Amason Jeffah Kingi

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, can you ring the Quorum Bell for further attendance? We do have quorum now. Sen. Mumma, kindly take your seat. (Sen. Mumma sat at her...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports (Hon. Salim Mvurya): Thank you very much, Rt. Hon. Speaker, and Members of the Senate. I am happy to be back here in the Senate for this engagement and the opportunity.The...

Proceed, Sen. Mbugua.

Proceed, Sen. Daniel Maanzo.

Sen. Mundigi.

Sen. Faki.

Sen. David Wakoli.

Sen. Catherine Mumma. Yes, your microphone is on, Senator.

Sen. Jackson Mandago.

Sen. Fatuma Dullo.

Sen. Miraj Abdullahi.

La hasha, Sen. Miraj. Kanuni za Kudumu za Bunge letu zinakuruhusu kuuliza swali moja tu. Asante. Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to, first, appreciate the hon. Cabinet Secretary for the report that he has given, especially in the data representation per county. Although Sen. Mungatana has complained, I am not complaining. However, I have a very special case which I want to ask what...

Sen. Wamatinga, you may proceed.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports (Hon. Salim Mvurya) : Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and Members of the Senate. We have quite a number of issues that have been raised on the Floor. I will respond...

So, on matters of Africa Cup of Nations, just to be very clear, the facilities that will be used for this tournament are Talanta International Stadium, which is Raila Odinga International Stadium, which is on course. It is almost complete and also Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Nyayo National...

What is your issue? You need clarification from the Chair.

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) We now have quorum. Clerk, proceed to call out the first Order. NOTICE OF MOTION Order No.6 is deferred. PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY...

Okay, the putting of the question is hereby deferred. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.12 OF 2024) That Order is deferred. THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.4 OF 2024) That Order is deferred. THE HEALTH (AMENDMENT)...

Proceed, Sen. Karen.

Now let us go back to the debate on Order No.22. Proceed, Sen. Richard Onyonka. (Resumption of debate on Motion)

Proceed, Sen. Wamatinga.

Sen. Wamatinga, you may proceed because you are not in any way out of order. You should be proud that your school is also doubling as a polling station.

You may. (An hon. Senator spoke off record) Sen. Sifuna: Do not be jealous. Ms. Murimi, the Motion before us this afternoon seeks to have a resolution of this House to include teachers or people who go for training as teachers in the higher education funding. So, as it is...

I am telling you, if I showed you my mother's face, you would weep. If I checked your M-Pesa balances right now, I know that as Senators, you have more money than the money teachers earn in a month.(Loud consultations) Order, honourable Senators. Order, Senator for Nandi. (Sen. Korir spoke...

Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. Nyamu, please proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I am a member of the Committee on Education and would like to thank Sen. Joe Nyutu for this very important Motion, something that I think has been overlooked over the years. Beginning with the constitutional requirement, the...

What is your point of order, Senator for Nairobi City County?

Sen. Catherine Mumma, would you simplify, so that your colleagues, especially the young ones can follow?

Is that a point of information or a point of order? (Sen. Mandago spoke off record) Sen. Catherine Mumma, would you wish to be informed? You may go ahead, Sen. Mandago.

Clerk, ensure the Inspector General of Police appears before the Senate on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. next week. You may proceed, Sen. Abass. (Resumption of debate) POINT OF ORDER SAFETY CONCERNS OF SEN. FATUMA DULLO

Clerk, ensure the Inspector General of Police appears before the Senate on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. next week. You may proceed, Sen. Abass. (Resumption of debate)

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) We now have quorum; therefore, we will go straight to the business of the afternoon. Clerk, call the first Order. (Sen. Osotsi and Sen. Cherarkey consulted...

Next is Sen. Kinyua.

Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu.

Sen. Kisang, you have the Floor.

