Samson Kiprotich Cherargei

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was doing this on your direction to address; so, I was on a Speaker's assignment. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of countywide concern regarding welfare...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was approached by officials of various organisations, for example, the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) , the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) , the Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologies (KNUPT) , the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO) and...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thought that under Standing Order Nos.101 and 105, he just needs to table the documents of substantiation; he does not need to explain. He is even creating other allegations which we did not demand. He is including borrowing outside the budget, which was...

Sen. Cherarkey(Laughter) June 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 Sen. CherarkeySen. Mandago, please proceed.

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order 110, I will proceed to propose the question. (Question proposed) This is a Procedural Motion. Sen. Oketch Gicheru: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do share the spirit,...

Sen. Cherarkey: Sen. Cherarkey: Sen. Mundigi, you are out of order. Proceed, Hon. Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (Hon. (Eng.) Eric Mugaa) : Kitui is a longstanding issue. One of those we are trying to solve is Umaa Dam, which is the heartbeat of Kitui...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Nataka kumalizia kwa kumueleza Waziri wa Maji, Usafi wa Mazingira na Unyunyizaji kwamba Suala nililouliza ni la muhimu zaidi. Najua wewe kama Waziri una uwezo. Ni hatua gani unaweza kuchukua ili kuona kwamba bili ya Kaunti ya Kilifi inaondolewa ama kupunguzwa kidogo, ili kuwezesha serikali hiyo...

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, it is now 1.00 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 1:00 p.m. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey. Proceed, Sen. Abbas. (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Mine is a concern that, from the response of Waziri, some of the interventions outlined are on agriculture, forestry and fishing. Of course, the larger economy that is being driven by the livestock sector, where 10 million people are surviving on, has not been...

There is provision of subsidies of fertilisers, seeds, expansion of rehabilitation of irrigation, provision of climate resilience and support of agro-processing but nothing on livestock. What is the position?

June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 46 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) On the issue that has been raised by Sen. Sifuna, I do not want to go into other details but to focus the issue of the cost of energy. What we have said here is that the Government...

June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 48 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) I want to conclude by saying; let no one lie to Kenyans that we will be reducing our debt stock. What we can reduce is debt to GDP ratio, which is now at 69 per cent, but at...

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Sen. Cherarkeythere is borrowing by the national Government without approval of Parliament, quoting Kshs1 trillion plus? Is it in order, yet the Constitution under Article 211, states that Parliament shall approve? Can he substantiate the allegation? June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. Cherarkey there is borrowing by the national...

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, you know you are supposed to read exactly what is in your statement. You do not need to romanticise your name because we know you, Sen. Godfrey Osotsi. When reading your Statement, why should you say you are the one reading yet everybody in the country...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the Solomonic and well-given ruling on the matter I raised. However, in the last session and for the benefit of hindsight, we had the heads of delegation giving the Clerk letters appointing nominated Senators to June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the Solomonic and well-given ruling on the matter I raised. However, in the last session and for the benefit of hindsight, we had the heads of delegation giving the Clerk letters appointing nominated Senators to June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I make a few comments on this Bill, it is unfortunate that we have yet to see the committee's report. The supplier of these gadgets in the House should be disclosed, so that we do not experience delays. We need the report. Secondly, this...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I make a few comments on this Bill, it is unfortunate that we have yet to see the committee's report. The supplier of these gadgets in the House should be disclosed, so that we do not experience delays. We need the report. Secondly, this...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can I substantiate the obvious? Additionally, I did not mention names. However, give me---

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can I substantiate the obvious? Additionally, I did not mention names. However, give me---

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, could I be allowed to substantiate tomorrow? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You may proceed to substantiate tomorrow. Conclude your remarks. Sen. Cherarkey I think the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget is jittery because he is a former governor. Mr. Speaker,...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, could I be allowed to substantiate tomorrow? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You may proceed to substantiate tomorrow. Conclude your remarks. Sen. Cherarkey I think the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget is jittery because he is a former governor. Mr. Speaker,...

Sen. CherarkeyMr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know why the Senator of Migori is jittery when I mention the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning. That is a public office, not a tribal office. So, we are dealing with him in terms of competence and ability to deliver....

