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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to move the County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.25 of 2023) . Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very straightforward amendment, and thank you for allowing me to move. I have been waiting for long, but I understand the order...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am building the basis of moving my amendment Bill. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) There is no relationship. Just go ahead and move your Bill, please. Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, we shall keep asking questions about the Bunge Tower as long as...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not look for a time in my life here on the Floor that Sen. Sifuna would be defending you, but that one is said and done. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Are you saying I am one of those who are feeling guilty? Sen....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will make it precise. I would like to start by thanking colleagues who have contributed to this Bill. I am happy that this Bill has received the necessary input and comments from Members. Any suggestion of improving this Bill is welcome. You can...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good to see the Majority Leader emeritus back. Mine is a quick question to follow up on what Sen. Dullo has said. I wanted to find out the resolution on the issue of land around Recruits Training School (RTS) in Eldoret. There are...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no provision in the law, that under a point of order you can ask for point of order. You should keep--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) I will invoke Standing Order No.1. Senator for Nandi County, kindly, can you yield. Sen. Cherarkey I finish...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, he who alleges must prove. So, the Senator for Uasin Gishu must also prove it. I have facts. The Cabinet Secretary can answer on the final part of resolution and implementation. If you need the court documents, then kindly give me until next week Tuesday...

Sen. Cherarkey How can you say the matter is in court and they are fraudsters? It does not---

Sen. Cherarkey No, you are not the Speaker.

Sen. CherarkeyThey are provoking me.

Sen. Cherarkey Order, Senators. I have a list of Senators who have asked questions. Sen. Cherarkey hayuko kwa hii orodha. So, please allow us to proceed. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Order, Senators. I have a list of Senators who have asked questions. Sen. Cherarkey hayuko kwa...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be very brief. My question to the Cabinet Secretary is, what will be the fate of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staff after the disbandment of NHIF? She is saying they will be newly employed. Will they be paid their dues for...

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Sen. CherarkeyOrder, Members. Just wait. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Order, Members. Just wait. Sen. Cherarkey(Loud consultations)

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your issue, Senator of Nandi County, Sen. Chararkey? Sen. Chararkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know we are pressed for time, but under Standing Order No.1, maybe you could have allowed us a few minutes,...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to congratulate the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, the Senator for Kericho, for moving this Bill. On a lighter touch, I hope he talks to the Majority Leader in the National Assembly to be fast-tracking our Bills, the way we do here religiously....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, when you allow some of these points of information and orders, somebody must table a proof. Looking at Sen. Faki, he does not look like somebody who can give out fare. In fact, I do not think so. However, I agree with him that if...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement of general topical concern and national importance, April 16, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 13 Sen. Cherarkeynamely, the outstanding performance of our athletes at the Boston Marathon, held on Monday, 15th April, 2024,...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. It is good to see you safe and sound. Yesterday, I saw what was happening in Murang’a County and I was worried about you. I hope the office will provide the necessary and add more security to you. However, I...

Sen. Cherarkey No, Madam Temporary Speaker. He will misinform and mislead me in equal measure. I saw the Minority Leader in the National Assembly blaming the President and the national Government, yet the coalition members are Senators here. They should be informing the likes of Hon. Opiyo Wandai and the...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, from the onset, I support the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022) . I know there is a lot of growth in the country, especially in terms of development, acquisition and valuation of properties, even in waivers, and many others. In most...

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 Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding irregularities involving land owned by Kenya Railways Corporation. In the Statement, the Committee, should-

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing us to proceed debating this Bill. From the onset, I support. I think it is a high time that the fight against corruption must be dealt a big blow to the head. Some people imagine that you need to be...

Sen. Cherarkey Coincidentally, they are smiling around the Senate Majority Leader. I do not know if it is because Easter Holiday is near. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will just make four points. When you look at leadership and integrity, it talks about conflict of interest. What we are doing...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said ‘as if’ they are receiving phone calls. I am guided by the HANSARD if it is contrary because I said ‘as if they are receiving’. ‘As if’ is maybe. I did not say ‘shall’. That is what I meant. I thank my...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, maybe I cannot get factual on the statement of fact under Standing Order No.105, since I do not know when he was admitted. Allow me to withdraw that part called junior and call him my learned friend. However, you do not need to question...

