Catherine Muyeka Mumma

2 Bills 437 Contributions 4 Committees 0 Questions 1 Petitions

CURRENT POSITIONS

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Vice-Chairperson of the Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations committee.
Member of the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries committee.
Member of the Education committee.
Member of the Procedure and Rules committee.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

437 counted contributions in this Parliament, 25 of them in 2026. Catherine Muyeka Mumma also took 1524 presiding turns — procedural speech from the Chair, shown here but not scored.

Named by other members: 120

Other members named Catherine Muyeka Mumma in 120 passages of debate across 65 sittings, by 29 different members.

This counts the times somebody else named Catherine Muyeka Mumma in debate. It is not a contribution — a contribution is something Catherine Muyeka Mumma said — and the two are never added together.

Plenary Contribution 11th June 2024

1 contribution in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 11th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this Bill, which I support. Anybody who stands has no choice but to support these Bills. The Senate over the years has been struggling to try and persuade the country, the Executive and the National Assembly to pass or...

Plenary Contribution 30th May 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 30th May, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding obstetric fistula, a critical public health crisis disproportionately affecting women and girls in Kenya. In the statement, the committee should:

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today 30th May, 2024- Report of the Kenya delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland from 23rd to 27th March, Sen. Mumma, you...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Kenya delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland from 23rd to 27th March, 2024 laid on the Table of the...

Plenary Contribution 29th May 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 29th May, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today 29th May, 2024- Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Sir, I do not know whether I can tell you this. On behalf of the chairperson of the JLAHRC, please quickly allow me to read out the amendments that JLAHRC has proposed to this Bill.

Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Depersonalizing issues is not good. Hon. Chair – sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the confusion. I rise on behalf of the Chairperson of the JLAHRC to present the amendments proposed by the JLAHRC so that as Members debate, they might want to contextualize that. I...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I said clearly, we intended to share what we have put so that you take it into account. If you only focus on the clauses that were brought by the NADCO, you will miss on the very many others that we have brought...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to stop there so that others can have a chance to contribute. On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Faki.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I underline and emphasize that in this country we must be fair as we talk about population. I have heard people in this Senate and outside stating that if a constituency has 300,000 people and another has 20,000 then it is fair that we give more resources...

That is fine. Just conclude in one minute.

Sen. Osotsi, you have the Floor.

constituencies have been collapsed. So, even as we do the delimitation of boundaries, the constituencies that are protected should remain protected.If you are doing delimitation everywhere else, we should not touch the protected constituencies, which are the Kangema and Mathioya constituencies in Murangá County. These Constituencies should be protected alongside...

has created many security concerns and issues which end up leaving us with devastating relations between counties and communities.Therefore, when these maps are availed to communities, there is opportunity to review and agree in a manner that is going to foster intercommunity relations within that jurisdiction. This will create acceptance...

because we have done well as a country. The only blemish we have constantly had is that every five years we are having disputes about our elections.I believe that we should be able to fix our elections. On the presidency, every five years there is a disagreement between the president...

Sen. Onyonka, you still have seven minutes of your time when we resume. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators. It is now 1.00 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until today, Wednesday, 29 May 2024 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate adjourned at 1.00 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 28th May 2024

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

integrity like the one we currently have, we will be able to call out counties that are pilfering money through other means.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the National Treasury should also be held accountable and responsible on the expenditure by the national Government. We rarely get to know how much the...

Plenary Contribution 16th May 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 16th May, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this Bill. Meteorological services are very important for any country as in Kenya. We have a department that deals with meteorological issues, but it is not well resourced as at now. In my view, the question we should...

Plenary Contribution 15th May 2024

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 - Morning Sitting

(Laughter)

Korti iliamua tuandae kamati ya upatanishi. Tunaendelea na jambo hili na pia tutashirikiana na viongozi wa Nandi ili haki ipatikane. Nahakikishia Bunge la Seneti kwamba tuna ufahamu wa jambo hili, na tunaendelea kufuatilia haki za wananchi kwenye sehemu ya Kerebe, Kaunti ya Nandi.Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Korti iliamua tuandae...

