Amason Jeffah Kingi

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we expected three Cabinet Secretaries this morning. However, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior and National Administration will not be with us this morning for purposes of responding...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond to the Question. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Aden Duale) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hon. Senators. It is good to be back home. These corridors were my home for 17-and-a-half years and every time I come back to...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Duale) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, many years back, I was a founder member of the ODM Party. (Applause)(Laughter) Sen. Mungatana?

I will allow Sen. Wambua to ask his question, so that the Cabinet Secretary can take the two together.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Aden Duale) : Mr. Speaker, let me start with my neighbour, Sen. Mungatana. I agree with him that Article 243(3) (b) of the Constitution provides for that. It allows KDF when called upon, particularly in an...

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, you have the Floor.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Duale) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, politicians are important citizens because they are leaders. What I meant is that they should not do their rallies and take their tools of trade and supporters to Uhuru Park. That...

Sen Dullo, you may proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, you have the Floor.

What is your point of order, Sen. Mandago?

Sen. Mandago, proceed.

Senator for Nandi County, he who alleges must prove. You have just made a statement that the matter has been resolved, but the Senator for Uasin Gishu has stated otherwise. Is it your position still that the matter was resolved?

Senator for Nandi can you take your seat. Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you will proceed to respond to the question and leave the rest of the contributions. Proceed. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Duale) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Senator for Marsabit County, yes, there is serious flooding and...

May the Senator be heard in silence. Proceed, Sen. Mumma.

Order, Senator for Nandi County.

In that provocation, you risk being sent out of the Chamber. Kindly stay calm. Proceed, Sen. Mumma.

Sen. Onyonka, proceed.

Sen. Kathuri, proceed.

Sen. Mandago, proceed.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Duale) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the question by Sen. Mumma, I do not want to be misunderstood. If you visit the Freedom Corner today, you will see it is a different place. We...

Proceed, Sen. Cheruiyot.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Oburu.

Proceed, Sen. Shakila Abdalla.

Proceed, Sen. Maanzo.

Cabinet Secretary, proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Duale) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I sat with the hon. Senator for Turkana County, Sen. Lomenen. The whole issue of that road not being complete is complex. A big mistake was done. We must protect our borders. Due to...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Defence (Hon. Aden Duale) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank Sen. Abass. I do not think we have any intentions to relocate from Wajir International Airport. To us, Wajir International Airport is like Laikipia Airbase. We have a...

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) Serjeant-at-Arm, I am informed we do have the quorum now, so you may stop the bell. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE...

Hon. Senators, I have a further Communication to make. As you may recall, yesterday, Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, I informed the Senate that the Parliamentary Service Commission had expedited the completion of the Bunge Tower with a view to having the building ready for occupation by Members of Parliament. I...

Let us go to the next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS We will start with Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . The first one is by Sen. Mundigi. ON-GOING STRIKE BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Yes, hon. Senator. You may proceed. WELFARE OF TEACHERS ON FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS

Yes, Sen. Mumma. (Interruption of debate on Statements) NOTICE OF MOTION OF ADJOURNMENT UNDER STANDING ORDER NO. 37 THE ONGOING STRIKE BY HEALTH WORKERS

Order, hon. Senators! Pursuant to Standing Order No.37 (5) , I have confirmed that indeed the requisite threshold has been met. I, therefore, direct that the Senate will adjourn at 5.30 p.m. to discuss the said Motion. (Applause) STATUS OF SENATORS’ STATUTORY DEDUCTIONS AND REMITTANCES ALLEGED DUMPING OF NUCLEAR WASTE...

Proceed, Sen. Beth Syengo. STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF ENZIU RIVER BRIDGE

Statement pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (b) by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Energy. (Sen. Wamatinga switched on his microphone) ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH Do we not have even a Member of this Committee to read the Report and table it? (Statement dropped) Sen. Kavindu Muthama, there are two statements that we have not called; one for Sen. Kavindu Muthama and the...

Sen. Kathuri, you may proceed. DRASTIC REDUCTION IN MIRAA PRICES

Next Order, Clerk.

Senator of Nandi County, I would easily accede to that request, but you must note that we have lost one hour. From 5.30 pm, we will adjourn to discuss that Motion. Therefore, we need to squeeze whatever is in the Order Paper up to 5.30 p.m. I am sorry, but...

Proceed, Sen. Faki.

Hon. Senators, I will proceed to propose the question. (Question Proposed) Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Kindly proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME TO HON. SENATORS TO PART II OF THE THIRD SESSION Hon. Senators, I take this opportunity to welcome hon. Senators back from recess, which coincided with the...

