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Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Veronica Mainabody. It is very sad that in this day and time, when we have technology that could assist in curbing crime, we have had more women suffering GBV case. We have also had cases of femicide, which remain unresolved.We must take an approach now as the committee looks...

Sen. Veronica Maina Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.238 (1) , I commit the Petition to the Standing Committee on Education for consideration. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 238 (2) (a) , the Committee is required, in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading the...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, this concept has now further been improved and it is now being formalised. These primary health workers, at the community level, are now going to be formally employed and they are going to have some little qualification to take care of...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) We used to recognise clinical officers or just dressers who are dressing wounds in the village as doctors, as we used to call them. Now, we are having people who have, at least, some primary training in healthcare to care for our mothers and...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to thank you very much, for giving me the Floor. I wish to move: – ADOPTION OF REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION ON TRAFFIC RULES AND NTSA REGULATIONS The Temporary Speaker (Veronica Maina) Sen. Danson Mungatana, you...

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The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Asante Mhe. Spika wa Muda. Kwanza, napinga kwa dhati. Jambo la kwanza, wanapotuambia kwamba watatengeneza vituo mbadala vya kukagua magari, tunajua wazi kuwa kuna watu ambao wanataka kujitafutia kazi kibinafsi. Walakini, kwa sababu serikali ina uwezo na hakuna kitu imeizuia kuzijenga, hebu ijenge vituo.

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa nafasi hii ili niweze kuchangia mjadala wa NTSA. Mambo mengine yanayofanyika katika idara zingine ni chungu kwa sababu yanafanya watu wakasirike. Mambo mengine tumekuwa tunayaona kila wakati. Kuna wakati tulisema mambo ya gadget; kuna wakati walisema mambo ya mishipi, lakini hadi leo, hakuna...

Asante Mhe. Spika wa Muda. Kwanza, napinga kwa dhati. Jambo la kwanza, wanapotuambia kwamba watatengeneza vituo mbadala vya kukagua magari, tunajua wazi kuwa kuna watu ambao wanataka kujitafutia kazi kibinafsi. Walakini, kwa sababu serikali ina uwezo na hakuna kitu imeizuia kuzijenga, hebu ijenge vituo. June 11, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 57

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)at the time of death. Every person has the right to access ART services by licensed experts. The informed consent must be mandatory.This law also focusses on access to information. It establishes ART registers and databases. It restricts disclosure of donor recipient identities. It provides...

Sen. Veronica Maina Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. I want to also reassert that it is important for the Cabinet Secretaries to take this session very seriously as an accountability platform both to the Senate and to the public. However, I want to distinguish the Cabinet Secretary...

Sen. Veronica Maina Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity that you have given me. I would like to also thank the Committee Members, the Senators who sat in this Mediation Committee to negotiate how much should be allocated to the county governments. I believe they were protecting the...

Sen. Veronica Maina

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The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Honourable Senators, it is now ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Honourable Senators, it is now

Sen. Veronica Maina Honourable Deputy Speaker, I raise a point of order on accuracy of facts. Is the honourable Senator in order to indicate that the Governor of Wajir was crying because of having failed to do what he was supposed to do to the hospital and health infrastructure? In...

Sen. Veronica Mainahealth care services in our respective counties? What do governors think about the right to health care for citizens?To be fair, the national Government has done a lot. It has even rolled out the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme to ensure citizens have access to health services. Unfortunately,...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)Sen. Wakoli from Bungoma County, proceed. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 37 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Wakoli from Bungoma County, proceed.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, there being no other business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The Senate rose at 12:58 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)

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Sen. Veronica Maina Yes. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those very many remarks, I beg to second. I thank you. (Question proposed) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 56 Sen. Veronica Maina As Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), we will be taking measures because of the Gender-based violence (GBV) that has become...

Sen. Veronica Maina Yes. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those very many remarks, I beg to second. I thank you. (Question proposed) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 56 Sen. Veronica Maina As Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), we will be taking measures because of the Gender-based violence (GBV) that has become...

Sen. Veronica Maina Yes. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those very many remarks, I beg to second. I thank you. (Question proposed) June 2, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 56 Sen. Veronica Maina As Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), we will be taking measures because of the Gender-based violence (GBV) that has become...

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The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Mwenda Gataya. Sen. Alexander Mundigi, proceed. REPATRIATION OF REMAINS OF KENYANS WHO DIED IN A PLANE CRASH IN SOUTH SUDAN

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 39 PAPER LAID REPORT ON THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 38 OF 2025) ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (B) to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare for the period between February and April, May, 14, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 36

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The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a quarterly statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology for the period between February to April, 2026, pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders. I...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. ACTIVITIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY DEFENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS FOR FEBRUARY TO APRIL, 2026

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am rising on behalf of the Chairperson, Sen. Fatuma Dullo, who also happens to be a close friend and neighbour. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to the activities of the...

Sen. Veronica Maina Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the opportunity you have given me to reply on this very important Motion. I also want to take this opportunity to thank all the Senators who ably contributed to this Motion. This Motion...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, these are the results of the division on The Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the Stoppage of Transfer of Funds to the County Government of Meru -

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I do not want to anticipate debate, but the Motion whose notice has been given by the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget is potentially a very important Motion touching on a county. I am just seated here asking myself how we are...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)This Bill was passed by the National Assembly on the 29th of April 2026, and thereafter, referenced to the Senate for its consideration. Many may ask: What is the principal object of this Bill? This Bill seeks to amend The Forest Conservation and Management Bill....