Sen. Mundigi, I will refer you to Standing Order No.122 and read it to you. Should the consequences follow you, you should not blame the Chair. Standing Order 122 on Gross Disorderly Conduct, reads as follows- “A Senator commits an act of gross disorderly conduct if the Senator defies a...

Asante.

Sen. Boni, just take your seat. Sen. Nyutu, I will refer you to Standing Order No.117 which reads as follows – “No Senator shall pass between the Chair and any Senator who is speaking or between the Chair and the Table except in so far as it is necessary for...

Sen. Korir, do not push it. I ought to be asking you to leave the Chamber. You were on the phone when I was calling your name.

Sen. Wambua.

Sen. Veronica Maina.

Sen. Mandago.

Thank you. Before I ask the Clerk to call the next Order, allow me to pass this Communication. (Sen. Madzayo stood in his place) Senator for Kilifi County, kindly be settled. SUBSTANTIATION OF STATEMENT BY SEN. CHUTE FOLLOWING A POINT OF ORDER BY SEN. MANDAGO

Sen. Chute, I will take it that you are not in a position to substantiate. I will give you the option to withdraw and apologise. If you are unable to do that, then you may sit and leave the Chair to make a further direction.

Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, I will come to you once I am done with Sen. Chute.

Very well. I will review the documents tabled and make a ruling on the same. Let us proceed. Next Order.

Yes, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

On the first limp of your intervention, if you remember when this matter was live on the Floor of the House, I gave you an opportunity and you said exactly what you have said now. I directed on how to handle that matter. So, the matter was rested on that...

The Chair has pronounced himself on that matter. We move to the next Order. (Applause) PAPERS LAID The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare or any Member of that Committee. Yes, Sen. Madzayo, you may proceed. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS...

Next Order, Clerk. NOTICES OF MOTIONS Sen. Veronica Maina, you may proceed. MAINSTREAMING GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PROCESSES

We have heard you, Sen. Veronica Maina. Your colleagues have heard you, I saw them nodding. Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, you may proceed. Sen. Thang’wa is not in the House; therefore, the Notice of Motion is deferred. PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY IN KENYA NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves...

Statement Pursuant to Standing Order 52 (1) , Senator for Baringo County, the hon. Sen. Kiprono Chemitei, you have the Floor. MITIGATION MEASURES TO DEAL WITH RECURRING DROUGHT-FLOODS CYCLE IN BARINGO COUNTY

Sen. Hamida Kibwana, please proceed. THIRTEENTH GLOBAL BAKU FORUM HELD IN BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

Before I call Sen. Osotsi, allow me to address the matter by Sen. Chute. (Sen. Cherarkey stood in his place) Senator for Nandi County, take your seat. CONSIDERED RULING SUBSTANTIATION OF FACTS BY SEN. CHUTE FOLLOWING TABLING OF DOCUMENT (Applause)

I will now ask you to leave the Chamber for the remainder of the day. (Sen. Chute withdrew from the Chamber) (Applause) Sen. Osotsi, please proceed.

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, proceed. PLACEMENT OF TRIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, KUSCCO, MUTUAL ASSURANCE LIMITED AND CORPORATE INSURANCE COMPANY UNDER STATUTORY MANAGEMENT

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators. We have quorum; therefore, we will proceed with the business of the day. Settle down. PAPERS LAID The Senate Majority Leader.

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health or any Member of that Committee.

Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON OVERSIGHT AND NETWORKING ENGAGEMENTS IN KIAMBU COUNTY

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . Senator for Nandi, you have the Floor. CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF KAPSABET HIGH SCHOOL

Next is the Senator for Baringo County, Hon. Kiprono Chemitei. PROLIFERATION OF ILLICIT ALCOHOL IN BARINGO COUNTY

The only statement pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) has been read by Sen. Chemitei. Next is a statement, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , by the Senate Majority Leader. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Senators, before we continue with the comments, I will allow Sen. Mungatana to make his request for a statement, so that it becomes one of the statements that hon. Senators will be seeking to comment on. STATUS OF PROSECUTION OF PERPETRATORS OF ECONOMIC CRIMES IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF...

