Amason Jeffah Kingi

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) (Several Senators walked into the Chamber) Order, hon. Senators. Kindly take your seats, so that we proceed with today's proceedings. Hon. Senators, before I call the first Order, let me make some few remarks. You are all aware of the...

Next Order, Clerk. NOTICE OF MOTION THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.

Next Order, Clerk. Proceed, Senate Majority Leader. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION

Hon. Senators, I will now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, the Floor is now open. I call upon Sen. (Dr.) Boni of Kakamega to take the Floor.

Proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Clerk, do we have quorum? I have just been informed that we do have quorum. Therefore, we shall proceed with this afternoon’s business which is resumption of debate on the Motion that was prosecuted in the morning. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Chair) Clerk, proceed to call Orders for this afternoon....

Sen. Mo Fire, you have a Notice of Motion to give. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 2024 AND THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE) RULES

Next Order. THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.24 OF 2023) THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ELECTION LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.2 OF 2024) THE PROVISION OF SANITARY TOWELS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.7 OF 2024) (Order for the First Reading read – Read the First Time and ordered to...

Proceed, Sen. Omogeni.

Proceed Sen. Okenyuri.

Sen. Osotsi, you have the Floor.

Proceed, Sen. Wafula.

Sen. Faki, I am informed that Sen. Kavindu needs to-- -

Sen. Kavindu Muthama?

Sen. Miraj.

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) ADJOURNMENT Rise, Hon. Senators. Hon. Senators, there being no quorum and having rung the bell pursuant to the provision of Standing Orders No.40 (2) , the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday,...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Kindly, ring the Bell for a further 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Senate Minority Leader, take your seat, please. Hon. Senators, please be upstanding. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, there...

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) Clerk, we have quorum now. You may proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR RESUMPTION OF REGULAR SITTINGS OF PART THREE...

Very well, Hon. Senators, we shall rise to observe a minute of silence before we proceed with business. (Hon. Senators rose and observed a moment of silence) You may take your seats. Next Order. PAPERS LAID Proceed, Majority Leader.

Hon. Senators, before we proceed to the next Order, I have a further Message to pass. MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSAGE OF THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.25 OF 2024) NOTICES OF MOTIONS ALTERATION OF THE SENATE CALENDAR FOR THE THIRD SESSION Proceed, Majority Leader.

Senate Majority Leader, proceed to give Notice of the Motion. APPROVAL OF SITTINGS OF THE SENATE TO BE HELD IN BUSIA COUNTY

Let us go to the next Order, which is Order No.8. (Sen. Olekina spoke off record) We need to dispense of with this because the secretariat needs to start preparations. If we defer this until we resume, there will be no time to prepare to go to Busia. It is...

Sen. Olekina, you are a Member of the SBC. If you look at the agenda that we prosecuted at the SBC, it included adoption of the Supplementary Order Paper. If you look at the Supplementary Order Paper that was adopted by the SBC, it is exactly what we are prosecuting...

Ikiwa tutaanza kushughulikia mambo mengine, tutaharibu muda wa huu mjadala.

Bw. Spika, nakubaliana nawe When we met as the SBC, and minutes are there, one of the agendas was to adopt the Supplementary Order Paper, which was adopted by Members of the SBC, including you. The Supplementary Order Paper is the one that is before the Plenary now, which includes...

Are you asking me to rearrange the sequence of the Order Paper? The Senate Minority Leader (

Okay. Clerk, proceed to call Order No.9. ALTERATION OF THE SENATE CALENDAR FOR THE THIRD SESSION

What is your point of order, Senator?

What is so out of order with your Minority Leader?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have not heard my point of order.

No, Sen. Omogeni. We are a House of rules. Let Sen. Madzayo conclude and then I will give you a chance to do your intervention.

Firstly, you are not even stating under what Standing Order you are in.

That cannot relate to Sen. Madzayo. It is Sen. Madzayo who was on his feet. What was disorderly?

Are you saying the Chair is disorderly?

You know the purpose of a point of order is to call a Senator who is speaking to order because they are behaving disorderly. If it is an intervention, I will give you an opportunity. Let Sen. Madzayo conclude and I will give you that opportunity.

Sen. Chute? (Sen. Kibwana walked into the Chamber) Sen. Hamida, take your seat. Hon. Senators, I will now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, some of you do not have cards. Those who can access the dashboard can press, but those who cannot access can raise their...

Sen. Omogeni, proceed.

