Murungi Kathuri

Sen. Mundigi, kuna hoja ya nidhamu kutoka kwa Sen. Mandago. Tafadhali tupunguze hizo hoja za nidhamu, zimekuwa nyingi ajabu.

Order, Senators. When I sit at the place of elders, there are things that I know and you do not know, Sen. Mandago. We are not making any decisions on this Bill now, you are just contributing. Sen. Faki, you will have your time. My work is just to manage...

Sen. Mundigi proceed and conclude your contribution.

Let us hear from Sen. Abass. (Sen. Faki spoke off record) You have 30 extra seconds to conclude.

Kama mwenyekiti wa sasa, ninataka niwaeleze ya kwamba hii sheria haisemi ya kwamba tupige marufuku miraa au muguka. Ninawaelezea hii ili tuelewe kile ambacho huu Mswada unasema. Huu Mswada unaomba Bunge la Seneti litoe substances ambazo zinaitwa Cathinone na Cathine katika orodha ya NACADA. Hatufai kujadili kama miraa na muguka...

Have you benefited from his wisdom?

Okay, proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Cherarkey, there is no position called woman rep in the Constitution.

No, she will be a Member representing Nairobi City County.

Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may procced. Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may procced.

Hon. Senators, I have accepted and the putting of the question has been deferred. (Putting of the Question on the Motion deferred) (The Clerk-at-the Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) Hon. Senators, we are now going back to Order No.8, business appearing as Order No.8, The Division of Revenue Bill....

Sen. Mumma, this ear is on your side, so do not mind. I am just getting some direction.

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

Sen. Mumma, stop addressing Sen. Cherarkey directly.

Hon. Senators, the Mover of this Bill is not around to reply. So, I defer the reply of the Motion to the next sitting. (Reply to the Bill deferred) Hon. Senators, I want to reorganise the Order Paper again. Order appearing as Nos.9, 10, 11 and 12 are deferred. Then...

Order, Sen. Cherarkey. How can you be pronouncing point of order to the Speaker who has removed the chair? Why are you disturbing the honourable Chair that you are on a point of order? What is your point of order? Sen. Methu: I hope my time has been frozen. I...

Senator for Nyandarua, why are you standing up before he prosecutes his point of order? Just sit down, relax. Now, you can go back to your seat.

He has a point of order that you must prosecute.

Sen. Methu is trying to prosecute your point of order, which I think he does not understand. I heard him when I was coming in. He did not mention Baite, but he mentioned the name of another gentleman.

What did you mention?

Sen. Cherarkey, if you are prosecuting on my behalf, where I come from, old men say that arrows aimed at the legs are less dangerous, but an arrow just shot on your heart is very dangerous and can kill you. We do not attend to arrows directed to a leg...

Order, Sen. Cherarkey. No point of order. I am asking you to be on order because you are interrupting the Senator.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to contribute on the Division of Revenue Bill. This Bill is important because it shares the revenue between the national and the county governments. The Senate is here to defend devolution, ensure that devolution stands and that development goes to the grassroots....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what Sen. Omtatah is saying is true. I would like to inform him that the process of drafting that Bill has reached an advanced stage. I think more than ever before, the need to separate the National Treasury from the Ministry of Finance has come and...

Thank you my brother, Sen. Wambua, for those encouraging words. I am happy to hear that drafting of that Bill is at an advanced stage. I hope the drafters will take serious cognizance of Sections 11 and 12 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act which purports to create the...

April, 29, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 40[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair] Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Allow me to also weigh in on the debate of the Division of Revenue Bill. For the benefit of our...

Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, you may proceed.

(Laughter)

Sorry, Sen. Cherarkey, there is a point of order from Sen. Mohamed Faki.

Sen. Cherarkey, when there is a point of order, you should resume your seat and give the Member an opportunity.

Sen. Kinyua, you may proceed.

I can see, he does not take any offence so, please, proceed.

Okay, just a minute. Sen. Ali Roba, you may proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey, you either substantiate or withdraw and apologise unconditionally.

Sen. Cherarkey, why do you not withdraw the statement that he is a “branch chair,” even now that you have the privilege of the VIP podium? You know you are on the VIP podium, so you should be able to withdraw that remark.

Sen. Cherarkey, why is your contribution generating a lot of point of orders? Stop being diversionary.

Sen. Osotsi, you must stand on a point of order that is clear. Sen. Cherarkey, familiarize yourself with Standing Order No.120 which talks of irrelevance. So, speak to this important Bill and stop diverting to other things.

