Olekina Ledama

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me begin by appreciating this House for being diligent to discuss the issue of revenues being send to the counties. In fact, if there is a time that when I look at both sides of the aisle and I see quorum, it is normally during...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Briefly, I would like to comment on two statements. I will begin with the statement on expired drugs and dilapidated health facilities. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the problem of KEMSA is inborn. There is absolutely no reason why we should be dealing with expired...

owners. That is the point when the individual owners will be identified because there are tax obligations and requirements.I request the committee that will be dealing with this matter to see how we can amend the Acts regulating the stock exchange, so that when it is a nominee on a...

Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me an opportunity to make some brief, albeit insightful, comments on this Bill. The Community Health workers have blamed the Senate for delaying this, Bill. I am looking at the committee report and it is quite baffling that the committee, which I sit...

Hon. Senators, exercising the powers of the Speaker under Standing Order 34 (1) (a) , I extend the time of sitting by not more than 15 minutes so that we can conclude this business. constitutionally sound. After that, there is publication, then a Bill is read the First Time on...

Madam Temporary Speaker, let me begin by thanking my co- members of the Mediation Committee for the good work and the number of hours that each one of us dedicated to mediating to a compromised figure. I just want to state it clearly here that the compromise figure of Kshs418.28...

This is the reason why we are here; to be able to demand accountability. If we do not take time to really understand these issues, we will be ranting here day-in, day-out. We passed a Motion here to make sure that all pending bills are paid. The Committee on Finance...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. 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 urgent national importance concerning the country's preparedness for the anticipated super El Nino conditions and associated extreme weather...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me make brief comments on the statement sought by Sen. Karungo Thang’wa on the threats that a group of Kenyans are facing in Ruiru. It is very sad. I wish Sen. (Prof.) Kamar was here because she was telling me a story of an...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to make a brief comment on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment Bill) (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2024) . My colleagues have already highlighted the dangers of allowing the Executive to control legislation. Parliament has been given the power of the purse. When it comes...

I would love to be informed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir for this opportunity to also put my thoughts on this amendment Bill. If you read our Constitution, the one that the people are keen on the most is Article one of the Constitution, which talks about the power of the people and the sovereignty...

Order, Senators. These are the results of the Third Reading of the Bill-

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I too second.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of national concern, the current fiscal approach adopted by the National Treasury, particularly in relation to the funding of Parliament and its critical functions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is deeply...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the statement brought by Sen. Hamida. The first question is: How did we get there? We got there because we were magnanimous. We were willing to go and help the people of Haiti when other African countries were reluctant. This...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to make some brief comments on this very important Bill. I really hope that all of us can take some time, read through and understand the intended and unintended consequences of the Bill. From the outset, when I look at the Bill, I...

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

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. Very briefly, I rise to support this Bill; the National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No.15 0f 2025) , is sponsored by my good friend, a young man educated at Yale University, one of the best universities in the world. I have to say...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to get a clarification on your communication. Biometric fingerprints are a permanent identity which when compromised, there is nothing you can do because it is not a password. Some of us feel strongly about using our fingerprints because of our beliefs on the dangers...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a matter of national concern regarding seed certification, importation and approved processing facilities by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) for the...

Sen. Veronica, please proceed. Interpol. Come on, we are not stupid. We know what is happening. Sen. Osotsi, you are welcome to Narok and do whatever, even shame me. That will not change the view of the people.

Madam Temporary Speaker, accountability is not optional. I thank all the Senators who have spoken on this matter. It is time we take accountability and fiducial responsibility very seriously. The governors must listen to this House. This House was established by statute. It was established by the Constitution and the...