Amason Jeffah Kingi

Clerk, do we have quorum? Kindly ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) (The Clerk-at-the-Table Consulted the Speaker) We still do not have quorum. I order the Quorum Bell to be rung for five more minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) (Several Senators walked into...

Proceed, Sen. Methu.

Next Order. PAPERS LAID

Sen. Methu, I have been really struggling to understand your point of order. (Laughter) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR PROCESSING OF SPECIAL AUDIT REPORT ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY BUDGET MAKING PROCESS (Laughter) November 23, 2022 SENATE DEBAT 8 STATEMENTS Is Senator for West Pokot County, Sen. Murgor, and Sen....

Hon. Senator, you know very well that you can neither explain your Statement or debate it. You read it as you submitted and approved by the Speaker. Thank you. Sen. Sifuna, what did say you?

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Sen. Crystal Asige, you may proceed.

Sen. Lomenen, you may proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

That Statement is referred to the relevant Committee for consideration. Sen. Crystal Asige, please proceed. INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023

Sen. Cheruiyot, please proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, you have the Floor.

Sen. Osotsi, kindly yield and take you seat. Hon. Sen. Wamatinga, you may proceed.

Sen. Madzayo, please, proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Ahsante, Bw. Spika. Kwanza,

November 23, 2022 SENATE DEBAT 15 THE CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY November 23, 2022 SENATE DEBAT 15 THE CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

Those three Statements are so referred to the relevant Committees. Sen. Cherarkey, proceed with your Statement. PLANNED IMPORTATION OF DUTY-FREE MAIZE

Asante Bw. Spika. Nataka kumpa kongole ndugu yangu Sen. Chararkey, Seneta mchapa kazi wa Nandi.

Hon. Senators, you will notice that the Statement Hour is long spent. Therefore, for those Statements that we have not managed to call out, they stand deferred to tomorrow. IMPORTANCE OF ESTABLISHING WOMEN SELF-HELP GROUPS IN CONFLICT PRONE AREAS COUNTY BOUNDARY CUTLINE BETWEEN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY AND NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES ACQUISITION...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the Motion on Food Security. I will do it from a multifaceted point. It is the duty of this generation, to ensure that for the sake of both intra- generational equity and inter-generational equity, we provide a basis that will ensure...

Serjeant-at-arms, kindly, ring the bell. We seem not to have quorum. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The quorum has been established. Please, let us have the first Order. (Sen. Joe Nyutu walked into the Chamber when the Speaker was upstanding) Sen. Joe Nyutu, kindly acquaint yourself with the Standing Orders....

Thank you, 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 on the rise in the number of road-side hardware supplies in the residential areas in Nairobi City County particularly in South B and...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Senate request for Statement on rehabilitation and upgrading of Mombasa Road sections left in a state of disrepair following the construction of the Nairobi Express Way. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement...

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to make a Statement under Standing Order 52 (1) , regarding road safety during the festive season. With several fatalities during the Christmas break as people travel to be with their loved ones, road safety across the country should be a key priority...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, my next Statement is pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding road safety and universal design. In the Statement, the Committee should - ROAD SAFETY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 56 (1) (a) to make a Statement on the activities of the County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC) for the period commencing 4th October, 2022 to date. The CPISFC is established under Standing Order 194 of the...

Yes, Senate Majority Leader.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Next order. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS (NO. 2) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 4 OF 2022) Let us proceed to division. (Sen. Madzayo consulted with the Speaker) Sen. Madzayo, what is your point of order? (Interruption of Division on Bill) NOTICE OF MOTION FOR...

Sen. Olekina, the House is very active. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order, pursuant to Standing Order No. 37, to seek leave of the House to adjourn to discuss a definite matter of national importance, namely the decision of...

Sen. Olekina, the House is very active. The Senate Minority Leader (

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 37 (5) , I do confirm that we have met the requisite threshold. I therefore direct that the Senate will stand adjourned at 5.30 p.m. today to discuss the said Motion. (Resumption of Division on Bill) (Loud Consultations) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you ought...

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you ought to know better. Clerk, kindly, proceed. (Voting in progress) DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.4 OF 2022) Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thangw’a, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet...

Clerk, do we have quorum? (Several Senators walked into the Chamber) We now have quorum. First Order. PAPERS LAID

Next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION STATE OF FOOD SECURITY IN KENYA

There is a Notice of Motion by Sen. Veronica Maina. However, pursuant to her request, that has been deferred to further Notice. (Notice of Motion Deferred) Clerk, Next Order. STATEMENTS SUPERB PERFORMANCE BY KENYAN ATHLETES IN THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON, 2022 Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Sen. Kinyua, proceed.

Sen. Mariam Omar, proceed. ENROLMENT OF MANDERA COUNTY RESIDENTS TO NHIF AND RELEASE OF CAPITATION

Mr. Clerk, there is a technical hitch. I cannot see any of the Senators who would wish to contribute. How do I get to know? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker) Proceed Sen. Cherarkey.

Let us now listen to Sen. Ali Roba.

Proceed, Sen. Veronica Maina.

This Statement stands referred to the relevant Committee for Consideration. Sen. James Kamau, you may proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, you may proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, you had made a request. So, you are on your feet for the purposes of contributing to the just-delivered Statements. If you are not ready then, I will call the next statement.