Do you wish to be informed by Sen. Mandago?

Sen. Cherarkey, I thought that you were aware of those figures by now.

Very well. Sen. Osotsi, please proceed.

[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair]

Hon. Senators, looking at the time, we are 50 minutes behind schedule because there is time allocation for every question. I know we have one question by Sen. Hamida Kibwana left for the Cabinet Secretary to respond to and I have several requests here. I suggest that because they are...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed. The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health (Hon. Aden Duale) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the question by Sen. Hamida Kibwana is very important not only to the Ministry of Health, but to the government and the people of Kenya. I want to...

Hon. CS, proceed. The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Hon. Aden Duale) : Hon. Senators, if you look at page 22 on phase one, which we have just completed on 31st March, 2026, you will find that we are completely aligned with the county level vulnerability profiles. That is how we...

Before you get a response from the Cabinet Secretary, I really wanted to know which other member has a supplementary question on the primary question first. This is a technical area on climate change and health strategy. The CS is lucky that he served in the Ministry of Environment, Climate...

Okay, last but not the least, Sen. Miraj.

My good friend, Sen. Nyutu, I want you to go to KNH today. Just yesterday alone, KNH was paid Kshs531 million by SHA. It was number one. That was for many reasons. One, it has a high number of patients. Secondly, there is new good leadership. We have removed all...

Question No. 015 Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration the following question- INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DEATH OF MR. EMMANUEL MUMO NDIVO

Funeral Home, admitted vide Number 1487 of 2025. He was allegedly involved in a fatal road traffic accident along Waiyaki Way.The Dagoretti Base Commander addressed the issue and preliminary investigations revealed that a report of a hit-and-run fatal road accident was filed at Kabete Police Station on 25th August, 2025...

Hon. Senators, we are really constrained by time.

I will not take any question not related to the primary question. Sen. Manzo, quickly.

You have no supplementary question?

On Question No.015?

But there are other Senators who need to ask something on the same Question that you have asked.

importantly, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has been invited to take the proper legal steps, being assisted by the officers from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).As soon as the suspect is arrested, working together with IPOA, he will be taken to court and the processes will follow. These cases...

Bw. Spika wa Muda, swali langu ni, je, hatua gani kwa hizo siku umechukua ili watu wa Embu wajue ukweli kuhusu huyo askari, ikiwa ameshikwa au la? Je, kuna njia yoyote unaweza kutumia ili kitendo kama hiki kishishuhudiwe tena wakati mwingine? Inafaa kila county au sub-county kuwe na watu wa...

Clerk, do we have a quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Clerk, kindly read the first Order. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR WELCOME TO PART II OF THE FIFTH...

Sen. Asige, do you have a point of intervention?

Clerk, let us go to the next Order. What is it, Sen. Boni Khalwale? POINT OF ORDER SECURITY AND SAFETY OF MPS

Yes, Minority Whip.

Hon. Senators, you know that on the issue that Sen. Khalwale has raised, the Chair also has no information about it. We have heard you. I request the secretariat to work on it, to get the facts, so that I can guide the House appropriately. Next Order. MESSAGE FROM THE...

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing. Vice-Chairperson or a Member of the Committee?

Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health. REPORT ON THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND NETWORK ENGAGEMENT IN BUNGOMA AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES

Senators, before we go to the next business of the day, I have another Communication on visiting members of the Mumbi-Nyakinya- Nathingira Committee. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING MEMBERS OF THE MUMBI NYAKINYUA NA THINGIRA COMMITTEE

Let us move on to the next Order. There is a report of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements in Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health, proceed. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT ON OVERSIGHT AND NETWORKING ENGAGEMENTS IN BUNGOMA AND...

Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS THE SENATE’S CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE TO SAFEGUARD DEVOLUTION reaches its intended purpose which includes - hospitals, bursaries, clean water, roads and livelihoods. This duty cannot be discharged if those entrusted with the funds parade arrogance before Parliament and refuse to answer questions about their expenditures.Colleagues,...

