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.

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Plenary Contribution 5th August 2025

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Omtatah, please proceed.

Sen. Okiya Omtatah, can you please make a link? You are contributing to the report of the intergovernmental relations. Is it your view that that report is not an oversight report? Can you make a link of what you are saying to the report?

Sen. Boni Khalwale, you have the Floor.

Sen. Beatrice, what is your point of order? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you can proceed.

Asige? Let us have Sen. Ogola, while she comes.

Order, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and Sen. Beatrice. You cannot exchange. You only speak through the Chair. Continue with your contribution, Senator.

Sen. Nyamu.

Since there is no other speaker, the Mover can reply.

The putting of the question is so deferred. (Putting of the question on the Motion deferred) Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND NETWORKING ENGAGEMENTS TO TAITA TAVETA, MOMBASA AND KWALE COUNTIES Sen. Mariam, please proceed.

Sen. Wakoli, proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Cherarkey, sit down and listen to him.

Sen. Cherarkey, focus on what you are presenting.

Hon. Senators, I do not see any other requests. Therefore, I call upon the Mover to reply.

Next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE INSPECTION TOUR OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST POKOT, TRANS NZOIA, AND TURKANA COUNTIES Sen. Mariam, proceed.

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Health will have a balance of 54 minutes to move the Motion. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 6th August, 2025 at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 31st July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 31st July, 2025 - 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 Labour and Social Welfare on a matter of national concern regarding the increasing dire conditions faced by elderly women across the country, particularly those who have been abandoned...

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Division will be at the end. Clause 14

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT clause 16 be amended-

THAT clause 17 be amended in the marginal note by deleting the word “the Guild” appearing immediately after the words “Roll of” and substituting therefor the word “Roll of creatives”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Division will be at the end. Clause 18

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended— Division will be at the end. Clause 16

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move– THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 26 and substituting therefor the following clause— Scope of incentives. Division will be at the end. Clause 18

Division will be at the end. New Clause 4A

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 11 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (a) by deleting the word “six” appearing immediately after the words “period of” and substituting therefor the word “twelve”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be...

Division will be at the end. Clause 2

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move – THAT Clause 22 of the Bill be amended in subclause (5) by inserting the word “relevant” in paragraph (f) immediately after the words “plans as the”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move– THAT Clause 44 of the Bill be amended in—

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move– THAT Clause 50 of the Bill be amended in—

Clauses 54 and 55(Question, that Clauses 54 and 55 be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma): Division will be at the end. Clause 56 Division will be at the end. Clause 23 (Question, that Clause 23 be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move– THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following clauses immediately after Clause 20— Annual estimates.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move– THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following clauses immediately after Clause 20— Accounts and audit. Cap. 412A. ) 20C (1) The Committee shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of accounts of the income, expenditure and assets of...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after Clause 58- Amendment to Cap.308. Division will be at the end. Clauses 32-36 (Question, that Clauses 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary...

Division will be at the end. Clause 46

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “county” appearing immediately after the words “in the”. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 49

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 9 of the Bill be amended in the marginal note by inserting the word “vending” appearing immediately after word “unauthorised”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the end. Clause 10

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 13 of the Bill be amended in subclause (5) by deleting the words “including water, lighting, security and waste disposal facilities” appearing immediately after the words “essential facilities”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “with the respective county executive committee member” appearing immediately after the words “registered as a street vendor”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) :...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 22 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “responsible for public health” immediately after the words “county executive committee member”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Division will be at the...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move – THAT the Bill be amended in clause 31 by deleting the words “one hundred thousand shillings” appearing immediately after the words “fine not exceeding” and substituting therefor the words “fifty thousand shillings”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma)...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report.

I call upon the Mover to move. Division will be at the end. Clause 2

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.51 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 54 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Division will be at the end. Clause 6 (Question, that Clause 6 be part of...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No.50 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Division will be at the end. Clause 8

Division will be at the end. Clause 10

Mover to proceed to move. Sen. Essy. Division will be at the end. Clause 13

Hon. Members, for the convenience of the House, we are going to rearrange the Order Paper. We will go back to statements. (Resumption of Statements) I have seen in the House, Sen. (Dr.) James Murango of Kirinyaga. I will allow you to read your statement.

Asante, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Nimesimama hapa kuomba kauli kuhusu changamoto zinazowakumba wakulima katika vituo vya Bodi ya Taifa ya Mazao na Hifadhi ya National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) vya Sagana na Wanguru, Kaunti ya Kirinyaga. Nasimama kwa mujibu wa Kanuni ya Kudumu Nambari 53 (1) ya Kanuni za...

