Hansard Summary
The Senate afternoon sitting on 11 January 2022 focused on procedural motions to read three bills—the County Hall of Fame Bill, the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, and the Kenyan Sign Language Bill—a third time. Senators moved, seconded, and voted on the bills, with the Temporary Speaker overseeing the division process and announcing the results. The Senate afternoon sitting on 11 January 2022 was dominated by procedural business, including division roll‑call voting on amendments to the County Hall of Fame Bill and related motions. Senators moved and seconded motions for the Committee to report on the County Hall of Fame Bill and the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, with the votes recorded by county delegations. The Senate held a special afternoon sitting focused on procedural motions, reporting progress on the County Hall of Fame Bill and the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Amendment Bill, and moving to a division on the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Amendment Bill. Members sought leave to reconvene, secured secondments, and the temporary speaker oversaw the roll‑call voting process. The debate was largely administrative with no substantive contention recorded.Sentimental Analysis
NeutralTHE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
THE SENATE
THE HANSARD
PARLIAMENT OF KENYA
Tuesday, 11th January, 2022 Special Sitting
Hon. Members, for the convenience of the House, I will put Order No.8 on hold so that we go to Orders No. 9 and 10.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
IN THE COMMITTEE
THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2021)
Clauses 3–8
(Question, that Clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 9
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I hereby give notice that the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare intends to move the following amendment to the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bill No.9 of 2021) at the Committee stage-
THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new sub- clause immediately after sub-clause (2) —
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
Clause 3
THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2021)
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.148, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) and seek leave to seat again tomorrow.
The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Kinyua) : Hon. Senators we are reporting progress on the Kenya Citizenship and immigration (Amendment) Bill Senate Bills No.33 of 2021.
Proceed, Mover.
Hon. Senators we are reporting progress on the Kenya Citizenship and immigration (Amendment) Bill Senate Bills No.33 of 2021. Proceed, Mover.
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 33 OF 2021)
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, for affording me the opportunity.
Pursuant to Standing Order No.148, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Kenya Citizenship and immigration (Amendment) Bill Senate Bills No.33 of 2021 and seek leave to seat again tomorrow.
PROGRESS REPORTED THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 9 OF 2021)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) and seek leave to seat again tomorrow.
Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and ask Sen. Nyamunga to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2021) and seek leave to seat again tomorrow.
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2021) and seek leave to seat again tomorrow.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report.
I request the hon. Senator from Machakos County to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report.
I request the hon. Senator from Machakos County to second.
I second.
Hon. Senators, we will have to establish whether we have numbers for us to move to the next set of business for today. Therefore, kindly hold so that we check whether we have enough numbers in the House and online.
Order, hon. Members. I order that the bell be rung for five minutes as we determine whether we have the numbers to proceed for division.
Order, hon. Senators. I order that the bell be rung for another three minutes.
Hon. Senators, we are now ready to go to Division. I need to confirm that we have the tellers for the vote. The tellers are Sen. Shiyonga for the Noes and Sen. Farhiya for the Ayes.
I now order that the doors be closed and the bars be drawn.
I proceed to put the question that The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.53 of 2021) be now read a second time.
Let us proceed for Division.
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
Hon. Senators, these are the results of the vote-
AYES: 35 NOES: Nil ABSENTIONS: Nil
Hon. Senators, we are going to read the rest of the Bills for purposes of Division.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2021
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.17 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 38 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 37 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
IN THE COMMITTEE
THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME SENATE (BILL NO.9 OF 2021)
The Temporary Chairperson (
County; Sen. (Eng.) Hargura, Marsabit County; Sen. Kajwang’ M., Homa Bay County; Sen. Kang’ata, Murang’a County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. Khaniri, Vihiga County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. (Dr.) Langat, Bomet County; Sen. Loitiptip, Lamu County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County; Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud, Mandera County; Sen. (Eng.) Maina, Nyeri County; Sen. (Dr.) Mbito, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Moi, Baringo County; Sen. Murkomen, Elgeyo-Marakwet County; Sen. Mwangi, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Nyamunga, Kisumu County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Orengo, Siaya County; Sen. Poghisio, West Pokot County; Sen. Sakaja, Nairobi City County; and, Sen. Seneta, Kajiado County.
Teller of the Ayes: Sen. Halake.
Teller of the Noes:
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2021)
County; Sen. (Eng.) Hargura, Marsabit County; Sen. Kajwang’ M., Homa Bay County; Sen. Kang’ata, Murang’a County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. Khaniri, Vihiga County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. (Dr.) Langat, Bomet County; Sen. Loitiptip, Lamu County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County; Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud, Mandera County; Sen. (Eng.) Maina, Nyeri County; Sen. (Dr.) Mbito, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Moi, Baringo County; Sen. Murkomen, Elgeyo-Marakwet County; Sen. Mwangi, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Nyamunga, Kisumu County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Orengo, Siaya County; Sen. Poghisio, West Pokot County; Sen. Sakaja, Nairobi City County; and, Sen. Seneta, Kajiado County.
