Cherarkey Samson K

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is good to see my neighbour, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Oparanya. Mine is on the issue of the Hustler Fund, Nyota Fund and Youth Fund. He has indicated in response to the issue of access and the high interest rates on the commercial bank loans....

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I extend a warm welcome to the suffering KPCU members. I hope this matter can be--- I thank CS Oparanya because he is very brief and to the point. I hope other CSs will learn from him. So, my only concern is that he has said...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I only want one commitment from the Cabinet Secretary on budgetary allocation. He is saying that there is Kshs2 billion, but he has not committed that out of the Kshs2 billion, the amount of Kshs500 million plus will be allocated to pay these employees of KPCU.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I went to the great school of Kapsabet Boys that has produced two or three presidents of this country, including the current one. He has said that there is Kshs2 billion that has been allocated to the Ministry for purposes of looking into this issue of...

A further clarification on this payout under KPCU and proceeds to coffee farmers. Waziri, if it is not too much trouble, there was also a matter that arose

Sen. Cherarkey, can you refer to Cap 490, as described by the Cabinet Secretary?

I was just bringing the point home by saying even as the opposition leader, he has not even met even one embassy staff, let alone a diplomat. How would you want to be leader of a country if you do not know how international relations operate? I hope Sen. Mungatana...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sir, for this opportunity. From the outset, I would like to support this Bill, but of course, with a few reservations here and there. However, I know we shall be able to amend at the Committee of the Whole. I know this is a National...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for guidance. However, I thought it was a fair comment.

Okay. I withdraw and apologise, but my point has been made. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for representing the Parliament of Kenya yesterday in congratulating His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is now going for the seventh term; 40 years in power. We congratulate you for attending on behalf...

Okay, Mr. Speaker. I was tying up with the summits that we have had. If you remember, during the last session, we had the African Climate Summit. I am underscoring the importance of international summits and engagements because the issue of forestry and conservation management is an international matter. It...

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I still have time. I will conclude.

Freeze my time.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the senior counsel is economical with the truth. This is because Kiambu is part of Nairobi Metropolitan. So, if we create Nairobi Metropolis, it will capture part of Kajiado and Kiambu. So, it is still part of Nairobi. I appreciate---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good that it will be in Kiambu, but it is still part of Nairobi Metropolis. Kiambu does not have forests. How many forests does it have? We should go to Mau. Karura Forest is being dismembered.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can I substantiate the obvious? They are known. They cannot express themselves. I can bring you a number of clips when you were doing swearing-in.

Yes, I will bring the HANSARD next week.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, could I get time to substantiate in the next sitting?

Proceed, Sen. Olekina. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to make some brief comments on this very important Bill. I really hope that all of us can take some time, read through and understand the intended and unintended consequences of the Bill. From the outset, when I look at...

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): Hon. Senators, we will proceed to deal with the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bills No.72 of 2023). Once we are done, we will get back to the Equalisation Fund.

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, on behalf of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended—

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me comment on one statement by the distinguished Senator of Marsabit. We do not want to blame the rains because for us, farmers, we are happy that there is a lot of rain and food. My only concern is on the issue of roads...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on a point of order. Pursuant to Standing Order No.105, on accuracy of facts, there are only three forms of communicating in this House. You either use English, Kiswahili or sign language. Sen. Kisang, my brother, said that Sen. Mutinda was twisting her head, giving me...

Thank you, Sen. Crystal Asige for that rare form of accolades that you have given me, so that I can take the honour of seconding this very crucial Bill. Sen. Crystal Asige continues to distinguish herself as industrious, with a lot of tenacity in terms of what is provided for...

Okay, I will try. It is called Munyua Mai, loosely translated to water drinker. The Agikuyu community has gone ahead to describe what eucalyptus is; it dries up rivers. If you plant it next to wetlands, which are very important for planting, it dries up the place. I only have...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. To follow up on the issue of compensation to land owners for the power transmission lines way leave corridor, the Cabinet Secretary should tell the country why there are so many delays in payments by KETRACO. For example, in Lessos- Tororo Transmission lines, there have...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence. My question is on the faulty transformers. The Cabinet Secretary has alluded to faulty transformers that at times cause power outages or blackouts. A transformer in Kipsamoite, Mosop Constituency, has been faulty for the last four years. My question is, how long...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the Statement by the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (3) . While I appreciate the update provided on stalled projects, I wish to appeal to the committee regarding the issue of pending bills....

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. What is out of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105 on accuracy of facts. People who are older than Khalwale are known by the rest of their children. I thought from above 18 years...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was very keen to listen to my brother, the distinguished former governor, Sen. Roba. This is because he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget. I feel the pain of having been marginalised for many years. I rise to support...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to second the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) , by the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Sen. Kathuri Murungi, who is a member of Njuri Ncheke. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want to thank...