No, but that was the only way, it was a security arrangement, using an ambulance, but we are happy you are safe. Other people who attempted to use an ambulance like Sen. Chute did not succeed. A well-organized group thwarted their efforts. I would like to advise Sen. Chute in...

(Loud consultation)

Proceed, Sen. Wakili.

Proceed, Sen. Veronica.

Sen. Wambua.

Proceed, Sen. Crystal Asige.

completely insensitive to them. We are the ones who have fed them this kind of literature and we are reaping what we sowed at this moment.Mr. Speaker, Sir, we cannot go on recess until the President apologises to the youth of this country. Since when did the hustlers become mutineers...

There is no Senator who is on their feet. So, who are you calling to order? Approach the Chair, Sen. Madzayo.

We have 10 Senators who are following these proceedings online and therefore, the voting shall be by roll call to allow them also an opportunity to vote. Clerk, kindly proceed to arrange for that.At this juncture, I will call upon the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the Division bell for 10 minutes....

Can we have the Teller for the Noes approach the screen and tell us what is there? I have not seen it. (Loud Consultations) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly lock the doors and draw the bars. (The Doors were locked and the Bar drawn) Who is the Teller for Noes? Sen. Hamida, are...

(Loud consultation)(Laughter)

Order, Hon. Senators, let us avoid speeches, it is either No or Yes. Clerk, let us Proceed.(Loud consultations)

Let us proceed. (Roll call voting in progress) You may proceed to tally. Can you beam that image? (Sen. Cheruiyot beamed his image) Okay, proceed. (Roll call voting in progress) Is that Sen. Mbugua? Could I see if he is properly dressed before he can cast his vote? (Loud consultation)...

Let us proceed. (Roll call voting in progress) You may proceed to tally. DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING NOES: Sen. Beth Syengo, Sen. Chute, Sen. Crystal Asige, Sen. Faki, Sen. Githuku, Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Sen. Kibwana, Sen. Lemaltian, Sen. Kajwang’ M., Sen. Madzayo, Sen. Methu, Sen. Montet Betty, Sen. Mumma, Sen....

Hon. Senators, the results on the Motion are as follows: AYES: 9 NOES: 19 ABSENTIONS: Nil. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, the time being 32 minutes past 1.00

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) (Several Senators walked into the Chamber) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum so we will proceed with today's business. Clerk, you may proceed to call the...

Next Order Clerk. The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. PAPERS LAID

Next Order. CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM PROCEDURES) BILL (SENATE BILL NO.9 OF 2022) THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILL NO.25 OF 2024)

Senate Majority Leader, what is your point of order?

Hon. Senators, we may go through the normal procedures of handling that Motion or we can strike a consensus to limit debate at three minutes per Senator speaking. Do we have consensus on this? (Several Senators agreed) Good. Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Sen. Kavindu, proceed.

Sen. Wambua, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Essy.

Proceed, Sen. Abass.

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Proceed, Sen. Mandago.

Next is Sen. Mwaruma.

Proceed, Sen. Chute.

Proceed, Sen. Omtatah.

Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed.

Sen. Oledama, proceed.

Sen. Wamatinga, proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Oburu.

Proceed, Sen. Dullo.

Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. M. Kajwang’. (Sen. M. Kajwang’ spoke off record) It is okay, Senator. You have nothing to add to this because this is CARA?

Okay. Then I will call the Mover to reply. Proceed, Senator.

The putting of the question is deferred. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Clerk, proceed to call Order No. 10. The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.19 OF 2024)

Hon. Senators, before I propose the question, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon, of visiting youth from Homa Bay County, Young Future Movement. The delegation comprises 17 youth who are in the Senate for a one-day study visit. In our usual tradition of...

Thank you. (Resumption of debate on Bill) (Question proposed)

Hon. Senators, we therefore have a consensus that we limit the debate to three minutes per Senator and priority be given to those who did not make an intervention on the previous Order. Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’.

Sen. Thang’wa proceed.

Sen. Boy proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Seki

Proceed, Sen. Githuku.

Proceed, Sen. Kisang’.

Proceed, Sen. Mumma.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

Sen. Faki, what is your intervention?

Sen. Faki, you are not qualified to move that request because you have spoken--- (Sen. Faki spoke off record) Just confirm with the HANSARD. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Senators, we shall move to division. At this juncture, allow me to request the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the Division Bell for five minutes. (The Division Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators! Please, take your seats. Sen. Chute and Senator for Lamu County, proceed to take your seats. Serjeant-at-Arms, you...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum now. Clerk, kindly call the first order. Proceed, Sen. Mumma. We will defer that Order. PAPER LAID REPORT OF THE 148TH ASSEMBLY OF IPU AND...