Sen. Chimera, keep the Chair out of your comments.

Sen. Beatrice Ogola.

Sen. Kinyua.

Sen. Richard Onyonka.

Hon. Senators, we have fully utilised the 15 minutes that I had allocated for comments. We will, therefore, proceed to the next order. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.12 OF 2024) THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.4 OF 2024) THE HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.12...

Sen. Wakili Sigei, you have the Floor.

Sen. Wamatinga, you may proceed.

Sen. Mandago? Sen. Okenyuri? (Loud consultations) ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (CAP.265) Senate by Hon. Isaiah Maina, a Member of the County Assembly of Nandi, representing Ol’lessos Ward on proposed - I am still learning how to use these gadgets - amendments...

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-Arms, ring the quorum bell for a further 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators; Sen. Gataya. Clerk, you may proceed to call...

Sen. Mandago, kindly, take your seat. Hon. Senators, this is a procedural Motion which I need not put to the Floor for debate. With your concurrence, I may go straight away to putting the question. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS Order, Hon. Senators. The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Roads and Transport...

Hon. Maanzo, you know the drill here. In case you are holding brief, we need to know that. We do not want a situation where Prof. Tom Ojienda comes to disown all these proceedings. (Sen. Maanzo consulted with the Speaker) Sen. Maanzo, you are properly instructed. You may proceed to...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Davis Chirchir) : Hon. Speaker and Hon. Members, good morning. Sorry for coming late. I had sought the indulgence of the Senate Majority Leader. I was held up in a breakfast meeting with various banks...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, take note of those two questions as you take more questions. Proceed, Sen. Mwenda Gataya.

Sen. Madzayo, if you are not ready, you can take your time. Proceed, Sen. Beth Syengo.

Sen. Boni, you may proceed.

Sen. Kinyua, you have the Floor.

Sen. Mbugua, you may proceed.

Sen. Madzayo, you may proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Bw. Spika. Bw. Waziri, swali langu linahusu barabara inayotoka Kilifi kwenda Mombasa, inayopitia Shariani na kuelekea juu Pazuri na pia Pingilikani Dispensary. Je, itaweza kutengenezwa ili kuwasaidia watu kwenda na kutoka hospitalini?

Hon. Senator for Kilifi County, the subject matter here is safety in our transport system. So, your question should be aligned with the subject matter. Otherwise, there are so many roads that are incomplete and many hon. Senators would wish to know when they will be completed but that is...

Sen. Mungatana, you may proceed.

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, because part of the reason we have accidents is the state of the motor vehicles we use in the country, and yet we have a department called Motor Vehicle Inspection. Where are they trained?...

Why are people disrupting Sen. Mandago while he is making a very solid point?

We are here talking about road safety. People like Sen. Mungatana are speaking a lot of English while people are dying on our roads.

You may proceed to ask your question.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, I want to ask a question with regard to several footbridges that were meant to be constructed in Kitengela Town, Kajiado County. The two footbridges would really help with the safety of passengers or even people of Kitengela. Most of the public schools, health centres, dispensaries and...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My question to the Cabinet Secretary is very simple. It relates to the accident that claimed the life of the Hon. Cyrus Jirongo. We have not, to this day, got any account of any passenger that was in the bus that supposedly crashed with Hon....

Sen. Nyutu, would you wish to be informed?

Sen. Nyutu, would you wish to be informed?

Sen. Mandago, your information has been declined.

