Veronica Waheti Nduati

Yes, thank you.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I did not want to disrupt the flow of thoughts of my colleague. I wish to inform him that the CPAIC have officers from EACC, Office of the DPP and DCI, who sit and collect information. It was effected during the last Parliament. I thank...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I thank my brother for the information. I was talking of my previous experience in the National Assembly, which has now been overtaken by events. I hope those officers who sit with us in our committees are not compromised by tycoons. The tycoons normally identify...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you. Let us now have Sen. Beth.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)(Sen. Olekina spoke off record)Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to clarify. When the governors who were summoned and did not appear were named, they did not mention a female governor. They were all men.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you. Finally, we will have Senator Nyamu in brief.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to respond to this Motion. May I use this opportunity to thank all of you, Members. You have been fantastic. Speaking from the bottom of my heart, Sen. Oyomo has been a big surprise to me. Anybody...

Madam Temporary Speaker, in the interest of time, I just want to note that these three committees are key in our oversight role. Oversight simply means that public resources that are going to our county governments, are utilised for the very purpose that they have been deployed for. These three...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to respond to this Motion. May I use this opportunity to thank all of you, Members. You have been fantastic. Speaking from the bottom of my heart, Sen. Oyomo has been a big surprise to me. Anybody visiting this Republic and watching this...

think that she is a third term Senator. I am so impressed. I am telling you that she is a strong woman. However, that is not surprising because Jaluo very complex. (Laughter) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Dr. Khalwale. Pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (2) ,...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move- THAT, aware that many urban areas and towns in Kenya lack designated car parking areas as a result of imbalance between parking supply and demand mainly due to ineffective land use planning and miscalculations of space requirements, thereby leading to exorbitant parking fees;...

CONCERNED, that access to hospitals, educational institutions, airports, shopping malls and other places offering essential services might be hindered due to exorbitant parking fees levied on motorists accessing these services; FURTHER CONCERNED, that charging entry fees amount to double taxation as the motorists who would have paid the parking fees...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Members, we are certain that we have quorum pursuant to Standing Order No.40. Let us begin. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LAKE VICTORIA

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. M. Kajwang’. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 237, I shall now allow comments, observations or clarifications in relation to the Petition for not more than 30 minutes.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you. Let us have Sen. Cheruiyot.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Cheruiyot. Let us have Sen. (Dr.) Oburu. I am sure that he is interested in this Petition.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Maanzo, you may proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you Sen. Maanzo. We will see how that will work out for you when you connect the two counties. Let us have Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale give comments.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, do wish to be informed by Sen. Faki?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Faki, you may proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) What is your point of order, Sen. M. Kajwang’?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, do you wish to be informed?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, do you have a response to that?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Sen. Olekina, your point of order was noted. Just allow the robustness of the debate. Unless it has completely veered off, allow the wider perspective. Sen. Sifuna, please, make your contribution.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Senator. Hon. Senators, since this is a Petition, the observations and comments should be brief. We have only 10 minutes or maybe even eight minutes now. I request all the Senators who will speak to take at least two minutes. We will...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)Senator for Kilifi, Sen. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Madzayo, you have 20 seconds. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa kumalizia, ningependa kuhimiza wafanye haraka kwa sababu kuna wagonjwa, wafanyabiashara na watu tofauti tofauti wanaohitaji huduma za...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)(Laughter)

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)In terms of Standing Order No.238(2), the Committee is required in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading this Prayer, to respond to the Petitioner by way of a report addressed to the Petitioner and laid on the Table of the...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Proceed, Senate Majority Whip. (Loud consultation) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)(Laughter)(Laughter) Madam Temporary Speaker, I am happy that you have forgiven Sen. Orwoba. If it actually comforts you, she got confused by my melodious voice. That is why she forgot. (Laughter) (Laughter) The...

