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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the Cabinet Secretary for being here considering the former Cabinet Secretary never stepped in this House even after we sanctioned him. What are the current total pending bills by the national Government? Sometimes, we hear that roads have pending bills...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) It cannot be a point of order, Senator for Nandi. Kindly, proceed. Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, while the issue that has been raised by Senate Majority Leader is of weighty concern, under the law, there...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you. Mr. Speaker Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the status of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) projects in Nandi County. In the Statement, the...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I stand guided, through your secretariat, we normally table reports in which we give directions and recommendations. However, I am happy to try and do a summary version of each county. Thank you. October 2, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 27

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on claims of grave mismanagement of employment, human resource, and payroll matters in Nandi County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will comment on the Statement of Sen. Richard Onyonka on the issue of ADC. I will also seek further clarification on this matter with regard to the acreage that is still with ADC because we are aware there was some in Nandi...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.106 on responsibility for statement of fact. Is it in order for Sen. Chute to allege tribalism and the issues that are within the EACC? Can he substantiate by tabling that evidence, so that we can be satisfied?

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Sen. Cherarkey, what is your point of order? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it in order under Article 10 of the Constitution on National Values and Principles of Governance to allege that Mr. Kemei was given this...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, today, the Chairman of the Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration is not cohesive at all. Article 57 of the Constitution of Kenya talks about older members of the society: It says:- “57. The State shall take measures to ensure the...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I want to support this Motion and commend the Committee on Finance and Budget for their wonderful job, led by the party leader and the Chairman, Sen. Ali Roba, the great Senator of Mandera. Also, the Vice Chairperson, Sen....

Sen. Cherarkeylawyer; I did not say I am a senior advocate. I wish my brother would stand guided on matters of English.On the issue of consumer information, we must agree and ensure there is proper consumer information. We have technology. If the CAK is not comfortable with any product in...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the reduction of tea bonuses in certain regions in Kenya such as Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisii, Trans Nzoia, Bomet, among...

Sen. Cherarkeywho benefit from the Equalization Fund, more than Kshs43 billion is yet to be released by the National Treasury.It is affecting the operations, for example, in Nandi County, we are expecting in three wards, Kapchorua Ward, Chemelil-Chemase Ward, and Soba/Songhor Ward. This is very disappointing. We want to call...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to quickly comment on two statements; one by Sen. Faki of Mombasa County on the issue of evictions vis-a-vis compensation. Article 40 of the Constitution talks about the protection of property rights and requires that at the time of eviction that has not been met...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. My question to the Cabinet Secretary will be very simple. In counties such as Kericho, Kisumu, Nandi, Bomet, Kisii and Nyamira, we are the home of sports. What is the strategy of the Ministry on enhancing sport tourism, because we have legends of...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I commend Sen. (Prof) Margaret Kamar for bringing this Motion of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). This is a very important Association because it allows parliamentarians across the globe and our staff, the secretariat, to exchange the best practices of the precedents and...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. From the onset, I want to congratulate Senator Mariam Omar. She continues to distinguish herself as one of the prolific legislators of this Session. I am happy she has brought a serious Bill. As a House, all of us 67 Senators should be...

Sen. Cherarkey My apologies. I am well informed. You know, the reason I might not know him is because he has never represented me in my legal troubles. If I had legal troubles mentioning Sen. Wakili Sigei and Sen. Okongo Omogeni, then it would be a big deal. However, I...

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Sen. Cherarkey We are almost concluding now on statements. I think that should be the end of that session by having Sen. Beth Syengo.

Sen. Cherarkey Would you wish to be informed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am grateful. I was worried that somebody would shoot up and challenge me for quoting social media. Social media cannot stand in this House. So, the confirmation from the distinguished Senator for Nandi County that there is unrest in Nandi County, must be taken seriously,...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On issues of enforced disappearance, before the President, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto became President, he said that no more people will be found dead in River Yala. We have now found people dead in Quarry. The worst that can happen to a...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to condemn the defilement case of a young girl, who was 13 years then, that has been brought by my senior sister, Sen. Catherine Mumma, in Kigoto village. Homa Bay County is fighting the triple threat led by Governor, Hon. Gladys Wanga and all...

Sen. Cherarkeygiving the Council of Governors too. Can we put it as “Youth, Persons with Disability (PWD) and women?I agree with Clause 27 that we need a national command centre. When we went to Brazil and visited Brasilia, the former president of that time--- The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) On...

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Sen. Cherarkey Point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, sir. (Applause) September 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 52 Sen. Cherarkey Yes, since he is on the Finance and Budget Committee. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Sen. Cherarkey, your time is up. Sen. M. Kajwang’, proceed.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose this amendment having had the privilege of getting an explanation from Sen. Oketch Gicheru, who is a Member of the Finance and Budget Committee. How I wish this House would have benefited from the report of the Finance and Budget Committee. We...

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Sen. Cherarkey Ask your Question, then we will prosecute your issues. Question No.051 The Deputy Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to ask Question No.051 to the Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection.