Hon. Speaker, Rironi-Mau Summit Road will cost Kshs1.14 billion per kilometre. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and while the road in Burkina Faso cost Kshs139 million per kilometre---

Sen. Mandago, that is why we have the Cabinet Secretary. (Loud consultations) Hon. Speaker, Rironi-Mau Summit Road will cost Kshs1.14 billion per kilometre. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and while the road in Burkina Faso cost Kshs139 million per kilometre---

Sen. Mandago, that is why we have the Cabinet Secretary. (Loud consultations)

Order, Sen. Chute. When the Chair is speaking, you keep quiet and take your seat. A point of order has been raised against what you have just said. You have alleged that there is a road in Burkina Faso which is way much longer than the Rironi-Mau Summit Road and...

That is fine. I have all the evidence and I wish you gave me time to ask the question. If the Cabinet Secretary says it is okay and it is there, then there is no problem. If it is not there, then that is the time I will bring evidence.

It is you who has alleged, and he who alleges, proves.

Sen. Chute, you are basically wasting the Senate's time. I have given you a very straightforward--- (Sen. Kinyua spoke off the record) I will seek for further time.

Thank you. My question is very simple and clear. The cost of doing this road, Rironi-Mau Summit, is Kshs1.14 billion per kilometre. The cost for the Ouagadougou-Bobo Road is Kshs139 million per kilometer. Could the Cabinet Secretary tell us, if the Rironi road is PPP, how is it possible that...

Good. You may proceed to ask your question. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) Order, Senator for Nandi. Sen. Chute, conclude, please.

Sen. Chute, let me guide you. Let me take it slowly, so that you understand. As we speak now, as far as the road in Burkina Faso is concerned, nobody has any facts other than you. To help this House and your colleagues to appreciate your contribution, you need to...

Senator Boni, what is your intervention?

Sen. Boni, just take your seat. If anything, Sen. Boni, the question by Sen. Chute is not admissible because it is not a supplementary question. I was giving him all that latitude hoping ultimately, he would coin it in such a way that it comes out as a supplementary question....

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. Let us take our seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. PAPERS LAID The Senate Majority Leader, proceed. LEGAL...

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator for Kitui County, the Hon. Enock Wambua. USE OF EMERGENCY FUNDS TO PURCHASE SEEDS FOR RESIDENTS IN ASAL COUNTIES

Hon. Sen. Hezena. REGULATORY OVERSIGHT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

Senator of Kisumu County, the hon. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda.

Kindly share that with the Speaker. Just approach the Chair. This is out of abundance of caution. In the meantime, Sen. Kathuri, you may proceed. ESCALATION OF BANDITRY ATTACKS IN MERU COUNTY

Sen. Maanzo, you may proceed. RISE IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SCAMS

Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes. If you get an opportunity to speak, kindly do so for not more than three minutes. Sen. Alexander Mundigi, you have the Floor.

What is your point of order, Senator for Meru County?

Sen. Mundigi, ni chakula gani hiki kinachopandwa?

Asante sana, Mheshimiwa Mundigi. Kiswahili sanifu ni mbegu za nafaka. Sen. Mundigi, itabidi upate mafunzo kutoka Seneta wa Mombasa ili uzungumze Kiswahili sanifu. (Sen. Munyi Mundigi spoke off record) Hakuna haja ya kujibu. Mheshimiwa Mundigi, Kiswahili ni Kiswahili. Hakuna Kiswahili cha Nairobi ama Mombasa. Proceed, Sen. Eddy Gicheru.

Sen. Kisang.

Sen. Chimera.

Sen. Chimera, proceed.

Sen. Chimera, umezungumza, ukasema kwamba, “Leo, Seneta wa Kaunti ya Nandi amezungumza jambo muhimu, si kama zile siku zingine ambazo huwa anabwekabweka.” Inamaanisha kwamba--- (Laughter)

Sen. Olekina, you may proceed.

Sen. Kathuri.

Sen. Hezena, please proceed.

The Senate Majority Leader, please proceed.

Sen. Omtatah, proceed.

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) (Loud consultations) MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe, kindly take your seat. Sen. Seki, settle down. Thank you. PASSAGE OF THE DIVISION OF...