Madam Temporary Speaker, those are Senators that I saw on the Floor of the House. Perhaps I should add on the list Sen. Kathuri, Sen. Mundigi and Sen. Mandago. I have mentioned a number of them.

Madam Temporary Speaker, as per the Standing Orders, I still have one hour, but I will be brief. I want to appeal to Sen. Roba, who is my friend, brother and the party leader of United Democratic Movement (UDM) , that it was not in bad, but rather in good...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.122. If you heard Sen. Karen Nyamu, my good sister, she just said the apology statement she wants to make was written for her, and she agrees with part of the statement. However, she is admitting guilt on the aspect. Madam Temporary...

Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at Standing Order No.111, that Motion by Sen. Roba is wrongly before the House. This is because he just proposed it, but he did not have a Seconder. So, the Motion is at the fate of collapse. He did not even call anybody to...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Thank you, for seeking that clarification. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. As you said earlier, this House is not guided by elders. It is guided by precedent, rules and Standing Orders. Sen. Mandago is one of our revered elders of our community. So, maybe we...

Bi. Spika wa Muda, nasimama kwa Kanuni ya Kudumu 105 kumuuliza ndugu yangu afafanue kwa sababu Wakenya wengi wanafuatilia mjadala huu. Choose the language you want to address the Senate with. Afafanue pale ambapo alisema kwamba miraa inatumika kama mahari. Anamaanisha inatumika kutoa mahari ama ni baadhi ya zawadi zinazotolewa?...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir I rise under Article 107 of the Kenya Constitution, 2010 which states as follows-

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for that indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on a matter of national concern regarding reports of exploitation of consumers following the April 2026 increase in fuel and petroleum...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For the record, under your guidance, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs appeared before the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. He confirmed that there is now an arrangement between the Kenyan Government and the Russian...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am willing to provide further information, including taking up the matter raised by Sen. Kinyua. After this, I will call the Prime Cabinet Secretary to ensure that Mr. Joseph Wairato Kabugi is tracked. I confirm to my brother, Sen. Kinyua, that I will follow...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I made it in good faith because it was just a concern. I have said that this matter has been brought to their attention. I know you have offered to assist. Yes. I would like to advise Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale because he seems to be smoking substances...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding Sen. Mumma’s statement, I agree that there is a shortage of special needs teachers. It is sad that out of 439,000 teachers, only 9,340 are trained to handle children with special needs. This is an issue that should be given proper attention. I thank you.

Correct! ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL, (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 24 OF 2023)

Management Risk Bill that originated from the National Assembly, under your office, you ably appointed Sen. Crystal Asige, the incoming woman rep of Nairobi City County.I agree with Sen. Chute because you cannot say--- Management Risk Bill that originated from the National Assembly, under your office, you ably appointed Sen....

It is women representative, sorry for that.

disaster management because disaster management is a concurrent function. It is done by the national Government and county governments. The information I have is that Marsabit County, for example, allocates more than Kshs1.5 billion to disaster management, but they cannot provide even basic water trucking to the citizens of Marsabit...

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

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order No.1, Sen. Mumma is saying I do not respect her and the House, and yet, you cannot approach the Chair without his permission. You are the one who beckoned me to approach. Is it certain that I am showing disrespect? I thought you...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I send my deepest condolences to the people of Kitui. They are my in-laws and relatives. Secondly, Article 26, right to life is very critical. It is very unfortunate that as we speak today--- What is your point of order, Sen. Methu? Could you...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope my time was preserved. Secondly, Article 26 is very clear on the right to life. I assure Sen. Wambua that our prayers and thoughts are with him. It is very unfortunate that these killings are happening while our police were in Haiti. I...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I saw Sen. Karungo Thang’wa sitting next to somebody who was referred to us goons. So, he should have hit him with a ngumi in honour of this House. (Laughter)(Laughter)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much. I want to extend a warm welcome to the wonderful students from Ziwa. As the neighbor Senator, because I come from Nandi County, on behalf of Sen. Jackson Mandago, known as Jack Ma, I want to extend a warm welcome to the delegation....

Can you tell Sen. Methu to sit? He is not somewhere in Ol Kalou. I rise Under Standing Order 105 and 110, Responsibility for Statements. Did you hear the last comment when he was welcoming you warmly, saying you are related to Mr. Baite? It can send a wrong signal...

win at the London Marathon puts his tally at four victories from four marathons he has contested in. This achievement is a true testament to his extraordinary zeal, discipline and talent.Mr Speaker, Sir, at the same race, Amos Kiprutto came in fourth after clocking 1:01:39. In the women's category, Olympic...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.1, with your indulgence and Article 110 of the Constitution on Bills, concerning county governments. This Division of Revenue Bill is so critical and that is why the Senate is here. When you look at Article 96 of the Constitution, our role...

