Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You had mentioned Minority Leader. That is why I was waiting to see who will take the honors, but I am glad you have since rectified. I wish to welcome the delegation from Ghana who are here on a study visit in the...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Maanzo, please proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 15th July, 2025- The Sugar (Sugar Development Levy) , Order, Legal Notice No. 113 of 2025. I beg to lay. (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of clarification, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : There is a point of clarification from the Chairperson who has just made an explanation.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to give a Statement presenting the business of the Senate for the week that commences 15th July, 2025. As Senators will recall, the Senate held two special sittings on the 27th and 30th June, 2025, during which...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Senate and particularly on behalf of the Senator for Nyeri, Commissioner Wamatinga, I wish to welcome these students who are here on a study visit. This afternoon, I believe they have observed us transact one or two businesses so far and...

Sen. Cheruiyot No, Madam Temporary Chairperson, I did not abuse you. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : You have to withdraw. Could you withdraw the use of Kalenjin language?

Sen. Cheruiyot Clerk, confirm if we have quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the quorum bell for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on a statement of facts, is it in order for Sen. Cherarkey to allege that the only success the EACC has ever achieved was following up on a bribe of Kshs20,000? We are well aware of the successes that the Commission has made, especially...

Sen. CheruiyotThree, as a taxpayer in this country, there are very few things that make me happy because we have serious problems with the way that this Government utilizes our property. When you drive around this country and you see a road sign that says: “Road Maintenance Levy, your taxes...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand under Standing Order No.101 on contents of speech. When Sen. Sifuna says he is teaching us, is it part of the rules of debate? Are there children that he is teaching here? All of us are distinguished Senators and that Governor, by...

There is a point of order from Sen. Hezena. What is your point of order?

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Sen. Cheruiyot Let me do it on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.53 OF 2022)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, 9th July, 2025- THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) FOR FY2023/2024 THE GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNINGS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, LEGAL NOTICE NO.107 OF 2025 THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION...

Next Order. Motion RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE TO UPHOLD PRELIMINARY ISSUE ON WHETHER THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF ISIOLO HELD SITTINGS ON 18TH AND 26TH JUNE, 2025 Sen. Cheruiyotobjection that in their consideration, would render the process fatal. We need to retreat as a House and consider our procedure.From history since...

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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 Governments Act, on Thursday, 26th June, 2025, the County Assembly of Isiolo approved a Motion for the removal from office by...

impeachment proceedings would terminate forthwith and it would not be necessary to proceed to the Motion or vote on the second preliminary issue as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper.This Motion having been passed, the impeachment proceedings in the matter of the proposed removal from office of the Governor of...

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The results of the division on this Motion are as follows- AYES: 31 NOES: 12 ABSTENTIONS: Nil

Order, Hon. Senators. Senator for Garissa County, kindly take your seat. (Sen. Abdul Haji took his seat) July 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 66 DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING ABSENTIONS: Nil

Hon. Senators, I direct the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the division bell for five minutes.(The Division Bell was rung)Order, Hon. Senators. The five minutes rung for the Division Bell is a long spent. Kindly take your seats. Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now proceed to lock the door and draw the bars.(The door...

Sen., Cheruiyotimpeachment proceedings would terminate forthwith and it would not be necessary to proceed to the Motion or vote on the second preliminary issue as listed in the Supplementary Order Paper.This Motion having been passed, the impeachment proceedings in the matter of the proposed removal from office of the Governor...

Sen. Cheruiyot The results of the division on this Motion are as follows- (Laughter) (Laughter)

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Sen. Cheruiyot Senate Majority Leader, please take you seat. There is a point of order directed at you. July 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 61 Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, be that as it may, I appreciate that there has been a protracted debate before us since morning, with both counsels...

Now, having come to the end of the business of the day, the Senate now stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, at 9.30

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is the first time I have seen such a high number of Petitions due for reporting. They are 18 in total, which is a high number. Therefore, I urge our chairpersons to expedite the work before them, particularly that which has statutory...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. I have had the distinct honor of moving important Bills in this House, but from a person that is socially conscious of the needs...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sen. Ogola, I listened to your entire speech and I must say, I was moved by your deep understanding of social protection. I think this is your area of expertise. I have heard you speak fairly well on many subjects. This is one...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.31 (3) , the Senate do adjourn until Tuesday, 8th July,

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Sen. Cheruiyot Can the Majority Leader be heard in silence, Sen. Eddy? Majority Leader will be heard in silence. The attitude this afternoon is all wrong. You got a chance, you walked out; you come in and you are just grumbling with the other Senators. That is not correct. Let...