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, you have a notice to give. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SUGAR (GENERAL REGULATIONS, 2025)

Next Order, Clerk. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator for Murang’a County, Hon. Joe Nyutu. REVIEW AND ALTERATION OF WATER SERVICE BOUNDARIES IN MURANG’A COUNTY

Senator for Kilifi County, the Hon. Justice (Rtd,) Steward Madzayo. March, 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 6 UHIFADHI WA MIILI YA WAATHIRIWA WA JANGA LA SHAKAHOLA You, had a second statement. Proceed with it. UHARIBIFU WA MAZINGIRA KUTOKANA NA UCHIMBAJI WA MADINI YA TITANI Senator for Nandi County, Hon. Cherarkey, please,...

The statement by the Senator for Nakuru County is hereby deferred. March, 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 9 DELAYED ALLOCATION OF KISIMA LAND TO CIVIL SERVANTS IN NAKURU COUNTY Sen. Mungatana, please, proceed.

The next statement pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (a) is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources. EFFECTS OF RECENT FLASHFLOODS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

Now, statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 57 (1) , the Senate Majority Leader. March, 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 14 OVERSIGHT MECHANISMS BY THE SENATE OVER COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes, including the statement by the Majority Leader, in which case, then I will allow comments for not more than half-an-hour. Therefore, if you get an opportunity to speak, kindly, do so for not more than three minutes. Sen....

Sen. Eddy, just take your seat. I will allow you to make your comments. We have guests that have been seated for quite some time. Let me acknowledge their presence, and then we can proceed with the comments. (Interruption of Statements) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM THE COUNTY...

Hon. Senators, before I allow comments on the statements that have been sought, allow me to make this Communication. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR OPERATION OF THE TAIDEN CONGRESS SYSTEM

Sen. Chute.

Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Edwin Sifuna.

Senator for Nandi County.

You have used your time very well. So, have a seat.

Hon. Senator--- Proceed, Senator for Kilifi. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Mstahiki Spika. Kiongozi

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to contribute to the issue of governors not appearing before the Senate. (Applause) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to contribute to the issue of governors not appearing before the Senate. (Applause) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know that the Senate is not completely helpless in this...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wanted to comment on the statements by the Senate Majority Leader. The Governor of Tana River County should join the list of notorious governors who have failed to respond to and attend the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and there is a reason.

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. We now have quorum. Clerk, you may call the first Order. NOTICES OF MOTIONS Sen. Veronica Maina. That business is deferred. MAINSTREAMING...

Senator for Vihiga County, Hon. Osotsi. DETERIORATING INFRASTRUCTURE AT WILSON AIRPORT

Sen. Osotsi, you may now proceed to make your request. March, 12, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 6 DETERIORATING INFRASTRUCTURE AT WILSON AIRPORT

Senator from Busia County, Hon. Andrew Omtatah. DEFORESTATION BY MANUFACTURING COMPANIES THAT USE WOOD-BASED FUEL

Senator for Kirinyaga County, the hon. James Murango. PERFORMANCE OF KALRO IN SOIL TESTING AND ANALYSIS

The statement by the Senator for Nakuru County, Sen. Tabitha Keroche, is deferred. (Statement deferred) We will now move to Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) by the Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 17TH MARCH, 2026

Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes on the statements that have been sought. If you get an opportunity to speak, please, do so for not more than three minutes.

Sen. Faki.

Yes, the Senate Majority Leader.

Sen. Mwaruma.

Thank you. Very well, Sen. Chemitei. If you do not want to speak, do not log in. I will have your name here and I will certainly ask you to speak. Hon. Senators, we have done more than 15 minutes and, therefore, we will move to the next Order. Clerk,...

Yes, Sen. Mwaruma.

Sorry, what have you said because the Senator for Mombasa was consulting?

That hurdle has long been crossed and, therefore, this Order is up today for a response from the Mover, not to open debate. If you were not present when it was open for debate, then I am afraid, I may not be in a position to reopen debate at this...