Order, Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Cherarkey, you are a seasoned Senator in the House. Can you read exactly what has been approved? I have observed that you are adding flavour to your statement. (Laughter)

Next is the Senator for Busia County, Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoit. RESTRUCTURING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT PROGRAMME AT KVDA

Yes, please, proceed. ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE FAILURE AND DESTRUCTION OF CRITICAL ECOSYSTEMS

Next is Sen. Mwenda Gataya, Mo Fire. You have two Statements. You can read them consecutively. OPERATIONAL STATUS OF THARAKA-NITHI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

What has Sen. Gataya done specially than other Members who read their statements? Next is Sen. Crystal Asige. KENYA'S PREPAREDNESS TO HOST 2027 AFCON

Next is Sen. Mohamed Chute. CONSTRUCTION OF AN AMPHITHEATRE IN LOIYANGALANI

The next statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana is deferred. INTEGRATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN THE ONGOING VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE THE CURRENT FUEL SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY STATUS OF ONGOING MASS VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

I am tempted to give Sen. Karen Nyamu an opportunity to make a personal statement under Standing Order No.58, then we will go to comments. Proceed, Senator. PERSONAL STATEMENT UNDER STANDING ORDER NO.58 CORONATION AS PATRON OF THE MUMBI NYAKINYUA NA THINGIRA, NAIROBI CHAPTER

Now, the next 15 minutes will be for comments on the statements and every Senator should use strictly two minutes. Let us start with Sen. Maanzo.

Sen. Okenyuri, proceed.

Sen. Edwin Sifuna, proceed.

Very well. Sen. Mohamed Chute, proceed.

Hon. Senators, I have realised that two minutes is too short a time. So, next time I will revisit that matter. (Laughter)

Hon. Senators, I think we have done 25 minutes. I will give the Senate Minority Leader two minutes, then we conclude on the comments on statements. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you said that you will increase the time.

Utaongezewa dakika moja ili umalizie. The Senate Minority Leader (

Hon. Senators, we will defer Order No.8. IMPLEMENTATION OF CPAC AND CPI&SF RECOMMENDATIONS ON AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORTS FOR FY 2024/2025 APPRECIATING Clerk, ascertain whether we have a quorum to put the Question. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) I also want to make the determination that this matter does not...

Clerk, ascertain whether we have a quorum to put the Question. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker) I also want to make the determination that this matter does not affect counties, therefore, I will put the question. (Question put and agreed to) After that business, hon. Senators. I will...

Clerk, let us move on to the Order. Sen. Ledama Olekina, proceed. IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY CPAC AND CPISFC ON AUDITOR-GENERAL REPORTS FOR FY2024/2025

and say that we will stop money from going to the counties, the Constitution limits the period to three months. So, we need to rethink the issue of the Appropriations Act in this country.Two, we need to also think generally, because, today, we are about to discuss the issue of...

Before the Majority Leader seconds, I want to make this communication of the visiting members of Maendeleo ya Wanawake from the Ndhiwa Constituency in Homa Bay County. (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING MEMBERS OF MAENDELEO YA WANAWAKE FROM HOMA BAY COUNTY That is good enough....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Motion brought by my colleague, Sen. Ledama. Every Senator who minds the affairs of this House and values devolution should take time to not only speak to, but also reflect about and what it means for this House. We must, first, begin...

Proceed and second the Motion. This Motion has generated a lot of interest. So, therefore, let us save time.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that debate on the Motion be limited to 10 minutes. Alternatively, we can agree to do five or 20 minutes, depending on the time, so that many of us can ventilate. Standing Order No.111 on Limitation of Debate states that...

Yes, many Senators would want to speak on this important matter. So, if we have consensus--- Yes, Sen. Sifuna.

Sure. So, it is 10 minutes. We do not need to put the question. It is a matter that we have to build consensus. Next is Sen. Omogeni. You have 10 minutes. As much as possible, every Senator should use their 10 minutes without any interruptions.

Could the technical team give us a better sound?

Could the technical team give us a better sound?

If you read the document from the auditor, all that money, not even a coin, was used to supply water to any household. It was used, instead, for feasibility studies, facilitation of workshops, et cetera. What a shame to this governor?When he appeared before the Senate for the first time,...

Very good. Next is Sen. Cherarkey Samson.

So, hon. Senators, let us hear from the other gender. That has been a bit volatile. Proceed, Sen. Kavindu.

We are okay.

Very well. Sen. Maina Veronica, proceed.

Just a minute, Sen. Veronica Maina. Sen. Catherine Mumma, did the Chair not caution the member? Of course, the Chair is managing the House. I cautioned the member not to tread in that manner. Maybe I am the one who has prompted you to think that---

But then since I did the caution, I think it is fair enough that---

But then since I did the caution, I think it is fair enough that---

No, since I cautioned the member, I do not think now it is again important to do that. Proceed and conclude, kindly.