Sen. Cherarkey, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Ogola, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Osotsi, you may have the Floor. EFFECTS OF GOVERNMENT AUSTERITY MEASURES ON THE HOTEL INDUSTRY

Senate Minority Leader, proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I congratulate my colleague for bringing this Statement. Secondly, it is not only in hotels as stated like the imminent closure of Hilton Hotel. As far as we are concerned, Hilton Hotel is...

Kilifi and generally the whole Coast. It was a tourist destination. However, it has been neglected.I call upon the Ministry of Tourism to wake up. There is so much corruption in that Ministry. If the Government can concentrate on how we can rescue or bring back tourism in this country,...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Faki.

Proceed, Sen. Githuku.

Pursuant to that request, I direct that those Statements be deferred to tomorrow, 17th November, 2022. Let us go to the next Order. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. DEATH OF CAGE FISH IN LAKE VICTORIA CHALLENGES FACED BY SUGARCANE FARMERS AND DECLINE...

Senator for Kilifi, kindly approach the Chair. (Sen. Madzayo consulted with the Speaker) Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa hii fursa kuchangi Taarifa iliyosomwa na Seneta wa Kilifi Sen. Madzayo kuhusu shida iliyowakuba watu wa Kijiji cha Pindukiani, Kilifi Kaunti. Kisa kilichowapata watu wa Pindukiani kinaadhiri Wakenya nchi nzima. Watu tofauti...

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana, MGH.

(Laughter)

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa nafasi hii ili niweze kuunga mkono Taarifa ya Mhe. Sen. Madzayo.

Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker) Serjeant -at-arms, kindly, ring the bell. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Clerk, I thought there was a Communication. (The Clerk-at-the-Table Consulted the Speaker) PAPERS LAID

Next Order. Sen. Korir, there is a report to be laid. It needs to be laid on the Table, so kindly, proceed to lay it. REPORT OF THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA

Next Order. Sen. Korir, give Notice of Motion for consideration of your Report. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA

Next Order. STATEMENTS THE COST OF ELECTRICITY IN THE COUNTRY

Sen. Mariam Omar, proceed. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS IN MANDERA COUNTY

Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Cheruiyot, please proceed. The Majority Leader (Sen. Cheruiyot) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to say something on the Statement issued by Sen. Cherarkey on the fallen hero, Mr. Kiprugut. Last weekend, we laid Mr. Kiprugut to rest at his home in Kericho County. First of all, I wish...

humble citizens. In fact, if they are not picked from the queue, nobody would even recognise that this is a world champion they are queueing with.Therefore, I challenge the CS for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, that in the legislation that he is bringing to this House, let him...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to strongly add my voice, not only in sending my condolences to the family and friends of the departed, Mr. Wilson Kiprugut Arap Chuma, but also join colleagues in creating national consensus around this problem. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we must accept that today, sports...

(Laughter)(Laughter) I wanted to warn some people here, who think that they have the monopoly of running. (Laughter) (Laughter)

Sen. Osotsi, I think Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is already done with his contributions. Therefore, you cannot rise on a point of order. Proceed, Sen. Beth Syengo.

Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo.

Thank you, 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 incessant human wildlife conflict in Lamu County. The Committee should - INCESSANT HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN LAMU COUNTY

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had already read my statements. I read them concurrently, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1) and 53 (1) . I request that you commit them to the respective committees. (The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) spoke off record)

Very well, Sen. Cherarkey. However, you also have a Statement under Standing Order No. 53 (1) . The Statement requested by the Senator for Lamu County to be referred to the relevant Committee. The reason I called you is because you had a request for a Statement under Standing Order...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing on the death of boda boda riders and their passengers by sugarcane trailers of a local sugar miller (Sukari Industry) in Ndhiwa Constituency. The situation...

It is so referred. (The Statement was referred to the Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing) Next Order! APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN SELECT COMMITTEES The Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Leader of Majority Party, you need to use the right language. Do you beg to move?

Next Order.

Mr. Speaker Sir, I rise on a point of order pursuant to Standing Order No.37, to seek leave of the House to adjourn to discuss a matter of national importance namely: the security situation in Kitui County, as a result of conflict between camel herders and residents of the county...

Hon. Senators, the threshold has been met. Therefore, I nominate debate to the Motion to be moved at 5:30 p.m. Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA The Co-Chairperson of the Joint Select Committee on the election of Members to EALA, please, proceed.

What is your point of order, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale? POINT OF ORDER SUSPENSION OF PROCEEDINGS TO ALLOW MEMBERS FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH REPORT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a Seconder. It is the distinguished Senator from my neighbourhood, Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey. (Loud consultations)

[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) in the Chair] We will resume after the 15 minutes. It is now 3.49 [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) in the Chair] ADOPTION OF REPORT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA Sen. Ogola, kindly proceed from where you left.

Hon. Senators, you may now make your contributions. Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda, proceed.

What is your point of order Sen. Cheruiyot?

Do you have a seconder?

Hon. Senators, the Mover of the Motion has indicated that you will have adequate time to debate this matter. So, let us limit it to two minutes. Let us limit debate to two minutes per Senator. (Resumption of debate on Motion) Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, I am yet to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, very quickly. From my small experience in the Pan-African Parliament, when Kenya stands to speak, people want to hear what it is about to say. The delegation that has gone there before has represented us very well. My point is that the people we are going to...