Can I conclude, Mr. Speaker, Sir, so that I get your Solomonic direction?

Senate Majority Leader moves it? We should not be bound by time and so we allow the 67 Senators to agree.Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, as he explains on what transpired, he must tell the country, because as a Senate, we had said we would not debate or pass the Division...

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

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I made that comment in jest, appreciating that the UDM Party Leader is a former Governor, and he has a lot of friends in the Council of Governors. That is what I meant. I did not make it in bad faith, unless he denies that fact.

You can even feel, he is very excited and he is laughing broadly.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know why Sen. Ali Roba is very choosy today. When I appreciated that he's a party leader, he did not have a problem, but when I said he is the “branch chair,” I do not find offence, but I know several governors who...

and prudent use of resources. I wish the Senator for Isiolo County was here. An audit report tabled under Article 229 of the Constitution stated that the County Government of Isiolo allocated some amount to feed wild animals. Is that prudent use of resources? In our own opinion, it is...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I did not divert. In fact, I was referring to him, through you, as the Chairperson of the Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds. I said that even as we disburse the money, as a House, we must also ensure that there is prudent...

He looks excited to inform me, I will not decline.

The Senate can forestall or create a crisis under Article 110 of the Constitution. I hope the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Ali Roba, is listening to this. We need to bring an amendment to insist that the Senate’s position is that counties be given Kshs450...

Address the House.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I send my deepest condolences to the families of Maurice Njue Njoka and Patrick Kariuki Munene. It is very unfortunate that the bullet that is purchased by the taxpayers' money is the same one that has killed them. The point is, it would not...

Madam Temporary Speaker, as I withdraw, he should withdraw the word “wantam,” because if I withdraw that statement---

Madam Temporary Speaker, as I withdraw, you should also withdraw “wantam” because we are in “tutam,” including the Speaker.

I have withdrawn, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as I rise to second this Bill, from the onset, I would like to celebrate my brother, the real youth. I am happy most of the guests in your Gallery today are young people in school. It is important that they have come today when we...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for that information by my brother. He is being very selective with the truth because Linda Mwananchi has registered a political party called People's Renaissance Party. Anyway, I agree with him. If somebody has failed anywhere else, he should not be allowed to hobnob....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have noticed your Clerks-at-the Table are not freezing my minutes when I am being intervened. Was it frozen? (The Clerks-at-the-Table nodded in agreement) Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. You know I am always comfortable when you are in the seat. I remember today when...

No, I will listen to his submissions later.

Today, Sen. Osotsi is shining like the aluminum foil; I do not know what he has eaten today. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, could you add me two minutes because I have been interrupted regularly by my colleagues on pollution control.

On pollution control, we need to agree. I normally see vehicles that still do not adhere to the standards when I drive around. I think we need to encourage the use of electric vehicles and many others that are environmentally friendly and issue of biodiversity protection. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir,...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank Sen. Eddy as I support this Bill and wish him the very best as he vies to be the governor of Migori. I support and I thank you for the indulgence.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to appreciate the Cabinet Secretary. He is one of the hardworking Cabinet Secretaries of our time. If all Cabinet Secretaries did their job, like he is doing, we will have an easy ride in 2027. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was in Kericho County...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we appreciate your communication. I wish Sen. Crystal Asige was here. Yesterday, you heard her complaining that people abled differently have a challenge in terms of using these gadgets. Last time, we raised an issue of access to a multimedia system. If you want to access documents...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yesterday, the Chairperson of IEBC, Mr. Erastus Ethekon, directed that any person who misbehaves during elections will be disqualified. I want to thank the IEBC for taking that bold decision. The issue of the electoral process is very critical. It is as important as what...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I know you will be gracious enough if I overshoot the runway in case of my submission.

Governance, Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya, Article 201 on Principles of Finance and Article 174 on Principles of Devolution.Next week or the week after, we will issue a warrant of arrest against the governor who is also the CoG Chairperson, Hon. Ahmed Abdilahi, who continues to subvert justice...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have said the CPAC where I am a Member, I have the powers and privileges anchored in Articles 123, 124 and 125 of the Constitution. I thank Justice Mwamuye as I call upon the Judiciary that, in Speaker Mate's case, you only challenge the process at...

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Okay. I will utilise it properly. Yesterday, coincidentally, you were also on the seat. I am privileged, and I want to repeat what I said yesterday, that I am the one who read this petition on behalf of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) . Yesterday, I learnt the...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. You know you will be the Senator of Murang’a County. I do not know whether you want to be a Member of Parliament The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) must ensure that the reports we have done agree with them. I will talk to...