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Sen. Cherarkeylike tissue papers. Sorry to say this, but we must be very careful so that we do not run a country where you want to injunct---You remember in the other financial year, you heard the former President saying that over Kshs310 billion in Government projects had been stopped by...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey proceed. He is simply saying that you stick to the content of the Bill.

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Sen. Cherarkeytaxation on this platform of Parliament, instead of them discussing taxation disguised as an attempt to lower the cost of living from the streets.The youth who are in the streets attempting to discuss taxation do not have this platform. I would not mind if members of the public were...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am so impressed by Sen. Mariam Omar. She is new in the Senate, and unlike many of our colleagues on the Minority side, she seems to have grasped her role of being a Senator and a representative of the people. I am surprised that the...

taxation on this platform of Parliament, instead of them discussing taxation disguised as an attempt to lower the cost of living from the streets.The youth who are in the streets attempting to discuss taxation do not have this platform. I would not mind if members of the public were doing...

County, cross into Kwale County and do the same. From Kwale County, he has to go into Taita-Taveta County. Thereafter, he goes to Makueni County and he is still challenged that he has not paid; he is supposed to pay like this. Since the police know the ignorance of the...

colleague. You are supposed to go and sit with him in the Committee and see how you organise the finance. Members of Parliament do not know and need to be guided. The same Member of Parliament was speaking when he controls Kshs140 million from the National Government-Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF)....

One can say these things on and on. However, I am glad that a trend seems to have developed in the last ten years, over the last two elections, where Senators are becoming Governors and Governors are becoming Senators. I hope that with this mosaic, people who leave this House...

Asante, Bw. Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa nafasi hii na mimi nizungumzie Mswada huu. Kwanza kabisa, ninamshukuru Sen. Mariam Omar kwa kuleta Mswada huu unaohusu usawazishaji wa leseni na njia za kutoa leseni katika magatuzi yote 47. Ninampongeza Seneta kwa sababu kazi yake inaonekana kila wakati akileta Miswada yake hapa....

pengine wameweka lori ya kwanza, walinunua kwa pesa fulani lakini mara ya pili, wanaanza kulia bei kwa sababu wamesumbuliwa sana barabarani kuhusu leseni.Wale wanaofanya kazi sokoni ya mifugo pale sokoni, Garsen ama kule juu sehemu za Bangali, wanapata shida sana. Hii ni kwa sababu, kati ya wale wanabiashara ambao wanakuja...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. On Petition No.1, I remember early or late last year, I brought a Petition on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for workers. I am happy the Ministry of Health and Public Service Commission (PSC) renewed the UHC contract for an extension...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I kindly request for that Statement to be deferred to Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Thank you. (Statement deferred)

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, using Standing Order No.1, I request that you allow us to say something on the two Statements because they are critical. With your indulgence, can I go first?

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that indulgence. Just to comment on the two Statements by Sen. Okenyuri about the border issues. We have the County Boundaries Bill, which I do not know how far it has gone. I think it will assist in resolving some of those...

Sen. CherarkeyWe have had cases of some organizations like Safaricom who are storing their data in other countries and thereby denying us revenue. We hardly get anything from Meta which owns Facebook. We are the leading country in usage of internet. Therefore, we must hold these companies including Meta to...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to comment on the Statements by Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Chute. I thank the Government for the subsidised programme on fertiliser. We need to ensure that in future, we devolve this to a certain level of either ward or sub-county to ease...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, I will give you half a minute to conclude so that you second. Sen. Wafula, what is your point of order? July 18, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 33 Sen. Cherarkey I used to be part of a group that was trying to acquire cochlear implants for young...

Sen. Cherarkey Correct, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) So, withdraw that statement or substantiate. Sen. Cherarkey I will not withdraw but if you give me time, I will bring evidence to substantiate. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Will you substantiate? Sen. Cherarkey Yes, if you...

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Sen. Cherarkey Please, quote the Standing Order

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Article One of the Constitution talks of sovereignty of the people and that under Article Two of the Constitution, this power of the people is donated to Parliament, to the Executive and also the Judiciary in equal measure. Parliament can debate matters relating...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Article One of the Constitution talks of sovereignty of the people and that under Article Two of the Constitution, this power of the people is donated to Parliament, to the Executive and also the Judiciary in equal measure. Parliament can debate matters relating to people...

Sen. Cherarkey So that we have order in the House, can you respond to the point of order that has been raised.

