Samson Kiprotich Cherargei

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My comment is only one minute to seek further clarification. We need to know why the direction that doctors are not supposed to travel was given and the number of doctors in the country that are qualified yet are unemployed. Finally, you...

Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. February 23, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 18

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not always war when we are in the House. However, I want to inform Sen. Orwoba of Standing Order No. 45, on sequence of proceedings. Statements come before Motions. I want to inform her that the proceedings are fairly organized. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, did you hear what Sen. Cherarkey said? He said you look like a Talai. Unless he describes who those people are. He should clarify so that it can be on record that he said Maumau were compensated. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it will be...

He said you look like a Talai. I wanted him to explain what that is.

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given what has been happening here, I do not want to go into many issues because I am not in the mood. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Alright, you have made your point. Sen. Mwaruma, if the Statement you intend to read is...

Much obliged, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This Statement has gone through all the processes. It involves Mzima II. Sen. Cherarkey, what point are you trying to make by bringing Jevanjee Gardens issues here? February 22, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 35

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Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. CherarkeyLast week during an induction training of my Committee in Naivasha, we invited the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Dr. Nancy Macharia. She outlined a few things that she is doing with her Commission to see to it that this challenge is addressed.One of...

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Sen. Cherarkey I beg your pardon, Sen. Ogola what did you say?

Sen. Cherarkey I do not want to say that the Chair is completely out of order. However, by violating these Standing Orders---

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Sen. Cherarkey(Applause) February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 55 Sen. Cherarkey on matters roads from one point to another in Kiharu, Maragwa or Mugoiri? When you ask them about budget performance and control, they are not able to absorb Kshs2 billion especially on development budget because of violation of Article 219...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I take this opportunity to first extend my gratitude to the Senators for the contribution that they have given to this Motion. It is very important to understand that this money is not a small amount. It includes the Kshs163 million for construction of County...

Apologies for that. Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30. p.m., time to adjourn the House. The Senate therefore stands adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023 at 2.30. p.m. The Senate rose at 6.31. p.m. February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 60

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Sen. Cherarkey I beg to assume such unnecessary noise.

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Oketch Gicheru, I would like to remind you of Standing Order No.121. You have just come in, you are yet to sit down and you are shouting while a colleague Senator is on the Floor addressing the Chair. Sen. Oketch Gicheru, relook at the provisions of Standing...

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Sen. CherargeiStanding Order No. 199 (2) states – “Whenever a Motion for approval of a list under paragraph (1) is moved in the Senate, no objection against the proposed membership of a Senator in a Select Committee shall be permitted and objections, if any, shall be formulated against the proposed...

Sen. Cherargei, are you in support of the Motion or you are opposing the Motion? Sen. Cherargei Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said ‘curiously’ at the beginning of my statement. I am just noting; I am yet to conclude.

The question I asked you, is: Are you supporting or opposing? Sen. CherargeiWhen you sit as a committee, it is important that you apply fairness, so that matters that come forward, whether it is Bills, Motions or Statements, are approved in that order.When I was a Member of the National...

Hon. Senators, let me give guidance on how we will debate this Motion and more particularly to those who do not want to take time to read the Standing Orders. February 14, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 31

Standing Order No. 199 (2) states – “Whenever a Motion for approval of a list under paragraph (1) is moved in the Senate, no objection against the proposed membership of a Senator in a Select Committee shall be permitted and objections, if any, shall be formulated against the proposed membership...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to also support this Motion. The Senate Business Committee is the heart of this Senate. Without it, we cannot even commence our work here as Senators. That is why, it is the first programme to be executed before we...

However, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think gradually we are degenerating. The SBC which you Chair should help us in getting back to where we were and claiming our space. I know that Members who have been selected are capable of ensuring that the Senate remains a House of reason.Members who...

Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo.

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey, what is your intervention? February 14, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 40 Sen. Cherarkey As ordinary Members of the House we take those statements seriously. Just the way if it was the Senate Minority or Majority Leader today would make such statements and say that the...

Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. As we all know, and as it has been illustrated by everyone here, this is the most important Committee of this House. The running of this House, as is for its other select Committees, are definitely determined by this...

Sen. Cherarkey

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of us, including our guests. It was an honour to escort our newly elected Senator - brand new, zero mileage - from Bungoma County, Sen. Wafula David of Ford-Kenya. (Sen. Nyamu entered the Chamber) (Loud...

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Sen. Cherarkey Yes.

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Sen. Cherarkey Proceed Sen. Cherarkey. (Loud Consultations) (Loud consultations) (Loud consultations) December 30, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 29

Sen. Cherarkey Have your seat. Sen. Cherarkey, you are holding your Standing Orders. Kindly proceed to Standing Order No.122 - Gross Disorderly Conduct. I have made a ruling. You do not debate my ruling. You do not. Standing Order No.122 (1) (a) States as follows – “A Senator commits an...

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Sen. Cherarkey We have Standing Order No.101 on contents of the speeches and Standing Order No.1. Therefore, the Senator of Narok County, my good friend, who happens to be the Senate Deputy Minority whip, should stop engaging a Member directly. Instead of addressing Sen. Orwoba directly, he should address her...

Sen. Cherarkey What is the problem? Sit down. You are out of order. No, you cannot harass the Speaker. Sit down!

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir ---

Sen. Cherarkey Throw him out! Throw him out!

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

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

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir, The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Sen. Ali Roba? December 20, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 41

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not want to give credit and contempt to what Sen. Ali Roba has said. In conclusion, it is always good to stand when you are on the right--- The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Cherarkey. Sen. Cherarkey Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to support the Motion. Whenever I or any other Senator crosses that Bar, I do not look at them in terms of gender; I consider them as hon. Members of this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a businessman. I know why we...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to support the Motion. Whenever I or any other Senator crosses that Bar, I do not look at them in terms of gender; I consider them as hon. Members of this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am a businessman. I know why we have organizational...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Syengo, proceed.

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Sen. Cherarkey What is your point of order Sen. Madzayo? The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Bw. Naibu Spika, sijui kama umeskia nilichoskia. Ni haki kwa ndugu yangu Sen. Cherarkey kusema ya kuwa, MCA ndio mtu wa kwanza wa kumuuliza kabla hujaenda kuoa bibi yako ambaye utaishi naye miaka...

Sen. Cherarkey Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, please proceed. December 1, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 7 Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are leaders who are at the grassroots level and yet you see the SRC denying them some of their basic rights. It is very unfortunate that they need...

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Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The issue I want to speak on has been highlighted by the two Senators who have spoken before me. However, my question is; was the response shared with the relevant Senator before presenting the Report to the House? That is important and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to correct Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. It is not 408 million Kenyans, but 4.8 million Kenyans. This is the right information.

Sen. Cherarkey Next Order.

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I feel very much attacked by Sen---

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, I propose the question. (Question proposed) I therefore, call the Senators to make contributions on this Motion. Proceed, Sen. Cheptumo. December 1, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 42 Sen. Cherarkey affect the release of NG- CDF money. I have also seen that he advised the National Treasury to...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, so that you can rule on this matter of quorum once and for all as per Standing Order Nos.39 and 40, we have to appreciate that you are the Senator of Meru County. You sit here as such and you are also the Senate...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity. I want to congratulate the residents of Kawino North Location in Kisumu County for having faith in the Senate to be able to address this issue of EACC graft investigations. When you look at the Constitution, the EACC has...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My only concern is whether I have the right Order Paper because following what my colleague Sen. Lomenen was reading November 30, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Cherarkeyand what I have is totally different. I thank you for that guidance because I can see...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I do not know why my lecturer and teacher Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, is excited today. It could be maybe he is aware that the Hustler Fund has been launched November 30, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 32 Sen. Cherarkeytoday...