Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, No, I said that previously, if you go to Kapsoit and you know it very well, it is the tea farmers from Belgut, Kabianga and Sossiot and all that area, who will “spoil the table”. If you know what I mean. As it is...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to also make a few comments on this mediated Bill. When I was growing up in a village in Meru, we used coffee vouchers for our education. We used to take coffee to the factories and then we would be given money...

The beauty of the law that you passed in the House. Hon. Senators, that was the Leader of Majority. It was for the benefit of Sen. Karen Nyamu. I needed to inform her that though she was ahead of the queue, hierarchy demanded that the Leader of Majority must contribute...

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The Senate Majority Leader, while you were contributing on the benefits of the amendments to the law as regards sugar cane Bill, you said that the sugar farmers are the ones who are spoiling Kapsoit Market. I hope you meant that they are the ones who are recreating and supporting...

Thank you. That is the close of Statements Hour. Clerk, please, call out the next Order. THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.61 OF 2022)

Sen. Cheruiyot Next Order. December 4, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 27

Sen. Cheruiyot No, I was talking to him about the importance of Wamuthende. (Laughter) December 4, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 14 STATUS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE December 4, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 15 Sen. Cheruiyotshowing up, but we still have problems. People were writing letters a day or two before their...

Next Order. ADOPTION OF PROGRESS REPORT ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN STAFFING OF STATE AGENCIES

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the table of the Senate today, 4th December, 2025- FIRST QUARTER REPORT OF THE EQUALISATION FUND ADIVSORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY ENTITIES

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Yes.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025, the County Assembly of Nyamira approved a Motion for the removal from...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025, the County Assembly of Nyamira approved a Motion for the removal from office by...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Good. You may now proceed. (Sen. Kathuri consulted loudly) Senator for Meru County, the Senator for Kericho County has apologised and withdrawn. That is good enough. Proceed and conclude.

Proceed to conclude. Hon. Senator for Kericho County, that word--- Sen. Cheruiyot(Loud consultations)

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. We find ourselves in the same situation as before; that when the time comes for critical decisions to be made, we begin rushing in the interest of time. Since you have acceded to that request, I ask that you consider...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the Motion on the establishment of a special committee to investigate the proposed removal from office, by way of impeachment, of Hon. Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, Governor of Nyamira County- November 27, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 10 Sen. CheruiyotTHAT, WHEREAS,...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 27th November, 2025- Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements of Nandi County Education Scheme for the year ended 30th June, 2025. Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements...

Sen. Cheruiyotlittle room. Particularly in cities, a place like Nairobi here, where many children go to public institutions, they do not have sufficient infrastructure.This Government has put in place sufficient resources first, to build across the country 23,000 classrooms, to take care of the transition that is happening from the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, in light of the earlier engagement, out of the 30 minutes that I have for replying, there are two Members who have requested to speak. I request to split the time into three, so that Sen. Sifuna does 10 minutes and Sen. Chute does 10...

Very well. The putting of the question has been deferred. November 26, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 15

Hon. Senators, I want to reorganise the order of business this afternoon. We defer Order No.10 to Order No.14. Those are Committee of the Whole. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.45 OF 2022) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE LABOUR MIGRATION AND...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 26th November, 2025- THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.160 OF 2025 November 26, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 1 THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM FIELD...

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot. I now call upon Sen. Mungatana Danson Buya.

Sen. Cheruiyotthink about. That is why I keep on insisting that one thing SHA must do is to get a balance of compensation to public health institutions vis-à-vis the private ones. I am saying that because I know for a fact that part of the things that sank NHIF was,...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you, on behalf of my colleagues, to welcome this delegation from the World Scouts Association. I did not know that there is a title of President, which is befitting to my sister, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, the President of World Scouts Parliamentary...

Sen. Cheruiyotcountry. It does not matter who does them; whether those that we agree with or disagree with politically are pushing for such matters. So long as it is in the greater interest of that which we aim to achieve as a Republic, we must know that there is need...