Asante, Bw. Spika wa Muda.

Mr. Speaker, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 5th August, 2025. As hon. Senators are aware, in accordance with the Senate Calendar, the House will proceed on recess on Thursday, 7th August, 2025. While much progress...

Hon. Members, I will allow 15 minutes or less depending on Members who are keen on making comments on the two and other Statements which were earlier on read out by the respective Members. On my dashboard, I can see a request by Sen. Kinyua. (Sen. Oketch Gicheru spoke off...

Division will be at the end. Clause 32 (Question, that Clause 32 be part of the Bill proposed) The Temporary Chairperson ( Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. One, I want to comment on the Statement on ECDE teachers. As you are aware, there was the Salaries and Remuneration Commission...

Division will be at the end.

What is your point of order, Sen. (Dr.) Murango? Hon. Members, we are now going to report progress on The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.51 of 2024) . Proceed, Mover. THE BUSINESS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.51 OF 2024)

Mhe. Spika, naunga mkono vile Sen. Cherarkey anaongea lakini pia anafaa ajue kwamba nilijaribu kuleta ombi lakini halikuruhusiwa na Spika. Kwa hivyo, ni makosa kusema kwamba sijaleta ombi na ndio maana sijalisoma siku ya leo. Naomba aweze kuongea kwa sababu nimemwambia mahali ukweli upo. Hon. Senators, we are now going...

level, residents and local leaders have increasingly expressed concern over the transparency, equity, and overall effectiveness of this process.In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- THE STREET VENDORS (PROTECTION OF LIVELIHOOD) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 41 OF 2023)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No.30 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.51 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Thank you, Sen. Wafula. I hope your last comment was not bordering on influencing the comments that Sen. Osotsi will say as regards to the report on the county that you referred to. We will wait and hear. Sen. Olekina, it is your turn to comment.

governors here. Let us go to our counties so that when we are carrying out the oversight, we can walk around and go to those markets and shame them. Every day, we keep on fighting about how much should go to counties, but we only tick a box.Mr. Temporary Speaker,...

Plenary Contribution 30th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Allow me to most sincerely thank colleagues who have taken time to read this Bill, and have contributed and enriched my thinking on the Bill. I would like to specifically thank Sen. Veronica Maina, Sen. Olekina, the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, Sen....

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I reply. Pursuant to Standing Order No.66, I request for the deferment of putting of the question. Thank you.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, on Wednesday 27th March, 2024, the Senator for Bungoma County, Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP, rose pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the state of markets in Bungoma County. Similarly, on Tuesday 12th...

Plenary Contribution 29th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

I am of the opinion that the Senate should be bold enough to say that we need the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy to put in place the digital public infrastructure and lay fibre cables throughout the country to enable every county and every space to develop the...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Tobacco Control (Amendment Bill) (Senate Bills No.35 of 2024) be read a Second Time. The Tobacco Control (Amendment Bill) 2024 had its First Reading in the Senate on 6th August, 2024. It was then assigned to the Committee on Health, which...

Plenary Contribution 24th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 24th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to the Statements. I would like to contribute to the two Statements by Sen. Sifuna. The national Government is in charge of fewer than 10 health facilities. It is disturbing that Kenyatta National Hospital would be in such a state,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.41 (2) (b) , there was no quorum at the Committee of the Whole. Therefore, we did not make progress on the Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No.30 of 2024) . [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]

Plenary Contribution 23rd July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 - Morning Sitting

Cabinet Secretary, please finish. The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports (Hon. Salim Mvurya) : Madam Temporary Speaker, I have finished the supplementary questions that arose from the Floor. Away from the first question, we had an official statement. We also decided to respond on the ones...

Sen. Methu, which bit has not been answered?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to ask the Cabinet Secretary a question. I also thank the hon. Cabinet Secretary for his elaborate response to Sen. Korir’s Question. What the Cabinet Secretary said sounded good, but I would like to know where it is being implemented. I would...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Even as I ask the question, please, allow me to welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry to the Senate. I also want to bring to her attention that whereas waste management is a county function, the national Government has the...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I request you to indulge me to ask two questions since the supplementary questions did not come. The hon. Cabinet Secretary’s answer is confusing to Kenyans. On the one hand, she says that there is a strategy on management and control of Prosopis Juliflora,...

Plenary Contribution 22nd July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Serjeant-at-Arms, the Bars can be drawn and doors opened. (The bars were undrawn and doors opened) CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2025) Hon. Senators, we are now reporting on the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The County Allocation of Revenue...

