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 26th July 2023

5 contributions in 2 sections

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 26th July, 2023 - Morning Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this conversation. I think what is happening is affirming the need for the Senate to fight for its independence so that it can move as itself not because there is a trigger from the Executive. The Wednesday morning sessions...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- AWARE THAT, the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 provides a shared global blueprint aimed at ending poverty, protecting the earth’s environment, climate and ensuring that people everywhere enjoy peace...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to let you know that in 1985, I was the leading student in the country in Kiswahili Literature or Fasihi. However, you are right that I have not been speaking Kiswahili. Congratulations, Sen. Okenyuri. You have done us proud. I did not know...

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 26th July, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to contribute to this Bill. I would like to congratulate my colleague, Sen. Mariam Omar for thinking through this important issue. Trading at the county level will trigger and grow the economy of Kenya. At the centre of trading is licensing...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Licensing of county business is a function of counties. The law we are making is a national law that guides the 47 counties to come up with some uniform operations around the issue of licensing. Does that give constitutional power back to the central Government...

Plenary Contribution 29th June 2023

0 contributions in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Thursday, 29th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me an opportunity to speak to both Statements. The challenges raised by both Petitioners in Bomet and Kajiado counties, call to the Senate to emphasize on the need for functional inter-governmental relations between the national and county government. In the first instance, the...

(Applause) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ORERO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, HOMA BAY COUNTY Regarding the Mung Beans Bill, I now call upon the Mover to reply. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker) (Applause)

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make a small contribution to this Bill. The great Senator for Kitui who sponsored this Bill is my neighbour. Tana River County is a neighbour to Kitui. When he talks about growing mung beans, it is the same climatic...

What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna?

(CECMs) in determining appropriate areas for the establishment of local, regional and international markets.” The Chinese and all those in the Indian areas consume these things seriously. So, you can imagine the market and the production from where is organized so that it is targeted at Chinese market. How many...

The passion of the Chair and the team he led including the Senator for Embu County, Sen. Munyi Mundigi, the Senator for Bungoma County, Sen. Wafula and my sister the nominated Senator for Kitui County, Sen. Beth Syengo and myself, led to a very successful public participation exercise in those...

It is so deferred. (Putting of question on the Bill deferred) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM FRIENDS SCHOOL, BWAKE BOYS Hon. Senators, in the Public Gallery, we have 43 students accompanied by two teachers from Friends School, Bwake Boys in Trans Nzoia County. They are in...

hard and put God first. I also send a word of thanks to your parents, sisters and maybe even some of you, who might have voted for me.As my neighbour Senator has said, I will give Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Karibuni sana.

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 on sequence of proceedings, I wish to direct that the Order Paper be reorganised so that we move to Order No.19. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE COMPENSATION TO THE KENYAN VICTIMS OF THE 1998 BOMBING Breakfast, I have got very...

Proceed, Sen. Munyi Mundigi.

Madam Temporary Speaker, indeed, I want to join my colleagues to support the Motion that is before the House this afternoon. Twenty five years is a very long time for people to wait for justice. I am sure that many of the victims of the bomb blast in that happened...

excellence academic performance has demonstrated that girls possess equal potential and are capable of leading in all aspects of life.May their presence in the Senate inspire us to continue working towards a society where every girl is empowered, where their voices are heard and their contributions are recognized.Once again, I...

Proceed, Sen. Thang’wa.

Proceed, Sen. Wafula.

Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. At the outset, I support this Motion for the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate compensation and other forms of reparations to the victims of the 1998 Bomb Blast. I thank Sen. Kavindu Muthama for the wonderful work she has done....

Sen. Cherarkey, you may have the Floor.

because this is not the first time such a thing is happening. Our great grandfathers - and for those of us who are older, our grandfathers - fought in the First World War and the Second World War. Some were killed, some were maimed, some came back without injury, but...

Most of the young people now whose parents were affected in this attack, those who lost their parents are completely not in a position to help themselves. Maybe others got on their feet, but they are those who have not.So, as a country, the Committee is going to do their...

Proceed, Sen. Wamatinga.

Proceed, Sen. Murango.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I apologise. I get a bit disoriented when I am interrupted as I am trying to orient myself. In any case, I beg to move- THAT the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2023) now be read a Second Time.

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 84 (1) , I wish to make the determination that this matter does not affect counties and put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next Order. THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 7 OF 2023)

Sen. Crystal Asige will have a balance of 59 minutes when we resume. ADJOURNMENT Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate therefore stands adjourned until Tuesday, 18th July, 2023 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 26th June 2023

3 contributions in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Monday, 26th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this Motion, which I support. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am one of the Members of the Select Committee that came up with this Report. I commend our Chair and every one of the Members. (Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Methu...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We have not been shown one memo or anything written in terms of policies that the Deputy Governor has put in place. Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to speak to the issue of collective responsibility. If the Cabinet were to have a Cabinet...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know I am at the last minute. As I finalise, all I would want to urge us is to seriously look at the Report and the bundles of evidence provided and recognize that as a House and as a Senate, we need to see...