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Maanzo, that is a serious national matter, which is live. Therefore, you need to substantiate. Could you bring evidence to that effect? (Loud consultations) No, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will reply and I can--- (The Temporary Speaker spoke off record)

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Sen. Cherarkey My point of order is on Responsible for Statement of Fact under Standing Order No. 105. You do not need to shout; this is not a market place. You just need to listen. The Minority side always walks out. They can walk out. We do not care. (Loud...

That is not a point or order. (Loud consultations) Sen. Cherarkey Madam Temporary Speaker, you also need to be protected because they are shouting and you cannot hear. Under Standing Order No.105 on Responsibility for Statement of Fact, the Senator of Homa Bay County, my very good friend, has alleged...

Zima hiyo mic. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? I am talking, Sen. Cherarkey. Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Oketch Gicheru, I have given you directions. Heed the direction of the Chair.

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Sen. Cherarkeyimepangwa na Party Leader wangu, Sen. Sifuna na viongozi wa Azimio. Maandamano inayoendelea ni ya wananchi wenyewe ambao wanaumia na maisha jinsi ilivyo.Maisha imepanda na wananchi wameshindwa kupata chakula, kulipa karo ya watoto na kujimudu. Kwa hivyo, ni wananchi wenyewe ambao wanadai haki yao.

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. M. Kajwang’ maintain order. Sen. Faki, you have half a minute to respond to that allegation. July 18, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 60 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Faki, could you respond to that?

Bi Spika wa Muda, wajua Sen. Cherarkey tulimlea sisi hapa. Hata mimi ndiye nilimsaidia mpaka akaapishwa kama wakili. Heshima ni kitu muhimu. Yeye amekuwa nje ya Bunge, ameingia tu na kuanza kuruka na kusema kwamba mambo ya miraa hivi na vile. Zingine huwa sio hoja za nidhamu; ni mtu apate...

Asante, Bi Spika wa Muda. Kanuni za Kudumu No. 105, sielewi mbona Mheshimiwa anahashiria kwamba wanao ingia kwenye Bunge hili kama Maseneta huwa wanaashiria kutumia vileo ama mihadarati wanapo fanya kazi zao. Naomba adhibitishe ama aombe msamaha. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. M. Kajwang’ maintain order. Sen. Faki,...

Bi Spika wa Muda, tukiingia hapa kupitia huo mlango kila 2.30 alasiri, tunakaguliwa iwapo tuko na silaha. Hakuna anayebeba silaha hapa lakini tunaangaliwa silaha. Kwa hivyo, itakuwa sio makosa kwa wale ambao wanatoka sehemu zile ambazo wana vitu kama hivyo, waweze kupimwa kama wametumia ama hawajatumia. Kwa kumalizia ni kwamba...

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Sen. Cherarkey Proceed, Sen. Mumma.

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Okiya Omtatah, you may proceed. June 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 45 Sen. Cherarkey Muturi, to lead negotiation through LMA. We are aware of our cordial relationship with USA.The Senate is not trying not to antagonize our relationship with USA. We are just telling them that we have...

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 Roads, Transportation and Housing on the suspension of the use of ledger accounts by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) . In the Statement, the Committee should...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. Faki, just yield. Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to draw your attention to Standing Order No.98 (1) which states- “Any Senator may raise a...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I want to congratulate Sen. Crystal Asige who continues to distinguish herself in issues of legislation, representation and oversight as per Article 96 of the Constitution. It is worth noting that Sen. Crystal Asige is a product of the artistic...

Sen. Cherarkey I am told that was President John F. Kennedy. It is good to have elders like Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale who have good institutional memory. We benefit from their guidance and wisdom. On the issue of finance, the only challenge that young people face is lack of finances. For...

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

Sen. CherarkeyThat is the Constitution. I want to challenge Governor Orengo to look at the eyes of the people of Siaya and tell them that he approved and processed the payment of the Kshs.1.1 million. Under Section 148---The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo): On a point of order, Mr. Speaker,...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, would you wish to be informed by Sen. Osotsi? (Laughter) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)(Laughter) Sen. Cherarkey At this juncture, Hon. Senators, I call the Mover to reply. (Laughter) June 26, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 39 Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, before we move to Division, I will allow...

Sen. Cherargei Sen. Joe Nyutu, Sen. Tobiko and Sen. Nyamu, kindly do not disrupt the proceedings by consulting in loud tones. You can consult but let it not be disruptive.