Teller of the Ayes: Sen. Halake.
Teller of the Noes:
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
AYES: 30 NOES: Nil ABSENTIONS: Nil
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
Teller of the Noes:
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
AYES: 30 NOES: Nil ABSENTIONS: Nil
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
Teller of the Noes:
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
AYES: 27 NOES: Nil ABSENTIONS: Nil
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
Teller of the Noes:
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
AYES: 26 NOES: 0 ABSENTIONS: 0
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
New Clause 8A, Clause 2(as amended), the Title and Clause 1 be part of the Bill, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. (Dr.) Ali, Wajir County; Sen. Boy, Kwale County; Sen. Cherargei, Nandi County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Farhiya, Nairobi City County; Sen. Kajwang’ M., Homa Bay County; Sen. Kang’ata, Murang’a County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. Khaniri, Vihiga County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. (Dr.) Langat, Bomet County; Sen. Loitiptip, Lamu County; Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County; Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud, Mandera County; Sen. (Dr.) Mbito, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Murkomen, Elgeyo-Marakwet County; Sen. Mwangi, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Omogeni, Nyamira County; Sen. Orengo, Siaya County; Sen. Outa, Kisumu County; Sen. Poghisio, West Pokot County; Sen. Seneta, Kajiado County; and, Sen. Wako, Busia County.
Teller of the Ayes: Sen. Farhiya.
Teller of the Noes:
Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
AYES: 26 NOES: 0 ABSENTIONS: 0
THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2021)
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Sen. Kang’ata seconded.
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2021) and its approval thereof without amendments.
Sen. Farhiya seconded.
THE KENYA SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2021)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) and its approval thereof with amendments.
REPORTS AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2021)
Hon. Senators, we are now on the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) . Let us have the Chairperson.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021) be now read a Third Time.
I request Sen. Olekina to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Division will be later.
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
I call upon the Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2021) be now read a Third Time.
I request Sen. Faki again to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Division will be done later.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.33 of 2021) be now read a Third Time.
I request Sen. Faki again to second.
Hon. Senators, we now do the reporting of the Bill by the Committee of the Whole of The Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2021) .
I call upon the Chairperson.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2021) and its approval therefore with amendments.
THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2021)
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report.
I call upon Sen. Faki to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
I call upon the Mover.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2021) be now read a Third Time.
I request Sen. Madzayo to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Division will be done later. Hon. Senators, I order that the Division Bell be rung for four minutes for us to proceed to Division for the last three Bills.
I request all the Senators to remain, even those online. It is just three Bills and there will be one Division for all of them. It will be very short.
Hon. Members, let us confirm that we have Tellers. We have Sen. Kang’ata for the Ayes and Sen. Farhiya for the Noes. I therefore order that the bars be drawn and the doors closed.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2021) be now read a Third Time.
I request Sen. Madzayo to second.
Madam Temporary Speaker, I second.
Division will be done later. Hon. Senators, I order that the Division Bell be rung for four minutes for us to proceed to Division for the last three Bills.
I request all the Senators to remain, even those online. It is just three Bills and there will be one Division for all of them. It will be very short.
Hon. Members, let us confirm that we have Tellers. We have Sen. Kang’ata for the Ayes and Sen. Farhiya for the Noes. I therefore order that the bars be drawn and the doors closed.
Hon. Senators, I proceed to put the question that the County Hall of Fame (Senate Bills No.9 of 2021), the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (Senate ills No.33 of 2021) and the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2021) be read a third time.
Hon. Senators vote for the three Bills. Indicate that you vote for the three Bills. Let us commence voting.
THIRD READINGS THE COUNTY HALL OF FAME BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2020)
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
NOES: Nil.
Hon. Senators, we have the results on the Division-
AYES: 33 NOES: Nil
ABSTENTIONS: Nil
THE KENYA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.33 OF 2021)
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
NOES: Nil.
Hon. Senators, we have the results on the Division.
AYES: 33 NOES: Nil ABSTENTIONS: Nil
THE KENYAN SIGN LANGUAGE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2021)
DIVISION ROLL CALL VOTING
NOES: Nil.
Hon. Senators, we have the results on the Division.
AYES: 33 NOES: Nil ABSTENTIONS: Nil
Hon. Senators, for the convenience of the House, I shall defer Orders No.12, 13, 14 and 15.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 17 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 22 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.38 OF 2021)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.37 OF 2021)
ADJOURNMENT
Hon. Senators, there being no other business, it is now time to adjourn the House. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until Tuesday, 8th February, 2022 at 2.30p.m.
The Senate rose at 5.36 p.m.