Plenary Contribution 15th June 2023

1 contribution in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Thursday, 15th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this motion and the decision being proposed that the matter be heard in Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I happen to be one of the Members that have been proposed to be on the Committee. I wish to indicate that should the...

Plenary Contribution 14th June 2023

15 contributions in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule- THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 16 OF 2023)

(Sen. Mumma))Yes.(Sen. Mungatana consulted with the Temporary Chairperson The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Hon. Senators, we will resume. The Chairperson of the Committee, Sen. Wakili Sigei, will move the amendments. Just hold on, Sen. Ali Roba. Members seem to want us to go to Division. Therefore, we request that you...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by — THE PRESERVATION OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.7 OF 2022)

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended –

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) – (ba) the Attorney General. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division at the end. Clauses 15...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 1 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of” appearing immediately after the words “be cited as the”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Hon. Members, looking at...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. Pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress of its consideration of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 16 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow. I thank you. Sen....

Division at the end.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said Report. I request my senior colleague, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, to second. Division at the end. Clause 22

Hon. Senators, I now invite the Chairperson to report on the Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of Economic and Social Rights Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2022) , Sen. Mumma. Division at the end. Clauses 23 and 25 (Question, that Clauses 23 and 24 be part of the...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Motion as moved. Division at the end. Clause 2

Sen. Mutinda. Hon. Members, looking at the numbers, I wish to request that the movers report progress. We begin with the Mover on Order No. 9 - The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.16 of 2023) . Proceed, the Chairperson Standing Committee on Finance and Budget. THE COUNTY...

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 16 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

your wife to open the door very quickly, especially where I come from in the South Rift. You just ensure that it touches the door as you knock then you can go in very first.Thank you, Sen. Okenyuri. I know you also come from the region where they also plant...

Point of information, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to inform my big brother, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, that this matter calls for investigation. I do not think anybody can tell who has plagiarized unless the Speaker rules that we investigate. In this case, we may have to set up some select or ad hoc...

Plenary Contribution 13th June 2023

1 contribution in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 13th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I rise to the support Sen. (Prof.) Kamar and Sen. Crystal Asige. I congratulate them as well for tabling this important Bill. I am a mother to a 28-year-old severely disabled son, who has cerebral palsy. I thought I should contribute...

Plenary Contribution 8th June 2023

0 contributions in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Thursday, 8th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to read the Statement on behalf of Sen. Hamida Kibwana, on the lifting of the ban on logging in public and community forests in Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the...

Sen. Sifuna, proceed.

Sen. Veronica Maina, you may proceed.

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa fursa hii umenipa ili nichangie Mswada wa County Allocation of Revenue Bill (CARB) ambao ni muhimu kwenye Bunge hili la Seneti. Mwaka wa 2010 kama Wakenya tulijipa Katiba mpya ambayo ilileta mfumo wa uongozi kwa ngazi mbili -- ngazi ya Kitaifa ama National Government...

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed.

Proceed, Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Omogeni.

I now call upon the Mover to reply.

The putting of the question is deferred to Tuesday next week. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Next Order! Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, proceed on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 13TH JUNE, 2023

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.32 p.m. time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate therefore stands adjourned until Tuesday, 13th June, 2023, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.32 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 7th June 2023

1 contribution in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 7th June, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to join you and the entire family of the Senate in passing sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Adjibodou, especially Uncle Moody who was the father and a very close friend of Mrs. Adjibodou. Yesterday, I attended the Speaker’s Panel where Ms....

Plenary Contribution 31st May 2023

2 contributions in 2 sections

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 31st May, 2023 - Morning Sitting

Sorry, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My apologies to the Senator for Busia County. I am not trying to interrupt your flow of thought. It is under Standing Order No.105. You have to be accurate and specific that the decision to move officers from places of their residence, was not done...

Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 31st May, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

I wish to ask that the Committee looks into that policy. If it was made by KUTRRH board, it should actually be dissolved, so that we can have a board that understands why the facility was setup. That is a public facility that must deliver as was intended.Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

Clerk, can you confirm whether we have quorum or not? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Temporary Speaker)

What is out of order, Sen. Kibwana?

Clerk, can you confirm whether we have quorum or not? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Temporary Speaker) The Clerk has confirmed that there is no quorum. Can the Serjeant-at-Arms ring the bell for 10 minutes? ADJOURNMENT

Plenary Contribution 30th May 2023

2 contributions in 1 section

Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 30th May, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to the statements of Sen. Cherarkey; one on the Private Employment Agencies and the one one on the SFR. On the issue of SFR, this was established in good faith. It is an issue, which Parliament should insist that the...

will protect and provide capacity on devolution and leave this country in a much better place.We need to prepare on the equalization fund. This is an opportunity to find out how the equalization fund portion for Turkana County will be deployed. This provides a great opportunity for us to do...