Sen. Osotsi, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Osotsi, your time is up Senator. Thank you. Sen. Veronica Maina, you may have the Floor. (Sen. Veronica Maina spoke off record) Your microphone is off Senator.

Sen. Faki, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Wamatinga, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei, proceed.

Sen. Lemaltian, proceed.

Sen. Lemaltian, proceed.

Sen. Lemaltian, do not be distracted by another Senator. Leave it to me, I will protect you. Please, proceed.

Sen. Wambua, please, proceed.

Sen. Wambua, please, proceed.

Hon. Senator, your time is up. Sen. Olekina, please, proceed. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Report of the Joint Select Committee. We have looked through the Report and the people selected by the Joint Select Committee generally represent all the regions of this country. This is an opportunity for us, as Parliament, to help in fine-tuning the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support the Report.

Proceed, Sen. Oketch Gicheru.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the Report by the Joint Select Committee. I urge hon. Members of this House that the shortlisted candidates meet the requirements, but we need to do away with the narrative that these slots are a bureau for employment. This House will be...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand here a proud Member of the Joint Select Committee of the two Houses. Worth noting is the fact that the Joint Select Committee took into consideration many comments by Senators while on the Floor. Mr. Speaker, Sir, while I was here, I have been wondering...

Hon. Senators, at this juncture, I invite the Mover to reply.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move – THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 34 (4) (b) , the Senate resolves to hold a Sitting on Thursday, 17th November, 2022, commencing at 9.30 a.m. and terminating not later than 2.15 p.m., for purposes of the election of...

Hon. Senators, you may now proceed to make your contributions. (Loud Consultations) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion – THAT, aware that water is a fundamental resource to life, livelihood, food security and sustainable development and an economic good, which is critical for the...

Senator, your time is up. You have truly made your case. If you have a Seconder, he can second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Without demeaning colleagues of previous Parliaments, we achieved a lot through that partnership. I thank the people of Tana River County for having returned Sen. Mungatana to this Parliament because Kenya needs him. Sen. Mungatana, is the father of the Unclaimed Assets Authority. Through his...

Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is what we call ‘building up.’ I was building up. (Applause) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Without demeaning colleagues of previous Parliaments, we achieved a lot through that partnership. I thank the people of Tana River County for having returned Sen. Mungatana to this...

lives. The common denominator of the crime that is meted on the innocent souls in Kitui County and parts of this country is that the perpetrators are never brought to book.Yesterday, Monday, 14th November, 2022, a man by the name Mzee Matii from Chamalutu Village in Wikithuke Area of Sikulu...

Sen. Hezena. You may proceed. If your microphone is not working, you can come to the Dispatch Box.

Hon. Senators, Standing Order No.37 (6) provides that no Senator speaking on this matter shall speak for more than five minutes. Looking at the time, it is 6.01 p.m. and the House is going to rise at 6.30 p.m. I, therefore, direct that each Senator speaking on this matter does...

Sen. Abbas, your time is up. Hon. Senators, you will bear with us. The system seems to be down. I have a list of Senators. From the Minority side, we have Sen. Madzayo. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Kwanza, nampa kongole Seneta wa...

Clerk, can you determine if we have quorum please? Kindly ring Division Bell for three minutes. (The Division Bell was rung) PAPERS LAID

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery, this afternoon, a visiting delegation of clergy from Nyandarua County, who are in the Senate on a courtesy call. Hon. Senators, I request the delegation to stand so that they may be acknowledged in the Senate tradition....

Sen. Kibwana, proceed.

Next Order, please. STATEMENTS Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, proceed. He is not in the House. His Statement is deferred. THE STATE OF RICE FARMING IN KISUMU COUNTY SAFETY OF LEARNERS IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Sen. Onyonka, the Floor is yours.

Sen. Cheruiyot, please proceed.

Sen. Shakila Abdalla, the Floor is yours.

Sen. Muma, please proceed.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

Sen. Wambua, you have the Floor.

Sen. Tobiko, you have the Floor.

Please proceed,

Hon. Senators, for those who still wish to have a bite at these requests, I believe that you will have an opportunity when the Report is tabled by the relevant Committee. For now, we shall move to the next request. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, proceed. THE STATE OF RICE FARMING...

Can we hear from Sen. Sigei? Okay, we will hear from Sen. Kibwana. AUSTERITY MEASURES IMPOSED BY IMF ON DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Proceed, Sen. Mandago.

Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed to read your Statement. HIGH CESS LEVIED ON TRANSPORTERS OF MUGUKA CARGO FROM MBEERE IN EMBU COUNTY

Sen. Faki.

What is your point of order, Sen. Kathuri?

Sen. Faki, kindly, proceed.

Senator for Laikipia, what is your point of order?

Sen. Faki, kindly make the House understand what you meant by “vijana hawawezi kushika nyumba.”

Sen. Sifuna, proceed.

Sen. Faki, proceed and conclude your contribution.

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, please proceed.

Sen. Gataya, please proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Shakila Abdalla.

The Senator has already yielded to her seat. Proceed, Sen. Abass.

Sen. Abass, kindly take your seat. I will give you an opportunity after I have ruled. Hon. Senators, it is true that under Standing Order No.105, responsibility is attached to the Senator making a statement of fact, to be able to substantiate that fact. In the absence of substantiation, then,...