Can the Majority Leader be heard in silence, Sen. Eddy? Majority Leader will be heard in silence. The attitude this afternoon is all wrong. You got a chance, you walked out; you come in and you are just grumbling with the other Senators. That is not correct. Let the Majority...

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I rise to second the Motion of adjournment. This House has been very busy. Remember yesterday we even changed the programme and spent the whole day here. Members have worked very hard. It is good, as the Leader of Majority has said, that we...

I wish all Members well during this short three-week break. Let them enjoy, return refreshed and ready to accomplish more. This recess should also serve as an opportunity to enhance our oversight role effectively.With those remarks, I second the Motion.

Thank you, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar. (Several Senators stood up in their places) Senators, please, resume your seat. (The Clerk at the Table consulted Temporary Speaker) (Question proposed) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the week commencing Tuesday, 8th July, 2025. Hon. Senators are aware that at the rise of the House today, 12th June, 2025, the Senate will proceed on a three-week...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to move the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.38 (1) , the Senate do suspend its proceedings for not more than two hours in order to allow Senators to efficiently interrogate the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, the Inspector...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank all the colleagues who took time to speak to this very fundamental Bill regarding making Kenya a globally competitive business hub. Like I mentioned when I was moving this Bill, this is perhaps the most bold of reforms that we have...

Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Prof. Ojienda, please, proceed.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, that Motion was before the House just three weeks ago. It was brought by the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, which is a Committee of the House. Sen. Omogeni, again moved an amendment to that Motion. However, the point is that there are...

Sen. Cheruiyotbad man in this country and they successfully did. On any other occasion, even on moments where they could have benefited self, they could not raise those numbers.I recall the amendment by a former Member of Parliament--- (Laughter) June 5, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 31 Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker,...

Sen. Cheruiyot I was in a place called Zombe or something like that. When I asked the people whether we made the right decision, they unilaterally told me that it was the right decision to kick Hon. Rigathi Gachagua from the position of Deputy President because his conduct was unbecoming....

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I do not know what Sen. Wambua wants to say. If he wants to do a public participation on whether that decision was right, he should go back to the same people that I asked this morning.

Sen. Cheruiyot Bi. Spika wa Muda, ni kinaya kwa Kiongozi wa Walio Wengi kusema kwamba Bunge la Kitaifa halisikizi chochote na ni watu ambao sio wazuri wasikilize Seneti hii. Halafu hatimaye anatuambia kuwa hao wao, ndio waliomfukuza mtu mbaya. Hiyo ni kinaya.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Is it a point of clarification?

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, I would have wanted to let the Majority Leader to just get away with this, but for a second time, he has said he was in Kitui. The tradition in this House and he is the originator of that tradition is, we do not go...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Sorry, I just wanted to inform the Majority Leader about the point he is making on rewarding counties that experience fiscal responsibility. In India, 2.5 percent is reserved for that effort. So, I just wanted him to note that there is a jurisdiction called India that gives a...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I spoke to the main Motion and I am glad to speak to the amended Motion. Let me start with the good news. Kenyans and the residents of the 11 counties should know that the 11 Senators coming from these 11 counties have...

Sen. M. Kajwang’, and for the Senators who will be speaking, remember we are discussing the amendment Motion.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I spoke to the main Motion and I am glad to speak to the amended Motion. Let me start with the good news. Kenyans and the residents of the 11 counties should know that the 11 Senators coming from these 11 counties have so far...

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Sen. Mwaruma, you must tell the people of Taita Taveta that you got them Kshs2 billion more to be shared out equally amongst the 11 counties.On that, I must congratulate the 11 because what brought them together were not geographical features or political commonalities, but the desire for their people...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a question to the Cabinet Secretary with regards to his response on page 6. Unfortunately, Cabinet Secretary, I will have to tell you that none of these items that you have listed was done to the tea farmers. This is a topic very...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, a quick question. I have on my phone messages from the people that sent me to this House. They are asking, when will the Cabinet Secretary stop this practice where, when public servants retire, they have to spend the next about three years chasing their...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, any leader who heard the utterances of Governor Guyo was terribly embarrassed and ashamed to be called a colleague leader because when young people listen to such utterances, they think that is the norm. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if that was not sexual violence...

Sen. Cheruiyot If I can probably provide a way out and for the comfort of Sen. Osotsi, Sen. Kinyua and the rest of the Members that I know have a position they are trying to canvass. First of all, I associate myself with the comments of Sen. Wambua. It would...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to comment on the Statement by Sen. Wambua on the resurgence of banditry in Kitui. This is not an isolated incident. There has been an increase in banditry activities. Of course, the more famous ones are the ones happening in the Kerio Valley...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration today, Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration on implementation of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi concerning the branding of public projects with images of Governors and...