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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. With your permission and indulgence, I join you in welcoming our beautiful students from Faith Ventures Christian Academy in Roysambu. I wish them well as they continue to learn the role of Parliament, the Senate and what we do. On behalf of all...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. It is a great honour for me to be allowed to, not only acknowledge their presence, but also to reassure them that--- (Sen. Cherarkey consulted loudly) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM KAPKWEN BODA BODA GROUP, BOMET COUNTY

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 84 (1) , I wish to make the determination that this matter does not affect counties. (Question put and agreed to) October 18, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 57 Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, it is now 6.45 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Very interesting to hear that the validity of this Committee is dependent on the invitation of Sen. Cherarkey to make a presentation. I rise to support the extension of time for the Bipartisan Dialogue Team that is trying to crack a middle ground and return...

With those few remarks, I support. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) Proceed, Sen. Madzayo.

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Pia nami ninaunga mkono hii Hoja iliyoletwa hapa mbele na Seneta ambaye pia ni Kamishna. Kwanza ni kwamba, hii Kamati ya majadiliano ambayo inaendelea hivi sasa ni muhimu sana kwa taifa na kwa kila Mkenya. Hii ni kwa sababu imeweza kuleta amani na kufanya nchi...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank the Senators who have spoken this afternoon in support of the extension of time for the National Dialogue Committee. I am very happy with the bipartisan spirit that I have seen across the Floor, The support from the Majority side and Minority sides. I assure...

On the issue of governance, I like what Sen. Madzayo has spoken about on how the police officers treat the hon. Members of Parliament. We need to address that so that there is an honor on how you treat MPs.I assure you, Sen. Madzayo, that we shall address that issue...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, under your benevolence of Standing Order No. 1, allow me to react to the Report on my Petition. The affected youths were mostly from Nandi County which I represent. Allow me three minutes to comment. From the onset--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senator for Nandi,...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank your office and the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, which I am proud of. There were bribery allegations against the Committee, but I am proud that it stood for justice fairness and truth for the over 5,000 young people who were conned...

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 importance namely; Kevin Kiptum shattering Marathon World Record in a staggering and superb performance at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, 9th October,...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology on the financial status and operations of the Postal Corporation of Kenya. In the Statement, the Committee should - ATTACK ON A...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this Motion of making Eldoret a City. The first time the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations, Sen. Abass, moved for the adoption of the report, I did not have the opportunity to...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise under the Standing Order on the responsibility for statement of fact. Is my good brother, Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, is aware that when Rivatex and other organisations based in Eldoret had football clubs that used to play in the Kenya Premier League. Is it...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, he is within his right to request. Resume your sit Sen. Osotsi. October 17, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 59 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Cherarkey, he is within his right to request. Resume your sit Sen. Osotsi. Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I finish my...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.111 on the limitation of debate to three minutes and three Members. This is so that we...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Mariam Omar, you may have the Floor. (Resumption of debate on the Bill)

Sen. Cherarkey What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

Sen. Cherarkey Senator for Nandi County, I believe Sen. Omogeni’s statement was prompted by you and Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. If anything, Sen. Omogeni did not discuss the merits or demerits of the matters that are before court. He merely made an observation that they have proceedings which are active, which...

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, I have Communication from the Chair. (Interruption of debate on Bill) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, I have Communication from the Chair. (Interruption of debate on Bill) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM MELELO PRIMARY SCHOOL, NAROK COUNTY October 11, 2023 SENATE...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to take this time to join you and colleagues to welcome the pupils and teachers from Narok County to the Senate. You are welcome to the Senate. This is the upper House of Parliament and I want to invite you to learn what...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Sifuna, clarify about the ‘shareholding’ and the debate on the category of the elderly. He is within his rights.

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not know what about me looks like somebody who attends baby showers. Sen. Cherarkey, you are wasting my time. The most critical concern I have – I hope my time has been paused – is under Clause 31 and 32 of the Bill....

Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not know what about me looks like somebody who attends baby showers. Sen. Cherarkey, you are wasting my time. The most critical concern I have – I hope my time has been paused – is under Clause 31 and 32 of the Bill. It appears...

Sen. Cherarkey 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 importance, namely, stunning performance by our athletes at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday, this week. Mr. Speaker, Sir, once...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements. I hope to read them concurrently. I thank you for your indulgence. STATUS OF PENDING BILLS IN COUNTIES CLOSURE OF BANK ACCOUNTS OF SMES BY STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, mine is a quick observation. One, I want to thank the two Senators for bringing this bipartisan adjournment Motion: Sen. Mundigi - who I do not agree on what he said about splitting PAC - and Sen.Oketch Gicheru. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I...

Sen. Cherarkey I am saying “if”! The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Sen. Osotsi, what is your point of order? Sen. Cherarkey Hold my time.

Sen.Cherarkey I said “if” and the HANSARD can bear me witness. I am willing to look at the HANSARD. I said: “Is it possible”? Some of us went to schools of good English. I have said: “Is it possible”?

Sen.Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, can you take control? October 5, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 46 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Can the Senator be heard in silence? Sen. Cherarkey I do not know why the Senator for Uasin Gishu is getting excited. Kouyo kasus sogoriet. (Laughter)

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. We need to start taking English classes because it seems we are getting confused. However, I will delete the part that referred to “the community”. I said very well that if there is a possibility that this is not a coincidence,...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Can you give him the microphone? (Sen. Oketch Gicheru spoke off record) Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir....