NOTICE OF MOTION APPOINTMENT OF A JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA

Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Veronica Maina) : Asante sana, Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kunipa fursa hii. Mambo ya usalama na ufugaji yamekuwa yakiandamana. Ni vuzuri ijulikane wazi kuwa kazi kuu ya Serikali ni kulinda maisha na mali ya wananchi. Jambo ambalo limekuwa likitendeka katika Kaunti ya Laikipia ni...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Okay, Proceed Senate Minority Leader. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Bi Spika wa Muda, katika Mjadala unaoletwa katika hili Bunge, singependa kukueleza utakavyofanya. Najua kazi unafanya kisawasawa lakini haki na utendaji kazi lazima uende pamoja. Upande huu una haki ya kuchangia. Nashangaa...

On a point of Order, Madam, Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Okay, Proceed Senate Minority Leader. The Senate Minority Leader (

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, just to confirm something although I am not certain; I thought I saw a communication from the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya, that they have extended the deadline for this registration by a further 60 days. With your guidance, perhaps Sen....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order 52 (1) , to make a Statement on a matter of inter-county importance and general topical concern, namely, concerns over the plan by Safaricom PLC, to block SIM Cards that would not have been Re-registered by Saturday, 15th October,...

This way, humanitarian aid will not be disrupted by the action of disconnecting these customers.

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) What is your point of order, Sen, Cheruiyot?

Madam Temporary Speaker, just to confirm something although I am not certain; I thought I saw a communication from the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya, that they have extended the deadline for this registration by a further 60 days. With your guidance, perhaps Sen. Abdul Haji could let us know...

Madam Temporary Speaker, this issue is of major concern. The CA may have been justified in trying to get the SIM details of all the subscribers, however, the process undertaken by Safaricom in trying to get this data is unlawful. We passed the Data Protection Act in the National Assembly...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to wind up by stating that the process of re-registration does not exist because it is not in any legal framework nor the Information and Communications Act of 2015, or any other Act. Just to sensitize the House,...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Do you want to be informed?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I rise under Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement about the concluded World Sight Day held on 13th October, 2022. Madam Temporary Speaker, everyone in the blind and visually impaired community knows that October is an important month because it is blindness...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would have expected the Senate Minority Leader to know what is happening in the House. I have two quick points. First, just like any other Kenyan, on Sunday morning when most of us have morning glory prayers being a prayerful nation, Safaricom decided to switch off...

comfortable. A number of salonists and other Kenyans who operate at mundane hours were not accessible. Therefore, this matter should be handled carefully and concluded like I requested under Standing Order No.52(3).I thank you. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) This is an important matter affecting all Kenyans. The mood...

Madam Temporary Speaker, before I do that, I am proud and privileged to stand in front of a Madam Speaker today. You sitting in that Chair is not a small thing. I feel inspired today. WORLD SIGHT DAY

I rise under Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement about the concluded World Sight Day held on 13th October, 2022. Madam Temporary Speaker, everyone in the blind and visually impaired community knows that October is an important month because it is blindness awareness month. World over, people have...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the recall and suspension of sales by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) , of several edible oil products from various manufacturers...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, I know that some of us are quite new here, but the distinguished Senator who just walked out, Sen. Methu, just crossed the Floor to come to this side. Since we are all learning, all new Senators should be reminded that...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) 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 regarding the incessant conflicts between Mbeere and Ameru communities in Siakago Constituency, Embu County. In the Statement, the...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I know that some of us are quite new here, but the distinguished Senator who just walked out, Sen. Methu, just crossed the Floor to come to this side. Since we are all learning, all new Senators should be reminded that they have to walk all the...

Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to pick from where I left. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Next Statement by Sen. Mundigi. October 18, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 29 CONFLICT BETWEEN MBEERE AND AMERU COMMUNITIES IN SIAKAGO CONSTITUENCY

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 regarding the incessant conflicts between Mbeere and Ameru communities in Siakago Constituency, Embu County. In the Statement, the Committee should- ARSON ATTACK IN RUNYENJES...

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 regarding an arsonist attack that left seven members of a family dead in Ngimari village, Gichiche sub-location, Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County. In the...