Next Order. PAPERS LAID Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.

Next Order, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements Pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Proceed, Senator for Kisumu County, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda. STATUS OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN KISUMU COUNTY

Proceed, Hon. Senator for Uasin Gishu County, Sen. Mandago MISSING CHILDREN IN LANGAS ESTATE, UASIN GISHU COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES Proceed, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Proceed, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Education. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Sen. Cherarkey. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN ATHLETES AT THE BOSTON MARATHON

Sen. Chute? The Statement is dropped. ALLEGED DUMPING OF NUCLEAR WASTE IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION OF KENYA STATUS OF TEACHERS EMPLOYED BY TSC ON FIXED TERM CONTRACTS STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF ENZIU RIVER BRIDGE STATUS OF SENATORS’ STATUTORY DEDUCTIONS AND REMITTANCES Next Order, Clerk. (The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) consulted with the...

Is that a point of information? Proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Proceed, Sen. Mumma.

Sen. Aaron, Majority Leader.

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM MURANG’A COUNTY ASSEMBLY Clerk, there is a Communication that I need to make. Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in...

Next Order, Clerk. The Senate Majority Leader. PAPERS LAID REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES

Next Order, Clerk QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements Pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Sen. Alexander Mundigi, you have the Floor. ALLEGED DISPROPORTIONATE EXPENDITURE OF CSR FUNDS BY KPLC IN EMBU COUNTY

proceed. NMS PENDING BILLS AND STATUS OF COMPLETION OF PROJECTS

Sen. Mandago, proceed. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN STAFFING AT THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) That Statement has been dropped. (Statement dropped) Proceed, Sen. Veronica Maina. RECENT ROAD ACCIDENTS IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY

Hon. Senators, allow me at this juncture to invoke Standing Order No.45 (2) to re-arrange the sequence of today’s Order Paper. We will move to prosecute Order Nos.10 and 11. Thereafter, we shall resume business as contained in the Order Paper. Clerk, proceed to call Order No.10. ADOPTION OF REPORT...

Hon. Senators, you may intervene at this juncture. However, with your concurrence, I will put the question.

I will, therefore, proceed to put the question which is: That the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments (Additional Allocations) Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2023/2024, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 20th March, 2024...

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. I am informed that we have Quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS Hon. Senators, today,...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First of all, I thank you for according me this opportunity to respond to questions from the Senators. As I have said before in my previous appearances,...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, give us an indication when these people will be compensated. Secondly, must you know somebody in your Ministry for you to be compensated? Be very brief. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I see the questions are many,...

Sen. Mundigi, nimetoa kauli mwanzoni kwamba, Swali ambalo Maseneta watauliza ni lazima liwe na uhusiano na lile ambalo liliulizwa mwanzo na Seneta Wambua. Kwa hivyo, usiulize swali ambalo halina uhusiano na lile ambalo limeulizwa mwanzo. Endelea.

Waziri, jibu tafadhali. Hon. Senators, since the hon. Cabinet Secretary has eight questions to respond to, and I can see the trend we have taken in the first question; we may spend a lot of time just prosecuting the first Question. If you agree with me, allow the Cabinet Secretary...

Cabinet Secretary? The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Ithookwe Kitui Airstrip is a code 2C Aerodrome, capable of handling aircraft with a passengers' capacity of 37 and has a runway with a tarmac surface with dimensions of 930 meters long...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, with your indulgence, because I see the road questions are fairly similar, whether it is in Meru County or Nandi County, in terms of, this road has not been done this; let...

Thank you. Senator for Nandi County, proceed. Question No.011 PERFORMANCE METRICS OF KENYA AIRWAYS

Proceed, Cabinet Secretary to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen): Mr. Speaker, Sir, by way of introduction, I hope this is the last time I will answer the question about KQ because it is our intention to return it to a private company so that the...

If you can paraphrase--- The Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not need to paraphrase. I will just read the names. Great, proceed. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, the firms...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, clarify that. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to refer to the document. It is McKinsey. There is another firm called Makenzie. There has been a public debate about a plane that we donated. It is...

No. Proceed to ask Question No.012. Question No. 012 EXPANSION OF KERENGA AIRSTRIP

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond to Question No.012. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, this requires straightforward answers. I will just read the answers. Senator for Nandi, proceed to ask Question No. 013. Question No.013 Senator for Nandi,...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am glad that I am responding to this question having given a global picture of the roads in the country. Already I had shared with you...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The total number of farm tractors presented for post-accident inspection are as tabulated below- Senator for Bungoma, you may proceed to ask Question No. 031. Question No.031...

