Methu John Muhia

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I appreciate you for understating the predicament that I was in, leading to your earlier decision. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 14th May, 2024, being: Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to comment on these two Statements. I will, however, restrict myself to commenting on the Statement that has been sought by the Senator for Kakamega, Sen. (Dr.) Bonnie Khalwale, on the arrest, detention, booking and arraignment of four...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended in– Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT clause 32 of the Bill be amended—

Clause 56The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Sen. Cherarkey, what is your comment?Chairperson, you can move the amendment. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move - THAT clause 56 of the Bill be amended in – Sen. Cherarkey, go ahead.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT clause 30 of the Bill be amended by deleting- Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT clause 32 of the Bill be amended— Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 34 of the Bill be amended...

Senate Majority Whip.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move - THAT clause 56 of the Bill be amended in –

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows:

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Clause immediately after clause 30— Supplementary valuation roll 30A. (1) The county government shall, in preparing a supplementary valuation roll, rely on data or information that was used in the preparation of...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting –

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No.55 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I have been struggling to check the time. Yesterday we had an issue with the various clocks in the House. They were reading different scripts and it was raised as a point of order and directions were given by the Chair then that the clock...

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

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it would not have been my wish to stop the trail of thought of my leader, Sen. Wambua. However, I am a bit confused with the way these two clocks are working. On this clock, it is 6.12 p.m. and on the other, it is 6.13...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I had already made part of my contribution. Before I stopped, I was painting an image as a Member of the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) and my Vice-Chairperson is here. I wanted to show how county governments end up with holes in their budgets. I...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

The Deputy Governor of Kisii County (Hon. (Dr.) Robert Monda): Madam Temporary Speaker, I deny having knowledge of that position.The Counsel for the County Assembly (Mr. Elias Mutuma): These are parts of the documents that the County Assembly supplied you with. Correct?The Deputy Governor of Kisii County (Hon. (Dr.) Robert...

On a point of Order.

Hon. Temporary Speaker, since you had already given direction, that you shall take four from each side, I think it is fair that we stick to that direction that you had given. However, I would be of the proposal that, since we have five more witnesses, for the rest of...

Thank you, Sen. Kisang. Sen. Faki, proceed.

Madam Temporary Speaker, so that I get an answer to that particular question, I am not asking a different question. Is that for the two members: one of them has not had a salary for the last eight months? Is it as a consequence for a vote that he or...

Madam Temporary Speaker, let me use the word benefits. That would make more sense. That the member has not been enjoying benefits in the last eight months. Is it because the member from the Orange Democratic Party voted in a certain way?

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.11; looking at the time, it is 20 minutes to 11.00 p.m. and we have to dispense with this matter by midnight. The House is now full. I am sure there are many...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I propose that we limit the debate to three minutes. I invite the Senator of Homa Bay County, Sen. M. Kajwang’, to second. Sen. M. Kajwang’: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second with variation of five minutes.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I invite the Senator for Meru County, Sen. Kathuri, to second.

Thank you, much Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to make my comments on this Bill. In reference to Article 96, I find this as one of the most important Bills that we process, not that the other Bills that we process here are not important. This Bill...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I heard you call me and I want to make the best out of the five minutes that I have before we adjourn. As a Member who sits in CPAC, when we speak about pending bills, as I rise to support this particular Motion. We must first...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am being harassed by the Senate Majority Leader. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources during the...

Bw. Spika wa Muda, nimekusikiza ulipokuwa ukitoa mwelekeo wako. Kabla Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale aseme ikiwa atakuja kueleza au la, nafikiri ni vyema mimi pamoja na Naibu Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Uhasibu wa Pesa za Umma, almaarufu, County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) , tueleze jinsi Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale alivyosema. Nimekubali (Laughter)...

Ni hoja ya nidhamu. Kiongozi wa Wachache, Jaji mstaafu, Sen. Madzayo, aliyatumia maneno haya haya kwamba ni sawa maneno haya yathibitishwe. Hicho ndicho nilitaka kueleza kwenye hoja yangu ya nidhamu. Basi ningependa kumfahamisha, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

Nataka kumueleza----

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker,

Madam Temporary Speaker, Lamu, Samburu and Garissa have one thing in common. They are arid areas, but Vihiga is not. Why would KeRRA or the Ministry of Roads led by one Murkomen who was a Senator in this House discriminate against Vihiga County where the number three of this country...

Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to welcome the teachers and students from Ayani Estate Primary School in Nairobi. We apologise that their Senator was here in the morning session and has not been able to join them this afternoon. However, we welcome them, so that...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you allow me, I could read the second Statement.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on behalf of Sen. Sifuna, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) pending bills and the completion status of projects. In the Statement, the Committee...

I beg to move: THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended— THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by deleting the words “a Board to be known as” appearing immediately after the word “established”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei)...

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause— 8 (1) A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the Board under section 7 (1) (a) , (e) , (f) and (g) if that person— THAT, the Bill be amended by...

THAT, clause 25 of Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (c) — THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause— 8 (1) A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the...

THAT, clause 25 of Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (c) — (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Division will be at the end. Clause 43(Question that Clause 43 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division...

THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 48 and substituting therefor the following new clause—

THAT, Clause 50 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (1) and substituting therefor the following new subclause—

THAT, Clause 53 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twice the value of the blended coffee, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both’’ immediately after the words “commits...

THAT, Clause 55 of the Bill be amended in subclause (9) by inserting the words “in collaboration with the county governments and other relevant bodies” immediately after the words “the institute shall”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will be at the end....

THAT, Clause 64 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “and Training” immediately after the words “the Coffee Research”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will be at the end. Clauses 65 and 66 (Question, that Clauses 65...

THAT, Clause 68 of the Bill be amended by deleting the expression “40 (1) (f) (g) and (h) ” appearing immediately after the words “appointed under section” and substituting therefor the expression “67 (a) (e) (f) (g) and (h) ” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili...

THAT, Clause 55 of the Bill be amended in subclause (9) by inserting the words “in collaboration with the county governments and other relevant bodies” immediately after the words “the institute shall”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 80 of the Bill be amended by— THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 59 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Division will be at the end. Clause 82

THAT, Clause 86 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “March” appearing immediately after the words “thirty-first of” and substituting therefor the word “June”. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will be at the end.

THAT, clause 88 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words “a licenced exchange” immediately after the words “The Board”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will be at the end. Clause 89 THAT, Clause 89 of the Bill...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 94 of the Bill be amended- Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 96 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “board” appearing immediately after the words “vest in the” and substituting therefor the word...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 51- Sale of coffee in an international exchange 51A. (1) A grower or an agent representing the grower may offer coffee for sale, in the prescribed manner, in...

Hon. Senators, we are now done with the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No.10 of 2023), order No.13.We are now going to Order No.14. Hon. Senators, this is not long. So, let us proceed. THAT, Clause 77 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “institute or to any of...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 33 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “years” appearing immediately after the words “than five hundred” and substituting therefor the words “thousand shillings” (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will...

New Clause 9A THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 79 and substituting therefor the following new clause — THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause (9) — Appeals. 9A. (1) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the county...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (3) by inserting the following new sub-clause— 3A. on receipt of the report under subsection (3) (b) , the governor shall submit the report to the respective County Assembly. THAT, Clause 82...

THAT, Clause 86 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “March” appearing immediately after the words “thirty-first of” and substituting therefor the word “June”. The Temporary Chairperson (

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move - THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 5 – 5A. The principal Act be amended by inserting the following new section immediately after section 32 – THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause...

THAT, Clause 89 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 90 of the Bill be amended- Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 92 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 94 of the Bill be amended- Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 96 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “board” appearing immediately after the words “vest in the” and substituting therefor the word...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 25— 25A. (1) The Board and county governments shall regulate the production and processing of coffee with a view of — Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting following new clause immediately after Clause 44A — Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 51- Sale of coffee in...

The “Ayes” have it. THE PREVENTION OF LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.12 OF 2023) Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words, “in consultation with the council of county governors,” immediately after the...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 15 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 33 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word “years” appearing immediately after the words “than five...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 35 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by inserting the words, “in consultation with the council of governors,” immediately after the words “The Cabinet Secretary”. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Hon. Senators, we are now proceeding to the second Bill, the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2023) . I call upon the Mover, Sen. Cheruiyot to move. Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to Senate its consideration...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)