Proceed and conclude.

[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair]

Sen. Osotsi, before I leave the Chair, because you have requested me to agree with you, I agree with you totally. (Laughter) [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) in the Chair] I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will pick it up...

Order, Senators. When there is any procession, you must be very attentive and respect the Chair. Clerk, do we have quorum? (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Deputy Speaker) Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Sen. Maanzo and Sen. Mutinda, approach the Chair. (Sen....

Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana is also deferred. CONTAMINATION OF NAIROBI RIVER NURSES’ STRIKE NOTICE IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY

Our technical team should improve on the sound system. Yes, Sen. Sigei.

What is it, Sen. Cherarkey?

Order, Sen. Cherarkey. I am happy that you have mentioned that my colleague, who was the Chair yesterday, gave some direction and we stand by that. Personally, I could not hear Sen. Kinyua very well and I stated so because he was straining to read his Statement. If there is...

I am told that the system is being improved every day. Therefore, issues that you are raising are on record.

Fair enough, Sen. Sigei. Commissioner Wamatinga, you have been mentioned by Sen. Cherarkey.

Wait for the Commissioner to finish because we are seeking for a solution. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) Who has given you the Floor? Please, sit down. Sen. Cherarkey, you know I have a lot of respect for you as my good friend and counsel at some point. (Sen. Cherarkey...

Hon. Senators, I have categorically said that we need this system to be improved. While I am here as the Chair, if you have this display with you, this is not giving the Chair latitude to manage the House. So, as you work on this system, Commissioner Sen. Wamatinga, make...

Order. Still, the system is not okay. The mic is not--- Can you use the Dispatch box?

Hon. Senators, I want to reorganize the business appearing on our Order Paper. We will be coming back to the comments on statements, but first, I want us to do Order No.9. (Interruption of Statements) INCLUSION OF TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS IN HELB FUNDING MODEL Hon. Senators, we will go...

Thank you, Sen. Maanzo. I did not make my position that you should take three minutes, but you have used exactly that. Any other Senator getting a chance to comment should use three minutes. Proceed, Sen. Joe Nyutu.

This system is now on your gadgets. Sen. Olekina is not present. Sen. Beth Syengo is not present. Sen. Osotsi Godfrey, you have the Floor.

Just a minute, Sen. Cherarkey. There is a point of order from Sen. Osotsi.

So, what is your point of order? You know you cannot execute and debate your point of order. Sen. Osotsi, you have been around for some time, so your point of order should be very clear and to the point. Sen. Cherarkey, there is a point of order raised, so...

Sen. Cherarkey, let me reason with Sen. Osotsi again. You have all the time. You are not in a hurry today.

Sen. Osotsi, let me help you further. Sen. Cherarkey, you know after I gave Sen. Osotsi an opportunity to contribute or to make maybe a comment on the Statement, I immediately gave you the opportunity to make your comment on the Statement. Therefore, to me as the Chair, the Osotsi...

Sen. Cherarkey, the next thing I will do is to request the HANSARD immediately, which will be printed and brought before this House.

I have guided you that immediately I gave Sen. Osotsi the opportunity, I gave you the mic.

Sen. Sifuna, just a moment. So, please, either substantiate or withdraw, or I will need the HANSARD before the end of this session.

Who is on the Floor? What do you want? Proceed.

What I request the Table to assist me to do is to get the HANSARD right away. I said that. Sen. Sifuna, I gave my direction as the Chair. (Sen. Sifuna stood at his place) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : Sen. Sifuna, have your seat and just relax. (Loud...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I also want to start by contributing to the Statement by Sen. Kinyua from Laikipia. Indeed, the role of the nurses in this country, in any part of the world, is so essential that we cannot afford...

Sen. Boni Khalwale, please proceed.

Sen. Mutinda, please, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On behalf of my sister and good friend, Sen. Hamida Kibwana, allow me to prosecute her agenda on contamination of the Nairobi River with antibiotics and pharmaceutical waste. I rise under Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a Statement on a matter of countywide...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Leader of Majority, pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1) , I hereby present to the Senate, the Business for the Week commencing Tuesday, 31st March, 2026. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the legislative Business before the Senate is as follows- A total sum...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 26th March, 2026- Volume one of the report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the consideration of the reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of the following...