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

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.104. (Sen. Kinyua consulted loudly) You know Sen. Kinyua is still in Kenya School of Law. He should be very kind. Under Standing Order No.104, my brother, Sen. Ojienda, has started it very well. He has just disclosed partially...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just for order, we are following keenly Sen. Kinyuas’ Statements, which are on roads and the issue of title deeds. This is not in the Order Paper. Could we be guided properly?

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to contribute to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2022) . I know it originated from the National Assembly. I think it goes in line with what we called a sugar industry stakeholders task force report in 2018/2019....

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Sen. Chararkey, please proceed. Sen. Chararkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you know my character has been discussed here. Did you hear Sen. Mundigi, which he needs to expunge, withdraw and apologize before the...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was misheard by my colleagues because I meant people like Yesu wa Tongaren, Pastor Ngang’a and the rest like the Shakahola ones. I have tremendous respect for religious leaders. For your information, my younger brother is a parish priest here in Kitengela. He...

Sen. Cherarkey[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair] March 26, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Cherarkey“A commission established under shall within 90 days of receipt of the petition.” Since the issue of boundaries is sensitive, I would propose that three...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move- THAT, AWARE THAT the Sacco Societies (Non-Deposit Taking Levy) Order, 2023 Legal Notice No.178 of 2023 were tabled in the Senate on 15th November, 2023 and referred to the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation for consideration; RECOGNIZING THAT this Order relates...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will start with Question No.

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, since I have the answer and I have gone through it, I would like to assist the House to move fast. (Sen. Faki spoke off record) If Members want to hear--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) The response has been circulated to hon. Senators. Sen. Cherarkey...

Sen. Cherarkey No. Proceed to ask Question No.012. Question No. 012 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) No. Proceed to ask Question No.012. Question No. 012 EXPANSION OF KERENGA AIRSTRIP Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport the following Question. March 20, 2024...

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am glad that I am responding to this question having given a global picture of the roads in the country. Already I had shared...

March 20, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 19 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) This has culminated in the accumulation of significant pending bills from certified works. Contractors have consequently been reluctant to complete the works in the affected projects, citing non-payment of their dues.The Government through the National Treasury is working on a...

Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Cabinet Secretary, keep it brief. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport (Hon. Murkomen) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, the hon. Senator said that he is not satisfied with the answer on the performance of airplanes. If he is not satisfied, I will ask Kenya...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In quick succession, I just want to comment on three statements and allow me to start with the issue of road accidents. While we empathize and send our deepest condolences to the victims of the road accidents, those who have been maimed and...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under the Constitution on the right to human dignity on Article 28 and Article 27 - equality and freedom from discrimination. Is it in order for the Senator from Migori County to allege that where the Senate Leader...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Shakila, endelea umalize.

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf of Sen. M. Kajwang’, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 19th March, 2024. Report of the proceedings and resolution of the inaugural biennial Devolution Conference held from 15th to 19th August 2323, in...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the distribution of subsidised fertiliser to farmers across the country. In the Statement, the Committee should-

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senator, that language may not be known. Please use the English version of that word. March 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 48 Sen. Cherarkey[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair] The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon....

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Sen. Wambua, what is your point of order?

I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have been trying to catch your eye. I have heard Sen. Cherarkey, repeatedly referring to our country being auctioned. In the same sentence, he is talking about the Expressway. A few minutes ago, he was speaking on behalf of the Executive. When...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, some of us are old Members in this House. If you want us to just refer to point of orders, then I will refer you to Standing Order No.105 on statement of facts. However, let us not kill debates by always pushing Members to refer to...

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Sen. Cherarkeydeficit, some local financial institutions hike their interest rates. Currently, local farmers and businessmen are borrowing money at rates of about 20 per cent and above.We, therefore, need to be very clear on how to better manage our finances as a country. The first thing that we need to...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I will take very few minutes to try and demystify this Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy. I begin by thanking the Committee on Finance and Budget for doing a fantastic job. They have always been diligent in terms of trying to make sense of all...

deficit, some local financial institutions hike their interest rates. Currently, local farmers and businessmen are borrowing money at rates of about 20 per cent and above.We, therefore, need to be very clear on how to better manage our finances as a country. The first thing that we need to ask...

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