Hon. Senators, I can still see a number of you are eager to contribute. However, looking at the way the debate is moving, we are better off engaging when the report is made by the committee, so that those who want to defend or oppose can come to the Floor...

Sen. Faki, your point of order about what? (Sen. Faki spoke off record) Sen. Faki, allow me to finalize. This matter is grave. That is why I gave latitude for quite a number of you to ventilate your thoughts before the House. However, we cannot casually trade statements on this...

Sen. Wambua, kindly take your sit. Sen. Faki, during his contribution, said he is willing to table findings on what he was alleging. Likewise, Sen. Abass said he is willing to table documents to buttress his arguments. Why should we then curtail them? Sen. Wambua, I have made a ruling...

Let us rest that matter there. Hon. Senators, I have a communication to make. (Interruption of debate on Statements) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL Hon. Senators, in the Public Gallery, we have students from Alliance High School, the school I went to, and they are...

Let us now have Sen. Osotsi. STATEMENTS RISING CASES OF INSECURITY IN VIHIGA COUNTY

Sen. Ali Roba, proceed. The next Statement is Business for the coming week and any Member of the Senate Business Committee (SBC) can deliver it. Sen. Madzayo, read the Statement. As a Member of the SBC, you can go ahead.(The Speaker consulted the Clerk-at-the-table). BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY,...

Proceed, Sen. Cheruiyot. Sen, Madzayo, kindly key in your request if you would like to contribute to this matter.

Proceed, Sen. Madzayo.

Sen. Cheptumo, just a minute, please. Just hold on. Order, Sen. Madzayo!

Next Order! Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Hon. Senators, this Motion does not concern counties. Therefore, I proceed to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next Order! Senate Majority Leader, proceed. NOTICE OF MOTION APPOINTMENT OF MPS TO PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION

Next Order! APPOINTMENT OF MPS TO THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION

(Applause)(Applause)(Applause)(Loud consultations) Hon. Senators, the Chair is in charge. (Laughter) Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I second. I will say only one thing. The authority on any matter concerning the Minority side of the Senate is vested in the office of the Minority Leader. (Applause)

Naunga mkono. (Laughter) Do we have any comments? Now that we do not have any comments, I will put the question. (Question of the amendment put and agreed to) (Applause) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am very delighted. I have been in this House for a very short period...

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

wished to receive when joining this House. For that, I am truly grateful and thankful to him for seeing me, a young woman with a disability, and for hearing me because seldom do we get seen or heard especially on such platforms. I publicly thank him for that.Secondly, I am...

Proceed, Sen. Crystal Asige.

Hon. Senators, after consultation, we will defer Order No.10 to tomorrow. PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR MOTHERS ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, there being no other business, the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 10th November, 2022, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.10 p.m.

First Order, please. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH NOMINATED SENATOR - OKENYURI ESTHER ANYIENI

Hon. Senators, before we move to the next Order, I will give an opportunity to one or two Senators to pass a message of congratulations to the newly sworn in Senator. Sen. Orwoba, proceed.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

There is someone who wants to speak. So, do not do what you are not prepared to do. Sen. Mungatana, the Floor is yours.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru, proceed.

Thank you. With four of us speaking, we should rest that matter there. Let us move on to the next Order, Clerk. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME TO HON. SENATORS TO PART THREE OF THE FIRST SESSION Hon. Senators, I take this opportunity to welcome you back to Part Three...

Sen. Madzayo, indeed, you are right that in the meeting held today in the morning, the SBC resolved to have that particular agenda in today’s Order Paper. After we had finished the meeting and having looked at the flurry of letters on this particular subject, I held a meeting with...

Sen. Omogeni I do not remember giving you an opportunity to speak. Now that you are already up, kindly proceed. (Laughter)

Sen. Omogeni, the matter at hand is a matter that relates to the two political divides, hence the reason I had to consult with the two parties. The decision to drop the Motion from today’s Order Paper was not arrived at unilaterally. I took you through the series of events....

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

Would you wish to be informed?

Sen. Sifuna, I wish that I could give you that assurance but I am afraid I cannot do it now. As I stated earlier, this matter is in the hands of the coalitions. I will not be surprised if by 6.00. p.m. today, I receive another letter containing a different...

I have seen several letters from that coalition. I do not think the one that I have is the last one. Should there be no other communication other than the one that I have, I am duty bound to bring the Motion as it is. Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo.

We are going to have that matter contained in tomorrow’s Order Paper. We shall have time to ventilate it further. Next Order. PAPERS LAID REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES Next Order. Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. NOTICE OF MOTION APPOINTMENT OF MPS TO THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT...

Hon. Senators, before we proceed to the next Order, I have a communication to make. In the public gallery, we have 46 pupils accompanied by five teachers from Kiahuko primary school in Nyeri County who are in the Senate on an educational tour. In our usual tradition receiving and welcoming...

Thank you. Next Order. STATEMENTS ACTUALIZATION OF THE TWO-THIRDS GENDER RULE

Pursuant to Standing Order 52 (3) I refer this particular Statement to the relevant Committee. (The Statement was referred to the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration) ILLEGAL DIVERSION OF FUNDS FROM KMA STAFF TRAINING FUND

It is so referred. (The Statement was referred to the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing) Proceed, Sen. Sifuna. ONGOING STRIKE BY KALPA

Sen. Omogeni, kindly proceed. Sen. Sifuna, have your seat for a while.