Proceed and give notice of motion. NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF CPAC REPORT (VOLUME ONE) ON CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY EXECUTIVES

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is CPAC tabling their papers. I just wanted to get clarification from you because 31st, next Tuesday, is the constitutional deadline for the Senate to consider, examine and take appropriate action on the audit report. I am concerned because today is Thursday and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my concern is small, even almost looking like it is trivial, but very important. When children are brought to Parliament by their schools, their parents do it at great expense to sponsor those children. A pattern has formed in this House where, when children from private...

Well noted, Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale, Senator for Kakamega County. Yes, that should be addressed. You have made a good observation. As much as we welcome our students, they really want to be appreciated, but I am handling with the relevant office. So, hon. Senators, we will go back to...

Okay, proceed.

Sen. Eddy Oketch, you know the former system better.

This is because it could---

It could capture interventions and when Senators want to speak. Interventions were very clear. So, this system should be reconfigured.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, I know that we have made a comment on this system and as we go out--- By the way, first, I must also inform this House that since I was sworn-in in September, 2022, today is the first time that I have been cautioned. I have never...

Sen. Methu, I can see you really want to engage the Chair. I gave you the last warning this afternoon, but I can see you still want to really be active on TikTok this evening. What I am saying is that we are done with that Order. We have really...

You will be heard uninterrupted for the next eight minutes.

Before I open the Floor for debate, let me make this Communication. (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR MR. OBINO NYAMBANE’S VISIT TO THE SENATE

Hon. Senators, I have another Communication to make. VISITING DELEGATIONS FROM KIANJOGU SECONDARY SCHOOL AND KIENI COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, NYERI COUNTY (Applause)

Fair enough. Now let us go back to our normal business. I now want to open the Floor for debate on the Motion by the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey Samson.

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

on my behalf for you to substantiate, because that is not a statement of fact. Maybe you saw something on social media that you should verify your information. Sen. Cherarkey, it is only that I am not on my usual seat as the Senator of Meru. In my mind, I...

Sen. Sigei, you should have comfort. Sen. Mungatana gave you all the accolades that you are one of the best chairs. As the Chairperson of the Liaison Committee, I confirm that you are doing so well in your committee. So, when yours truly is seated here and as the Chair...

Sen. Sigei, you should have comfort. Sen. Mungatana gave you all the accolades that you are one of the best chairs. As the Chairperson of the Liaison Committee, I confirm that you are doing so well in your committee. So, when yours truly is seated here and as the Chair...

You have one minute.

Very well, Sen. Korir Joyce Chepkoech.

Sen. Methu had requested to contribute as indicated on my system. Proceed, Sen. M. Kajwang’.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, I just want to inform our very respected chair that, in fact, in the USA, the practice is that the moment the governor leaves the state, the alternate governor, they call him the lieutenant governor, would take over and it is like a given. In our counties...

Give him one minute to conclude his submission. Sen. M. Kajwang’: Thank you for your kindness. I just want us, as a House, to again, after the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee is done with this petition, that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations could finish

Give him one minute to conclude his submission. Sen. M. Kajwang’: Thank you for your kindness. I just want us, as a House, to again, after the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee is done with this petition, that the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations could finish Mr....

Thank you, Chairperson. The putting of the question is deferred to the next sitting. (Putting of the Question on the Motion deferred) Now, hon. Senators, I want to reorganise the order of business. We defer Order Nos. 13 to 21 and then we go to Order No.22. NOTING OF REPORT...

Thank you, hon. Cabinet Secretary. Hon. Members, you know matters relating to roads generate a lot of attention in this House, according to my experience. We have a few other Members who would like to ask supplementary questions. We will be very brief. You know the Cabinet Secretary is also...

Waziri, you are aware of the problems that the people of Nairobi are facing during the current rains. One of the major roads that floods and brings the entire city to a standstill is Mombasa Road. Waziri, there was Kshs9 billion that was given for the repair of that road...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Waziri, most of the roads in our counties are murram roads and every year, during the rainy season, those roads are washed away. Do you have structured mechanisms where, on a yearly basis, you are able to maintain those roads?

The last time Waziri was here, he promised to erect bumps on Chebilat-Nyansiongo-Metamaywa Road that has been prone to many accidents. Since the time he was here, we have had two near fatal accidents and he had promised that the Government was considering expanding that road by dualling it because...

Sen. Okong’o Omogeni.

site is in a bunker for security, so that gets very expensive, but a lot of work is being done.We have monthly meetings with my colleagues from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Ministry of Defence to address security issues, because the interplay between the government of...

He did not say four months.