Mover.

Sen. Faki.

Hon. Senators, let us listen to Sen. Roba in silence, please.

Sen. Sifuna.

Division to be done later. Hon. Senators, we are now reporting on the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2025) . Chairperson. THE EQUALISATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (SENATES BILL NO. 7 OF 2025)

Mover.

Sen. Kinyua.

Mover.

Sen. Wambua.

Serjeant-at-Arms, can you ring the Bell for two minutes? (The Division Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, please, settle down. We are voting on The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2025) first. Please, log out. Serjeant-At-Arms, pick all unattended cards. Senators, you can log in and proceed...

Order, Sen. Cherarkey. Please, be seated.

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows- AYES: 32 NOES: Nil ABSTENTIONS: Nil Serjeant-at-Arms, you may withdraw the Bar and open the doors. (The Bar was undrawn and the doors opened) Hon. Senators, we will now go back to Order...

Order, Senators. The rights of snakes must be protected. Proceed, Sen. Okenyuri. DEMISE AND ENDURING LEGACY OF THE LATE HON. CATHERINE NYAMATO

Sen. Methu, can you let Sen. Cherarkey read his Statement in peace?

Sen. Cherarkey, there is a point of order. Please, sit down. What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna?

Sen. Sifuna, that is un-parliamentary language.

I have ruled on that.

Sen. Sifuna, I have guided on that. The phrase “one term” also has no context in what we are discussing. So, please withdraw your “one term” as well. You have used your space to also make up a statement beyond what you were raising. Sen. Sifuna, you raised a very...

I have ruled on that.

Sen. Cherarkey, please withdraw.

Sen. Cherarkey, please just withdraw the reference to “two term”, so that we proceed. Let us have an orderly House, please.

Just withdraw. I am guiding you as Chair. There is one Speaker and you are not following what that Speaker is telling you. Would you kindly do that?

Sen. Kisang’, what is your point of order? Sen. Cherarkey, just hold on. Sen. Kisang’ has asked for a point of order and I have granted it. Kindly listen.

Sen. Kisang’, what is your point of order?

Whoever the Senior Counsel, you have to withdraw and apologize to the two. To all Senior Counsels in the House, I withdraw and apologize. During the event, President William Samuel Ruto announced plans to fence off Kaptagat Forest and other forests as part of a wider national strategy to protect...

Sen. Thang’wa, I direct that you put your question in writing to the relevant office, so that the issue is discussed. Sen. Cherarkey, proceed with your Statement under Standing Order No.53 (1) .

Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Sen. Cherarkey you may proceed with your statement.

Sen. Thang’wa what do you want to clarify? Under what order?

Sen. Abass, the Floor is yours.

Sen. Cherarkey, on to your statement. DISAPPEARANCE OF MESSRS. EDWARD KIPCHUMBA TERER AND MARK LOMUKE IN SAMBALAT, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY I need clarification, since you gave guidance. I would like to know whether what Sen. Abass is reading is part of what was approved by the Speaker or is he...

Sen. Abass, the Floor is yours. ABDUCTION OF MR. HUSSEIN ABDULRAHMAN MOHAMMED IN WAJIR COUNTY

Okay, Madam Temporary Speaker. Can I have the microphone, please? Madam Temporary Speaker, cases of unexplained abductions and enforced disappearance have become increasingly frequent in this country with civilians, activists and even public officers being taken without trace. A recent case is that of Mr. Hussein Abdulrahman, who comes from...

Sen. Abass, you are supposed to read your statement. Please, read what is on your Statement.

No. Let us follow the rule, and then we complain.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant under Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of county-wide concern regarding increased cases of human-wildlife conflict in KwaleCounty. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following-

Sen. Chimera, you may proceed. INCREASE IN HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN KWALE COUNTY

Sen. Seki, you may proceed.

Senator, read what has been cleared.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of nationwide concern regarding the requirement by the DISCREPANCIES AND IRREGULARITIES IN THE FUNDING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN KENYA

Sen. Hezena.

Sen. Mwaruma. REQUIREMENT BY SHA FOR PAYMENT OF FULL YEAR CONTRIBUTION

Over the weekend at a function, I was actually challenged by people who could not distinguish between monthly and yearly payment. There is an assumption that everybody understands English and Kiswahili. That is not true. We live in a country, especially particularly those of us who represent rural counties, where...

Sen. Cheruiyot.

Madam Speaker, not

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.

I was in Turkana County when we passed these laws that put SHA into motion. We must admit that when it is not working, something has to be done. It is not just about running in villages in the name of empowerments and saying SHA is working, SHA is not...

