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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today Wednesday, the 27th of March, 2024- Report of the Auditor-General for the County Governments for the financial year 2022/2023, Volume 1 - County Executives. Report of the Auditor-General for the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to Move that the Conflict-of-Interest Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. The Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) , was published by the Kenya Gazette, No.41 of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I thank all our colleagues for taking time to speak to this important Bill. When I made my contributions yesterday, I indeed noted that this is a neglected sector of the economy. If we took time to plan and organize well as...

Sen. CheruiyotListening to the answers, if the Cabinet Secretary can commit and assure us that the plans, as he has laid out this afternoon before the House, will be delivered then we are in a good place. I appreciate what they are doing as a team at the Ministry.I have...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 26th March, 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Kisumu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2021. Report of the Auditor-General on...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree with Sen. Mandago that Sen. Cherarkey must withdraw and apologize to religious leaders for making the assumption that pastors are academic dwarfs. It is not accurate. My own church, the AGC, Kenya is led by a bishop who is no less than...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order No.105, Sen. Wambua knows that as you go on record you need to be factual on statements. We have all followed this fake fertiliser scandal or whatever you want to call it. However, up to now Sen. Wambua, I do not...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was hoping the Deputy Speaker does not interrupt so that if I welcome both schools you will allow me to make my comments on the Statements. I abide by your guidance. I take this opportunity on behalf of the Senate to welcome the Students...

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Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of intervention, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Sen. Cheruiyot. March 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 43 Sen. Cheruiyot Hon. Senators, we now have an opportunity for Senators to contribute to this Motion and I will first call upon Sen. Edwin Sifuna.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your guidance on a matter that I am not sure whether it falls under Questions and Statements but is a matter of concern to the House. The Senate, as established under Article 96, serves to protect the interests of counties. Therefore, occasionally, when...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity, on behalf of all my colleagues, to welcome visiting students from Mama Ngina University College in Kiambu County. I am sure that when they scheduled a visit to the Senate, it was because of appreciation of the good work that has...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, rather than a point of order, it is to seek your direction on a matter that if not arrested, will soon lead us into a stalemate between us and our colleagues in the National Assembly. Occasionally when I am not in the Chamber, I follow...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 19th March, 2024- March 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 8 THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE (LEGAL NOTICE NO.47 OF 2024) THE FISHERIES REGULATIONS (LEGAL NOTICE NO.49 OF 2024) REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL...

Sen. Sifuna, let him finish. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I am not in the mood to engage in a heckling debate. Please protect me. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. CheruiyotThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Thank you, Senators. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division will be at the end. Clause 2The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Clause 2 has two amendments, but they are not conflicting. Proceed, Sen. Omogeni--- Okay, let us start with the amendment by the...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Division will be at the end. Title The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : I invite the Chairperson Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to move this amendment.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 12th March, 2024- REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES March 12, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 2 Sen. CheruiyotReport of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Kericho County...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I join you on behalf of the House and our colleagues, those that are in the Chamber, to welcome this visiting delegation of students from the TUK. The university is closest to this House. I hope that they get to enjoy their time...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Water Amendment Bill 2023, (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE CARE AND PROTECTION...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 7th March, 2024- March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 7 Sen. CheruiyotReport of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the County Executive of Kwale for the year ended 30th June, 2023.Report...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House today: Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Kwale County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the County Executive of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Government Act, on Thursday, 29th February, 2024, the Kisii County Assembly approved a Motion to remove from office, by impeachment, Hon....

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Government Act, on Thursday, 29th February, 2024, the Kisii March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 21 Sen. CheruiyotCounty Assembly approved a Motion to remove...

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask the Senator for Samburu County, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, to second.

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill N0.33 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I call upon Sen. Orwoba to second.

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No.75 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. As the Senate Majority Leader, I have had the opportunity to lead the session in moving many Government Bills. However, this is...

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Sen. Cheruiyot What is your point of order, Sen. Sifuna? Resume your seat, Sen. Kinyua.

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Sen. Cheruiyot I now direct the Serjeant-at-Arms to draw the Bar and open the door. (The Bar was drawn and the Door opened)

Order, the Senate Majority Sen. Cheruiyot I never mentioned anyone, but you know what they say about the guilty. They are always afraid. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Committee has proposed 40 amendments and I want to commend the Committee because I heard Sen. Osotsi say; you never considered the...

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AYES: Sen. Abbas, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu...

Hon. Members, we now have the results of the voting. AYES: 31 NOES: 6 ABSENTIONS: Nil

I now direct the Serjeant-at-Arms to draw the Bar and open the door. (The Bar was drawn and the Door opened) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, having concluded the business on Order No.13, the Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until Tuesday 12th March, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 8.00 p.m. March 7, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 81

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.111 (1) , that debate on the question of the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2024 Budget Policy Statement be limited to four minutes for each Senator while contributing. The reason is that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am surprised because Sen. Faki was loud in passing the four minutes. I am now wondering why--- I will be brief because the BPS is a straight-forward matter. There is a history as to why I want the House to pass this report. On...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday 6th March, 2024- LEGAL NOTICES REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES March 06, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 3 Sen. CheruiyotReport of the Auditor-General on the Financial...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 05th March, 2024 - REPORT OF THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET ON COUNTY GOVERNMENTS’ BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW March 05, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 4 REPORTS OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON FINANCIAL...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to first congratulate hon. Sen. M. Kajwang’ for bringing this Bill to the House. I thank the Senate Majority Leader for a very elaborate speech that he gave in seconding this Bill. I want to locate the problem and the practical question...

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. (Question proposed) Let us start with Sen. Mungatana.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to first congratulate hon. Sen. M. Kajwang’ for bringing this Bill to the House. I thank the Senate Majority Leader for a very elaborate speech that he gave in seconding this Bill. I want to locate the problem and the practical question that is...

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There are some counties whose boundaries have been done so well. However, in some places, they casually talk about a river or hill somewhere. Hills change. We should not think like they used to do during those old days. This particular provision should have a clear scientific demarcation of boundaries...

Sen. Cheruiyot I am tabling on behalf of Sen. Mumma. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 29th February, 2024- Report of the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda, Angola on 23rd...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 29th February, 2024- Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of Wajir County Revolving Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2017. Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of 147th Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda, Angola on 23rd to 27th October, 2023, laid on the Table of the Senate on...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , I hereby present to the Senate the business of the House for the week commencing Tuesday, 5th March, 2024. There are 34 Bills at Second Reading and four at the Committee of the Whole stage. Two of the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, it could as well mean that there is something that needs to be orderly. I request to indulge you under Standing Order No.45 now that you have rearranged the Order Paper. That in the course of debate should the Whips signal to us that they...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank all the Members who have contributed for overwhelmingly supporting this Motion. I spent a lot of time when I was moving it. Therefore, I will not say much. I just want to clarify the issue of multi-sectoral forum that will be appointed by...

Sen. Osotsi, being the Mover of this Motion, kindly proceed to reply.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank all the Members who have contributed for overwhelmingly supporting this Motion. I spent a lot of time when I was moving it. Therefore, I will not say much. I just want to clarify the issue of multi-sectoral forum that will be appointed by the Cabinet...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we will also be expecting that this House will be getting an update report on a weekly basis. So, we have internal mechanisms for ensuring that the recommendations of this Report are implemented. This is for the benefit of not just the Senate, but also our Government,...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, these were our gracious hosts for 2023 Senate Mashinani. We had a beautiful time in the great County of Turkana; the cradle of mankind. They took care of the entire Senate in that one-week period. They have found time today to come and visit our...