You may proceed with your second Statement. ONGOING EVICTIONS AND DEMOLITIONS IN MATHARE AND MUKURU KWA REUBEN

Order, hon. Senators! Before I call for request for statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53, allow me to make the following communication. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR INVITATION TO THE SIXTH KEPSA – SENATE SPEAKER’S ROUNDTABLE and inclusive prosperity in Kenya.” To this end, the business community and hon. Senators will...

Thank you for your speech. (Resumption of Statements) Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Sen. Tabitha Mutinda. DEPLORABLE STATE OF MATERNITY SERVICES AT MAMA LUCY KIBAKI HOSPITAL

Sen. Orwoba Gloria. BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS FOR SANITARY TOWELS FOR FY 2023/2024

Sen. Mumma, proceed. ACCESS TO OBSTETRIC FISTULA CARE IN KENYA

Sen. Chimera, proceed. MANAGEMENT OF MBELE PRIMARY SCHOOL BY TAITA TAVETA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Sen. Faki, proceed. MALIPO YA WALIMU WALIOSTAAFU KUTOKA TUME YA KUAJIRI WALIMU

Sen. Wakili Sigei, proceed. PROCUREMENT OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY IN BOMET COUNTY

Sen. Joe Nyutu proceed. UPWARD REVIEW OF WATER TARIFFS IN MURANG’A COUNTY BY WASREB

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey. FINANCIAL HEALTH OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY Proceed, Sen. Miraj. ATTACKS TARGETING WOMEN DRIVERS OPERATING TAXI-HAILING SERVICES

Sen. Chute, this had been deferred because of the absence of Sen. Mumma. You will comment after Sen. Mumma has dealt with her business. There is a Paper that was to be laid. You may now proceed to lay the Paper, Sen. Mumma. (Interruption of Statements) PAPER LAID REPORT OF...

Order, Senate Majority Leader. The Chair can defend himself. Hon. Senator for Homa Bay, none of these Senators who have approached the Chair has come between the Chair and the Senator speaking. Senators that have approached this Chair have done so with permission from the Chair. Sen. Mumma, proceed to...

Hon. Senators, I will allow limited interventions on the statements, starting with Sen. Boni.

Sen. Crystal Asige, I thought the Senator was referring to a material on TikTok. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, could you make yourself clear?

Sen. Osotsi, you have the Floor.

Hon. Senators, at this juncture, allow me to rearrange the sequence of the Order Paper. We move to handle Order No. 12 and thereafter, we will resume the normal flow of today’s business. Meaning, I will still allow Members who wish to make comments on these statements to do so....

Before we move to comments, allow me to make this Communication. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KERICHO HIGH SCHOOL Hon. Senators, I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers and students from Kericho High School in Kericho County. The delegation comprises...

We now go back to the comments. Sen. Ledama? (Resumption of debate on Statements)

Sen. Wamatinga, proceed.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Sen. Methu, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Kathuri.

Hon. Senators, the 30 minutes allowable under Standing Orders, more particularly Standing Order No.53 (3) , have long been spent. We shall therefore rest it right there. Now, before I call the Majority Leader to make his Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , two Papers are supposed to...

You may proceed to give the notice. NOTICE OF MOTION NOTING OF REPORT ON THE 14TH ASSEMBLY OF FP-ICGLR HELD IN ZAMBIA

Before the Senate Majority Leader takes the Floor, I have a Communication to make. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY

The Senate Majority Leader. Proceed to make your Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) . BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 25TH JUNE, 2024

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, Senators. You may now proceed to take your seats. We do have quorum now, so we will proceed with today’s business. Clerk, kindly call the first Order. COMMUNICATONS FROM THE...

The next one is by the Chairperson of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT REPORTS OF VARIOUS WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS

The next one is by the Chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism. REPORT ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY LICENSING (UNIFORM PROCEDURES) BILL, 2022

Let us have the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget.

Let us go to the next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT REPORTS FOR VARIOUS WATER SERVICE COMPANIES The Chairperson, County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee.