Sen. Kathuri, do you have any supplementary question? Mr. Speaker, Sir, my question is on the national pending bills across the two institutions. My concern is the interest that is accruing, especially with KeNHA. As the Cabinet Secretary has put it, this is Kshs87 billion pending bills and the interest...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Cabinet Secretary should try and maintain the national highways. He should know that any intervention that is put across does not come from me, but from the great people of Meru.

Unfortunately, the Hon. Senator is done. Cabinet Secretary, proceed if you picked any question from that long speech. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I share the same concerns with the hon. Senator and Deputy Speaker. If there is any interest, then for...

(Laughter)(Loud consultations) (Laughter) (Loud consultations) Proceed, Senator for Kisumu. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary. This will focus on an area he touched on the role of National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in the registration of motor vehicles

Mr. Speaker, Sir, can he tell the public what measures he has taken to ensure that the e-citizen platform that touches on the function of NTSA, operates without a hitch so that Kenyans are able to transact easily through this platform and their transactions are complete? Mr. Speaker, Sir, this...

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to ask one supplementary question, a follow up question to Question 013 and 015 as asked by Sen. Kathuri Murungi and Sen. Cherarkey. [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Kathuri) in 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. Kindly those who are standing to take their seats. Sen. Tabitha, take your seat. We do have quorum now. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order....

Next Order, Clerk. PAPERS LAID THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE) RULES AND REGULATIONS The Senate Majority Leader, Commissioner Kinyua.

Sen. Mundigi, you are totally out of order. Can you go to the Bar and bow to the Chair to move to the other line? (Sen. Munyi Mundigi walked to the Bar and bowed to the Chair) Proceed Commissioner.

The Chairperson Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources or any Member of the Committee can proceed to lay the Paper. REPORT ON THE METEOROLOGY BILL, 2023 REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS) CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY 2023/2024

Next Order. Proceed, Chairperson Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. NOTICES OF MOTIONS ADOPTION OF REPORT ON COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS) CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY2023/2024

The Chairperson Select Committee on Delegated Legislation. Sen. Faki, you may proceed. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SACCO SOCIETIES (NON-DEPOSIT TAKING LEVY) ORDER, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE NO. 178 OF 2023

Clerk, next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . Proceed, Sen. Faki. ESCALATING INCIDENTS OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN THE COUNTRY

We are now on Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . ABDUCTION, TORTURE AND EXECUTION OF DANIEL MUTHIANI BENARD STATUS OF UPGRADING OF NANYUKI-MUTARA-RUMURUTI AND MUTARA-GWAKU ROADS

Next is Sen. Mwaruma. PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TEACHERS IN TAITA-TAVETA COUNTY Next is Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda. FEES INTRODUCED BY IHRM PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD

Sen. Wafula has two Statements. STATE OF MARKETS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY SAFETY GUIDELINES AT RAI PAPER MILLS IN WEBUYE, BUNGOMA COUNTY LAND ADJUDICATION CHALLENGES AND PLIGHT OF SQUATTERS IN LUNGA LUNGA RANCH, KWALE COUNTY The two Statements by Sen. Alexander Mundigi are deferred to tomorrow pursuant to his request. ALLEGED...

Sen. Maanzo, you may proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Eddy, please proceed.

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

Sen. Cherarkey, you can have your seat. Sen. Oketch Gicheru unless you have the data you may have to proceed to withdraw that statement.

What is your point of order, Sen. Kinyua? Sen. Oketch Gicheru, take your seat.

Sen. Eddie, proceed to conclude and do not start a debate on the Statements.

Hon. Senators, allow me to make this Communication before we proceed with the interventions. In the public gallery, we have 148 form four students and five teachers from Kiurani Boys High School in Tharaka Nithi County, who are undertaking a one-day education visit in the Senate. In our usual tradition...

Sen. Kinyua, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Onyonka.

Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

Sen. Madzayo, proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante Bw. Spika. Naunga

Sen. Chute, proceed. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me take this opportunity, first and foremost, to send my condolences to the 11 students from Kenyatta University, who died in a road accident. According to National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) , the number of people who died...

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) Order, hon. Senators. I am informed that we do have quorum. Kindly take your seats, so that we can do our business. Clerk, proceed to...

Hon. Senators, I do have another Communication to make. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SENATE BILLS IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Hon. Senators, the Standing Orders outline the procedure for introduction, consideration and voting on Bills in the Senate. As hon. Senators are aware, the First Reading is the formal introduction of a Bill...

