Samson Kiprotich Cherargei

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had indicated earlier that I needed clarification under Article 71 of the Constitution and the impeachment procedure under the Standing Orders. I need your guidance and perhaps ruling. One of the lawyers representing the Deputy Governor of Kisii happens to be---

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree largely with my colleagues who have spoken before me. We needed to allow the Counsel for the County Assembly to make opening remarks. I thought, as is the tradition and precedent, we always dispense with the preliminary objections. March 13, 2024 SENATE DEBATES...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, so that we dispense of this matter and also for posterity, because traditions and precedent are important, I rise under Article 75 on the conduct of State officers. I beg to read and I shall be very quick- March 13, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 33 Sen....

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. To the witness, my questions are as follows- When was the meeting that you mentioned you had with the Deputy Governor, where he proposed supporting is preferred candidate? When were the successful candidates informed in this recruitment process? The Counsel for the Deputy...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern and national March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. Cherarkeyimportance; the outstanding performance of our Kenyan team at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon held on...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, your time is up. Resume your seat. Proceed, Sen. Kavindu Muthama.

Sen. Cherarkey Unaniuliza kama nataka ku---

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I join my colleagues in expressing the strongest reservations on what we should be doing. When we amended the Standing Orders, it was in the interest of the people we represent. We do not represent ourselves. We used to see this habit of Cabinet...

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

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Article 152 (4) (a) of the Constitution. Since there is an assertion by Sen. Miraj that the CS, hon. Aisha Jumwa, is being targeted because she comes from Coast. This is a very unfortunate statement. Article 152 (4) (a) , states that...

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join the rest of my colleagues and the Hon. Chair in welcoming comrades to the ‘Upper’ House of Parliament. I assure them that their voice is fully represented in this House through me. I want them to take a keen note at the...

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 implementation of the report of the committee on the Petition by Mr. Kimutai Kirui and March 06, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 5 Sen. Cherarkeyother...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to comment on the Statement by Sen. Osotsi on the issue of eCitizen. While we agree that there are challenges with the usage of eCitizen digital platform, it was intended to ensure that we have a one-stop shop and that all payments...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, that was misplaced. He did not listen to me carefully. I said since he is an advocate and was the Chair of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) some time back, his integrity precedes his name. I said that since he is an...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On the onset, I support this Motion on the BPS brought by the Committee on Finance and Budget. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must call out the National Assembly because this Financial Year of 2024 /2025, the national budget will be Kshs3.7...

Sen. Cherarkey[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair] March 05, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Cherarkey Going into the future, I pray that no matter who a governor is, no county will be worried about the change. Let us professionalize the public...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Boundaries Bill (Senate Bills No.6 of 2023) be read a Second Time. This Bill is not foreign to the Senate and Senators. This is the fourth attempt by Parliament to have a legislative framework that gives effect to Article...

In 1992, Kitui County had just been split. It had gotten a new district. However, that new district had not been gazetted as at the time people were in Naivasha. That is why the Senator for Kitui County still feels that we should have a 48th county along the lines...

How do you resolve these disputes across boundaries? We have tried. When I chaired the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, the matter of Vihiga and Kisumu counties came before us. Unfortunately, we responded to the petitioners that the Senate shall enact legislation to give effect to Article 188.Senate sounded...

If the Senate agrees with you, it forwards the request to the National Assembly. If the National Assembly agrees with the Senate, then the President establishes a commission within 90 days.If there was to be a decision on alteration, it must be supported by two-thirds of Members of both Houses....

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I support this Motion by the Standing Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPICSF) . I remember in the last Session, we were not able to look at special funds and others like the county education, emergency and water funds. In...

Sen. Cherarkey Okay, I will be relevant. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) As you build your case, just know you have five minutes. If you intend to use the five minutes to build your case, then you will not make any progress. (Laughter) Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought the...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I remember I was moving but, unfortunately, some Members said that I should be moving when the whole House is here. I think this is a straightforward amendment and I would not want to belabour the point. It is about the Public Service...

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Sen. Cherarkey(Applause) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, you are a seasoned legislator. You have been around for some time. Avoid unnecessary wars. Just stick to relevance and talk about the energy sector.

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism regarding the police raid on businesses in Eastleigh, Nairobi City County, over counterfeit products. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Members, this is a Communication from the Chair on visiting students from the Universities Students Association in Nandi County. Indeed, this is your county, Sen. Cherarkey. Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting students from the Universities...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. February 22, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 43 Sen. Cherarkey Under Article 232, we should ensure that diverse communities in Kenya are reflected. That is important. The process of policy making is critical. Public participation is now an integral part.The Affordable...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Oketch Gicheru, indeed, it is sustained that we do not have quorum for now. I therefore call upon the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the quorum Bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Clerk, give Sen. Oketch Gicheru the microphone please....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.41. I have been listening to the Senator for Nandi County. The things he is talking about are so important and pertinent that I am even wondering whether we have enough quorum to discuss them. Perhaps, you can advise whether we...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, if you are keen enough, you must have heard the Senator say “some of us had to consume teargas.” There are some things that are of public knowledge. So, let us rest it at that. Proceed and conclude, Senator.

Sen. Cherarkey No. You were not there. (Loud Consultations) No. You were not there. (Loud Consultations)