Sen. Mungatana, I think you have already made your point of order. The Standing orders are very clear on matters sub judice. The Chair can only rule that a matter is sub judice if the Chair is seized of the pleadings. Basically, that is the evidence. Where I sit, I...

Sen. Mungatana, I thought you are coming up with a different thing, but you are still stuck there. If you look at Standing Order No.102 (5) , I still have that latitude to allow you to proceed. Sen. Sifuna, you may not want to delve in the merits and demerits...

The Statement is so referred. (The Statement was referred to the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing) Proceed, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC.

Sen. Onyonka, you may proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, what is your point of information?

Senator for Kiambu County, Sen. Thang’wa, please, proceed.

Sen. Maanzo, you may proceed.

Sen. Mandago, you have the Floor.

Sen. Osotsi, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Wakili Sigei, you may have the Floor.

Hon. Senators, we can rest this matter now. As prayed by the Senator for Kiambu, it is true that the matters to be probed here go beyond transportation. There are issues of labour, trade and investment that will come to the fore. However, I refer this to be domiciled within...

It is so referred. Sen. Kavindu Muthama is not in and there is no one holding her brief. We will proceed to Sen. Orwoba. ALLEGED MISMANAGEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE MCK BOARD

It is so referred. (The Statement was referred to the Standing Committee on ICT) STATUS OF PENDING BILLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY

Sen. Onyonka.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to weigh in on the pending bills. I agree with Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale that this is very key. The pain is that service providers go a long way in securing loans or credit facilities to supply counties. Years down the line, with accumulated...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. If we do not arrest the issue of pending bills in the counties now, it is still going to be a menace in the future years to come. Truth be told, new governors are not willing to pay pending bills of the previous governors. Sometimes,...

Thank you. Let us rest it at that. Next Order. THE COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND TRAINING BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.3 OF 2022) THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.4 OF 2022) Next Order. APPOINTMENT OF MPS TO THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to move the...

Bw. Spika, nami pia nitajaribu kwa sababu tulikuwa na mafunzo juma lililopita. Mmojawapo wa waelekezi alikuwa Sen. Madzayo ambaye in Kiongozi wa Wachache katika Seneti. Aliniambia kwamba, nikitaja jina lako, ambalo ni Spika Amason Jefferson Kingi, nafaa kuongeza “Mzee wa Orodha wa Moyo wa Dhahabu ambayo ni Elder of the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg that you reserve my comments for the next Order. That is why I had placed my request.

Bw. Spika, nimekagua orodha hii kwa makini. Majina ambayo yako hapa ni ya waheshimiwa kutoka Seneti na Bunge la Taifa ambao wanaheshimika sana. Sen. Mungatana, MGH, ni mchapakazi. Amekuwa katika Mbunge takribani miaka 15. Kwa hivyo, anayo tajiriba ya kutosha na tunatazamia kwamba uwakilishi wake utatufaa sisi kama Maseneta wa...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity. I would like to join Sen. Mungatana in thanking Members of Parliament for passing this list. I would like to thank the coalitions and political parties for nominating us to this position. In the year 2004, I was in the...

Sen. Wakili Sigei, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for granting me an opportunity to add my voice in congratulating and supporting the hon. Members that have joined the PAP. I am excited that Sen. Mungatana, MGH, mentioned the issue of climate change because it is a challenge that can be addressed at the...

Clerk, please confirm whether we have quorum. Hon. Senators, we seem not to have the requisite quorum. I, therefore, ask for the Quorum Bell to be rung for five minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order! You may stop the Bell because we have so far attained the quorum. COMMUNICATIONS...

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Proceed, Sen. Kavindu Muthama.

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

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Next Order. MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ELECTION OF EALA MEMBERS Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No.46 (3) and (4) , I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National...

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

Let us go to the next Order. PAPERS LAID REPORTS OF THE AUDITO -GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES

Let us move on to the next Order. STATEMENTS INCESSANT HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN TAITA-TAVETA COUNTY

Sen. Mwaruma, the approved Statement is substantially different from what you have just read out. Could you confirm the genuine Statement so that we know which one to go by. You may want to approach the Clerk’s desk to confirm that. (Sen. Mwaruma approached the Clerk-at-the-Table)

Very well. Hon. Senator and that is why we need to verify because it is an approved Statement that carries the day, not any other Statement. Sen. Mwaruma, you may take your seat. I think we have managed to get to know where the problem is and indeed you have...

Hon. Senator, that matter has been dealt with. Let us now listen to Sen. Olekina, please.

Proceed Sen. Osotsi. STATE OF HEALTHCARE AT VIHIGA COUNTY HOSPITAL

Senator, unfortunately she is very lucky, I did not see her. So, she may get away with that. (Laughter)

Permission was not granted. Once the Statement is committed, at some opportune moment, you will have that opportunity to do exactly what you are doing. Once you have read, let us leave it at that.

Proceed to make the Statement please. ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF SUPPLIES TO MARSABIT COUNTY

Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe, you may proceed.