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. Indeed, your concerns are valid and I will take it up with my counterpart in the National Assembly. However, if you listen to my earlier communication on co-sponsorship, co- sponsorship is one of the ways that we can employ to avoid scenarios such as this....

Next Order, Clerk. PAPERS LAID Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.

Sen. Faki, you are supposed to lay a Paper on behalf of Sen. Ali Roba. REPORT ON JOINT SESSION OF COG AND THE SENATE

Sen. Faki on behalf of Sen. M. Kajwang’. COUNTY GOVERNMENT'S ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY2023/2024

Sen. M. Kajwang’ or any Member of that Committee to proceed to lay the Paper. REPORT ON THE INAUGURAL BIENNIAL DEVOLUTION CONFERENCE

Next Order, Clerk. NOTICE OF MOTION ALLOCATION OF CONDITIONAL GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MOMBASA MUNICIPAL STADIUM

Next Order, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS RULING ON BOUNDARY OF KEROKA TOWN BY THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Sen. Abdul Haji and Sen. Hezena, you can make use of the Lounge to extend your conversation. Otherwise, when you are here, you have to allow the Senator to read his Statement in silence.

Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Sen. Cherarkey. DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER TO FARMERS IN THE COUNTRY

Sen. Lomenen. LAND ACQUISITION OCCASIONED BY LAPSSET PROJECT IN TURKANA COUNTY

Proceed, Senator. OPERATIONALIZATION OF REREC PROJECTS IN TURKANA COUNTY

Statement by Sen. Kathuri Murungi is deferred pursuant to his own request. ABDUCTION, TORTURE AND EXECUTION OF MERU-BASED POLITICAL BLOGGER, DANIEL MUTHIANI BENARD ASSESSMENT OF POLICY ON AVAILABILITY AND SUPPLY OF MEDICAL OXYGEN IN KENYA

Proceed, Sen. Orwoba. INADEQUATE BED CAPACITY AT MBAGATHI AND MAMA LUCY HOSPITALS

Proceed, Sen. Chimera. IMPENDING SHUTDOWN OF BASE TITANIUM LIMITED IN KWALE COUNTY

The next Statement is by Sen. Ledama. BUDGET FORMULATION, EXECUTION AND UTILIZATION IN NINE COUNTIES

Next is Sen. Mandago. PRODUCTION OF NEW GENERATION NUMBER PLATES

Clerk, let us go to the next Order.

Senate Majority Leader, kindly take your seat. I had skipped one Statement. Allow Sen. Fatuma Dullo to request a Statement. Thereafter, you will seek your intervention. UTILISATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS IN ISIOLO COUNTY

Senate Majority Leader, what is your intervention? POINT OF ORDER REGULAR REPORTS BY THE COB

Sen Onyonka, would you like to ride on that?

Sen. Sifuna, did you want to say something different or the same? (Sen. Sifuna spoke off record) Sen. Ledama Olekina, please, proceed.

Sen. Madzayo, you have the Floor. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Bw. Spika. Nami

Thank you, hon, Senator, for your interventions. This is a very serious matter because it touches on the function and mandate of the Senate. More particularly the mandate of oversight. For Hon. Senators to offer effective oversight, they must be armed with information which must be transmitted to Thank you,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to comment on the Statement by Sen. Sifuna of Nairobi City County and confirm to this House that on Monday, 25th March, 2024, whether the Governor will be present or not, we are going to visit those facilities. We shall definitely follow up with the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Senator for Turkana County. Recently, we visited the county and the different committees of this House went on different missions in the county to deal with matters that had come before this House relating to the county. The Lamu Port-South...

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, I am informed we now have a quorum. Kindly stop the bell. Clerk, proceed to call out the first Order. Hon. Senators, kindly take...

Just hold on counsel. What is your intervention, Sen. Kathuri?

Very well. The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma): Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I may, our worry was that---The Speaker (Hon. Kingi): Just pause there, counsel. We would wish to be guided by an independent interpreter on the content of that video, not to the understanding of your...

Clerk, kindly power the counsel’s microphone. The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Haggai--- I still feel it is quite low. Mr. Witness, do you have any personal or ulterior interest in these proceedings? No. The Counsel for the County Assembly...

Counsel for the County Assembly, can you make available the copy of the report you are referring to? The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your guidance, we do have the reports. We are also seeing them for the very first time. However,...

I only had that copy, but you can proceed. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Kelvin Michuki) : In that copy, do you indicate the officers who were mobilized and deployed to the Governor's house?