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Sen. Wambua, you may proceed.

Order, hon. Senators. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you should deny him the opportunity for gross misconduct because he shouted at the leader while he was speaking.

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir! Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thought that there is a procedure for raising a point of order other than shouting.

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir!

Sen. Cheruiyotvoices that are seeking justice of areas where their rights have been trampled. That that is not how to run a county government.Therefore, I want to plead that after listening to the contributions of my colleague leaders, we will find a way to either amend this particular report, so...

Thank you. Sen. Mwaruma, reply to your Motion.

Sen. CheruiyotKisi today and speaks about public health facilities, the number one thing they will tell you is that there are no drugs in those hospitals. They do not even understand these things you are saying about SHA and the rest. The simple question the people will ask you is,...

Order, Senate Majority Leader. Let me hear what Sen. Kinyua is saying as regards to his point of order.

Bw. Spika wa Muda. Ninasimama kulingana na Kanuni za Kudumu Nambari 105. Mimi ni mmoja wa wanakamati wa Uchukuzi na Mawasiliano. Vile Kiongozi wa Waliowengi, ananyoongea, kwa Wakenya, inasikika kana kwamba, sisi hatukumuita yule mlalamishi. Tulimuita na hata mpaka tukamuambia kuwa ni lazima awe na mtafsiri kwa sababu alikuwa na...

You have made your point, Sen. Kinyua. Senate Majority Leader, refrain from making reference to statements that cast aspersions to the Members of the Committee, to the extent that they did not call upon the petitioner, unless you are able to substantiate. Sen. Cheruiyotas the Committee has noted that the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Wambua, you may proceed. (Laughter)

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Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday 12th November, 2025- Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements of Homa Bay County Assembly Car and Mortgage Loan Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2025. Report of the...

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Sen. Cheruiyotamended), clauses 160, 161, 162 (as amended), 163 (as amended), 164 (as amended), 165 (as amended), the first schedule (as amended), the second schedule (as amended), the third schedule (as amended), clause 2 (as amended), the Title (as amended), and Clause 1 be part of the Bill.Hon. Senators, you...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Assembly Amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations (No.2 Bill) Senate Bills No.8 of 2025) and approval thereof with amendments. [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) left the Chair]...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mover, proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot The putting of the question will be deferred to allow for the Third Reading of the next Bill, so that the putting of the question is done together. We are now moving to reporting on The Cooperatives Bill (National Assembly Bills No.7 of 2024) . Chairperson of the...

Sen. Cheruiyot I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Sen. James Lomenen to second.

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Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. This again is frivolous. If you look at the Standing Order under which Sen. Osotsi is being accused, Standing Order No.101, it does not prohibit the mentioning of any name. It prohibits imputing improper motive or mentioning a name...

Madam Temporary Speaker, the Public Finance Management Act is one of the key pieces of legislation in this country. It operationalises Chapter 12 of the Constitution on public finance. It has many good things. It has many bad things. I think the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) , which is made...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? November 11, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 39

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we need--- (Sen. Sifuna spoke off record)

Sen. Sifuna, there is no limitation on how many times you may raise a point of order. So, allow the Senator his right.

Sen. Cherarkey, there is no need to guide the Speaker or the Chair. I am following closely. Sen. Osotsi has not refused. He is not out of order or disorderly; he was just explaining his submission. Sen. Osotsi, please withdraw and then conclude your submission.

Sen. Cheruiyot It is you to replace your words and not we. Do not bring us into your---

Sen. Cheruiyot So, are you withdrawing and adopting the words of the Senate Majority Leader?