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS EVICTIONS AND DEMOLITIONS IN MATHARE AND MUKURU KWA REUBEN IRREGULAR PAYMENT OF LAND RATES IN NAIROBI LAND REGISTRY FOR PARCELS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY

Sen. Muhammad Chute. ALLEGED DELAY OF SALARIES IN MARSABIT COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Sen. Kisang? SHORTAGE OF WHEAT SEEDS IN THE COUNTRY

Sen. David Wakoli? ALLEGED UNFAIRNESS IN RECRUITMENT AND PAYMENT OF CASUAL WORKERS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Next Order. THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.17 OF 2024) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE MEDIATION COMMITTEE ON THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL, 2024 The Co-Chairperson, Mediation Committee, proceed.

What is your point of order, Sen. Kavindu Muthama, before I address the Senator?

Sen. (Dr.) Boni, just stick to seconding this Motion.

Sen. Orwoba, if you need to catch the Speaker’s eye, you do not shout. I do not have your name indicated here for intervention. Continue pressing until I see you on my dashboard. Proceed Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

What is your point or order, Sen. Eddie Oketch?

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, I waited to hear what Standing Order you are raising your point of order on. Having failed to cite the particular Standing Order, your point of order stands as a nullity. However, the Senator for Kakamega County, you are very much aware of the rule of relevance....

Hon. Senators, there are two options we can use to arrive to a consensus. We may debate this Motion, because it has to go through the normal procedure of a motion before Plenary, or we can strike a consensus and avoid the kind of time wasted on debating it. Should...

Hon. Senator, it is a matter we should agree. I do not need to take half an hour. Let me seek some wisdom from one or two of our seniors. Proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Could I seek the wisdom of Sen. Ali Roba on this matter?

We are dealing with the first limit.

Hon. Members, do we then go with three minutes?

(Loud consultations)

Proceed Sen. Munyi Mundigi.

Proceed, Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Osotsi, would you wish to be informed by Sen. Abass?

Just take your seat, Senator; you are totally out of order. Proceed, Sen. Osotsi. If you want to inform the Speaker, you may approach him.

Well, we do not have those rules. Proceed Sen. Osotsi. Sen. Abass, if you have anything to share you may approach the Chair. The Chair is very friendly, you know that. (Sen. Abass approached the Chair)

Your time is up. Proceed Sen. Abass.

Proceed, Sen. Oketch Gicheru.

The next fight we must have about the National Assembly being very slow in auditing financial reports---

Your time is up. Proceed Sen. Veronica Maina.

Sen. Ogola.

Sen. Wafula Wakoli, you have the Floor.

That one minute is almost gone.

Sen. Mandago, your minute is over. Sen. Ledama Olekina, you have the Floor.

Your time is up, hon. Senator. Sen. Chute, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank the Senators who have contributed to this Motion. Since we have some business to transact, I beg to reply. Thank you. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Senators, let us settle down. Serjeant-at-Arms, let the Doors be closed and the Bar drawn. (The Doors were closed and the Bar drawn) (Loud consultations)

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. I am informed that we do have quorum. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KAJIADO COUNTY ASSEMBLY Hon....

Let us now have the area Senator. Proceed, Senator. Why are you raising your hand?

Hon. Senators, I have another Communication to make. CONCERNING TRENDS IN THE CONDUCT OF SENATORS DURING PLENARY PROCEEDINGS Hon. Senators, I wish to bring to your attention that recently there have been concerning trends in the conduct of Senators during Plenary proceedings. Instances of lack of decorum during debate, divisions...

Sen. Mariam Omar? DANGER POSED BY MARAUDING LIONS IN ONGATA RONGAI

The next Statement is by Sen. David Wakoli. Proceed, Sen. Chute. ALLEGED MISMANAGEMENT AND CORRUPTION AT MT. ELGON CO-OP UNION COFFEE MILL

The Senator for Kisumu County, hon. Tom Ojienda? Is there any Senator holding brief for Sen. Tom Ojienda? UPGRADE OF JOOTRH TO LEVEL SIX FACILITY FLOOD MITIGATION AND COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS IN KISUMU COUNTY APPROVAL OF THE SECOND REPORT OF THE PRC ON REVIEW OF THE SENATE STANDING ORDERS The...

Sen. Gloria, how do you raise a point of order when there is no Senator on his or her feet? You are out of order, Sen. Gloria. Proceed, Senate Majority Leader. (Sen. Orwoba spoke off record) There are better ways you can--- Approach the Chair. (Sen. Orwoba approached the Chair)

It is so ordered. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. THE METEOROLOGY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.45 OF 2023) Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes. DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING Kilifi County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Mariam Omar, Mandera County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen....

