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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I support that the deputy governor be assigned roles. Devolution has come full-circle. We know what works. Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, if you remember, we were being told to pass the Constitution, alafu turekebishe. That was the mantra when we passed the 2010 Constitution....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, can I be given up to tomorrow afternoon to substantiate? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Very well. Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On the issue of floods and school reopening, I am aware that at least 70 schools have yet to be opened because...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 28 of the Bill be amended- Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. CherarkeyI call upon the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to move the amendments on Clause 87. Clause 87 THAT Clause 64 of the Bill be amended in Sub-Clause (5) by deleting the words “twenty shillings” appearing at the end of the Sub-Clause and substituting thereof for...

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Sen. CherarkeyIt is an office akin to the Auditor-General. However, within that office, they can employ other officers to help that officer. In my view, the holder of the principal office should be someone who has the sort of experience that would accord with the office that they hold.

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Sen. Cherarkey You will be protected as long as you stop protecting yourself. (Laughter) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You will be protected as long as you stop protecting yourself. Sen. Cherarkeyamongst others. What is the Cabinet Secretary doing to work closely with other agencies like the National Land Commission (NLC),...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have always said that when an issue of national importance comes to our attention, committees should be seized of the matter. I am happy with the Chairperson of the Committee on Health for doing that for the first time. We must provide leadership. The...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in as much as I respect the ranking Member, Senator for Kakamega County, I have two points of order. One; I do not need to apologise to anybody because my facts are on HANSARD. I said; if there is a way, we can have...

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

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for this opportunity. I rise under Standing Order No.35. I know you are seized of this matter. On three occasions, I have raised an Adjournment Motion on discussion of Bunge Tower and its operations. I handed it in on Tuesday, Wednesday...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution on devolved functions and also Section 148 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. Is it Standing Order Nos.1 and 105, if you want the Senate Standing Orders? Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it in order for...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to make a comment on Sen. Mumma’s Statement. I thank the national Government for supplementing the devolved function. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you, being a former Governor, know about disaster management, disaster response and you are also a distinguished lawyer in this Republic. I...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will rebuttal in 30 seconds. When you read the Fourth Schedule, Part II on county governments, function 12 is fire fighting services and disaster management. (Sen. Sifuna consulted loudly)

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, we should introduce monthly maandamano and heckling for Sen. Sifuna. My points is--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, proceed to withdraw that statement. Sen. Cherarkey I withdraw, but the point has been made. (Loud consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, hon. Senators! Sen....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I mentioned three places. I did not say he has not visited them. The HANSARD can bear me witness. I said I am not sure if the Senator of Nairobi has visited Mathare the way the President has. May 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 15 The...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rarely support what Sen. M. Kajwang’ brings to the Floor of the House, but in the interest of the nation--- I always support him in the Committee, but not on other issues. I beg to support him on this amendment. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having...

Sen. Cherarkey The “bullfighter” is inviting me to a very dangerous ground in which I do not want to engage. Sen. M. Kajwang' is an expert in other things that are known out there. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi, have you concluded your contribution? Sen....

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. Sir. From the onset, I want to congratulate my committee colleague the specially elected Sen. Beatrice Ogola from Homa Bay Delegation. It is rare to see commandeering between delegations like Sen. M. Kajwang’ and Sen. Beatrice Ogola. However, anybody who would not want...

Sen. Cherarkey Yes, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to remain relevant to the debate of the House. I do not know why Sen. Eddy Oketch is excited, anyway, he is normally excited when I am speaking. However, I am impressed by the relationship that they have, a professional relationship;...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of national and general topical concern, namely, the Mai Mahiu and other tragedies that led to the death of 180 Kenyans as of this morning because of the...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements. I request that I read both.

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 regarding mismanagement and financial impropriety in the sports sector. In the Statement, the Committee should- NON-ADHERENCE TO CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR INTERCHANGES ALONG NAIROBI WESTERN...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Speaker, Sir. My apologies, I thought it was coming tomorrow. DISRUPTION OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON X PLATFORM

Sen. Cherarkey Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw that part of the Statement and I stand guided. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Which part are you withdrawing? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, the one of “international celebrity” and replace it with ‘village celebrity’. (Laughter) May 2, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 10 The...