I believe that the requests that are on the screens are for contributing to the two Statements made by Sen. Chute. If you do not intend to speak to those Statements, please exit the screen so that we pick the Members who would wish to speak to those Statements. Hon....

Sen. Cheptumo, you may proceed.

I will give to one Senator from each side. We will hear from Sen. Mungatana, and then immediately after him, we will have Sen. Olekina from this other side. Sen. Mungatana, MGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe on this issue of drought. As the Committee looks at...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on Standing Order No.53 (a) . Last week on Thursday, there was an Adjournment of Motion to discuss the matter of drought in Kenya. You note that during the debate on that Motion, most Senators could not contribute on that very important matter currently in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. I begin by thanking the distinguished Senator of Samburu County for raising this matter which we must talk about on a daily basis. When you wake up in the morning and watch Cable News Network, Inc. (CNN) , they will give you the news. Twenty...

Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir---.

Senator, please just have your seat. Sorry to interrupt. Hon. Senators, allow me to make this Communication before we allow the Senator to make a request. (Interruption of Statements) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ST. CHRISTOPHER MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL Bw. Spika, nimefurahia kusikia wageni kutoka Kaunti ya...

Bw. Spika, ni sawa. Nikimalizia, tunapoongea mambo ya janga la njaa, mkumbuke Kaunti ya Embu kuna njaa. Tuangalie jinsi tunaweza kuchimbiwa mabwawa ili tuweze kuwa na kilimo kizuri.

Sen. Kibwana, please proceed. CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF MASTER TRAVIS MAINA AT KNH

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the story of Travis is a sad one. The mother lost her two-year-old simply because she had gone to a public hospital which is supposed to offer services in this country. As mothers, we go through pain if we are not attended to because of lack of...

Unfortunately, 15 minutes are over. If you take less time, we will allow more Senators to speak. However, the two Senators, especially the Senator for Kilifi decided to speak for more than 10 minutes. (An hon. Senator spoke off record) Yes, it is a live matter, but we are guided...

Hon. Senators, sometimes it is not good for the Chair to micromanage Members. If you know well that the window that we have to comment on a weighty matter is 15 minutes and every Senator wishes to contribute, the Chair does not need to micromanage you. However, now that we...

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 relocation of Government administrative services from Chuka Town to Kathwana Town Headquarters in Tharaka-Nithi County. In the Statement, the Committee should- RELOCATION OF THARAKA-NITHI...

Hon. Senator, proceed. DIVERSION OF RIVERS ORIGINATING FROM NYAMBENE HILLS AND MT. KENYA

I believe that we are okay with those Statements since there is no intervention. Let us move to the Statement by Sen. Orwoba. DATA PROTECTION IN SIM CARD REGISTRATION PROCESS

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Senate Majority Leader is accompanying the Deputy President to a national function and has, therefore, appointed me to hold his brief. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No. 57 (1) , I hereby present to the Senate the business of the Senate for...

B. County Public Investments and Special Funds CommitteeC. Committee on Delegated Legislation APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN SELECT COMMITTEES A. County Public Accounts Committee B. County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee C. Committee on Delegated Legislation Sen. Oyomo, proceed.

Order, Members! What are the murmurs for? We have quorum to transact our Business. Clerk, please read the first Order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KAREN C SCHOOL Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers and students...

Very well, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. If you are aware, the Hon. Senator for Nairobi City County is among the new Senators. Certainly, he has taken up the advice. Next Order. Proceed the Senate Majority Leader. PAPERS LAID

Next Order. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 11TH OCTOBER, 2022

Next Order. THANKS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS DURING OPENING OF THE 13TH PARLIAMENT Hon. Senators, we now resume debate on this Motion which started yesterday. I now call upon call Sen. Maanzo to proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, I have been keenly listening to Sen. Maanzo. What he is doing is to propose what the Government ought to follow. That is the route towards introduction of GMOs and it should be cautionary. I did not hear at any one given moment him blaming the Government for...

Hon. Senator for Nairobi City County, the Hon. Senator is referring to notes. You can see her eye contact, 80 per cent of her eyes are up and very less per cent are down.

Hon. Senator, your time is unfortunately up. Proceed, Sen. Madzayo. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Bw. Spika.

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

Order, Members!

When the Chair is speaking, Sen. Cherarkey, you take your seat. Sen. M. Kajwang’, order please. Hon. Senators, we are here to transact very serious business. Of course, it is within your right as a Senator to rise on a point of order. Let us sometimes think twice before we...

Sen. Wambua, what is your point of order?

upande huu isije ikawa inaingiliwa zaidi kutokana na sababu ya hoja za nidhamu zinazotoka upande wa Serikali. Ama pengine hawataki upande wa Upinzani uweze kuendelea na Hoja hii.Kwa nini upande huu hauna hoja nyingi za nidhamu kama upande wa walio wengi? Kwa nini ni mtu mmoja anazua hoja nyingi za...

upande huu isije ikawa inaingiliwa zaidi kutokana na sababu ya hoja za nidhamu zinazotoka upande wa Serikali. Ama pengine hawataki upande wa Upinzani uweze kuendelea na Hoja hii.Kwa nini upande huu hauna hoja nyingi za nidhamu kama upande wa walio wengi? Kwa nini ni mtu mmoja anazua hoja nyingi za...