Proceed, Sen. Enock.

Sen. Wakili Sigei, proceed.

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) Order, hon. Senators, we have quorum now. Clerk, kindly call the first Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS Hon. Senators, we have five questions that are due for...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now respond. The Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development (Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe) : Thank you, hon. Speaker. I will respond to the concerns that were raised by Sen. Wambua, strictly on those five concerns although I also...

Sen. Mwenda Gataya. Hon. Cabinet Secretary, take note of the questions.

No. Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. Olekina.

Sen. Mbugua.

Sen. Onyonka Richard. Sen. Eddy Oketch.

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

Sen. Beatrice Akinyi.

Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Abass.

Sen. Methu.

Sen. Seki.

Sen. Munyi Mundigi.

Sen. Kisang.

Sen. Nderitu.

Sen. Hezena, please proceed.

Sen. Kathuri, please proceed.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now proceed to respond. Hon. CS, so that we make progress, just capture a Senator and their Question and respond. That way we will move and flow with ease. Do not be so general. (Applause)

Are you done, Hon. Cabinet Secretary? The Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development (Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe) : Yes, I have answered the question the Senator had asked. Thank you. Hon. Senators, I hope those responses have been helpful to you. Certainly, they...

Yes, Sen. Cherarkey.

Yes, Sen. Kathuri.

Thank you. Hon. Cabinet Secretary, listening to the concerns raised by Hon. Senators, clearly your responses to their questions remain unsatisfactory. Therefore, the Senate will Thank you, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. You are now free to leave. [The Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development...

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) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Clerk, you may call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM STATE HOUSE GIRLS HIGH...

Next Order. PAPERS LAID The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) or any Member of that committee.

Wait for your turn. Sen. Karen Nyamu, are you a member of JLAHRC?

Proceed to table the report. REPORT ON PETITION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (CAP.265)

The Senate Majority Leader.

Next Order. NOTICES OF MOTIONS The Chairperson, JLAHRC. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (CAP.265)

Sen. Andrew Omtatah. PROVISION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS’ IFMIS REPORTS TO THE SENATE

Proceed, Sen. Veronica Maina. MAINSTREAMING GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PROCESSES COGNIZANT THAT mainstreaming gender perspectives in all aspects of governance is essential to achieving inclusive development and safeguarding the rights and welfare of all citizens, particularly women, girls and other marginalised groups;CONCERNED THAT the integration of gender considerations...

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS NON-PAYMENT OF GRATUITY TO 33 FORMER EMPLOYEES OF MACHAKOS COUNTY GOVERNMENT THE GROWING BURDEN OF SEPSIS IN KENYA

You have a second statement to request. LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SOILS AND WATER

The statement by Senator for Bungoma is deferred to tomorrow. STATUS OF PENDING BILLS BY THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA PENDING PAYMENT OF STIPEND TO COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS IN TAITA-TAVETA COUNTY

Senator for Baringo County, the Hon. Kiprono Chemitei. That statement is dropped. PROLIFERATION OF ILLICIT ALCOHOL IN BARINGO COUNTY ESCALATING SECURITY AND LAND RELATED TENSIONS IN MOYAM AREA, MARSABIT COUNTY

The Senator for West Pokot County, the Hon. Julius Murgor, proceed. CSR PROGRAMMES UNDERTAKEN BY COMPANIES OPERATING IN WEST POKOT COUNTY

Thank you, Senator. Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi. COLLAPSE OF RENAL UNITS AT SAMBURU TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Sen. Eddy Oketch.

Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes, as per Standing Order No.53 (3) . If you have an opportunity to speak, you will do so for not more than three minutes. Before we commence with the comments, however, please allow me to pass this Communication....

Sen. Onyonka, please proceed.

We will move to the comments on the statements that have been sought. Sen. Mohammed Chute, please proceed. Sen. Hamida, you can only seek a clarification on a matter you are not clear. Otherwise, you cannot stand on a point of order. You may proceed.

