. In as much as we suspended points of order, I said let us be responsible in the way we debate and let us be factual. You...

(Motion deferred)At that juncture, we will defer that Motion and proceed to the next Order. Clerk, kindly call the next Order.(Sen. Okiya Omtatah consulted with Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale) Sen. Omtatah, take your seat. (Sen. Okiya Omtatah sat in his place) APPROVAL OF SITTINGS OF THE SENATE TO BE HELD IN...

Sen. Okenyuri, proceed.

Sen. Tabitha, proceed.

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Clerk, you may proceed to call the First Order. Sen. Hamida Kibwana. DEATH OF MS. ANNITA JEPKORIR AT MTRH DUE TO ALLEGED MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.238 (1) , I commit the Petition to the Standing Committee on Health for consideration. According to Standing Order No.238 (2) , the Committee is required, in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading this prayer, which is today, to...

We will take interventions at the end of all the Statements. Next are Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . If the Senator for Vihiga is not here, that Statement is dropped. STATUS OF PENDING BILLS OWED TO KEMSA BY COUNTIES Sen. Chute, you may proceed. DELAYED STIPEND TO...

Next is the Statement by Sen. Wafula. If he is not here, that Statement is dropped. RAW FERTILIZER DONATION FROM RUSSIA Hon. Senators, I will allow comments on Statements that have been requested. Sen. Cheruiyot, you may proceed.

Sen. Onyonka, you have the Floor.

Sen. Onyonka, wingi wa “shule” sio “mashule” ni “shule”. The Senator for Laikipia County, you have the Floor.

Sen. Dullo, you have the Floor.

Sen. Githuku Kamau, you have the Floor.

Sen. Kisang’ proceed.

Sen. Omogeni, proceed.

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Mundigi.

Proceed, Sen. Beth Syengo.

Senator for Meru County, Sen. Kathuri?

Sen. Osotsi, your Statement is reinstated. You may now proceed to read it. STATUS OF PENDING BILLS OWED TO KEMSA BY COUNTIES

Sen. Dullo. ABDUCTION OF THREE YOUNG PERSONS IN ISIOLO COUNTY

Next order. Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Keroche. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION

Sen. Kathuri, proceed.

Sen. Chimera, you have the Floor. (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale stood up in his place)

Sen. Wakili Sigei, you have the Floor.

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) (Several Senators walked into the Chamber) Clerk, please, read out the first Order. NON-PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TERMINAL BENEFITS AND MAZIWA SACCO DUES Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. (Several Senators walked...

Next Order, Clerk. Yes, Sen. Faki, proceed.

Sen. Faki, you will notice that Standing Order No.237, which relates to comments on Petitions, was actually deleted. (Sen. Faki spoke off record) It is not an amendment, that particular provision that gave you a leeway to make comments on Petitions was actually deleted. Therefore, you---

Sen. Faki, nobody can unilaterally sit in the office to delete, amend, or insert any Standing Order. That was done by resolution of the House. Therefore, let us abide. Next Order, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Hon. Sen. Hamida Kibwana, you have the Floor. MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

Statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) . Sen. Crystal Asige, proceed. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR INTEGRATION OF REFUGEES

Sen. Faki. LAND ISSUES IN COASTAL COUNTIES

Sen (Dr.) Boni, proceed. HARASSMENT OF IKOLOMANI CONSTITUENCY RESIDENTS BY POLICE

Proceed, Sen. Chute. ATTACKS ON MARSABIT COUNTY RESIDENTS BY ETHIOPIAN FORCES

Proceed, Sen. Omogeni. POSTPONEMENT OF KTDA ELECTIONS IN NYAMIRA AND KISII COUNTIES

Proceed, Sen. Wakoli. RAW FERTILIZER DONATION FROM RUSSIA IN 2023 THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION COGNIZANT THAT pursuant to Article 115(1)(b) of the Constitution His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya declined to assent to the Bill and referred it back to the National Assembly with recommendations...

Sen. Eddie? Sen. Methu?

Sen. Eddie.

Proceed, Sen. Abass.

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Proceed to call the first Order. NON-PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TERMINAL BENEFITS AND MAZIWA SACCO DUES PAPERS LAID REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES

The Chairperson Standing Committee on Health or the Senate Majority Leader can proceed to lay. REPORT ON THE CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL(AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.45 OF 2022)

Next Order. Hon. Senators, allow me to re-arrange today’s Order Paper pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) and instead allow Order Nos. 8, 9 and 10 to be called and thereafter, we move to Order No.11. THE POLITICAL PARTIES (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.26 OF 2024) can be obtained...

Sen. Beth Syengo, kindly hold on. Can you pause her time kindly? Is there a Senator listening to some video through their phone? (Loud consultations) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you are totally out of order. I will give you caution for the day. Proceed, Sen. Syengo.

Sen. Munyi Mundigi proceed.

Senator Mo Fire?

Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’.

Sen. M. Kajwang’, just yield. Senator for Meru County, we agreed before--- Just take a seat. (Sen. Kathuri spoke off record) can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,I am talking, Sen. Kathuri. We agreed as a ground rule that there shall be no points of order. There...

Proceed, Sen. Ali Roba.