Sen. CherarkeyMr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know why the Senator of Migori is jittery when I mention the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning. That is a public office, not a tribal office. So, we are dealing with him in terms of competence and ability to deliver....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the tribal factor. You have to protect me from the shouting over the aisle and saying “achana na Waziri, lima magavana.” That is why I wanted to read Article 219 of the Constitution as I conclude. It reads as follows- “A county share...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the tribal factor. You have to protect me from the shouting over the aisle and saying “achana na Waziri, lima magavana.” That is why I wanted to read Article 219 of the Constitution as I conclude. It reads as follows- “A county share...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the Solomonic and well-given ruling on the matter I raised. However, in the last session and for the benefit of hindsight, we had the heads of delegation giving the Clerk letters appointing nominated Senators to June 16, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I make a few comments on this Bill, it is unfortunate that we have yet to see the committee's report. The supplier of these gadgets in the House should be disclosed, so that we do not experience delays. We need the report. Secondly, this...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, how can I substantiate the obvious? Additionally, I did not mention names. However, give me---

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, could I be allowed to substantiate tomorrow? The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) You may proceed to substantiate tomorrow. Conclude your remarks. Sen. Cherarkey I think the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget is jittery because he is a former governor. Mr. Speaker,...

Sen. CherarkeyMr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know why the Senator of Migori is jittery when I mention the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning. That is a public office, not a tribal office. So, we are dealing with him in terms of competence and ability to deliver....

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the tribal factor. You have to protect me from the shouting over the aisle and saying “achana na Waziri, lima magavana.” That is why I wanted to read Article 219 of the Constitution as I conclude. It reads as follows- “A county share...

Sen. CherarkeyWith those many remarks, I hope the health function in our country will improve for the betterment of our people.I yield back. June 11, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28 Sen. Cherarkey With those many remarks, I hope the health function in our country will improve for the betterment of our...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it should be a point of clarification. I am concerned that in my system, it is set to show that it is Sen. Chimera seated on my machine. Is that in order that right now, when I am seated here waiting to submit on the Floor...

I tried logging-in, it did not work. They brought me the card. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) So, you have not logged in?

I tried logging in even with the card. It still shows that it is Sen. Chimera seated on my desk. What is this game now? Come and make this system. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Searjeant-at-Arms, please, look into that issue.

I am offended by that. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Proceed, Sen. Oketch-Gicheru.

Sen. CherarkeyI highly doubt the Kshs5000. I know that the Don, Abdi of Garissa, cannot eat Kshs5,000 for lunch. The Kshs5,000 is what you spend when you go to Serena or Kempinski Villa Rosa. I know my brother, Sen. Ledama, was in France. I do not know whether Kshs5,000 would...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I do not think I will give flowers to Members of our Committee because they failed us. Last year when we passed that counties should get Kshs415 billion, we were sure this year we were going to get Kshs450 billion and our...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Cherarkey, nobody is on the Floor to warrant a point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Sen. Cherarkey, nobody is on the Floor to warrant a point of order. Sen. Cherarkey What is your point of clarification?

Sen. Cherarkey Say you were and not “we were” surprised. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) Those of us who supported this Bill are surprised that you declared that the vote was lost. Sen. Cherarkey You have made your point. Do you want a clarification on votes that were cast...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding concerns of budgeting and accounting malpractices in Trans Nzoia County. Trans Nzoia County Government is reported to have allocated approximately Kshs800 June 10, 2026 SENATE...

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Sen. Cherarkey Hon. Senators, I had intended to give 15 minutes for contribution to Statements, so that we conclude matters of Statements at 6 O'clock. So, please, when you are given an opportunity, try to be as brief as possible. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Hon. Senators, I had...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I support this mediated version of the Bill, I want to congratulate the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Chief Whip of the House. I do not know why whenever we go for the mediated version of...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Uasin Gishu County should know the use of similes and English semantics. He must listen to those of us who went to a school that has produced two presidents. I said “like”, I did not say “as” and I did not even...

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Sen. Cherarkey Sen. Wakili Sigei, you may proceed. (Laughter) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Sen. Wakili Sigei, you may proceed.