He did, he said so. You know, that is why we have to listen to all the details. You have a commitment, between four to six months, the road will be done, good drainage, beautification and all those things. He committed himself to do that and the secretariat has captured...

irrelevant, introduce debate and bring the President into the mix? He can do those politics on the corridors of---The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri): Sen. Methu, if you are asking a question on road safety, do not introduce other names of members of the public who cannot come to this Floor....

I do not know why this Sen. Cherarkey keeps disturbing people. Why do you not you allow us to speak? I have been given the Floor. You shall get an opportunity to speak. Why are you addressing Sen. Cherarkey? Who gave you the Floor?

Who gave you the Floor?

Now you are turning this House into a showdown, which I cannot allow. Sen. Methu: Why does Sen. Cherarkey not allow me to ask my question which is on safety? Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that out of the nature of that road, especially the section between Mairo Inya to...

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, our new Member from Baringo County is not being recognised by the system. You can use the Dispatch to ask your question. We have no people in this House. We have honourable Senators.

Hon. Cabinet Secretary, before you leave, there were three commitments copied to your Ministry. I understand the Secretariat shared this information with the Ministry. One was from Sen. Mwinyihaji Faki. He sought follow-up with the KURA to explain the steps being taken to address flooding issues affecting the section of...

Who gave you the Floor?

Cabinet Secretary, that response is sufficient to table in the Table office. So, hon. Senators, that is the end of the session with the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport. Thank you, Cabinet Secretary and your team for continuously appearing before the Senate. You have really covered all your supplementary...

Now you are turning this House into a showdown, which I cannot allow.

Cabinet Secretary, just respond to those few questions and then we close this session. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Davis Chirchir) : Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, on the question from Sen. Lemaletian on the Maralal-Baragoi Road, we procured a contractor--- (Sen. Chute spoke off the record) Senator,...

Thank you and congratulations on being elected as the Temporary Speaker for today's session. That shows the faith the House has on you to discharge, of course, as a ranking Member of this House to be the Temporary Speaker for the purposes of the ongoing works. As I rise to...

Sen. Nderitu John Kinyua.

Hon. Senators, I have this Communication to make. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KUIKUI SENIOR SCHOOL IN BARINGO COUNTY Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers and students from Kuikui Senior School in Baringo County. The delegation...

I do not know whether your colleagues, Sen. Mandago and Sen. Kinyua, have given you enough orientation that you must also see them nyuma ya tent. (Applause)

Sen. Omogeni Erick, please proceed. (Loud consultations)

Sen. Mandago, you are Chairperson of the Committee on Health and a lot of issues by many speakers have come your way. As the Chairperson, we would like to have that information soonest time possible. I direct that you give us the maximum time you will take as a committee...

Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.

Yes, Sen. Omogeni.

So, the Chairperson of the Committee on Health, you can give that other commitment or update the House whether you have started engaging the Cabinet Secretary for Health on the SHA annual report.

Hon. Senators, remember, we were concluding the statements and I can see that the list is still growing. I opened up more time because of the issues of national importance raised in various statements this afternoon. If we do not transact other business, but sort out the cancer issue in...

Sen. Mohammed Chute, you have two minutes.

Sen. Chute.

Order, hon. Senators. Let me make this communication regarding visiting teachers and students from Nyangarithi and Nyakinyua comprehensive schools in Nyeri County. Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting teachers and students from Nyangarithi and Nyakinyua comprehensive schools in Nyeri...

I will be finding out what happened to that substantiation in due course.

What is your point of order? How will you table your phone?

I must give guidance to this House.

How are you tabling the document?

Sen. Omogeni---

I am giving guidance to you. What type---

Which document are you tabling?

No, I am not. You are the one who is---

Ah! No. Now, you know you are intimidating the Chair, but you know your blood and mine cannot be intimidated by anyone. You know very well. So, just follow the right procedures. Next Order. THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.2 OF 2026 THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCE (MINIMUM GUARANTEED...

I am here to manage the House. You cannot be the Majority Leader and the Chair. An. Hon. Senator: That is what he is doing. So, you proceed and reply.

Yes, Sen. Osotsi.

Senator, proceed and make your contributions. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Bill by Sen. Okong’o Omogeni. It is a very important amendment, with the challenges that lie ahead notwithstanding. This is a very noble initiative. Now this is a proper representation of the poor because you...

Next is the Senate Majority Leader.

Senator, proceed and make your contributions.

Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen, Cherarkey has really insisted on informing you, now this is the second time. Please, let him---

Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.