Sen. Cherarkey Point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Sen. Cherarkey, what is your point of order? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order Nos. 105 and 110, is it in order for my brother, Sen. Osotsi to incite the people of...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is it in order--- (Interruption of debate on the Motion) ADJOURNMENT

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I have heard that the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, has sent an apology. As such, I...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Aden Duale for appearing and answering questions. Mine is only one. For the Kenyan troops that are participating in UN/AU missions across the world, either through wet or dry lease; how much money has been reimbursed by the UN/AU...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I want to support the sentiments of my colleagues who have contributed before me. I think as a country we must agree that there is a Kiswahili saying that says “Mbuzi anakula kwa urefu wa kamba yake.” Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, we appreciate that the Senator is within her right to move to court. In the last Parliament, there was a decision made by the former Speaker of the National Assembly, hon. Justin Muturi, the current Attorney-General (AG) . The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) which was...

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 Health concerning Bills owed by counties to the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) . In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for also granting me the opportunity to --- The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Senator. Sen. Wakili Sigei, you will be the last one to contribute to this.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for also granting me the opportunity to --- October 3, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 30

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I will be brief. I am a Member of this Committee. I rise to support this Motion to extend the time for another 45 days. Under the leadership of our Chair, Sen. Kavindu Muthama, we have covered a number of stakeholders. We...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I will be brief. I am a Member of this Committee. I rise to support this Motion to extend the time for another 45 days. Under the leadership of our Chair, Sen. Kavindu Muthama, we have covered a number of stakeholders. We have been...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I first want to profusely apologise to you and to the House. I have had a long day at the NDC; from 9.00 a.m., have not had tea or lunch. With my age, my sugar level is low and, therefore, I did not notice...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Thank you for informing my colleague, Sen. Cherarkey, that the Bill is sponsored by the Senate Majority Leader. So, I am only contributing as a Member, just like you despite the Committee on Finance and Budget processing the Bill. Mr. Temporary Speaker,...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Thank you for informing my colleague, Sen. Cherarkey, that the Bill is sponsored by the Senate Majority Leader. So, I am only contributing as a Member, just like you despite the Committee on Finance and Budget processing the Bill. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I...

However, when the preliminary engagements were done between county governments and the national Government, it was determined that Kshs100 million will be too little to do any meaningful industrial park programme. Therefore, the decision was reviewed to start with the first 18 counties that appeared to be extremely ready to...

October 3, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41 Sen. Cherarkey Looking at what we have allocated through additional funds in the next financial year 2023/2024; in the First Schedule, counties in 2023/2024 shall get a total of Kshs15.816 billion. That is a lot of money that shall go to counties. This is...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to make some comments on the Bill. From the onset, I support the Bill. We should all support this Bill because it speaks to the framework that the national Government and the development partners have for the money appropriated...

factored in. Maybe we need more medical personnel, but we are being forced to lease equipment from a certain company. This was something that we inherited from the previous administration.Before we just push money to support a contract that is so unpopular and was coerced upon some counties, we should...

that is mined in Tana River County, this cannot reflect the 20 per cent value. Surely, we want proper explanations for some of these things. Gypsum is a highly valuable mineral and it is the one that makes the critical component in manufacturing cement. We support the Bill, but there...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education concerning the plight of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers in Nandi County. In the Statement, the Committee should: The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Kindly, proceed. Sen....

Sen. Cherarkeydollars. If this House has been following, one of the biggest agenda of President William Ruto outside climate change, is on the fair financial justice.I am happy when I watch President Kagame of Rwanda; we wish him well as he seeks his fourth term. He said yesterday that he...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to reply. I thank all the colleagues who have contributed to this Motion on adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance and Budget on the nominee to Chair the CBK Board led by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale who seconded this...

Sen. CherarkeyI have interacted with a very senior person about these e-cigarettes. I do not want to divulge who he was. It was in New York at the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 and at that time, e-cigarettes had not become common. The cigarette was associated with the cool...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to comment on the two Petitions. From the onset, I will support the two Petitions. However, after saying that the one dealing with the Deputy President and Deputy Governor can only go to a referendum. Although, it is a...

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Sen. Cherarkey What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

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Sen. Cherarkey Bw. Naibu Spika, Kanuni za Kudumu 122 (a) inasema kwamba kosa moja kubwa sana ambalo unaweza kufanya, nikukosa kutoka nje ukiambiwa na Spika utoke kwa sababu umekosa nidhamu. Ninajua ya kwamba kila kitu tunayosema hapa kuna rekodi maalum. Ninajua hiyo rekodi maalum iko kwa sababu ninachoongea ninajua ni...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I want also to join you in welcoming several guests. Today, the Senate has a lot of guests from students to visiting delegations. I want from the onset to congratulate Sen. (Prof.) Kamar, Deputy Speaker Emeritus, for bringing this Bill;...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Montet Betty, please, proceed. September 19, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 52 Sen. Cherarkey leadership of that area must be honest and cooperate with the Government so that we fight terror to the deserving level.Thirdly, I heard the Senate Minority Leader alluding that there is a disjointed Cabinet. There...

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