First, we need to confirm that the position you are giving is the right one. Having raised the matter, I advise you to let the Senate Business Committee (SBC) look into it and make a proper direction on it because it may not be just one of your statements since...

Proceed, Sen. Chute.

Proceed, Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Edwin Sifuna.

Hold on, Senator for Nairobi City County. Yes, Sen. Mungatana.

Order, hon. Senators. Order, Sen. Onyonka. Sen. Mungatana, that sounds to me more of information than a point of order. Therefore, it is up to the Senator for Nairobi City County to use that information as he concludes his remarks.

Order, hon. Senators.

Sen. Olekina, give me a minute; you will proceed to prosecute your case. Now, hon. Senators, Sen. Olekina is on a point of order. How then do you seek a point of order or seek to inform him when he is on the Floor? Allow Sen. Ledama to conclude his...

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Senator for Nairobi City County, your time is expended. (Sen. Sifuna spoke off record) No, I took care of the time when Sen. Olekina intervened; you have had your three minutes. Sen. Mundigi, proceed.

Sen. Olekina, proceed.

What is your point of order, Sen. Eddy?

Proceed to conclude, Sen. Olekina. (Laughter)

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Kindly take your seats. Clerk, you may call the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUTH ON...

Next Order. PAPER LAID The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) or any member of that committee. We will defer that Order. REPORT ON PETITION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (CAP.265) NOTICES OF MOTIONS We will defer the notice by JLAHRC...

Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe, you are out of order. You cannot walk across from the aisle. Go to the Bar, bow, then you can cross to the other side.

Sen. Hamida Kibwana.

You may proceed. MEASURES TO ADDRESS RECURRENT FLOODING, DRAINAGE FAILURES AND POOR URBAN PLANNING IN NAIROBI CITY COUNT

Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may proceed. LEGALITY OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN BADARERO, MOYALE

The Senator for Bungoma County, Hon. Wakoli. STATUS OF MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME FOR BUNGOMA COUNTY GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE WORKERS

Sen. Maanzo. STATUS OF ISSUANCE OF IDS

Sen. Mwaruma, please proceed. NON-PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES TO MEMBERS OF TAITA TAVETA COUNTY WARD BURSARY COMMITTEE

Sen. Madzayo, please proceed. UNYANYASAJI NA VITISHO DHIDI YA WAISILAMU WANAPOHUDHURIA SAALA ZA TARAWEEH Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes. So, if you get an opportunity to speak, kindly do so, for not more than three minutes. Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, please proceed.

Senator Maanzo.

Proceed, Sen. Alexander Mundigi.

Next is the Senator for Nairobi City County, Hon. Sifuna.

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey, Senator for Nandi County.

Sen. Olekina, proceed.

Sen: Tabitha Maurine, proceed.

Sen. Beatrice Akinyi, proceed.

Sen. Abass.

Hon. Senators, the time allocated for comments on statements is long spent. I will allow Sen. Kisang’ on a very different matter. I have about 30 Senators who wish to say something. In fact, some of them want to speak in “under one minute”. Proceed, Sen. Kisang. THE ENERGY (AMENDMENT)...

Very well. Next Order. THE CULTURE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.12 OF 2024) The Mover, kindly proceed to reply.

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) Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now. So, we can proceed with today's business. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. (Sen. Cherarkey stood...