(Applause)An Hon. Senator: Cite the Standing Order. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order where an Hon. Member is misleading this House. We understand the President was in this Senate yesterday. I would want to know--- (Loud Consultations) (Loud consultations)

We need to lay this rather not so important issue to rest. Sen. Madzayo, may I inform you that leadership of Parliament was fully informed of the presence of His Excellency the President. Kindly, proceed to make your contribution on the speech. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Bw....

What is your point of order?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The President addressed the joint sitting of Parliament in compliance with Article 132 of our Constitution. I listened to him carefully when he addressed the House. Thereafter, I went through the speech and I am happy to note that he came out clearly on how...

tune of Kshs34 billion. How much do we give them every financial year? It is not more than Kshs18 billion. Half of their budget is not availed.I am happy that the President of the Republic of Kenya has agreed to implement and actualize Article 173 of the Constitution so that...

Senator, your time is up. Proceed, Sen. Syengo.

Sen. Cherarkey, just address the Chair and make your contribution. The Senator for Mombasa, acquaint yourself with Standing Order No. 84. I think that is the first Standing Order that will see some of us being asked to leave the Chamber. Please acquaint yourself accordingly.

Sen. Cherarkey, your time is up. We need to be fair since I declined to allow those who wanted to speak after their time was up.

that I can use to demonstrate to the public that any other person who stands here is a stranger is one of our own. Hypothetically, if Sen. Crystal Asige, the nominated Senator, would have come on the day when the President was addressing the two Houses of Parliament, she would...

(Applause)

Hon. Senators, we have the quorum. Clerk, you may proceed with the next Order. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH

Hon. Senators, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to this first regular Sitting of the Senate, following the opening of the 13th Parliament on Thursday, 29th September, 2022. Shortly, the Senate Business Committee (SBC) will deliberate on and submit to the House a Calendar which definitively sets...

What is your point of order? POINT OF ORDER DESIGNATION OF THE MAJORITY PARTY/COALITION IN THE SENATE IN LINE WITH ARTICLE 98(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION, THE ELECTIONS ACT AND THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT

Sen. Cheruiyot, proceed.

Sen. Olekina, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Hon. Senators, kindly let us listen to Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale in silence.

Proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Proceed, Sen. Cherargei.

Order! Hon. Members, Sen. Cherargei is on a point of order. Allow him to conclude then you will be given an opportunity. (Several Members consulted loudly) The Senator is on a point of order.

Hon. Senators, the submissions by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda were very powerful yet inappropriate at this time. I have not received any notification from any Senator that they have resigned. As we sit here no Senator has passed on or resigned. The resignation of Hon. Wetangula did not tilt the...

Let us go to the next Order. NOTICE OF MOTION APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN THE SENATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Let us go to the next Order. APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN THE SENATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, can you conclude moving the Motion? (An hon. Senator spoke off record)

Hon. Senators, the reason we are called honourable people is because we are expected to act honourably. You do not need to shout because we have the technology. If you look in front of where you are seated, there is a gadget which you should press if you have any...

I will allow Senators to make their contributions before we move on. Sen. Cheptumo for Baringo County, you may have the Floor.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, at some point I thought you are opposing. Sen. Gloria you may have the Floor.

Sen. Omogeni, what is your point of order?

Hon. Senators, Sen. Murkomen is on a point of order.

Sen. Sifuna, what is your point about?

Sen. Thang’wa, please proceed.

Sen. M. Kajwang’, please proceed.

Sen. Methu, you have the Floor

Sen. Ali Roba, please, proceed. (Loud consultations)

Let us not blow hot and cold at the same time. At one point, Sen. Ali Roba is being claimed on this side. At another point, he is being pushed by the very same side to the other side. Let us be consistent and not blow hot and cold at...

Sen. Faki, proceed.

Hon. Senators, nothing new has been brought up by the first four Senators who have tried to canvass this particular point of order. We are repeating the same thing. Therefore, hon. Senators, the Speaker does not manage political parties. Any senator can be nominated to serve in any Committee. It...

Proceed, Sen. Nyamu.

Absolutely and I reserve the right to recall it. Sen. Olekina, you are a senior seasoned Senator. Please note that Sen. Nyamu is making her maiden speech. Proceed, Sen. Nyamu.

Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Sen. Wambua, we have given room for ventilation on that particular issue and a ruling was made by the Chair. We are now contributing to the main Motion. It is either you oppose or support. Please, proceed, Sen. Wambua.

Sen. Wambua, the ruling stands. Let us listen to Sen. Gataya.

Proceed, Sen. Murkomen.

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC proceed.

Hon. Senators, we cannot continue prosecuting a matter that I have already ruled on. I have allowed the points of order, given time for Members to ventilate and proceeded to rule, and the rule stands.

Sen. Cheptumo, what is your point of order?

Hon. Senators, rising on a point of order is within your right as a Senator. However, you cannot be on your feet on a point of order on a matter that I have ruled. Therefore, opportunities will be given for points of order, but they should not be on the...

Sen. Madzayo, what is your point of order? I hope that point of order---

Sen. Olekina, we know that this Senate is guided by Standing Orders; you need not to scream about it. Senator for Kilifi, proceed.

Order, Members!

Can we have order! Order!