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Sen. Cherarkey Proceed, Sen. Beatrice Akinyi Ogola. REPORTS AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.14 OF 2024)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request the Senator for Makueni to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Division of Revenue Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.14 of 2024) , be now Read a Third Time. I request the Senator for Lamu to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Methu, you can utilize your balance of 10 minutes.

Sen. CherargeiMy apologies, Senator Crystal.

Sen. Cherarkey So, have the other Senators.

Sen. Cherarkey So, you should not take us back where we were. April 24, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 31 Sen. Cherarkey

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 Labor and Social Welfare regarding the mismanagement and poor coordination of participants of the Kenya National Walking Race Team at the World Athletics Race Walking Championships....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a request for Statement on the operations of Shop & Deliver Limited, trading as Betika. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, regarding the failure of Shop & Deliver...

Sen. CherarkeyThe wage bill issue among counties must be a national crisis I have heard that civil servants want to go on strike because of what the Cabinet Secretary said about giving people contracts and young unemployed people are preparing their Curriculum Vitaes (CVs). The biggest danger to counties is...

Asante, Bw. Spika kwa kunipa fursa hii pia kutoa kauli yangu kwa Mswada wa ugawaji wa fedha kati ya serikali za kaunti na Serikali Kuu. Suala hili ni muhimu sana kwa sababu fedha hizi ndizo zinapeleka huduma katika kaunti zetu. Kwanza kabisa ni kuwa, wakati wa Kongamano la Ugatuzi mwaka...

pendekezo la kuongeza fedha hizi mpaka Kshs415 bilioni ni sawa kabisa. Tumeona pia kutoka ugatuzi uanze, zile pesa ambazo zinapelekwa katika kaunti zetu zinapungua kiasilimia. Mwaka jana ilikuwa asilimia 18 na mwaka huu imefika 15. Kila mwaka zina shuka. Hiyo haioneshi taswira nzuri ya ugatuzi katika nchi yetu.Bw. Spika, tungependa...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the state of Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway. In the statement, the committee should-

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Sen. Cherarkey Proceed, Sen. Wambua. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji)(Applause) Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that direction and guidance. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1) to make a Statement on an issue of general concern topical and national importance namely, the shattering of the women’s only marathon world time record by Peres Jepchirchir in...

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Sen. Cherarkey Let Members ventilate. I will bounce back. The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) : Anybody calling on the Chair, huwezipata. I am using the screen, stop calling the Chair. Keep quiet. What did you say, Sen. Wakoli?

Sen. Cherarkey I have a proposal. April 24, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 30 Sen. Cherarkey(Loud consultations)

Sen. Cherarkey I was being informed. (Loud consultations) Yes, you can inform me. Sen. Cherarkey(Loud consultations)

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Sen. Cherarkey Who is seconding?

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Sen. Cherarkey Seneta ninachosema ni kwamba umetoka nje ya mada ya Hoja hii. Ungemalizia kwa sababu ulikuwa umeanza vizuri. Malizia na ubaki kwa Hoja ambayo tunajadili. April 23, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 39 Sen. Cherarkey kupewa nafasi ya kushiriki katika hilo dimba la mpira ambalo. Ni lazima tuwe tayari ikiwa dimba...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you are calling me, but I have not pressed. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) You have queued.

Something is wrong with the system. I am Sorry.

Sen. Cherarkeywa chama cha Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition ambaye alikuwa Gavana wa Mombasa akiwa amebeba kitita cha shilingi milioni mia tano.

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Lately, we have experienced extremely heavy downpours of rains in various parts of our country. This rainfall --- The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Senator, you need to move the Motion exactly as it appears on your paper. You have 10 minutes...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Beth Syengo, please respond to the issue the Speaker has directed you to. Do not respond to other issues to countermand the point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, I was only indicating that --- Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. CherarkeyHowever, in our urban centres, the planners in the county governments, overseen by the national Government, must see the standards are adhered to when we are building houses.I support. April 23, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 58 Sen. Cherarkey Most of the floods are happening around riparian areas where buildings have...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to support the wise Motion by the Senior Senator, Sen. Agnes Muthama. This country cannot move from floods to drought and vice versa. We are now crying about floods and a few months ago we were crying about drought. This brings me to reflect on...

However, in our urban centres, the planners in the county governments, overseen by the national Government, must see the standards are adhered to when we are building houses.I support. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Senator. Sen. Mariam Omar, I hope you will share the remaining time with...