The Chairperson, Liaison Committee. Do we have any Members of the Liaison Committee? Sen. Faki. NOTING OF REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF SELECT COMMITTEES DURING THE THIRD SESSION (2024)

Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy. Do we have any member of that Committee? ADOPTION OF REPORT ON SHORTAGE OF SMART ENERGY METERS IN KENYA

Sen. George Mbugua? Minority Whip, you may proceed to give notice. NOTING OF REPORT ON THE 3RD COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARIANS WITH DISABILITY - AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE HELD IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

Sen. Danson Mungatana. NOTING OF REPORT ON THE SITTINGS OF PAP COMMITTEES AND ORGANS HELD IN MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA

Sen. Andrew Omtatah? That business is deferred. PROVISION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS' IFMIS REPORTS TO THE SENATE QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . Sen. Hamida Kibwana. PROTECTION OF FREEDOM OF WORSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Sen. Consolata; that statement is dropped. Sen. Kiprono Chemitei; that statement is dropped. COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026 RECURRING DROUGHT - FLOOD CYCLE IN BARINGO COUNTY EXCLUSION OF KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE FROM GRADING OF 2025 KCSE EXAMINATIONS

Sen. Hezena, proceed. ILLEGAL LOGGING ACTIVITIES IN KIRISIA FOREST, SAMBURU COUNTY

Senator for Turkana County, the Hon. James Lomenen. LOSS OF LIVES AND LIVESTOCK THEFT THROUGH BANDITRY IN TURKANA COUNTY

Senator from Busia County, Hon. Andrew Omtatah. FRAUDULENT RECRUITMENT OF KENYANS FOR JOBS ABROAD

Sen. Consolata, you may make your statement pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026

Sen. Veronica, you can proceed to make a statement under Standing Order No.52. NATIONAL ACTION TO SAFEGUARD FULL PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN KENYA

Hon. Senators, I will allow comments for not more than 15 minutes, starting with the Senator for Nandi, Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Manzo, you have got three minutes.

Sen. Karen Nyamu, please proceed. Sen. Nyamu: I want to make comments on the statement on exclusion of the Kenya Sign Language (KSL) subject from the final grading of 2025 KCSE. I start by thanking Sen. Mumma for bringing this very important matter to this House because if indeed our...

[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Vernoica Maina) in the Chair] Senator for Kilifi County, Sen. Madzayo, please, proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (

Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Edwine Sifuna. SAFETY STANDARDS AT KISUMU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Senator for Machakos County, the Hon. Kavindu. STATE OF URBAN ROAD NETWORK IN MACHAKOS COUNTY

Now, the statement by the Senator for Wajir County is dropped. SEVERE DROUGHT SITUATION IN WAJIR COUNTY MRADI WA KIWANDA CHA KUSINDIKA NYANYA, KAUNTI YA KIRINYAGA

Sen. Miraj Abdillahi. IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS AT CGTRH

Senator for Kisii County, the Hon. Richard Onyonka.

The Statement by Senator for Nakuru County is deferred. ALLOCATION OF KISIMA LAND TO CIVIL SERVANTS IN NAKURU COUNTY STATUS OF TALANTA SPORTS STADIUM PROJECT

Senator for Tharaka Nithi County, Sen. Mwenda Gataya, please proceed. RISING STUDENT FATALITIES IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS

There is a statement pursuant to Standing Order No.58 by the Senator for Isiolo County, Sen. Fatuma Dullo. THREATS TO THE LIFE OF SEN. FATUMA DULLO, MP

Thank you. Before I allow comments on the statements that have been sought, the matter raised by Sen. Fatuma Dullo is a serious one. Since it touches on security of a Member of this House, I direct the Inspector General of Police to investigate the matter and file a report...

Sen. Osotsi, keep it under three minutes.

Secretariat, the time per Senator speaking is not more than three minutes. Kindly configure that time. Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu.

Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

Sen. Kinyua, proceed.

Sen. Richard Onyonka, proceed.

The Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Sen. Wambua, proceed.

Hon. Senators, we have actually expended the 15 minutes allowable under this Standing Order. Therefore, we will move to the next order. Clerk, proceed to call the next order. Hon. Senators, we will defer Orders Nos.8 and 9 and straight away go to Order No.10. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE...

What is your point of order, Senator of Mombasa?

Seneta Maanzo, ikiwa huna ushahidi, tafadhali ondoa matamshi hayo na uendelee kumalizia hoja yako.