Onyonka Richard Momoima

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of August 5, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 15 Sen. Onyonkanational concern regarding irregularities in the payroll system of the Teacher Service Commission (TSC).The Auditor-General’s...

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to conclude and I will proceed. I wanted to mention that county governments are the last line of defence for Kenyans for the simple reason that funds have been devolved. For some of us who have been through this historically, educationally or...

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, they have really destabilised my thinking pattern, but I will pick up. I wanted to mention that even when we are looking at the weighty issues--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record)

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wanted to mention to my colleagues--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, please protect me from Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think my colleagues do not--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record)

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the school that I thought he attended is not the one. I would like to re-evaluate my interpretation of his capacity. I would like to say he has done very well. I want to give accolade and the respect he deserves without diluting my...

Sen. Onyonka Yes. (Sen. Onyonka resumed his seat)

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the problem with my senior counsel, Cherarkey, does not understand that nonsense means nothing. It is not a derogatory term. I understand he went to Kaplamai Primary School while I went St. Mary’s. That is with a light touch.

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, first of all, I would like to congratulate my brother, Sen. Osotsi, for having brought this issue to the bearing of Members in this House. Secondly, I thank my Chair, Hon. Abass, who in the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, has stood studiously...

Sen. Onyonka Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to recognize the presence of Tabaka Girls Boarding School. It is a Catholic school which comes from South Mogirango Constituency. Historically, Tabaka has been a school of excellence in Kisii. They also do have a very big hospital...

Sen. Onyonka Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My contribution is on the question that has been asked about why universities are increasing university accommodation fees. It is true that we, in the opposition, sometimes just talk about the problem. Today, I want to give a solution to the Government. Why...

Sen. Onyonka Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing regarding the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) recent announcement on the expansion of Kiambu Road into a...

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Sen. Onyonka Proceed, Sen. Eddy Oketch.

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee of Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) on a matter of international concern regarding the criteria used in the designation of polling stations...

Sen. Onyonka Mr. Speaker, Sir, could you, please, protect me from Sen. Cherarkey. He was my wonderful friend. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations on a matter of national concern regarding the rising...

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

Sen. Onyonka Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am happy to see the hon. Cabinet Secretary in this House. My question is, the Kenya Kwanza Government, which he proudly appreciated today has said that all the funds are going to be collapsed, so that we can have either one...

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Sen. Onyonka Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern regarding the promotion of 25,252 teachers by the Teacher Service Commission on 2nd April,...