Khalwale Boni

(Applause) statement that speaks to the role of the police. The police in Kenya seem to be serving private individuals, like the crooks who took these 130 head of cattle as if the matter is supposed to be countrywide. Today, the police have come to Ikolomani, Isulu, Bushiangala, Musali village...

So what have you informed him? What are you informing him?

(Loud consultations) of Ikolomani in defending their national resource. Kshs687 billion is far too much money for us to allow tomcats from Nairobi supporting foreigners to take over. We will not cave in.

Mr. Speaker, I am convinced by what the Counsel for the Governor, Mutuma, has said; that, you cannot find voting by proxy anywhere in the Standing Orders of the County Assembly or anywhere else yet, this is going to guide us to decide on your preliminary objection, Mr. Mutuma. Do...

mean? You all know that in this House, we have been voting with the threshold of 24, even when our brother, the late Cheptumo was gone.Now, with what has been brought by the County Assembly, they are telling us, please, remember there were three MCAs who are not in that...

Hon. Senators, kindly arise. This session is suspended for one hour. We shall, therefore, come back here at exactly 7.30 p.m. (The Senate adjourned temporarily at 6.30 p.m.) (The Senate resumed at 7.40 p.m.)

(Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am glad that you have paused the intention to put the question. Anything touching on devolution, specifically issues of funding, speaks to the core business of this House. I want to thank you for this opportunity and also to second the Motion. As I...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We do not understand why there is all this power rationing. Western Kenya tends to be the biggest casualty. What is the reason? You are well-placed to tell us, because fortunately for us, you also come from Western Kenya. By that I mean the former...

This matter does not invite the Speaker to rule. It is a matter that requires the entire Secretariat of Parliament and specifically the Senate, to reflect on and advise the SBC. Sometimes, when the Governor of Kakamega is appearing before CPIC and CPAC, I sit there and see the governor...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to appreciate the initiative by the Nominated Senator, Sen. Nabwire and Sen. Catherine Mumma. They are the only leaders from our community who have woken up to the reality of what is going on in Ikolomani. With maximum respect, it is sad...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I again celebrate my younger brother for defending himself and setting the record clear. Why are 8,000 to 10,000 people being moved to nowhere? The leaders are quiet, apart from Sen. Catherine, Sen. Consolata, and yours truly. Secondly, the administration; the national Government and the...

Yes. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) : Proceed, Senator for Nandi County.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we should always plead with colleagues that if they must inform a Member, they inform them something they do not know. Before you came here, we enacted the law you are talking about. So, I know what I am talking about. Sen. Boni, that information should be...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Seriously speaking, Cabinet Secretaries should familiarise themselves with the Constitution. We sat with the Prime Cabinet Secretary here up to very late in the night when we were debating the Bills that were coming under the new Constitution. He knows, and he ought to know,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I like your tone. You should further advice the Senator for Nandi that he is decades away from my experience in parliamentary parlance. If he was not, he would know that in this Parliament, a ruling has been made that a Member is not expected...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this habit of giving the impression that this Floor offers and opportunity for intimidation of a Member during debate negates the freedom of speech in the House and as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. If the Senator for Nandi is uncomfortable with the factuality of what...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I started this journey in politics at the age of 22… Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale… Mr. Speaker, Sir, bear with me for five seconds. I started with the journey in politics at the age of 22. We fought for this Constitution for so long so much so that...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I see no evidence that I am unable to substantiate. If such evidence is there, let it be adduced. I am very serious. We are not going breach provision of the Constitution just because of a smaller provision that could be found in a Standing Order. Could...

Thank you so much for the indulgence. I can assure you, I have said I have chosen to keep quiet for the reason that Kenyans died to have freedom of expression and speech. Please, understand these things. We were there before you were.

Mr. Speaker, Sir-- Hon. Boni, I have made a ruling after giving you more than 15 minutes to do what the--- I have made a ruling that--- What is the ruling? I have already made the ruling that you walk out of the Chamber. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I choose to...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105. Did you hear the Senate Majority Leader announce that he is being denied an opportunity to go on maternity leave? Could he prove that he is pregnant? Mr. Speaker, Sir, laymen are shouting and they do not know that pregnancy is...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to seek further clarification on the matter raised by the Senator of Nandi County. The issue is the discrimination that Kenyans face in their industry outside the country are subjected to. The Government of Kenya should not keep quiet when our athletes, who make...