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

Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, before we proceed with debate on this Bill, allow me to read two Messages that have been received from the National Assembly. (Interruption of Debate on the Bill) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Hon. Senators, before we proceed with debate on this Bill, allow me to read...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me through you, to laud the National Assembly for taking such a short time to pronounce itself on these two Bills. Mr. Speaker, Sir, just two things. The first one is that as you take these Bills to the President for assent, we would...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is a supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary of Trade and Industrialization, hon. Kuria. Last year in November, we wanted to know how many metric tonnes of maize had been imported into the country by KNTC. What was the projections of consumption? Is the...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you Mr. Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.98, and the second Standing Order is escaping my attention. While appreciating the very heavy question that Sen. Chute is asking, he has mentioned Mary C. Wambui. As per the Standing Orders, you do not discuss somebody who...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, and our former colleague, Sen. Linturi, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development. His colleague, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry had indicated that he gave an opportunity of duty free maize into the country. My question is;...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. 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. It is about the great performance by Faith Kipyegon, smashing the women’s 5,000 metres...

Sen. Cherarkey Please, do. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Please, do. OPERATIONALIZATION OF THE COMMODITIES FUND 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 Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on the status of operationalization of...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No. 53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, regarding the damage to life and property due to demonstrations in Kisumu County in February, March and April, 2023. In the...

Mr. Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No. 53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the measures to address flood menace in Kisumu County, especially in flood-prone areas of Kisumu East, Kapuothe, Kabonyo /Kanyagwal, Ombeyi, North Nyakach, Wasare...

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Sen. CherarkeyWachache na ambaye pia ni Seneta wa Kitui, Sen. Wambua. Huu Mswada ulikuwa katika Seneti iliyopita, ukaenda katika Bunge la Kitaifa lakini ukaishia hapo.Bw. Spika wa Muda, ningependa kumshukuru Sen. Wambua kwa kuuleta tena Mswada huu kwa Bunge hili la kumi na tatu. Mmea wa ndengu ni mmea muhimu...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Hon. Members, once we are done with that, we need to go back to the Order Paper. I direct that we defer Order No. 8, which is the Agriculture and Livestock Extension...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order and an issue of the Constitution. Article 24 of the Constitution gives powers to the formation of committees. We also have Standing Order No. 198. What is happening is very unfortunate. We shall need a considered...

Sen. Cherargei Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am not a fan of the Special Select Committee but this one is an exception. I believe when a Committee sits, they will give us a detailed report. I challenge the Committee that their role is anchored under Article 145. On the...

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

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe colleagues have asked questions. I would like to know whether the Cabinet Secretary has had a discussion. A few years ago, the Jubilee Administration removed Strategic Grain Reserve Programme. I do not know whether the Cabinet Secretary for EAC, ASALs and Regional...

Sen. Cherarkey Madam Cabinet Secretary, in the interest of time, I appreciate that we might not have enough food in the country to sustain us. However, I wanted you to give practical steps into the reopening and functionality of strategic grain reserves. I know there is the aspect of food...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Looking at the amended Standing Orders No. 51, I know there is a ruling you have made. I am rising under Standing Order No.1. As you retreat to write your ruling, I am not reopening or varying your ruling, you need to...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I rise to second, I congratulate the Mover of the Motion, Sen. Wamatinga, for this wonderful Motion. After the Motion has been debated and passed, many people assume nothing gets done after our resolutions are adopted by the House. Most Senators...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am also illustrating the Motion that I brought on the issue of sports. That one of the resolutions of the House was to review the rewards structure towards our sportsmen and women. Therefore, I am giving an example of what the Government did...

Sen. Cherarkey I believe everything that President William Ruto says. I believe that is the standard. In my own opinion, if you break a world record, you will get you Kshs5 million. If you break a second world record, you also get another Kshs5 million. For the purposes of the...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would not say I am the owner of knowledge but he is saying that the tsetse flies live among my people. That is a dangerous statement. It should be struck out. I agree however, I used interchangeably used waterborne diseases. The Temporary Speaker...

Sen. Cherargei Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join you on behalf of my colleagues to welcome our beautiful girls from Moi Girls High School. Their performance has been exceptional. They are lucky to be in the Chamber when we are discussing a critical Motion on water. I hope we are...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the indulgence and the directions that you gave that we need a progress report. I laud your decision to allow this matter to give us a progress report. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we should endeavour to protect devolution under Article 96. One of...

Sen. CherarkeyMr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is a critical issue, but you can see we are only a few of us in this House deliberating on this matter. Agriculture is not just about the rural population where majority of us come from; it is equally urban. Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, who...

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