Next Order. THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.59 OF 2022) Hon. Senators, we need not go through the procedure as adopted in the first Division. Hon. Senators, just proceed to log in and vote. Voting is electronically. (Electronic voting in progress) DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING Embu County;...

Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, why do you want to speak again, and you are the one who seconded this Motion? (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) Sen. Mungatana, proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Sen. Dullo?

Sen. Faki, proceed.

Sen. Faki, we are now debating the Motion on the amendments as proposed by Sen. Dullo. (Sen. Cheruiyot spoke off record) Senate Majority Leader, the Motion on the Floor is the Motion on Amendments. This is the Motion we are supposed to debate. We finalize this matter, and then we...

Sen. Mungatana, proceed.

Sen. (Prof.) Kamar, proceed.

Sen. Orwoba, proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Hon. Senators, there being no other Senator wishing to contribute on the proposed amendment, and pursuant to Standing Order 97 (1) (2) (c) , where – “The mover of a Motion of amendment shall not have a right of reply to a Motion of Amendment.” I will proceed straightaway to...

Before we call the next Order, allow me to make this Communication. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR SUBSTANTIATION OF STATEMENT BY SEN. SAMSON CHERARKEY (Applause) Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 45 (2) , I seek to rearrange today’s Order Paper. We will proceed to Order No.21 before resuming the...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators. Let us take our seats. We now have quorum, so we will proceed with today’s business. Clerk, proceed to call the first order. PAPERS LAID REPORT OF THE...

Chairperson Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, proceed. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, are you not a Member of the Committee on Finance and Budget?

You may proceed to lay the Papers. REPORT ON THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.40 OF 2023)

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS APPOINTMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL FATUMA AHMED AS FIRST FEMALE AIR FORCE COMMANDER LANDSLIDES IN KIGUMO CONSTITUENCY, MURANG’A COUNTY

Sen. Ogola, proceed. IMPLEMENTATION OF DLP BY MINISTRY OF ICT AND DIGITAL ECONOMY

Sen. Nyamu, proceed. IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENHANCEMENT OF SAFETY

Sen. Crystal Asige. STRATEGIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN USA AND KENYA

Sen. Faki Mwinyi Haji. DECLINE IN PERFORMANCE AT SHIMO LA TEWA HIGH SCHOOL

Senator Tabitha Mutinda. FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NEEDY AND VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

Sen. Chimera on behalf of Sen. Miraj Abdullahi. Senator Chimera, I have consulted with the Senator of Mombasa: The two statements, the statement that has just been presented by the Senator for Mombasa is the same with what you are about to present. (Sen. Orwoba consulted loudly) Sen. Gloria, you...

Proceed. MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS AT SHIMO LA TEWA HIGH SCHOOL

Sen. Hamida Kibwana, your Statement under Standing Order No.52 (1) had been dropped, but having explained your absence to the satisfaction of the Chair, it is hereby reinstated and you may proceed. APPOINTMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL FATUMA AHMED AS FIRST FEMALE AIR FORCE COMMANDER

Senator for Meru, I wish you rose on a point of information. Proceed because there is nothing out of order.

Order, Sen. Boni. Sen. Hamida, please conclude on this Statement.

Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Karoche. HUGE PENDING BILLS IN NAKURU COUNTY

Sen. Kavindu, please take your seat. Senator for Machakos, you will tell those stories later. Hon. Senators, before we move to the next Order, allow me to make this communication. (Interruption of debate on Statements) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SCHOOL OF LAW Hon....

Sen. Mungatana, please, proceed and kindly, do not give a lecture just like what our good Professor has done. (Laughter)

Sen. Kisang’, please, proceed with your request for a Statement. (Resumption of debate on Statements) INTERNET DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY SUBMARINE CABLE CUTS AND FOLDS

Sen. Mbugua, you may proceed. PROGRAMMES OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, CREATIVE ECONOMY AND SPORTS

Senator Mungatana, you may proceed. COMMEMORATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

We will proceed to the Statement pursuant to Standing Order No. 57 (1) by the Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS FOR WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 21ST MAY, 2024

Senate Majority Leader, may you approach the Chair. (Sen. Cheruiyot approached the Speaker) Hon, Senators at this juncture allow me to invoke the provisions of Standing Order No.45(2) to rearrange, the sequence of today's Order Paper for the convenience of the House. We will move straight away to Order No.9...

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, I am informed that we now have quorum. Clerk, kindly proceed to call the first Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS Hon. Senators, according to...