Counsel, you are not addressing individual Senators. Kindly cross-examine the witness. It does not indicate, but it indicates that the officers are those who were attached to the Nyaribari Chache Sub-County. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Kelvin Michuki) : Does that letter indicate that?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well guided. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Kelvin Michuki) : Let us go to the last report. This is the one you have made. So, from that letter, is that a yes or no? Does it indicate where they are deployed?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just have a point of clarification and hope that you can guide. It is with regard to the summons letter that was sent after your directive yesterday, through the Clerk’s Office, for the witness to appear before us. I would like to know whether the summons...

Just a quick one to the witness. Acting Deputy Director, I have three questions only. First, when were these four officers deployed at the Deputy Governor’s office? You said 20 were sent to assist in the arrest, but in your letter, you have said that they were illegally sent there....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said about four enforcement officers. I learned immediately I resumed office on 11th August, 2023. I have hitherto complained in writing. Regarding the 20 enforcement officers, it came to my knowledge when the Motion was being discussed at the County Assembly. The issue of enforcement officers...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I have two questions to the witness. How long have you been acting as Director? Secondly, who is supposed to take responsibility for the four officers who were deployed to the Deputy Governor’s house? Is it the Deputy Governor or your office?

Sen. Wambua, what is your clarification?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to ask the witness, one, who is in charge of civil servants at the sub-county level? Two, what position did you serve before being appointed Acting Director for Enforcement?

Now, with regard to the issues raised by Sen. Crystal Asige, I will read the summons so that you may appreciate the contents of the summons - Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir for giving us that clarification. Yes, you mentioned the two items that he was required for...

Proceed witness?

Sen. Kathuri, you may proceed

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the county enforcement officers of the County Government of Kisii are under the command of the Director of Enforcement. Whether the Deputy Governor has the right to command enforcement officers, it is no.

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I resumed the Office of the Director of Enforcement as the Acting Director, I was the Deputy Director, but in charge of the Municipality. About the deployment and how we react, normally, in these operations, if there is an incident happening at the sub-county level, the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Did you direct or sanction this activity, whereby there was an arrest conducted by 20 officers?

Sen. Boni.

Sen. Boni.

Counsel for the Deputy Governor, please proceed The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Katwa Kigen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question and the fact that the witness acts in an acting capacity was the reason for the contention that he acted not at the direction, but at the pleasure...

Mrs. Misati; Mr. Misati being a retired 68 year old civil servant, churchgoer versus his son who is 37 years old. Who do you choose to believe?We already indicated to you, Mr. Misati's wife sworn affidavit, which we are relying on, and we produced the M-Pesa paper trail. I am...

loves his son, wishes his son the best, and has come here and told you that there was nothing like that.All those charges that have been brought against the Deputy Governor are nothing more. As my brothers have submitted, they do not meet the threshold. In as much as my...

You either second the Motion as moved--- (Loud consultations) RESOLUTION TO REMOVE FROM OFFICE, BY IMPEACHMENT, THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF KISII COUNTY

Order, hon. Senators! Proceed, Sen. Oketch Gicheru.

Thank you. (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, stood up in his place) Sen. Boni, you need to take your seat. Now, hon. Senators, I will now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, we will proceed with debate. What is your point of order, Senator for Nyandarua County? (Interruption of...

Order! Hon. Senators. Let the Senator be heard in silence. He is moving. He must be heard in silence.

You either second the Motion as moved--- (Loud consultations)

Proceed.

Hon. Senators, we need not be drawn to a debate on that Motion. With your concurrence, I can proceed put the question on the Motion as moved by the Senator of Nyandarua County and seconded by Sen. Kathuri. Order, Sen. Munyi Munding.Voting shall be by voice. Therefore, Hon. Senators, with...

from blame. He and his core conspirator must have a very dim view of the collective basic diligence of the Senate.Mr. Speaker, Sir, the easiest way out for the Deputy Governor would have been to simply apologize to his brother. If he had fixed the mess that he has put...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be very brief. The allegation that poor parents and poor students in Kisii County are taken advantage of, where they are required to give bribes for them to be awarded bursaries is not something peculiar with Kisii. This is happening across the counties...

Sen. Gloria.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Family is the backbone of society. If the family is destroyed, we destroy the society. Today, we witnessed the worst family division. For me, it is the first time I have seen a dad witness against a son. I know a son can ‘sell’ his dad,...

(Applause)

Sen. Ledama.

Proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Sen. Onyonka, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I beg to reply. (Loud consultations)

Sen, Hamida Kibwana.

(Loud consultations)

Proceed, Sen. Wafula.

Sen. Ali Roba, proceed.

Sen. Onyonka, proceed.

