Murungi Kathuri

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What I am directing is that, under Standing Order No.1, I directed you to read the statements. So, proceed to do exactly what the Chair guided you to do. PAPERS LAID

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Sen. Ledama. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, we have statements under Standing Order No.53. However, before we start Order No.7, yesterday and this afternoon, I have signed so many statements. I can see that the ones we...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Order, Senators. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, you have two statements. I can see a repeat of a statement you made this week.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Very well. Next, Sen. Mundigi Alexander. PEST THREAT TO MUGUKA FARMING IN EMBU COUNTY

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order, hon. Senators. We now have quorum. Clerk, read out the first Order. PAPERS LAID (Loud consultations)

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)Yes, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Just a minute, Sen. Olekina. There is a point of order from the Senator for Kakamega County. February, 19, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 2

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Boni Khalwale, if you go to Standing Order No.57 (1) --- Are you aware that Sen. Ledama is a member of the Senate Business Committee (SBC) ? Are you aware or not? Just read 57 (1) loudly. Let me sit, you can read for...

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) In the next sitting, yes. You should do that. Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.