Sen. CheruiyotThe other day we saw the Congress shutting down the Government for 40 days because they did not agree on how the money was going to be used. Money is controlled by the House. I think the Senators voted today. Some crossed over and the threshold of 60 was...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I second the Motion for the proposed amendments. It is clear that timelines are important. They are important to the extent that budget policy statements must be debated within a sufficient time and the proposal to amend the sections in question; section 25 and other...

of business that this House will undertake and in the light of the proposed timelines and timeframes as per the proposals.I second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if my memory serves me right, you have made a ruling on the matter I raised under Standing Order No.101. It appears we are now discussing your ruling, which is unheard of. Would it be in order for me to invite you to invoke Standing Order...

Sen. Cheruiyot Basi useme kitu cha maana kwa Dispatch Box. (Sen. Oketch Gicheru walked to the Dispatch Box)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. This again is frivolous. If you look at the Standing Order under which Sen. Osotsi is being accused, Standing Order No.101, it does not prohibit the mentioning of any name. It prohibits imputing improper motive or mentioning...

Sen. Cheruiyot What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I still insist that Sen. Cherarkey is rising on frivolous points of order.

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I was giving the road from Kisumu to Busia as an example. That road is not in good state yet we see billions of shillings being appropriated each year to sections of the country which, to the best of my knowledge, are not a priority...

Order, Sen. Oketch Gicheru. We cannot hear the speaker properly. Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I was giving the road from Kisumu to Busia as an example. That road is not in good state yet we see billions of shillings being appropriated each year to sections of the country which,...

It is so deferred. (Putting of the question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 46 OF 2023)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 11th November, 2025- The 21st biannual report on the status of alcohol and drug abuse control in Kenya. I beg to lay. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, I would like to address a few points regarding the health facilities in our county. Sen. Cherarkey has asked us to introspect on the issue, not necessarily Nandi County alone. I would like to remind the House that we need to take time to understand the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Senate Majority Leader, that is not a point of order. You have to understand that the Minority Leader is also a member of that Committee. He is, therefore, talking from a point of knowledge. He is basically an eyewitness. (Sen. Cheruiyot spoke off record) No, that is not...

Sen. Cheruiyot Order, hon. Senators. I believe the Senate Minority Leader is contributing to this Statement in his capacity as the Senator for Kilifi. If, indeed, the Committee of Health went to Kiambu, we await their report and the Senator for Kilifi is quite in order to state what he...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I join you, on behalf of my colleagues, to welcome this delegation of members from various counties who are here in Parliament on a study tour with the CPST, a premier institute which I regret that as a Senate, we do not use as much...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, why are you making my enemies happy? (Laughter) BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2025 Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business for the week that will commence on 11th November,...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, may I also comment on the earlier statements once I have concluded this?

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know what Sen. Boni had for lunch. I saw him taking some colourless liquid which I assumed to be water but now he is not hearing me well. I may be tempted to believe that it may be some of the favourite...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to speak on that Statement by Sen. Hamida without the ding of politics that has been laced by the previous speaker because I care for my neighbours. I lived in that estate for close to 10 years. Therefore, I know exactly what...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 6th November, 2025- THE SUGAR (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.167 OF 2025 THE SUGAR (IMPORTS AND EXPORTS) REGULATIONS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.168 OF 2025 THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ANNUAL CORPORATE REPORT...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I join you, on behalf of my colleagues, to welcome this delegation from the Parliament of Namibia that is here to interact and follow the proceedings of this House this afternoon. Unfortunately, I have never been to Namibia, but I have heard of its very...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Motion which is a report of our Kenya Parliamentary Delegation to the 150th IPU and related meetings held in a city whose name Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale would easily swallow his tongue if he tried to mention. It took place in...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, my apologies. I do not intend to send you back to Kamale by taking away your very distinct role as the Head of Delegation in the IPU. Sen. Catherine Mumma has done justice by reminding me. Thank you. I appreciate that three months, after this...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to just make a quick comment on this Statement by the Senator of Nairobi, with regards to the status of ownership of Jamhuri Park in Nairobi. This is such a contentious issue. Remember, Jamhuri Park is near where a very significant...