Asante sana, Bi. Naibu Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa fursa hii kuunga mkono Hoja ya Sen. Ali Roba ambaye ni Mwenyekiti wa Kamati wa Fedha na Bajeti ya Bunge hili kuhusiana na arifa ya Waziri wa Fedha kusimamisha mgao wa pesa kuenda Serikali ya Ugatuzi ya Meru. Uamuzi wa Waziri...

Sen. Faki. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) That is Order No.9, Majority Leader.

Madam Temporary Speaker, my apologies. Before Members leave the House, allow me to appreciate them for a good afternoon of work well done. We have concluded on four Bills that have been pending for a while. I must register my appreciation to Members. I beg to move that The Forest...

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Land, Environment and Natural Resources has been interacting with for a while. I will be inviting the Chairperson, Sen. Faki, shortly to second and give a few remarks. It has been a long day; forgive my little lapse. He can go to the very specifics.Broadly speaking, we are seeking to...

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa fursa hii kuunga mkono Mswada wa Marekebisho ya Sheria ya Misitu katika nchi yetu. Sheria ya Misitu ni sheria ambayo kwa sasa inapaswa kurekebishwa kwanza ili kuambatana ya Katiba ya Mwaka 2010 na pili ili kuleta katika sheria masuala mengi yanayohusiana na misitu...

yalitarajiwa kuwa katika maeneo ya South C. Hata hivyo, uvuvi mwingi unafanyika katika maeneo ya pwani kwa sababu huko ndiko kuna mkondo wa bahari unaoanzia Vanga katika Kaunti ya Kwale mpaka Kiunga katika Kaunti ya Lamu. Huo ni mkondo mkubwa sana ambako masuala ya uvuvi yanafanyika. Vilevile kuna uvuvi katika...

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The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, there being no other business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 5.55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, there being no other business on...

Sen. Veronica Maina Honourable Speaker, let me correct that there is Sen. Okenyuri in the House, who is also on the Majority side. I thank Sen. Wakoli, our Whip, for ably moving that Motion which the Senate is considering moving down to Kilifi County to run its business for a...

Sen. Veronica Maina Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Senator Kathuri. Very interesting debate. Sen. Cherarkey, hold on. (Interruption of debate on Bill) May 5, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 26 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION OF YOUTH LEADERS FROM MURANG’A COUNTY The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I have a communication...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Joe Nyutu. (Resumption of debate on Bill) Sen. Cherarkey, you may proceed to second this Bill.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Cherarkey, could you clarify why you segregated and singled them out in your submissions?

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Cherarkey, your eyes are encouraged to see more Senators, so that they feel that your submissions are more inclusive. Kindly proceed and conclude your deliberations.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey. Always very interesting in your debates. Hon. Senators, I now propose the question. (Question proposed) (Interruption of debate on Bill) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR APOLOGY BY SEN. NYAMU FOLLOWING REMARKS WHILE WELCOMING STUDENT UNDERTAKING VSS PROGRAMME

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Roba, what is your issue?

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

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Roba, for raising those objections. Sen. Karen Nyamu, I would like to guide you. The Speaker has given directions on the apology you are to tender to the Senate. This apology relates to a very young learner, and...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Karen Nyamu, proceed to tender the apology. I did not allow Sen. Mandago to proceed with his request on a point of information, because there was no one on the Floor. Proceed. (Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Mandago consulted loudly) The Temporary Speaker (Sen....

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Kathuri Murungi, you mentor the other Senators as ranking Members of this House. That is recognised by the Standing Orders. You do not mentor outside the framework of the Standing Orders. So, I would like to guide you. Elders have their own space....

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Karen, just leave it at that. You may have your seat now. Hon. Senators, having considered the apology tendered by Sen. Karen Nyamu, MP. I hereby acknowledge and accept the same. I nonetheless caution you, as a state officer, going forward, to refrain...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) What is your point of order, Sen. Roba? PROCEDURAL MOTION LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON BILL

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Hon. Senators, there is a proposal for--- Proceed, Sen. Kathuri, the Mover of this Bill.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Kathuri, I agree with your clarification on the procedural matter. However, I will also guide you that it has been done procedurally because it has just been seconded and we have not proceeded to the next step. He just seconded and then I...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Cherarkey, no decision has been made yet. I only need to guide Sen. Roba to call the seconder of that Motion before we move into agreeing how the debate is limited. I am using my discretion as the Speaker. Proceed, Sen. Ali Roba.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) If you want to contribute to that Motion, I will give you two minutes each to one Senator on this side and another on the other side and close that debate. Proceed, Sen. Faki.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Mandago, you cannot contribute to it. I am alerted you seconded. So, Sen. Cherarkey take your position.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Mandago, that will be the last clarification we have on this issue. Take a minute. May 5, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 36

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

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Cherarkey, do not go out of order by invoking the name of the President; you may look like you are dropping names to intimidate other Senators. Just put it within context when you are debating. Resume your seat because I am putting the...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Mandago, thank you for seeking that clarification. Yes, the substantive Speaker of the House is Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi. So, he tends to sign and papers are produced under his name. However, I confirm that the Speaker in control of the Senate...

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)Hold on Sen. Mundigi.

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Sen. Veronica Maina Order, Sen. Gataya. Please, you are getting out of order. Please do not speak loudly in the House while a Member is contributing. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Nataka kukubaliana ya kwamba katika muhula wetu wa 12, tuliweza kugoma kwa sababu kulikuwa na pesa kidogo...