Joyce Chepkoech Korir

Sen. Korir Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Who is the seconder, Sen. Joyce? Sen. Korir I request Sen. Chute to second.

Sen. Korir Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2024) be now read a Third Time The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Who is the seconder? Sen. Korir Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to request Sen. Kinyua to second.

Sen. Joyce Korir Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report its consideration of the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2024 and its approval thereof with amendments. I request hon. Chute to second.

Sen. KorirMr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have heard Hon. Mungatana talking about some of these hospitals being able to treat the governors and even us, as leaders. The way they are doing the allocation and explaining the prudent use of the resources, I think we have a long way to...

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korirprogramme, which a number of us saw being rolled out by the Government the other day. The programme aims at assisting our youth with Kshs50,000 and enlightening them on how best they can do businesses. We must commend and embrace the Government, and also continue supporting our youth in...

Just a minute. Sen. Tobiko Peris, you are bordering very dangerous grounds; I am the Chair of this Session. Seasoned Senators know how to go about it. Sen. Peris, you are actually the third on the line.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can I proceed?

Next is Sen. Cherarkey Samson Kiprotich.

Thank you very much Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I rise to--- (Sen. Tobiko spoke off record)

Sen. Korir

Proceed.

Sen. Korir Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to also contribute to the Communication about Hon. Tabitha Mutinda. I must congratulate her for the efforts she has put in to make sure that she engages with the Kenyan scouts. I welcome them to this House....

Not yet.

No, I want to contribute.

Sen. Korirdata that has been collected by the Ministry, you find there are a number of learned persons with disability who deserve to be given an equal treatment as Kenyans and as learned individuals.They also have a very big problem in terms of gender issues. You find a number of...

Sen. Chute, proceed to reply.

Did you contribute the other time?

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir Point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Korir Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Much has been said by the Hon. Colleagues, but let me congratulate Hon. Cherarkey for the effort that he has really put forward in terms of making sure that a number of issues are addressed. The Motion that is before us...

Order, Sen. Methu! You are not on a point of order. Sen. Cherarkey, could you, please, stop implying about individuals who are not in this House to defend themselves? Just proceed to make your submissions.

Yes, Sen. Joyce. Sen. Korir Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Of course, you understand the difference between me and the distinguished Senator. The forms of communication that you can use are TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp, unless he is not aware. He can see me behind the tent...

Sen. Korir Order, Sen. Methu! You are not on a point of order. Sen. Cherarkey, could you, please, stop implying about individuals who are not in this House to defend themselves? Just proceed to make your submissions. (Laughter)

What is your point of order, Sen. Joyce? Sen. KorirIs he in order to even state that I was in the bush? Are we in the bush or in the Senate? October 28, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 33 Sen. Korir Is he in order to even state that I was in...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I heard Sen. Joyce quoting TikTok. Is TikTok an authentic reference in this House?

Sen. Faki, what is your point of order?

Sen. Cherarkey, proceed to make your submissions without referring to or implying to anybody.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I remember your ruling very well on the contents of speech under Standing Order No.103. I did not mention any name. I suspect the distinguished Nominated Senator from Bomet might have been in Chepalungu Forest when out of nowhere, she started saying that I was discussing...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have been very careful as per Standing Orders 101 and 103 and your ruling on the contents of speech. I have not mentioned individuals. However, as they say, the guilty are always afraid. I think some people want to create content for TikTok on the...

Sen. Korir Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance. I would like to comment on the statement read by hon. Sifuna on the passing on of the Right Hon. Raila Odinga.

Sen. Korir It is okay. We waited for a chance during that time, but we look forward to have time to give our condolences on this important hero who had a legacy to this nation.

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir Asante Bi. Spika wa Muda. Kwanza, ningependa kumpongeza Waziri kwa kazi nzuri ambayo anaifanya. Lakini pia ningependa kuuendeleza mjadala ambao tulikuwa nao kule Mombasa wakati tulikuwa tunapokea ile meli ya watalii. Kulikuwa na hitilafu ya malipo ya wageni wanapokuja. Wageni wengi walikuwa wanabaki katika meli. Walishindwa kushuka na...

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir

The question, Sen. Osotsi. Do not be tempted to go that way.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I must acknowledge that was a very comprehensive response. However, in the strategies, I did not see a strategy around how to leverage our various diplomatic missions for the purpose of promoting tourism. I have had an opportunity---

Hon. Senators, now we move to questions by Senators. Please, remember the rules, so that everybody can have a chance. One question per Senator. Go straight to the question so that everybody gets a chance. Sen. Osotsi, please proceed.

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Sen. Korir[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair]

It is coming. I had an opportunity to visit a number of very strategic embassies and I was disappointed that nothing happens in those embassies in relation to promotion of tourism. My question to the CS is; what arrangement is there between her ministry and the ministry of foreign relations...

Sen. Korir He is not in order because he is misguiding the country in terms of how the prices are set. The prices are set based on the quality of tea. Could he challenge us that the tea from South Rift is of poor quality?

Sen. Korir Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to inform him, based on facts.

Sen. Korir Mr. Speaker, Sir, I respect my good neighbour, Sen. Ledama, but it is always good, especially on an issue touching on farmers, to do proper research and check the quality of tea across the country and the world.

Sen. Korir Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to thank Hon. Cherarkey for recognizing our athletes. I must also thank the Government for the efforts that they have put across in terms of making sure that our sportsmen and women are rewarded accordingly. I concur with a number of...

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir

Let us go to the next Bill. We are still in the Committee of the Whole. I request the Clerk to call out the clauses. THE TECHNOPOLIS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.6 OF 2024)

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I ask Sen. Miraj to second.

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to withdraw the Committee’s amendments to Clause 13 (The Committee amendments to Clause 13 withdrawn) The Temporary Chairperson (

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended by–

Sen. Korir

Sen. Korir Hon. Senators, let us do some business. Clerk, you can read the next Order.

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 8 of the Bill be amended–