Joyce Chepkoech Korir

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to also give my comments on this Committee that has been formed to address the proposed removal from office of the Deputy Governor of Siaya County, hon. Oduol. This is a strong team. I agree with Sen. Munyi Mundigi that we...

that has been affecting the citizens. This is something that has happened since Independence. The issue of land and displacement has been an issue that has been affecting this country.The issues that have been raised by my colleague are very serious issues that I think the relevant Committee will come...

Sen. Madzayo, you have the Floor. (Sen. Olekina walked to the Dispatch Box) I thought I called out Sen. Madzayo. If Senator Madzayo wishes to donate his time, well and good. The Senate Minority Leader (

these counties, I know that the Governors and the county assemblies shall up their game and do their work right. Without much further ado, I support this Motion.Let this not be a way to just go to the counties; let it be productive. Let us see work being done on...

Sen. Osotsi, proceed.

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Hon. Senators, I am made to understand that the owner of this Motion wants to do some amendments and is not in the Chamber right now. (The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Kathuri) consulted with the Clerk-at-the-Table) [The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in...

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(Motion dropped)Sen. (Dr.) Murango is not present. Therefore, we will have to drop the Motion.(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji)

What is your Point of Order Senator? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with all due respect on your ruling, this matter that was brought by Sen. Kavindu Muthama on the compensation of victims of the 1996 bombing is very weighty. I had gone to the extent of asking the Temporary Speaker,...

Senator, I understand your appeal. However, according to the Standing Orders and the directions by the Senate Business Committee (SBC) , Motions that keep appearing every other time on the Order Paper should be dropped. However, the Senator will have the discretion to take it up with the Speaker.(Motion dropped)On...

(Motion dropped)Sen. Chute does not seem to be here. We will have to drop the Motion. Let us go to the next Order. BAN ON THE CULTIVATION OF EUCALYPTUS TREES ON RIPARIAN LANDS NOW THEREFORE May 24, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 29

(i.) develop and implement a policy framework to guide the cultivation of eucalyptus trees with the aim of mitigating their adverse effect on the environment; and (ii.) undertake a systematic nation-wide removal program for eucalyptus tree cultivations on riparian lands.

(Motion dropped)Sen. (Dr.) Murango is not present. Therefore, we will have to drop the Motion.(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, that brings us to the end. There being no other business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until today, Wednesday, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 11.42 a.m. May 24, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 30

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 23rd May, 2023 - May 23, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 14 Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Iten Municipality for the year ended 30th June, 2020.Report of the Auditor-General on the...

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir---.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance to debate on this very important Motion. I congratulate Members of this House for debating soberly on this matter. The issues raised by the Procedures and Rules Committee touch on Kenyans. There are a number of questions, Statements and Petitions...

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Senior Counsel to blame the Chairperson of CoG, yet he knows the same problem he is absolving the CECM for Finance of Nyamira County, is also the same the Chairperson CoG is putting to the National Treasury? Is he...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I thank the Kenya Kwanza Government, led by His Excellency the President, Hon. (Dr.) William Ruto and his family; as well as the Deputy President’s family, for taking lead in believing in the Bible. The issues that we are discussing today in this House directly...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have been waiting for this opportunity. However, just allow me at least two more minutes to wind up quickly.

Being a legislative Arm of Government, we cannot sit down and watch our children being driven down a wrong social lane. Allow me to state categorically that as a parent, I will be the last woman standing to fiercely oppose that issue, without leaving room for any negotiation. I laud...

Madam Temporary Speaker, it was not yet over. (Laughter)

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. From the onset of this debate, it is clear that the entire leadership of this House is opposed to the ruling. The visitor who came to this country was making a visit and was welcomed by the Government. Does it mean the honourable Member is...

Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 23rd February, 2023: - Annual Report of the Parliamentary Service Commission for the financial year 2021/2022. (Sen. Korir laid the document on the Table)