Hon. Senators, the results for the fourth Division are as follows-

Hon. Senators, before we move to take the vote, I will give an opportunity to the Deputy Governor, so that he can make his final remarks to the Senate. Deputy Governor, you have 10 minutes. You may elect to use them or you may sit and allow the Senate to...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. (Several Senators sat in their places) I am informed that we now have quorum. Clerk, kindly proceed to call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE...

As you make your opening statement, please, pinpoint exactly which volume you are referring to and the page where the mentioned document is contained. The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Ndegwa Njiru) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well guided. The letter I am referring to is the one...

Counsel, I thought I made that position clear. The Lead Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Ndegwa Njiru) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was about to make the reference. I am referring to the bundle of documents appearing in blue from the firm of my senior learned friend, Mr. Katwa...

Senator for Nandi, we will come to that. Counsel, proceed. The Lead Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Ndegwa Njiru) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope hon. Senators are with me. I am on page eight, Paragraph 48 all the way to page 15, Paragraph 64. The paragraphs that I...

Sen. Sifuna, you do not have to beg. I will give you an opportunity.

Sen. Sifuna, proceed.

Senator for Nandi County, proceed.

Hon. Senators, allow me to guide the House as follows- If you look at the programme, between 11.45 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., that time was reserved for the opening statement of the County Assembly. Thereafter to be followed by the opening statement on behalf of the Deputy Governor. Hon. Senators,...

The County Assembly team, have you concluded your Statement? The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma) : Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. However, I just want to mention that the simplicity of this case was witnessed on 31st December, 2012, when the Deputy Chief Justice, as then she was,...

Counsel, is the letter you are referring to specifically contained in our Volume? The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Katwa Kigen) : Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. May I show you? Kindly direct the Hon. Senators to the Volume and to the page. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr....

Very well, hon. Senator. Counsel, again, kindly as you make your opening statement, if you are referring to a document, please indicate the volume and the page. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Katwa Kigen) : Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is Volume One of the County Assembly’s document....

Sen. Boni, please proceed. I hope it is a new matter altogether, not related to what has already been raised. Is it something new, Sen. Boni?

Sen. Sifuna, please proceed.

Counsel? The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Katwa Kigen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hon. Members. Our emphasis on Rule 20 is that it prohibits both new evidence and allegations. On the face of that Rule, that is not clear and that is an issue I have...

Proceed, Sen. Olekina.

To make progress, I would wish to hear from the Deputy Governor’s team. A response to the preliminary objection by the Senator of Nandi. I would also wish to hear a response from the County Assembly on the preliminary objection by the Senator of Nandi. Hon. Senators, I am informed...

If you have a problem reading English, I will proceed to read it for you. In Part 1 of the Rules of Procedure for the Hearing and Determination of the Proposed Removal from Office by Impeachment of a Governor, Senate Standing Orders, Rule No.30 states that- “Where a particular question...

Hon. Senators, I am informed that we now have quorum. Senator for Nandi County, kindly, take your seat. (Sen. Cherarkey took his seat) Clerk, proceed to the call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR SUSPENSION OF THE SITTING Sen. Mandago and Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, kindly, take your seats so...

Clerk, could the microphones be a bit louder so that we can hear both the counsel and the witness? Proceed, counsel. The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Ndegwa Njiru) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Kindly, confirm that there is a letter appearing at Page 1--- Counsel, as you...

Are you done with the witness because he is breaking down? The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, we can pause for 30 seconds. He can recollect himself. (A member in the public gallery wailed loudly) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, take care of the situation in...

Counsel, just hold on. What is your intervention, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale? Senators, just to remind you that you will have an opportunity to engage the witness. I hope that whatever you want to raise has got nothing to do with seeking clarification or asking questions.

From the Counsel, the witness is doing pretty well and that is why they proceeded, otherwise, that application can only come from the Counsel and not from you, hon. Senator. Counsel, proceed. The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I urge the...

Please, if he can assist. The Counsel for the Deputy Governor (Mr. Katwa Kigen) : Mr. Dennis, I would like you to see the bottom of that agreement. In evidence in chief, you admit that you made that agreement on the 20th of April, 2023. Mr. Dennis Mokaya Misati: Yes....

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Then, kindly proceed to call the first Order. MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REJECTION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2022) AND WHEREAS on Tuesday, 5th March, 2024, the National Assembly considered...