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

Hon. Senators, the reason the Cabinet Secretary is not with us this morning, as indicated in his letter, is because he is leading a Kenyan delegation to the launch of the China-Kenya Tea Trade Centre, which is in an event aimed at promoting Kenya tea export to China for improved...

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

Thank you, hon. Senator for Nandi County. If you look at Standing Order No.51 (a) (6) , immediately a question is approved by the SBC, Cabinet Secretaries are given seven days before they appear in plenary for purposes of responding to that question. Therefore, a Cabinet Secretary has seven days...

Good! Sen. Chute, proceed.

Hon. Senators, as far as the Cabinet Secretary is concerned, let us terminate those interventions there. The reason that the Cabinet Secretary has communicated is a valid reason. The biggest problem, which is unacceptable, is the fact that the communication came in too late. Clerk, can you confirm that the...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now proceed to respond to that question. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. Zachariah Njeru) : Good morning, Mr. Speaker, Sir and Senators. I thank you for inviting me once again to this august House to share information and insight on the...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you will take about four questions and you will respond to them together. Sen. Ogola: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To the Cabinet Secretary, there is a Statement that I made on the Ndhiwa Water Supply sometime in 2023. I am here to get a response. This...

Hon. Senators, a supplementary question must be related to the primary question and the reason is to enable the Cabinet Secretary to adequately respond to your questions. If you ask a question that is not related to this primary question, the predicament then will be, first, the Cabinet Secretary may...

Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, under the Standing Orders, you can only have one supplementary question.

Sen. Cheruiyot, you may proceed.

Senate Majority Leader.

Okay, proceed.

From the hon. Senator of Homa Bay concerning the question of rehabilitation works and water supply restoration from the Ndhiwa borehole, I have a comprehensive report on six questions that have been asked by hon. Senators. I commit that I am going to submit the whole report, which will answer...

Sen. Seki, proceed.

Sen. Miraj, proceed.

Sen. Mbugua, proceed.

that once this project starts, it ends. Work is in progress as far as designing is concerned. Soon, we will go to the next level of sourcing for a contractor through the EPCF model.For the Bosto project, we already have a contractor. We are now finalizing the financing. This project...

Proceed, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. Zachariah Njeru) : Thank you very much. The process of terminating a contract term can end up being very expensive. Therefore, before we reach that level, we usually engage the contractor until when we cannot negotiate anymore....

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. Zachariah Njeru) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and Senator for that Question. My response to Question (a) is as follows- The Ministry is implementing 16 projects in Wajir County in the Financial...

The 16 water projects under implementation in the Financial Year 2023/2024 have a combined budget amounting to Kshs586 million whereby some are complete and others are ongoing. These projects once completed will serve 5,355 households in Wajir County.The Ministry is fully aware of the water scarcity in Wajir County and...

Proceed to respond, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. Zachariah Njeru) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As indicated earlier, we know Wajir and many other areas across the country have a big shortage of water, but those designs are ready. What the Ministry...

Sen. Gataya Mo Fire.

Senator, what is your question? You are giving us long speeches.

Sen. (Dr.) Boni? Hon. Cabinet Secretary, as you collect your thoughts on the question by Sen. Mo Fire, allow Sen. (Dr.) Boni to also pose a question.

[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] Thank you, hon. Cabinet Secretary. We will terminate there as far as the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is concerned. We shall now move to Question No.029 and No.046, directed to the Cabinet...

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, I am informed that we now have quorum. Clerk, kindly proceed to call the first Order. Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defence...

Let us go to the next Order. PAPERS LAID REPORT ON ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION ON MEASURES TO CURB BANDITRY IN KERIO VALLEY

Let us go to the next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN PROCUREMENT OF LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS Let us have the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health or any Member of that committee.

Hon. Senators, before I allow the Clerk to call the next order, allow me to make the following Communication. Hon. Senators, as you may recall, at the sitting of the Senate held on Tuesday 19th March, 2024, the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot MP, rose on a point of...

Thank you, the Senate Majority Leader. As far as the Constitution goes, the CoB has discharged her constitutional obligation. However, I hear you, that beyond the constitutional requirements, there was an agreement between the Senate and the CoB. They sat and agreed that, instead of these reports being transmitted quarterly,...

Senator for Nandi, in 20 minutes, make a hard copy, then bring it, and table it in hard copy. Next Order. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Hon. Senators, at this juncture, you will allow me to re-arrange the sequence of today's Order Paper pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2)...