Ali Ibrahim Roba

Serjeant-at-Arms, continue ringing the Division Bell for another five minutes. (The Division Bell was rung) Serjeant-at-Arms, we now have quorum; you may switch off the Division Bell. Hon. Members, we are going to Division on the Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations (No.2) Bill...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (2) . (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Division will be at the end. Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget,...

Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Ali RobaConditional Allocations to County Governments from Loans and Grants from Development Partners for the FY 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings) FY 2024/25 November 12, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 16 FOURTH SCHEDULE FY 2025/26 Sen. Ali Roba Conditional Allocations to County Governments from Loans and Grants from Development Partners for the FY...

Division will be at the end. Hon. Members, we are proceeding straight to division. The first one is on the National Assembly Amendments to delete the Third Schedule.Serjeant-at-Arms, could you, please, ring the Division Bell for three minutes?

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, 11th November 2025- REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.2 OF 2025) REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (REVENUE RAISING PROCESS) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.11...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Today, Kenya mourns not merely a man, but a monumental chapter in the democratic history of this nation. The Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga was a statesman whose name is etched in the annals of democratic space in this country. He is...

Sen. Ali Roba We shall end it there, Hon. Senators. I have a communication to make.

We shall end it there, Hon. Senators. I have a communication to make. CONVENING OF SPECIAL SITTING OF THE SENATE August 20, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 6

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Sen. Ali Roba(Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. Third scheduleThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Roba, to move the amendment. FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 18 Sen. Ali Roba Conditional Additional Allocations...

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

Sen. Ali Roba(Loud consultations)

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with due respect and because of my colleague, I second, but I do not know what I am seconding.

Sen. Ali Roba

Hon. Senators, we can now resume our seats. I will clarify the questions that are being voted on. Sen. Boni Khalwale, Sen. Chimera, Sen. Murango, please, resume your seats. Sen. Eddy, go and sit. Sen. Chimera, guide the others to go and sit. Sen. Sigei, please sit. Sen. Chute, I...

Sen. Roba(Loud consultations) July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 25 Sen. RobaIf the Senators are convinced with the recommendations contained in the report of the Committee to reject the President's recommendations on clauses 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 20, the threshold pursuant to Article 115(4)(b) of the...

Sen. Ali RobaDivision will be at the end. Clauses 34-48(Question, that Clauses 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end. Clauses 49-56(Question, that Clauses 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,...

Sen. Roba Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting the definition of the word “authorized person”. (Question of the amendment proposed) July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 21 THIRD SCHEDULE (s. 6(1A) SN County Road Maintenance Fuel Levy (RMFL)...

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Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I move- THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the Third Schedule as the Fourth Schedule. The Temporary Chairperson (

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Sen. RobaConditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings) July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 11 SECOND SCHEDULE FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 July 23, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. Roba Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share...

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July 22, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 22

Sen. Ali Roba Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows- (Loud consultations)

Order, Sen. Cherarkey. Please, be seated. Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply.

Serjeant-at-Arms, you may withdraw the Bar and open the doors. (The Bar was undrawn and the doors opened) Hon. Senators, we will now go back to Order No.7, which is Questions and Statements. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the July 22, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 21 DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING

Hon. Senators, I had already put the question on the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2025) . (Sen. Mundigi stood in his place) Sen. Mundigi, please sit down. (Sen. Mundigi sat in his place) Hon. Senators, you may log out and log in. You may vote. (Hon....

Division to be done later. Hon. Senators, we are now reporting on the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2025) . Chairperson. THE EQUALISATION FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (SENATES BILL NO. 7 OF 2025)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Mover. Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request, Sen. Kinyua, to second.

Sen. Kinyua.

I second. July 22, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 17

Mover. Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No.7of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Wambua to second.

Sen. Wambua.

I second. (Question proposed)

Serjeant-at-Arms, can you ring the Bell for two minutes? (The Division Bell was rung) Hon. Senators, please, settle down. We are voting on The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2025) first. Please, log out. Serjeant-At-Arms, pick all unattended cards. Senators, you can log in and proceed...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) consulted the Clerk-at-the-Table) (Question proposed)

Sen. Sifuna.

Hon. Senators, let us listen to Sen. Roba in silence, please. Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2025) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Sifuna to second.

I rise to second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) July 22, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 16 Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that The County Allocation--- (Hon. Senators consulted loudly)

Sen. Faki.

Mover. Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the honourable House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Faki to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Hon. Senators, we are now reporting on the Bill by the Committee of the Whole, The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2025) . Proceed, Chairperson.

Hon. Senators, I will read the results of the division on The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2025) -

Serjeant-at-Arms, the Bars can be drawn and doors opened. (The bars were undrawn and doors opened) CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.9 OF 2025)

Sen. Ali Roba Mover. Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the honourable House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Faki to second. [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair]

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Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting therefore with the following new Schedule— SECOND SCHEDULE in Kenya Shillings) County Assembly Ceilings County Executive Ceilings COUNTY FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 July 22,...

Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) laid on the table of the Senate on Friday, 27th June, 2025 and...

Sen. Ali Roba I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply as I extend appreciation to the Senators who have contributed, considering DORA was extensively debated. There were a lot of interactions between the Committee and Members of the Senate, and it is nothing new in terms...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 10 of 2025) laid on the table of the Senate on Friday, 27th June, 2025 and that pursuant to Article...

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 27th June, 2025. Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) . I beg to lay. (Sen. Ali Roba laid the...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I move to reply. We have built consensus on this issue through various proposed amendments, a lot of discussions and several engagements with various Senators. We have also moved an amendment Motion that has been voted on. I believe...

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I second this Motion, I will make a statement in support of the secondment. The House stands for protection of devolution. The devolved family comprises of 47 counties. The 47 counties have to function properly with some aspect of development as...