David Ouma Ochieng'

Hon. David Ochieng' (Ugenya, MDG) Yes.

Hon. David Ochieng' (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Speaker, thank you very much. I hold a very different view on this matter. As the Committee goes to do its job, would it also check whether it is time we examined why bhang is prevalent to other drugs? Secondly, we should examine whether...

Hon. David Ochieng' (Ugenya, MDG) Yes.

Hon. David Ochieng' (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Speaker, thank you very much. I hold a very different view on this matter. As the Committee goes to do its job, would it also check whether it is time we examined why bhang is prevalent to other drugs? Secondly, we should examine whether...

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Hon. Mwenje.

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Nyikal. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) As I rise to support this, I want to bring to our attention that I have noted staff in our constituency offices do not have a health cover other than the National Hospital Insurance Fund...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Nyikal, lastly.

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of Supply has considered the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027 and approved the same without amendments.

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Sorry about that. Just do another memo. Hon. Members, I now put the question. (Programmes 0723000 and 0746000 agreed to) (Vote 2043 agreed to) VOTE 2044 - SENATE 4th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 87

Ninaweza nikachanganya. The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Order! We said you have to choose the language you are going to use. We cannot do that. Go ahead and tell us what kulet down means. (Laughter)

Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’)Let us have Hon. Jematiah.

The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’): Thank you so much, Hon. Chairperson. Do you have something to say on this?

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Hon. Mwenje.

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Nyikal. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) As I rise to support this, I want to bring to our attention that I have noted staff in our constituency offices do not have a health cover other than the National Hospital Insurance Fund...

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Hon. Nyikal, lastly.

Hon. David Ochieng’ (Ugenya, MDG) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of Supply has considered the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027 and approved the same without amendments.

The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Sorry about that. Just do another memo. Hon. Members, I now put the question. (Programmes 0723000 and 0746000 agreed to) (Vote 2043 agreed to) VOTE 2044 - SENATE 4th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 87

Ninaweza nikachanganya. The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Order! We said you have to choose the language you are going to use. We cannot do that. Go ahead and tell us what kulet down means. (Laughter)

Hon. Temporary Chairman. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’)Let us have Hon. Jematiah.

The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’): Thank you so much, Hon. Chairperson. Do you have something to say on this?

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Let us have the Member for Aldai.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Member for Busia County.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. We will have Hon. Peter Orero, followed by Hon. Catherine Omanyo from this side. Then, from this other side, after Hon. Omanyo, we will move to Hon. Marianne Kitany, followed by Hon. Adams, then Hon. Sigei. Go ahead, Member for Kibra.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next is Hon. Kaguchia.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Next is the Member for Nyatike, who will be followed by Hon. Kaguchia. Thereafter, we will come to this side.

The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) Thank you. Next is the Member for Kapenguria.