Senator for Kilifi, can you resume your seat please. Hon. Members, and more particularly the Senator for Kilifi. After the Mover moved the Motion, you seconded this Motion. (Loud consultations) Proceed, Sen. Chute. The Senator for Marsabit (Sen. Chute Said Mohamed) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like...

Order, Members! Sen. Olekina and Sen. Madzayo, you are stretching the Chair’s patience. Kindly allow the Member to conclude his contribution. (Loud consultations)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Loud consultations) Mr. Speaker, Sir, synergy is very important. This is a House of precedent and it is important that the Chair recognizes and acts impartial. My good colleague Sen. Wambua asked a very good question. Hypothetically, Mr. Speaker, Sir, suppose the...

Hon. Senators, indeed this is a House of procedure, guided by the Standing Orders. As such, it would be improper for a Member, however polite, to challenge the ruling of the Chair. We have given opportunity to Members to canvass and contribute on that particular point of order. Indeed, if...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, of course, I will cite Sen. Kajwang. (Loud consultations) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I had requested to speak, to say exactly what you have said; that the Minority side seems to be taking us in circles, a game of musical chairs....

Hon. Senators, I will allow debate to proceed under Standing Order No.101. I still believe that there are quite a number of issues that Members wish to ventilate. Therefore, I will allow the debate to continue. Sen. Mariam Omar, you may proceed. The Nominated Senator (

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am addressing the Chair. (Loud consultations)

Order, Members!

Order, Members!

Order, Members!

I wish to give our new Members, especially from this side, an opportunity, but I do not see them indicating their intention.

Sen. Faki, what is your point of order?

Sen. Tabitha Keroche, you may have the Floor.

Sen. Tabitha Keroche--- (Several Senators consulted loudly)

You need to use one language. If you choose to use English, then you have to use it all the way.

If you choose to use Kiswahili, then you will use it all the way---

You do not have to shout at her on such an issue, hon. Members.

Sen. Mumma, you have the Floor. The Nominated Senator (

Proceed, Sen. Mandago.

Senator for Embu, you may have the Floor.

benefit. I am here not to laugh at anybody because this is not an English class. As you put it, it does not matter whether you speak in Kiswahili or English. We are here to state facts.I would like to acknowledge the Senate Majority Leader who was my classmate in...

Proceed, Sen. Mandago.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to fully support this Motion. I have looked at that list of the nominees to the Senate Business Committee and it goes without saying that this is a very crucial Committee in this House. I have had the chance to work with a few of...

Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Senator for Kirinyaga.

Sen. Omogeni, please. Proceed. (An hon. Senator spoke off record)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Having read the mood of the House, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.109 that you may call the Mover to reply. (Loud consultations) Mr. Speaker, Sir, clearly, the hon. Senator for Nyamira is casting serious aspersions against a distinguished Member of this...

Sen. Korir, what is your point of order?

(Laughter) Hon. Senators, I wish to see those who are yet to contribute to this Motion. Sen. Montet Betty, proceed.

Sen. Abass, you are next. Hon. Senators, all those Senators appearing on my screen have contributed to this Motion. (The Speaker consulted the Clerk-at-the-Table) Hon. Senator, you spoke to the Motion. Hon. Senator for Machakos County, Sen. Kavindu Muthama, your name keeps coming and disappearing.

and someone will argue that it will take six months to bring back this Motion. What will happen to the Senate if we do not have a SBC and a Motion cannot be brought back---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know we are pressed for time. I would have made arguments to explain why my colleagues, on the minority side, are extremely wrong to imagine that Sen. Ali Roba belongs to their side of the coalition. However, I will stick to only one. The membership of...

Finally, Sen. M. Kajwang’ said that Sen. Ali Roba is married to Azimio-One Kenya Coalition. In Nairobi, for example, there is something called “kukula fare.” If you gift a lady and she accept it, that should not be considered to be consent to full rights of her body. Therefore, the...

He spoke on a point of order and not the substantive Motion. Proceed, Sen. Faki.

(Loud Consultations) (Loud Consultations)

Just a minute, Sen. Faki. (The Speaker Consulted the Clerk at the Table) He spoke on a point of order and not the substantive Motion. Proceed, Sen. Faki.

Order, Senators!

Sen. Cherarkey, kindly address the Chair. Can we be orderly?

Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Madzayo kindly approach the Chair. (Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Madzayo approached the Chair) Hon. Senators, kindly resume your seats. Senators, the Speaker is upstanding kindly do what the Standing Orders require of you. Hon. Senators, the Senator for Kilifi County rose on a point of order...

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (2) , I now make a determination that this particular matter does not affect counties. Therefore, voting shall be by voice. (Question put and agreed to) (Several Senators rose in their places)

The Nays have the numbers. Therefore, under Standing Order No. 88, may the Division Bell be rung for five minutes. (The Division Bell was rung for five minutes) Hon. Senators, can we take our seats please. (Loud consultation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I go...

Clerk, you may now proceed to call the individual Senators in the alphabetical order. (Roll Call voting in progress) (Loud consultations) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The contributions that have taken place this afternoon have converged, apart from only one point. That is the so called suspect membership of one...

The Nays have the numbers. Therefore, under Standing Order No. 88, may the Division Bell be rung for five minutes. (The Division Bell was rung for five minutes) Hon. Senators, can we take our seats please. (Loud consultation) Can we have the name of the tellers, please? Sen. Madzayo and...