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Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to support this Bill. I take note that the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare went through this Bill and gave a report on it. I had the opportunity to interact with some of the issues that were highlighted...

Sen. Orwoba Madam Temporary Speaker, I am in a very good mood, so I will allow for Sen. Mungatana to inform me. April 16, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 37

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, namely, the 8th International Parliamentarians Conference on the Implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) that...

Sen Orwoba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for considering giving me this opportunity. I want to support Sen. Cherarkey’s Statement on the performance of our athletes. First of all, I was very impressed, and I think this is a clear indication that when we are pushing for affirmative action, you...

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I go on record supporting this Bill by the Senate Majority Leader on the national rating. I have spoken before on the own-source revenue issue. We have several counties that are receiving a lot of funds and they are unable to account for...

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Sen. Mungatana for that piece of information. It is good to know because I have been looking at the figures of Tana River and it just never made sense. That is why I am also saying that I support this Bill, especially on the establishment of...

Sen. Orwoba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have asked the question. However, I also wanted to pass the message on record. Thank you.

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Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. First, I congratulate the Cabinet Secretary for a job well done. We can see your Ministry's output. I am sure Sen. Sifuna was surprised you gave a straight answer on his issue. I have one question on the issue...

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements. ALLEGED FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETIES AT UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY (UFAA) Sen. Orwoba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on alleged financial...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, just to make reference to it, maybe I should start with the first county, 001, Mombasa. I am not very sure because Sen. Faki is not here, but he is coming back. The boundary of Mombasa defined in the First Schedule as commencing at the centre of...

Since the commission is the key and answer to the challenges we face on boundaries as a country, it must be constituted by credible people of integrity, who command respect across the board.I refer to Part 2 of that proposed Bill. Let us talk about the boundary mediation committee. Clause...

Sen. Orwoba I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to thank Sen. M. Kajwang’ for reviving this important debate on county boundaries, by bringing forth the County Boundaries Bill, 2023. As Sen. Orwoba has rightfully said, this is a matter that has engaged debates on this...

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I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to thank Sen. M. Kajwang’ for reviving this important debate on county boundaries, by bringing forth the County Boundaries Bill, 2023. As Sen. Orwoba has rightfully said, this is a matter that has engaged debates on this Floor severally....

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Sen. Orwoba What is your point of order, Sen. Oketch Gicheru? March 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 57 Sen. Orwoba the youth and everyone feels the impact of what we are trying to do in this economy, can they also shine the spotlight they want to take to State House in...

Sen. Orwoba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health concerning inadequate bed capacity at Mbagathi County Referral and Mama Lucy Hospitals. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Orwoba Sen. Oketch Gicheru. March 19, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 34 Sen. Orwoba I come from Bobasi Constituency in Kisii County. It is a vast constituency with eight wards. We have Kenyans from as far as Nyacheki Ward who do not have the capacity to access the Huduma Centre on...

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Sen. Orwoba Ask through the Speaker so that he can respond to you. You know---

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Sen. Orwoba Hon. Senators, let us not introduce new and irrelevant issues that were not in the presentations. I want you to avoid those biological issues that you have been asked to do because they did not arise and they are seeking clarifications. Just answer relevant questions that you have...

Sen. Wafula, resume your seat. Proceed, Sen. Sifuna.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not know if in the programme, there was specification of the amount of time to be taken in cross-examination, so that we have a fair idea of how much time is left for cross-examination. I am sure that even the counsel of the Deputy...

Sen. OrwobaIt is my view that in previous writings, it has been stated that if the impeachment already stands outside time, it is invalid and should be thrown away. I will be praying that you should not look at it as a question of technicality but a question of substantive...

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Temporary Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to seek clarification from the counsel. When he was asking about the clips that were played on the audience, in public meetings, when a speaker is making a speech, is it usual to focus on the audience or the speaker?...

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Sen. Orwoba Pause it. The Interpreter (Mr. Duncan Aguga) :Mr. Ruben is arguing with his brother the Deputy Governor, he says that the Deputy Governor is claiming all the land from the road down and he is saying that they will know the truth today from their father. The Counsel...

Sen. Omogeni, I need your comment on that.

Sen. Orwoba It is 30 seconds. Very sad for the two families on trial today. My question is to the Attorney for the Deputy Governor. I am following up with the question asked by my sister. If from what you have shown us there, the witness was arrested, why has...

Was the first question meant for me? You said ‘Counsel,’ I do not understand. Sen. OrwobaNow, if he did not do so, my question is this. The trees that you claim to belong to you and the trees that you planted for your brother, the ones that were being cut...

Sen. Orwoba Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wanted to intervene when the Senior Counsel was there. Since we are following the proceedings, I feel that they are not allowing the witness to answer. Can they allow the witness to answer because we are also following? We are not getting the---They...

Sen. Orwoba: Yes, Counsel for the County Assembly. Remember, the directions given was that you have been given four hours wholesome. That means it is inclusive of your examination-in-chief, cross examination and re-examination. You started at 3.30 p.m. and you have done almost two hours of your time. The Counsel...

Proceed, mindful of the time that is provided for the County Assembly as well as the defense. We will deal with it as we progress. Sen. Wafula, proceed.

Asante sana, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Ni lazima tupate mwelekeo. Sio vyema Maseneta waliopo hapa kuchukua nafasi kwamba ni mawakili ama wawakilishi wa washukiwa ama washtakiwa katika masuala haya. Waache kesi iendelee jinsi inavyopaswa kuendelea.

Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to bring to the attention of the House the issue of expunging certain submissions. It is imperative that we understand that the individual on trial here is the Deputy Governor. I am looking at some of the submissions and where...

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Sen. Orwoba Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this report. As we sit here, we must fiercely defend devolution by fighting for more resources to go to counties. In that manner, we should also demand accountability for those resources. From time immemorial, some counties have been getting resources....

Sen. Orwoba Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must fight and continue to do so. This should move from Kshs391 billion to Kshs500 billion. However, to whom much is given, a lot more is expected. The OSR from some of these counties like Wajir, Tana River, Mandera and Marsabit; which are...