The Chairperson Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare or any Member of that Committee? REPORT ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE (VALUES AND PRINCIPLES) (AMENDMENT) BILL,2022

Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION Proceed, Sen. Crystal Asige. (Sen. Crystal Asige walked into the Chamber) Be patient with her as she walks in. DESIGNATION OF A MONTHLY CAR FREE DAY AND COUNTY CAR FREE ZONES

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna. ALLEGED USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY THE POLICE DURING KMPDU PEACEFUL PROCESSION

Next is Sen. Veronica Maina. Sen. Veronica Maina: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I have two Statements and I believe I can read both of them.

Sen. Veronica Maina, your colleagues cannot hear you. Just use the other microphone.

Order, Sen. M. Kajwang'. I have been watching you keenly. Now you are on the sixth minute just exchanging greetings. Kindly make use of the Lounge because it has no Standing Orders. Proceed, Sen. Veronica Maina.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the policies governing confirmation of appointment in public service after probation period. In the Statement, the Committee should- POLICIES GOVERNING CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT IN THE...

Order, hon. Senators! Sen. Miraj and Sen. Nyamu, you may consult, but keep it in low tones

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements. With your kind permission, I request that I take both of them. First, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the exclusion of Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training...

Sen. Esther Okenyuri, you may proceed. WELL-BEING OF POLICE OFFICERS WHILE ON DUTY Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism regarding the disbursement of UWEZO of fund by the Ministry of Cooperatives...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education concerning the state of Early Childhood Development Education, (ECDE) teachers training in the country. In the Statement, the Committee should- STATUS OF ECDE TEACHERS TRAINING IN THE...

Sen. Fatuma Dullo, you have the Floor. That Statement is dropped. UTILIZATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS IN ISIOLO COUNTY Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the conditions of markets within Vihiga...

Senator for Nandi County, proceed. Sen. Tabitha Keroche is certainly not the Senator for Nandi County.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on the status of the processing of land ownership documents for residents of Nanyuki and Makutano/Ngobit Wards in Laikipia County. In the Statement, the Committee...

Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Keroche. EVICTIONS IN NDABIBI-MAELA, NAIVASHA SUB -COUNTY

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern namely, the operating expenses of the county offices. I take this opportunity to inform the House of the progress made in the disbursement of funds to county offices...

I will allow comments on these Statements, two Senators from each side. Sen. Wambua, proceed.

(Applause)(Applause)(Applause) (Applause) (Applause) (Applause) Hon. Senators, the contribution by the two hon. Senators should sum it all. Before I ask the Clerk to call the next Order, I have got this Communication to make. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KITENGELA MAGEREZA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Next Order, Clerk. Clerk, just have a seat. Before we start some war in Kajiado County, I will allow Sen. Seki, under one minute, to extend a welcome to the visiting delegation.

Proceed, Sen. Seki. Of course, you are the elected Senator for Kajiado.

Next Order, Clerk. PROCEDURAL MOTION ALTERATION OF MEETING HOURS FOR 13TH AND 14TH, MARCH 2024 I beg to move and request the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Madzayo, to second. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Hon. Senators, kindly, take your seats. Hon. Senators, I now proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, this being a Procedural Motion, you may elect to debate this Motion or allow me to put the question so that we vote.

Hon. Senators, allow me to invoke Standing Order No.45(2) for the convenience of the House to rearrange today's Order Paper. We will skip Order No.9 and move straight away to Order No.10.Clerk, can you proceed to call Order No.10? Hon. Senators, allow me to invoke Standing Order No.45(2) for the...

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now. We will proceed with the day's business. Clerk, kindly, proceed to call the First Order. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM THE PARLIAMENT...

Proceed,

Hon. Senators, I also wish to acknowledge the presence in the Speaker's Gallery this afternoon of a visiting delegation of staff from the Kilifi County Assembly. The staff are in the Senate attending a training programme on the Proper Procedures and Protocols for Commissioning and Handling a New Mace. Hon....

Next Order is Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Proceed, Sen. Mohamed Chute. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS DELAYED COMPLETION OF SOLOLO LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL, MARSABIT COUNTY

Senator for Uasin Gishu County, the honourable Sen. Mandago. STATUS OF PURCHASE OF WHEAT FROM KENYAN FARMERS

Could I see the text? Now, Hon. Senators, I am doing this because last week, I allowed a number of you to read Statements on behalf of your colleagues. The very same colleagues came to my office complaining. So, I need proof that indeed you carry instructions from your colleague....

Proceed, Sen. Seki. ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND

Proceed, Sen. Chimera. STATUS OF PURCHASE OF WHEAT FROM KENYAN FARMERS

Hon. Senators, we will make interventions on these Statements for a period not exceeding 30 minutes. Therefore, if you have an opportunity to speak, keep it short. At most, three minutes. Proceed, Sen. Onyonka.

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Sen. Methu.

Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Osotsi, just take your seat. All the elected and nominated Senators are equal as far as placing them in committees or leadership positions. No Senator can discuss the competence or otherwise of the other. You are fully aware that you cannot discuss that because it borders on discussing the...

Sen. (Dr.) Boni, you have the Floor.

Proceed, Sen. Eddy.

Sen. Essy, please, proceed.

Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON CATASTROPHIC MAIZE DISEASES IN BOMET COUNTY Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON GRAFT INVESTIGATION BY EACC ON WEST KANO IRRIGATION SCHEME Similarly, debate of this Motion had been concluded. It is a matter dos not touch specifically on counties. Therefore, what remains...

You already moved. Right now, you need to reply. (Sen. Murgor consulted the Clerk-at-the Table)

Clerk, do we have the necessary quorum to enable me put the question? (Question put and agreed to) Next Order. The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAC) ? ADOPTION OF JOINT REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE NADCO AND MULTI-SECTORAL WORKING GROUP REPORT ON THE REALIZATION...

What is your point of order, Senator for Kitui? Sen. Murgor, just take your seat.

In order that the hon. Member gives in precision the imports and the purpose of this Bill, I will allow him to read pursuant to Standing Order No. 95 (2) . Hon. Senator, proceed.

Who is your seconder?

The Floor is now open. Hon. Sen. Wambua proceed. Before you take to the Floor, allow me to make this communication. (Interruption of debate on the Bill) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM MOI FORCES ACADEMY, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public...

Sen. Veronica Maina

Proceed, Sen. Olekina.

Clerk, do we have quorum? Now that we do have quorum, please proceed to call the first Order. (Sen. Orwoba entered into the Chamber) Sen. Orwoba, please take your seat. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY ASSEMBLY Hon. Gilbert Ngetich - Member Hon. Joshua Kipruto - Member...

Next Order. MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY THE RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON THE NADCO REPORT WHEREAS, the National Assembly and the Senate, on Wednesday, 16th August, 2023 and Tuesday, 29th August, 2023, respectively, considered and passed a resolution on the establishment of a NADCO, which was mandated to...

Chairperson, County Public Accounts Committee, (CPAC) , please proceed. REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WEST POKOT COUNTY ASSEMBLY AND VARIOUS OTHER COUNTY ASSEMBLIES

Order, hon. Senators! REPORT ON THE MEDIUM-TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, 2024

Next Order. Senate Majority Leader, please proceed. NOTICES OF MOTIONS ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE PROPOSED REMOVAL FROM OFFICE BY IMPEACHMENT OF HON. (DR.) ROBERT MONDA, THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF KISII COUNTY

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on County Public Accounts Committee, please proceed. (Applause) ADOPTION OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WEST POKOT COUNTY ASSEMBLY AND VARIOUS OTHER COUNTY ASSEMBLIES

Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, please proceed. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE MEDIUM-TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, 2024 Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Sen. Cherarkey, please proceed. PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN TEAM AT THE 2024 TOKYO MARATHON

Proceed, Sen. Veronica Maina. EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF MOMBASA PORT

Sen. Veronica Maina, we are under Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: ADVANCING THE RIGHTS AND STATUS OF WOMEN IN KENYA

Proceed Sen. Kibwana. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN

Hon. Senators, if you look at the nature of business to be transacted in the Order Paper which requires some considerable time, allow me to invoke Standing Order No. 45 (2) for convenience of the House to rearrange the sequence of today’s Order Paper. Therefore, we will defer the Statements...

Order, Hon. Senators.

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, just hold on. Sen. Joe Nyutu, you are becoming notorious for consulting loudly. At this juncture, I will invoke Standing Order 121 (2) (a) . I will proceed to caution you. Any further breach, will see you leave the Chamber. Proceed, Sen. Kavindu Muthama.

Those Senators who are standing, sit down. Wale ambao hawajui kizungu, nimesema, kama umesimama na wewe ni Senator, tafadhali keti chini. (Laughter)

Sen. Korir, proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and Sen. Kinyua, take your seat. I will proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) Hon. Senators, this is a Procedural Motion. You may elect to debate this Motion, or allow the Chair to proceed to put the question so that you make a decision on whether...

Very well. With your concurrence, hon. senators, allow me to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next Order. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE PROPOSED REMOVAL FROM OFFICE BY IMPEACHMENT OF HON. (DR.) ROBERT MONDA, THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF KISII COUNTY The Senate Majority Leader, you may...

Hon. Senators, (Loud consultations)(Applause) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji) in the Chair] THE WATER (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 33 OF 2023)