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Onyonka, no, you cannot--- It is a point of order on what? September 18, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 29 Sen. Cherarkey I thank you.

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection the following Question:-

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, if I can just prosecute what I am saying, you can also benefit, Sen. Orwoba. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) Order, Sen. Orwoba. Can you allow Sen. Wambua to speak? Sen. Cherarkey: To the extent that a name has just been dropped does not mean...

Sen. Cherarkey: Sen. Cherarkey:Sen. Tobiko, I ruled on this that on the matter that you touched, you will have opportunity to substantiate. It is not an issue of whether debate has been stopped. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) I am ruling you out of order. Kindly sit. What...

Madam Temporary Speaker, every day is a learning opportunity for all of us. If we continue that way, we are going to make debate in this House too narrow.

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On behalf of the Senator of Baringo County and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for Baringo County Assembly. I confirm as the darling of MCAs across the country that their welfare on...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the audits by the Public Service Commission of Human Resource and Payroll Systems in Government. In the Statement, the committee...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been discussing these issues in secrecy, but now it is open. I wish to thank Sen. Faki. It is very unfortunate that we have a pending bill of Kshs450 million. Who spent that money? I am not aware. He who comes to...

Sen. CherarkeyI had made proper arrangements because, according to the Calendar I was given, I was to be in Busia on 23rd September. You can imagine the financial and emotional anguish I would go through in reorganising the diary.My cows are calving that season, so balancing being in Busia, caring...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope you will allow under Standing Order No.1 as I contribute. I wanted to say something about cess. The Speaker (Hon. King) I have made a ruling. Sen. Cherarkey Okay. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have not seen cess money in Nandi, especially...

Sen. CherarkeyThat is what the former President initiated through the task force that was appointed to review power purchasing agreements and they submitted their report on 28th September,(Applause) Sen. Cherarkey That is what the former President initiated through the task force that was appointed to review power purchasing agreements and...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I literally saw hon. Sen. Cherarkey wailing, asking for his gods to excuse him. When I asked him what the problem was, he told me he had seen Mr. Matiang’i the night before. It was scary for him. I am using this argument to justify---...

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Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Laughter)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to say that when you are needed by the police, you must submit yourself. If you cannot submit yourself, the police can even break into the bank. I support and thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order! Hon. Members.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. Cherarkey just mentioned me adversely because I never sold sugar using the NG-CDF. The case I had, I won. He is just making this for political expediency because I said he was running and crying like a baby. The point of order is that unless you...

Thank you. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Githuku. We only have two minutes and we wind up this, so that I put the question.

Sen. Cherarkey Proceed, Sen. Githuku. (Laughter) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Proceed, Sen. Githuku.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Sen. Cherarkey consulted loudly)

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Sen. CherarkeyFinally, there was an argument over the office of the Auditor-General's report and the reading of the Constitution. Some of Members felt, the fact that the office of the Auditor-General has generated a report, it can be quoted as a legal document.Can it be used persuasively in any of...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Witness, Nkanata Dixon Munene; in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) portal, you have indicated that your workplace is Okubasu and Munene Advocates. Why is it so and yet you are a CECM appointed to serve in Meru County? Clarify that for...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, quickly, on page 171 of volume 1B, is a letter that has been part of evidence in the breakdown of the Governor's personal staff. There are four drivers, so I presume there are four vehicles and five staff whose job description August 20, 2024 SENATE...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence and guidance, under one minute. When CPA Ibrahim Mutwiri Kirimi, who was the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) of Finance and Economic Planning appeared, I asked a clarification question on his standing at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Witness, according to the Senate HANSARD of 7th November, 2023, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu, asked you that since you as the mover of the Motion; is this message consistent with the narrative of a peaceful governor who is a victim of some evil...

Sen. Cherarkey Yes, what is your point of order, Senator for Nandi County? (Interruption of Debate on Motion) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Yes, what is your point of order, Senator for Nandi County? (Interruption of Debate on Motion) August 20, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 136 PROCEDURAL MOTION LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON...

Sen. Cherarkey Let us listen to Sen. Onyonka. (Loud consultations) Let us listen to Sen. Onyonka. (Loud consultations)

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Sen. Cherarkey That is all, Ms. Linda. Make your responses short and respond directly to the question.

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.88 and the rules that are related to this. Where we have any evidence, where we cannot be able to interpret that evidence, our rules require that we must get an interpreter. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you have seen...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir and Hon. Members. As I said, the Governor advised that I could only give any legal advice on a need basis. As an advocate, you cannot solicit to give advice. You can only wait to be requested for the advice....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it was not convenient for me to bring all other registers because of the short period that I received.

August 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 151 Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My question is straightforward. I have listened to the witness being cross-examined by the Governor's attorney. I have also listened to him giving the same answers when he was being re- examined by his attorney. I...

Sen. Cherarkey How many registers do you have? Was it convenient for you to bring all the registers that you run in the County Assembly to refer to your correspondents? Were you confirmed as substantive Clerk of the Meru County Assembly, or were you in an acting capacity? Mr. Temporary...