Beth Kalunda Syengo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity also to add my voice to the report by the Senate Standing Committee on Health, which touches on Kitui and other counties. I noted with concern specifically on the matters of the care for mothers and children. When six patients...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a matter of national concern regarding the payment of Kshs42 million for insurance cover in respect of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PUBLIC FUNDRAISING APPEALS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.36 OF 2024)

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.3 OF 2024)

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am standing in for Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC. I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development the following Question-

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is my supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary. Women and youth traders in Kitui County face exploitation by middlemen and brokers and their MSMEs are not supported. What interventions has the Ministry put in place to protect them and take them through training for capacity building...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir for giving me this opportunity. I welcome the guests who are seated to follow the proceedings and the answer to the Questions that I have raised because they are directly affected by this. I come from Eastern Kitui County and these great citizens of Kenya,...

[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair] [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask Question No.036 to the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development:

Thank you. Clarity was on the budgetary allocation because he has mentioned two. Which financial year?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) Division will be at the end. Serjeant-at-arms, please ring the Bell for one minute. (The Division Bell was rung)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to request the Cabinet Secretary to clarify. He prides himself in the increase of connectivity to 15 per cent by the current administration. How much increase of numbers of connectivity are in Kitui County and specifically Mwingi North? Or is it perceived...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of Sen. Kibwana, I beg to ask the CS for Energy and Petroleum the following Question-

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Cabinet Secretary’s first response was to talk of floods in Nairobi. The other causes of floods are buildings erected along the riparian land. Water will always look for its way and that is why we end up with flooding. How will the Ministry ensure...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. In the response to the primary question, the Cabinet Secretary mentioned that the Ministry helps county SMEs by linking to domestic and international markets. Can the Cabinet Secretary give examples of counties and SMEs that they have linked to international markets and the success...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join my colleagues, on my own behalf and on behalf of all the women of this nation, more so those under the Broad Based Government, to pass my condolences to the family, friends, the people of Ol Kalou and the nation at large upon...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, Senior Counsel, the Senator for Kisumu County, I beg to ask the following Question to the Cabinet Secretary, Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports:-

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to find out from the Cabinet Secretary the system used to identify talent in different counties because there are so many talented youths in different counties and the criteria used is not very clear. The Cabinet Secretary should clarify to this House...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My question goes to the Cabinet Secretary. Mombasa Road was meant to become a dual carriage. I understand an American company was to do that work. When is it due to be done so that we may reduce accidents?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity. Allow me to start by congratulating my young sister, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, for distinguishing herself as the President of the Scouts Movement. I also extend this welcome to the young men and women who are in our presence today as...

Yes, I am now ready. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me start by congratulating my colleague, Sen. Miraj. This Bill is very important. Kenya is among the few countries that do not value their history enough to preserve it and ensure that younger generations learn about those who contributed...

The fighters who fought for the freedom of this nation did not come from one region. Kenyans from all corners contributed. Paul Ngei was in prison with Jomo Kenyatta. We know about that. We cannot talk about the Mau Mau as the only people who fought for the freedom of...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am talking about inclusivity. Thank you.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not know why specific people are getting agitated when ---

Under which point of order?

Madam Temporary Speaker, I did not indicate, in the slightest way, that Mau Mau belongs to Mount Kenya. I only said that when we talk about Mau Mau fighters, we should be inclusive---

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the House. Sen. Beth, you will have eight more minutes when this debate resumes. The House will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.32 p.m. ADJOURNMENT