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Sen. CherarkeyArticle 227(1) of the Constitution is clear that it must be transparent and cost effective. Looking at the committee proceedings, the award of the tender to Harley Berry Limited is not clear. It looks like a case of corruption. When you read the report that was generated after the...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. Just a few comments on the statement sought by Sen. Karungo wa Thang’wa of Kiambu County on the Two Rivers Crescent Estate where more than 100 families occupy over 35 acres in Ruiru Town. It is very unfortunate because most...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also extend a warm welcome to Musingu High School. As I contribute, I also want to inform them that our standards are quite high, because out of the five Presidents, we have produced two, so they still need to work hard...

Sen. Cherarkey No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sen. Veronica wanted us to know that she attended the Madaraka celebrations and we are happy she did that. If she wants information about the performance of Wajir, the report has been tabled by the Committee on Health and Sen. Omar is seated...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue is very simple. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) So how can you prove the emotional issue? How can you prove now to this House? Sen. Cherarkey I will table evidence. Part of it is the report that was tabled by the Committee...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I withdraw the part of shedding tears but the fact remains that there was a report by the Committee on Health which indicted--- I wish Sen. Mariam Omar can be part of --- So, I have withdrawn the part of shedding tears. So, I...

Sen. Cherarkey: Sen. Cherarkey:Uasin Gishu County is building a museum worth Kshs25 million, yet they are not completing stalled projects.In Nandi County, dispensaries are closed on Saturdays and Sundays and only open from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., from Monday to Friday. I wonder whether sickness only occurs during working...

Sen. Cherarkey On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Senator for Nandi? Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105. While I agree with the other part of what he has said, is it in order...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the statement regarding the Mombasa-Malindi Road where you come from. That is your county and we are proud of you as the fourth Speaker of the Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to congratulate you for the successful presidential visit which...

Sen. Cherarkey But I am just congratulating the Speaker? June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 9

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, in fact, I wanted to tie it up. The Senator for Nairobi City County should learn to listen because he always talks. I said that courtesy of the leadership tour that was led by you and His Excellency the President, these are some of the...

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Sen. Cherarkey(Loud consultation) June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 19 Sen. CherarkeyMinistry when we are on recess. Through your Solomonic guidance and support, you have been able to allow committees to function automatically.With those many remarks, allow me to second this Bill. (Loud consultation) June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 20 Sen....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to make my remarks on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024. As has been explained by the Majority Leader, these proposed amendments are supposed to clean up the existing Statutory Instruments Act, so that a number of provisions in that law are...

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. It is good to see you are back. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare on a matter of countywide concern regarding the compensation of...

Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. It is good to see you are back. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare on a matter of countywide concern regarding the compensation of...

Sen. Cherarkey In many instances, the affected consumers are left to pursue the recipients directly with limited support from service providers, notwithstanding the fact that the transactions occur on platforms owned, operated and controlled by those service providers who also earn revenue from the transactions. Kenyan courts have addressed related...

Sen. Cherarkey In many instances, the affected consumers are left to pursue the recipients directly with limited support from service providers, notwithstanding the fact that the transactions occur on platforms owned, operated and controlled by those service providers who also earn revenue from the transactions. Kenyan courts have addressed related...

Sen. Cherarkey That was not what I said. What I said is that if there is anything we have learnt from young people over generations, I gave examples of fires that have been started back in the 1990s. We can even go back to the 1980s. I did not go...

Sen. Cherarkey That was not what I said. What I said is that if there is anything we have learnt from young people over generations, I gave examples of fires that have been started back in the 1990s. We can even go back to the 1980s. I did not go...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask Sen. Beatrice Ogola to second.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask Sen. Beatrice Ogola to second.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2024)

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2024)

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Sen. Cherarkey Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. It is good to see you are back. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare on a matter of countywide concern regarding the compensation of...

Sen. Cherarkey In many instances, the affected consumers are left to pursue the recipients directly with limited support from service providers, notwithstanding the fact that the transactions occur on platforms owned, operated and controlled by those service providers who also earn revenue from the transactions. Kenyan courts have addressed related...

Sen. Cherarkey That was not what I said. What I said is that if there is anything we have learnt from young people over generations, I gave examples of fires that have been started back in the 1990s. We can even go back to the 1980s. I did not go...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask Sen. Beatrice Ogola to second.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2024)

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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 National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of national concern regarding the status of operationalisation, funding and infrastructure for newly gazetted administrative units across...

Sen. Cherarkey Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a request for a Statement on the status, transparency, disclosure and community benefits of carbon credit projects in Samburu County. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural...

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