Thank you for that. A young lawyer and entrepreneur, Frederick Laurenti Obuya, a lawyer who runs a tour company, was arrested. We demand that the head of mission in Dar-es-Salaam goes tomorrow morning to Oyster Bay Police Station in Dar-es-Salaam, where this young man was last seen, so that from...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have heard that you have amended the order of business, so that we can start with No.10 and then go back to the question. However, could you clarify whether the Senate is now waiting for a Cabinet Secretary? Is it the procedure of Parliament that when...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. The history of the IPU stretches to hundreds of years ago. Initially, the reason why IPU was founded was to further amongst other things, democracy, in the community of nations worldwide. I congratulate Sen. Catherine Mumma for participating in...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I ask my Question, allow me to extend my condolences to the family of the wife of J.M. Kariuki, Mama Terry Kariuki, who has passed on. I request the Cabinet Secretary, owing to the unique history of Josiah Mwangi Kariuki in this country, that the state...

Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Cabinet Secretary’s work is well cut out for him. As a former colleague in this House, I believe he wants to succeed and we will support him. However. these incidences took place as far back as 2023. He is telling us that he is still...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not clear from the Cabinet Secretary. This insecurity is promoted by politicians. We know of a politician in Baringo and a politician in West Pokot. In fact, his helicopter air lifted cattle rustlers when they had been arraigned in court in Kitale. So, it is...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must collectively congratulate the Government for the decision to make it easier for the Somali and other border communities to move away from being discriminated. However, this is the time the Cabinet Secretary must tell the country what security layer has been put to ensure...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the issue of operalise--- (An hon. Senator spoke off record) Wait, you--

because he has been to that place. It is called Kathangachini; just neighbouring Kathangachini. Now it is Kathangajuu. That sub-location has gone without a substantive assistant chief for close to five years since the retirement of one John Nyanga Gakingo. We have had two interviews conducted. We have not received...

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on operationalisation of locations and sub-locations, Cabinet Secretary, there are many new sub-locations and locations across the country. Young people have undergone interviews for employment. They have been waiting, some of them even for periods of up to two years. When are these people going...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 30th October, 2025- The report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on its consideration of the National Assembly...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate--- Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg your pardon. CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT'S ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS (NO. 2) BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2025)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. These days, social media is very vibrant and robust. Let me make it clear that I am reading on behalf of the Leader of the Majority. I am not the Leader of the Majority. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , I...

I am sorry, that was when I was asking for a point of order. I am now good.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Cabinet Secretary knows that the Cabinet sat and made a decision on privatization. However, this was varied to leasing. Since he sits in the Cabinet, why did you not take the initiative to carry out a socio-economic impact assessment? He has now visited our...

What is your question, Sen. Boni? Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale: I feel a lot of pain about Litunya because I had to pay. I share your pain, but go straight to the question, Senator. Cabinet Secretary, the question you must answer for Kenyans is this: The extra bill that SHA expects...

Cabinet Secretary, the question you must answer for Kenyans is this: The extra bill that SHA expects people to pay, why do you not acknowledge that it reflects a failed funding system? This system needs to be reworked, so that patients, my dear brother, can enjoy the same benefits they...

Sen. Boni, could you address the Chair?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, could you contain him?

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Point of Order!

Number two, you cannot transfer the responsibility---

Order, Sen. Boni Khalwale. Minority Leader, please proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante, Bw. Naibu Spika.(Loud consultations) If there is no clarification, then I will give the Minority Leader. You cannot attack Dr. Brian Lishenga and you find it okay and are unable to speak about Dr....

On a point of clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, Sen. Boni. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to beg you to indulge me and the Senator for Vihiga County, because this is a historic moment in our region and within our three communities. I would like to request you to give...

Is the distinguished Senator, Catherine Mumma in order to misrepresent facts? If indeed she is a daughter of this community, which I know she is--- Which Standing Order is that? Standing Order 105. If indeed she is a daughter of this community, and I do agree that she is a...