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Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.105, not to interrupt the Senator for Nandi County, but to ask if really he is in order to make sweeping statements that fish in Kempinski is kept in the fridge, that it is not fresh?...

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Sen. Mandago[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] [The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you have three minutes.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support the statement by Sen. Hezena that the school feeding programme has been in existence for many years. It has helped many young children grow up and complete their studies. However, the programme has many challenges. The food does not reach every corner...

costs. Otherwise, the overhead costs, including transportation, are too high. Reducing them will reduce the amount of money used for food supply. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abass, you were the last contributor to the statement. Sen. Okenyuri, did you finish? Take two minutes.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I also support Sen. Hezena’s statement briefly by saying that these regions are already disadvantaged. That is why this programme was introduced as a measure to assist them. As a remedial measure, we should not have issues with transparency. Let the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to present this statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is a leadership role that my Chair has, that is why he is empowering me. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank me also for recognising that he is doing the right thing.

Yes, I am coming to that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to reply to the Motion on the Report of the Standing Committee on Health, County Oversight and Network Engagement in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kiambu, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,...

implement the reports of the UHC workers as permanent and pensionable within 60 days of the adoption of this report.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, still on the human resource staff, there is lack of motivation of the staff who are working in the facilities. There are some who have worked in...

I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order 66 (3), I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.I request Senator Beatrice to Second. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No need. You are okay now. You have prosecuted your matter perfectly.

Thank you. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) It is only for the Chair now to defer the putting of the question. (Putting of the Question deferred) Next Order. THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.3 OF 2024) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The Senate Majority Leader is not...

June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 33 KUMBUKUMBU YA KUDUMU YA WAATHIRIWA WA AJALI YA FERI YA LIKONI YA 1994 PROMOTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY June 4, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 34 The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) FURTHER AWARE THAT Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile...

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Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to contribute to the statement by Sen. Boni Khalwale. Public utilities are set aside for a specific course but it is becoming an alarming situation in our country because public utilities are increasingly being leased out regardless of the...

Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to make my contribution on the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bills No.21 of 2025) . My attention has been drawn to the allocation of the funds. I would like Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to relook into...

Sen. Mandago Thank you very much, honourable Deputy Speaker. My point of order is this. There is a tendency that is growing in the House. When Members are asked to apologize and withdraw, they meander around and try to avoid. We should just be as direct and as blank in...

Sen. Mandago Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have heard the Cabinet Secretary say there are absentee landlords. I do not know whether in Maasai land there are absentee landlords, unless the Cabinet Secretary intends to take away private land under the guise of absentee landlords. Finally, there is Government land...

Sen. Mandago Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My question goes to Cabinet Secretary on ensuring that funds that have been set aside for projects in particular regions are utilised for those regions. I ask because the Cabinet Secretary is keen to ensure there is equitable connectivity in the country....

Sen. Mandago Allow me to ask this because it affects the whole country. Just one question. What is the Ministry doing about your agencies in terms of utilising the road wayleaves? We have situations where KPLC erect poles in the middle of the roads, even when the corridor is 90...

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Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Loud consultations)

Sen. Mandago I support the Motion that the debate be limited to 10 minutes, so that all Senators can have time to contribute.

Sen. Mandago Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not understand the agitation of Sen. Mundigi. He should remember that I am among those who supported the sale of muguka when there was a stalemate in Mombasa. He should come quietly. My clarification is not even related to the Narcotics, Narcotic Drugs...

Sen. Mandago Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. When you gave your ruling on acceptance of the apology by Sen. Karen Nyamu, you talked of Speaker Jeffah Kingi in your closing remarks. I looked because Members are not blind and I know the Speaker in the seat is Sen. Veronica Maina.

Sen. Mandago Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just to find out whether your sitting there is not a conflict of interest. Having been the Mover of the Bill, you also want to preside over the decision of the House on this debate.

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Sen. Mandago Sen. Mandago, I believe you are informed and that is a constitutional provision. Sen. Mandago: I was just advising those governors that they are better off making their way to the Senate, responding to the questions that are being asked, and they should not get agitated. If you...

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Sen. Mandago: Sen. Joyce Korir, you may proceed. I was just advising those governors that they are better off making their way to the Senate, responding to the questions that are being asked, and they should not get agitated. If you know how you spent the money; if you know...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the amendment of the Motion for the following reasons. It is common knowledge that the work of each committee is to carry out tasks as per our Standing Orders. The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) and the County Public Investments and...

given draft management letters and two weeks to respond. They could have provided evidence of communication with the Auditor-General before her opinion. However, what did they do? They boycotted out of pride.The CPAC and the CPISFC tabled reports. The earlier Motion I drafted saw it fit for the committees to...

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Sen. Mandago Sen. Mandago, please, inform him adequately.

Sen. Mandago Sen. Mandago, please, inform him adequately.

Sen. Mandago Sen. Osotsi, would you like to be informed by Sen. Hezena?

Sen. Mandago Sen. Osotsi, would you like to be informed by Sen. Hezena?

Sen. Mandago Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary what plans they have to establish talent academies in Uasin Gishu County. How is it that Uasin Gishu County and Nandi County, the home, city and source of champions, have only one talent academy in Elgeyo...

Sen. Mandago Sen. Abbas, proceed. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, what is your issue? (Interruption of debate on the Motion)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take the point made by Sen. Mandago and actually rephrase what I said to say that majority of governors have not been investing in VTCs and Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) . In fact, very few have invested in childcare which is within...

Sen. Mandago Sen. Mandago, please, inform him adequately.

Sen. Mandago Sen. Osotsi, would you like to be informed by Sen. Hezena?