Sen. Miraj, you can ask all your questions.

efforts that have been brought on board. This is in terms of regulations and policy, to ensure that we harness our full potential in the Blue Economy Sector.The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, through the State Department, has initiated and developed policy, legal, regulatory and institutional reforms...

(Applause)

Sen. Mungatana.

Sen. Boy Issa Juma.

these fisheries activities have been more traditional. They get one kilograms of fish, sell a half and eat a half.What we are bringing on board is a critical look at how we can establish value addition points. Already in the Indian Ocean, we have identified points of value addition that...

Sen. Munyi Mundigi, please, hurry up.

Sen. Ogola, I suggest you do it quickly, so that we give others a change.

Thank you. Proceed, Sen. Veronica.

Sen. Maina, you are entitled to one question.

Sen. Maina, you know the rule. That is the third question.

Asante Bi. Spika. Kwanza nachukuwa nafasi hii kumshukuru Waziri na Principal Secretary (PS) wake. Tulikuwa na shida ya mining Moyale, tukapiga simu na tukawapata. Tunawapa shukrani kubwa sana. Bi Spika wa Muda, kuna migodi Moyale inayoitwa Hilo. Inasaidia watu 5,000. Hivi majuzi hiyo migodi imefungwa kwa sababu ya watu kupoteza...

Sen. Orwoba?

Sen. Murango?

Sen. Miraj?

Sen. Miraj, in the interest of time ---

waekezaji ambao walikuwa wanafuata sheria na kulipa, pia kima chao kimeweza kuwa kikubwa. Ndiyo maama sasa hivi tumesema kwamba tuweze kuingia mashinani na maafisa wetu kuona kwamba kila muwekezaji aweze kulipa.Hapo Kaunti ya Embu, tayari tumetuma maafisa zaidi, tumewatumia gari na tutatengeneza maabara ama testing and sampling labs in Embu...

No, it will not be seconded, but it will continue later.

Sen. Kavindu, we will adjourn, and you will have 18 minutes when we resume.

Hon. Senators, it is now 1.15 p.m., and having concluded the business for which I extended the hours of Sitting pursuant to Standing Order No. 34 (2) (a) , the Senate stands adjourned until today, Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 1.15 p.m.

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT clause 87 of the Bill be amended— Division will be at the end. Clause 87

Clause 19The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Chairperson Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights, proceed to Move the Committee’s amendment. Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson--- (Sen. Wakili Sigei, Sen. Olekina Consulted the Temporary Chairperson) Division at the end. Clause 15 The Temporary Chairperson ( Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg...

of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Division will be at the end. Clauses 23 (Loud consultations)

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 27 (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Further Amendment to Clause 27 Chairperson Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights, proceed to Move...

Division at the end. Clause 20

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 31 (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Clause 31A

Clause 31B Division will be at the end. Clauses 23

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 33. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Sen. Wakili Sigei and Sen. Olekina, please approach the Dispatch Box. (Sen. Wakili Sigei and Sen. Olekina...

THAT, the proposal by the Committee be dropped and adopt the proposal by Sen. Olekina to delete entirely the provisions of Clause 34.The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): The further amendment is dropped.(Further amendment to Clause 34 by Sen. Wakili Sigei dropped) Clause 35

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 38. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Division will be at the end. Can the two gentlemen approach the bench? (Sen. Olekina and Sen....

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 39 of the Bill be amended- Division will be at the end.

(Loud consultations) Division will be at the end. Clause 31A

Division will be at the end.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 49. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Clause 50 Division will be at the end. Clause 32

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Division will be at the end. Clause 51 Division will be at the end. Clause 33

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Third Schedule

Division will be at the end. There is a further amendment to Clause 34. Chairperson, Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, proceed to move the amendment.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.153 (1) , I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and...

Division will be at the end. Clause 36

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House agrees with the Committee on the said report.