In fact, you should give me one minute, because it is you who processed this particular Statement. This is a very defective Statement and we must speak about inclusivity.

Sen. Cheruiyot, you are out of order. (Laughter) In fact, you should give me one minute, because it is you who processed this particular Statement. This is a very defective Statement and we must speak about inclusivity. Proceed.

[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair] Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this Motion and pray that when the Committee looks at it, it will do a holistic job of looking at the entire architecture of universal health care, including...

Thank you, Sen. Essy. Next Order. (Laughter) Sen. Methu, ignore that and finish with your 15 seconds.

Sen Omtatah, please, proceed.

Plenary Contribution 17th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Thursday, 17th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 17th July 2025- REPORT ON THE 2025 HEARING OF THE IPU HELD IN NEW YORK

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 2025 Hearing of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held at the United Nations in New York, United States of America, from 13th to 14th February 2025,...

Plenary Contribution 16th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Hon. Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute on this fund. The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, as we all know emphasises human rights. The principles of human rights, particularly equity, as a key principle that ought to be applied in governance in order to give opportunity to...

Sen. Seki, please, proceed.

I would like to call upon the Mover to reply. I do not have any other contributor scheduled.

Hon. Senators, I would like to get back to an item that was deferred by the Speaker, Order No.6, the Notice of Motion. Please call it out. Sorry, the question to the Bill that just ended on the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill is deferred to tomorrow. (Putting of the Question...

Hon. Senators, I have a Communication to make on visiting teachers and students from Meteitei Secondary School in Nandi County. Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers and students from Meteitei Secondary School in Nandi County. The delegation comprises...

Hon. Senators, as per the earlier ruling by the Speaker, we now move on to Order No.18. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS (NO.2) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 8 OF 2025) Who is doing it for Majority Leader? Committee on Finance and Budget, please proceed.

Order, Sen. Nyamu. You should walk out and speak from there. You should not speak on your mobile phone loudly while the session is going on. (Sen. Nyamu walked out of the Chamber)

Sen. Cherarkey, what is your point of order?

Sen. Cherarkey, I do not think the Senator said that the Bill states it will reward people for good manners. I cannot recall that. Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Sen. Cherarkey, what is your point of order?

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, for insinuating that the English of Sen. Cherarkey is wanting, could you please withdraw and apologise?

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m, time to adjourn the Senate. Sen. Mungatana, you have a balance of 12 minutes to continue seconding the Bill when we resume. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 17th July, 2025, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Plenary Contribution 15th July 2025

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Certified Hansard section Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Kisang.

Sen. Mandago, proceed.

Sen. Mandago, will you tell us the owner of the goons in the next sitting or you withdraw the statement if you do not have a name? We can record that.

Sen. Mandago, you know the rules. Please, withdraw or name the owner of the goons.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to under Standing Order No.105, on the issue of accuracy of statement and facts. I need a clarification. The Senator is out of order. This is because under this Constitution, under article on the Director of Public Prosecutions, is an independent office.

Sen. Cherarkey, what is the contradiction? He said youth from one side are charged with a different offence from youth from another. What is your point of order?

Sen. Cherarkey, I think your point of order is not clear. So, Senator, you need to proceed.

Sen. Mandago, you have a point on the fact that the Senator for Nyandarua is Sen. Methu, but I will proceed to allow Sen. Nyutu to welcome them on behalf of Sen. Methu.

Order, Sen. Nyutu, please.

Order, Sen. Nyutu, please. VISITING TEACHERS AND PUPILS FROM BONANZA PRIMARY SCHOOL, EMBU COUNTY I have another communication to make on visiting teachers and pupils from Bonanza Primary School in Embu County. Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers...

Sen. Veronica Maina, please proceed.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am presuming that you have granted me the Floor to also contribute.

Yes, proceed.

Order No.10 is hereby deferred. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.12 OF 2023) THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2025)

Sen. Cherarkey, I think you were here when the Speaker guided on what should happen. I think you are stretching your luck. Please, sit down and listen carefully. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) So, you want to exchange with me on that now? Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

The Seconder, Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Cherarkey, do you want to correct that assumption instead of arguing, that only two committees are working?

No, you said there are only two. It is very clear.

Sen. Cherarkey, do you want to be informed?

Thank you. Let Sen. Cherarkey proceed.

Sen. Mungatana.

Hon. Senators, I do not see other contributors, so I now wish to call the Mover to reply.

[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in the Chair] Hon. Senators, putting of the question is so deferred. (Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. THE EQUALISATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO.7 OF 2025)