Methu John Muhia

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for allowing me to read this Petition on behalf of Nyandarua Integrated IDPs. It is a Petition to the Senate by the Nyandarua Integrated IDPs concerning delays in compensation and occupation of parcels of land both for their settlement between 2010 and 2013. Mr....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mine is a related question. It was included by the Senator for Samburu County because we currently share Nyahururu Land Registry. I want to know when the land registry in Ol Kalou will be operational now that the buildings there are complete and we had an...

Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this particular Bill on the formulation of the agricultural extension officers’ services. I do not want to repeat what most of my colleagues have spoken about. In Kenya, we always overstress the reliance of our economy on...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity you have accorded to me.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This question is coming substantively for the second time. The last time the question came up was when the Deputy Speaker was in the Chair. I thought the matter was settled then. This morning, my Chairman in the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) made a...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir’, for the ruling. I would like to confirm to you that it is not intended to put you to test or hear what your directions will be. I am ready and willing to abide by whatever direction you give. I have always been respectful to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to welcome the students from Kirinyaga County. Kirinyaga is County number 019 while Nyandarua is County 018. They are very good neighbours. I welcome them on behalf of their Senator, Sen. (Dr.) Murango. I wish them a fruitful visit as they are...

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to human health, sustainable development and the overall well-being of our society. However, it is not a challenge that cannot be overcome.To effectively combat plastic pollution in Kenya, a multifaceted approach that combines legislative measures, public awareness campaigns and sustainable practices is essential. Let...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: - THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by— Sen. Tabitha Keroche was dropped) Clause 4 and Heading to Part II Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that THAT clause 4 of the Bill be amended by inserting the...

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause - Funds of the Authority. THAT clause 16 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “furnished to the” in paragraph (a) and substituting...

THAT clause 12 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Commission” appearing immediately after the words “deposited with the” and substituting therefor the word “Authority”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (

Mr. Chairperson, Sir, this is a very good proposal. It is actually the crux of this Bill because under the Mining Act, you would see that there were different formulae for distributing the benefit. There was also a different method of apportioning benefit to the communities in the Petroleum Act....

[The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 14 and substituting therefor the following new clause - Funds of the Authority. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. I beg to move that Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5B: Board...

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 17 and substituting therefor the following new clause 17- Transitional provisions.

New Clause 5C

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Bill be amended by the following inserting New Clause 5E- Vacation of office. 5E. The office of the chairperson or a member of the Board appointed under section 5B (1) (f) , (g) and (h) shall become vacant if the...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman Sir, I beg move that New Clause 5 be read a Second Time; Establishment of the Benefit Sharing Authority.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move the following New Clause 5A: Functions of the Authority. 5A. (1) The functions of the Authority shall be to— New Clause 5I

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Cluse 5N- Tenure of office of the Director- General. 5N. The Board may terminate the appointment of the Director-General in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for—

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5P- Staff of the 5P. (1) The Board may employ such officers, agents and staff

Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, Sir, for recommitting Clause 5P. The Senator for Kiambu had sought intervention. He wants to have a Clause that would give the board some sort of leeway to give opportunities to the youth and women in terms of recruitment as has been the case for every...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I invite the Senator to read the heading of this sub-section. It is the same thing for us, Members of Parliament (MP) . If you are convicted for more than six months, your position becomes vacant. It is the same thing for board member. If you...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I thank the Senator for Siaya County. I am persuaded that the position he is pursuing is the right one. That is my opinion. Once you are convicted, it means you are not a good person and you should vacate your office. New Clause...

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on it is consideration of the Natural Resources Benefit Sharing Bill (Senate Bills No.6 of 2022) and seek leave to sit again tomorrow.(Question proposed)(Question put...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5J- Conduct of business and affairs of the Board. 5J. The Board shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the provisions of the Schedule. (Question of New Clause 5J proposed) (New...

New Clause 5K Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5K- Director-General. 5K. (1) There shall be a Director-General of the Authority who shall be competitively recruited and appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as...

(Bill deferred)We will defer the resumption of debate on that Bill as the Mover is not here.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5M- Functions of the Director-General. 5M. (1) The Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and secretary to the Board. Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move-...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5O- Common seal of the Authority. 5O. (1) The common seal of the Authority shall be kept in the custody of the Director-General or such other person as the Board may direct...

Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, Sir, for recommitting Clause 5P. The Senator for Kiambu had sought intervention. He wants to have a Clause that would give the board some sort of leeway to give opportunities to the youth and women in terms of recruitment as has been the case for every...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 5R- Liability of the Authority to damages. 5R. Section 5Q shall not relieve the Authority of liability to pay compensation or damages to any person for any injury to them, their...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following Ne w Clau se 1 4A imme d ia te ly af t Clau se 1 4— Financial year. 14A. The financial year of the Authority shall be the period of twelve months ending...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 14B- Accounts. 14B. (1) The Authority shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of account of the income, expenditure and assets of the Authority. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir,...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby Move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 21- Amendment to section 85 of Act No. 1 of 2019. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby Move that the Bill be amended by inserting the following New Clause 22- Amendment to...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby Move – THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Schedule— SCHEDULE (s.5J) PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD OF THE BENEFIT SHARING AUTHORITY Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby Move – THAT Clause 2 of...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I did not stand to disagree with the provision of the Standing Order on the quorum of this House. However, in the same spirit, I am looking at the side of the Senate Minority from which the very distinguished Sen. Madzayo is a leader. He is the...

Sen. M. Kajwang’. (Laughter)

Thank you for your indulgence, Madam Temporary Speaker. I had two Statements. The first one was on water shortage in Nairobi City County. A County and all of us. We must know what plans the County Government of Murang’a has in place to reviving the creamery.My second and last comment...

Yes, my Chairman of the caucus can dully inform me. I know he was attending very serious Government business. I did not know he was meticulous enough to finish and come back in good time. However, the point I was making was that, especially from our region; every time a...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, medical negligence is on the increase. Therefore, Kerugoya County Referral Hospital should be investigated. As a Member of the Committee on Health, I promise to champion that.I thank you.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you told us to be quoting the Standing Order we think is out of order, and I want to quote Standing Order 101 (3) ; Contents of Speech. It says- “It shall be out of order to use offensive or insulting language whether in respect of...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is my line Ministry. I am the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources. I want to portray leadership and the right direction. You have heard the Cabinet Secretary (CS) refer to Nyandarua County, which I represent, in the issues...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this report of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. I almost fell for the invitation by Sen. Faki to speak in Swahili. However, I know I would have gotten lost midway. Allow me to stick to...

You shall raise your point of order after I am through. I am persuaded by the interventions that have been made by Sen. Olekina and Sen. Faki. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a Senate, we are the people that are supposed to protect devolution. We need to form a multiagency...