Tabitha Mutinda

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology regarding the state of digital skills literacy in Kenya. In the Statement, the Committee should- LOSS OF AN AK-47 RIFLE AT NDHIWA POLICE...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support this particular Bill. Matters of climate are very passionate to me. This is because I am one of the advocates. As a business person, I produce biodegradable bags in this country. I pride myself on the...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) - (Loud consultations) Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. As a Committee, we also noted that this amendment was only in regards to the issue of the [The Deputy...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.16 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. Mr. Speaker, Sir, sorry, this is the wrong one. DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING AYES:...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to Move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.16 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The Bars were drawn and doors...

Thank you. (Question proposed) We have the last Division. Ring the quorum bell for one minute. Please ring the division bell for one minute or for the shortest time possible.

Yes, he is, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Hon. Senators, I sincerely thank you for finding time to come to the Senate today. I know you are very busy in other areas of jurisdiction. Kindly open the doors. (The bars were drawn and doors opened)

We passed the Division of Revenue Bill way back in April. Why did we dillydally? Why does it take 20 days for the Committee on Finance and Budget to table this on the Floor of the House? Why does it take a month for the National Treasury to give us...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to request that pursuant to Standing Order No. 663, you defer putting of the question to a later date. The National Treasury has committed that by 15th July, the funds had been remitted. So, all is moving well. We believe that as we continue...

Sen. Mumma, when this House adjourned, you had a balance of 16 minutes to make your contributions. You may proceed.

Much appreciated, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is one of our core mandate where, as a Senate, we talk about how much we have given to the counties, while at the same time, we oversight in regards to services that have been rendered. We establish whether funds have been used well....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Allow me to welcome the pupils and the teachers from Bartabwa Day and Boarding Primary School to the This House continues to receive students and pupils from various primary and secondary schools in our country. It gives an opportunity to see what their leaders do...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. As I conclude, I am happy with how the two leaders have given warmth to our children. Also, as a mother, I am very proud of them. I continue to encourage them that if I am here, they can also be here. This space is...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion - THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments (Equitable Share) Cash Disbursement Schedule for Financial year 2023/2024, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday,...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Standing Order No.56 (1)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to second the Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2023) . This is a very important Bill to this House because we have the Equalisation Fund. It is one thing to have the Fund and another to have structures for administration of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support my leaders led by the Senate Majority Leader to condemn this shameful conduct from our Cabinet Secretaries. The President has clearly stated in this country that the Cabinet Secretaries should appear in Parliament. These Cabinet Secretaries should know that they are...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I notice how you call my name in reverse. I appreciate. I rise to support this good Bill by my sister Sen. Mariam Omar. I say it is a good Bill because as a businessperson, more specifically, a manufacturer, this is an issue that...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me start by really appreciating my colleague Sen. Crystal Asige for a wonderful Bill that she has moved before this House. I really appreciate her passion, dedication and all the hard work that she puts in all that she tables before this House. Congratulations...

On a point of order, Mr, Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order? Senator Tabitha. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order under Standing Order No.105, on Responsibility for a Statement of Fact. The Senator, my good Senator from my home county has stated...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank my 11 colleagues who were all very dedicated in looking deeply into this issue. Let me state here categorically, that out of the 11 members, five of us voted “No” to this impeachment and six voted “Yes”. On page No.11, the Members who...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand guided all through. However, I want to state that when we looked into these issues, there is a very clear letter written, appointing the Chief Officer of Finance, clearly indicating that the officer should report to the Deputy Governor.I would like to thank...