I request the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey to second. Division will be at the end. Clause 38

Let us go to the next Bill, the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) . The Chairperson, proceed to report progress.

I beg to second. That amendment is withdrawn. (Proposed amendment to Clause 42 by There is a further amendment to Clause 42. Proceed Sen. Olekina.

Let me guide you, Sen. Cherarkey. It is the prerogative of the Speaker to check and investigate those documents before being tabled. You do not need to explain anything--- Do you need water? (Sen. Olekina consulted with the Temporary Chairperson) (Loud consultations)

I have not even spoken. What is out of order?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. Kosgei is imputing wrong motive on my request on ---

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is it in order for him to even refer to me as a PA of a Governor? I am the rightful Senator for Siaya elected by an overwhelming majority with more votes than the Governor himself. (Applause) Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause...

Hon. Senators, let us go to Statements. We will start with the Statement Pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) by Sen. Hamida Kibwana. That Statement is deferred. Division will be at the end. Clause 51

Sen. Cherarkey, you had two Statements. There is another one to the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation. Division will be at the end. Second Schedule

The other Statements by Sen. Veronica Maina, Beatrice Ogola, Sen. Karen Nyamu and Sen. Chrystal Asige are deferred. Division will be at the end. Third Schedule

Prosecute your matter. Mover, please move for the Committee to report progress on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2023) . The Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.70 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Thank you. Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Oburu.

Plenary Contribution 17th April 2024

7 contributions in 2 sections

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to welcome the Cabinet Secretary to Senate. Karibu sana. Bw. Cabinet Secretary--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) Sen. Cherarkey, please.

Mr. Speaker, Sir--- (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First is to commend the Cabinet Secretary for the work that has been done and indicate that Kenya’s devolution is consultative and cooperative one. It would gain a lot through cooperation between county governments and national Government on delivery of services. Hon. Duale, it is...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. Welcome, Madam Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Nakhumicha, to the Senate. My question is related to the repeal of the NHIF Act. You have explained the good intentions and the plans you have in place to have a smooth transition to the new...

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.37, the Senate do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance, namely, the on-going strike by health workers in the country. (Several Senators stood up)

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to speak to this Bill. I wish to state that this is a Bill that is repealing what was there. At the onset, if you look at the Fourth Schedule, the function on betting and gambling is shared. It is both...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move a Motion on the definite matter of national importance, namely, the ongoing strike by the health workers in the country. The Senate is charged with protecting the county and the county governments. Beyond that, the Senate is supposed to be...

Plenary Contribution 16th April 2024

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to speak. Allow me to contribute to the Statement by Sen. Gloria Orwoba. Hon. Milly Odhiambo and I attended the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) that was held in Oslo, courtesy of the Eastern and Southern Africa Parliamentary Caucus, which...

I know I am supposed to relieve you. I will be very quick. Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for this opportunity to contribute to this Bill, The National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022) . First, I would like to commend the drafters of the Bill because for...

Proceed, Sen. Ogola.

Thank you very much. Sen. Maanzo, proceed.

I now call upon the Mover to reply. The Senate Leader of Majority (Sen. Cheruiyot) : Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank colleagues who have taken time to speak to this extremely important Bill. I take their comments in good order. I only take exception to the comments by Sen. Danson

all over the world because you share finite resources. You say give priority here and there.We must begin to nurture our counties to have the culture of raising own source revenue fairly and in a manner that does not put much burden on the ordinary citizens. We must do it...

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 17th April, 2024, at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned...

Plenary Contribution 5th March 2024

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 5th March, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Order. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I do not think that requires your response. You had already sat. (Loud consultations)

Sen. Sifuna, your time is up. Proceed Sen. Gataya Mo Fire.

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday 6th March, 2024, at 9.30 a.m. Sen. Osotsi, you still have three minutes of your time. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 29th February 2024

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 29th February, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Report by the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC) . I commend them for this Report and for meeting with all stakeholders on matters of retirement. The issues of older citizens in the country...