Tabitha Mutinda

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to support the Statement by Sen. (Prof.) Kamar regarding consultation of the draft model of the law on labour migration. This is because I have a Bill which I am happy is at the Committee of the Whole stage. The issue of migrant workers cutting...

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

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well guided. I had already commented on a Statement under Standing Order No.52 (1) by Sen. (Prof.) Kamar, but it was not intentional. I will proceed to make my comments on Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale's Statement in regards to loss of lives and injuries. A few...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Senator for Embu, your Senator, Sen. Mundigi, has just stepped out on official duties, but is always my immediate neighbour. I am also an alumna of St. Anne’s High School from the great County of Embu. So, I am also a product of Embu...

Madam Temporary Speaker, the County Allocation Bill, 2025 was tabled before this House as per our Standing Orders. The County Allocation Bill, 2025 has been prepared in accordance with Article 218 (1) of the Constitution. The Bill divides among counties the revenue allocated to the county level of government through...

Madam Temporary Speaker, the County Allocation Bill, 2025 was tabled before this House as per our Standing Orders. The County Allocation Bill, 2025 has been prepared in accordance with Article 218 (1) of the Constitution. The Bill divides among counties the revenue allocated to the county level of government through...

Thank you, so much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I appreciate my colleagues, led by Sen. Cherarkey for the great input while seconding this very important Bill for this House at this critical time. I also thank Sen. Karen Nyamu, from Nairobi City County, where we both represent, for her great input,...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move- THAT the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025, be read a Second Time. The Bill was published before this House and was first read on the 27th June, pursuant to our Standing Orders. The Equalisation Fund is also established under Article [The...

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, you are well informed.

I know you cannot see. That is why in my wisdom I have courteously reminded you. As I proceed, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to appreciate Members of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the great work done. I can see that after 30 days after adoption,...

All right.

Allow me to complete my point of order.

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would love to be informed.

Very well informed. I never thought that my good colleague, Sen. (Dr.) Murango, would walk out. I was just curious. I have one of the most unique hairstyles. I, therefore, thought he would be looking up, but got astonished that he was looking down there. All said, Mr. Deputy Speaker,...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. What is Sen. Sifuna talking about? Which improper motive?

You are completing on what ground?

If you want to know that EACC is working, you will see them chasing a police officer who has received a bribe of Kshs50. That is why I say, I know corruption is not good, but go for the bigger evil. Leave the policemen alone. He was taking Kshs50. Go...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to extend my appreciation to my colleagues who we were with during the mediation process for the Division of Revenue led by my Hon. Chairperson together with Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Sen. Mungatana, Sen. Oketch Gicheru amongst others. Most of us who were in...

Asante, Bw. Spika. Ningependa kumpongeza Waziri wetu. Tumeona akichapa kazi na swali langu ni rahisi. Ningetaka kujua dhamana ya madini katika kaunti za mashariki, haswa kule nilikotoka na pia mipangilio ambayo Wizara ya Madini inayo ili kuwezesha yale madini yako kwa hizi kaunti kunoga na kupanuka.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was waiting for the mic. Allow me to make comments with regards to Sen. Eddy Oketch's statement as far as the issue of the status of insurance coverage for hospital assets is concerned. As you know, it is very important for assets to be insured....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to do a Second Reading of my Bill, The Labour Migration and Management (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2024) . Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to thank the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for guidance. My sincere apologies, at times, because of the busy schedule, we miss some of these points, but it is not intentional. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to Move the Motion – THAT the Labour Migration and Management Bill (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.42...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. For me, it is a really great evening. This is a Bill that my colleague; the seconder, Sen. Hamida, made a positive contribution. These are things that touch our people very dearly. She has been able to share some of the examples and I really...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on a matter of national concern regarding the effective operationalization of the Victim Protection Trust Fund, which is closely linked to the Child Fund. In...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Since I cannot comment on my own Statement, I will briefly make a comment on Sen. Mbugua and Sen. (Dr.) Boni's statements. Sen. Mbugua’s Statement is in regards to the issue of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations and more specific, the single-use plastics. In...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, the 27th of May, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Government's County Allocations Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2024/2023. (Sen. Tabitha Mutinda laid the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments (Additional Allocations) Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2024/2025, laid on the Table of the Senate, today,...

Economic Planning appeared before the committee, he indicated a revised downward projection from Kshs2.8 to Kshs2.756 trillion. That is the downward projected revenue that the Cabinet Secretary indicated to the committee when he appeared.From Kshs2.8 to Kshs2.756 trillion, of course other figures will change. The National Treasury and the National...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to briefly comment on the Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana on the issues of contraceptive methods. She has requested for an adequate quality supply across all the public facilities in the country because of the increased rates of induced post-abortion effects that are in this...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to start by appreciating--- Sen. Hamida Kibwana, please proceed. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. First, I would like to appreciate my two colleagues, Sen. Ojienda and Sen. Chimera, for this Bill. It is a good one and looking at the overview, it is...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to start by thanking all colleagues who have contributed to this Report. I would also like to thank colleague Members of the Committee on Finance and Budget for ensuring that we scrutinized these nominees thoroughly as per the required standards. The nominees that were...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I notice that the Senator for Nairobi City County is always keen when I am doing my submissions, and I appreciate it. I actually take it as a compliment. From their names, one can tell which region David Owuor or Kosgei, comes from. It...

Sen. Cherarkey Samson, please proceed. My Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are not here, but I would like to state that we are going to look at the bottom of issues of health. With my experience as a pharmacist, I am going to make an input.I was able to inspect key...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to make comments on Sen. Cherarkey’s statement regarding the 10 per cent tariff that has been imposed to the Kenyan exports by the United States of America (USA) . We all agree that tea, coffee, horticulture and textile are the most economically significant products in...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. For Christ's sake, our teachers deserve good and fair promotions. Everyone has passed through the education system. Imagine, today I sit as a Senator, yet the teacher who taught me at the lower level has never, for example, received their fair share of...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me start by appreciating my Senator, the Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Sifuna, for this great Bill. (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale consulted loudly) Madam Temporary Speaker, I request that you ask Sen. (Dr.) Boni to---

Thank you so much, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me repeat and emphasize that we are truly proud of this Bill because it goes a long way. The generation we have today is highly talented in various fields. This Bill, as I have analyzed it, speaks to the sports fund at...

Yes. I do not mind my former Chairperson informing me.

Thank you, Sen. Osotsi. Madam Temporary Speaker, that is what transpired yesterday. Thank you, Sen. Osotsi because you have informed me that is what has happened again today. I understand where Sen. Osotsi is coming from. I might not have been there, but I am informed that Sen. Osotsi stood...