Crystal Asige

Sen. Crystal Asige

Sen. Crystal Asige Sen. Kisang’, please proceed.

Sen. Crystal Asige Sen. Crystal, it is Madam Speaker now. May 28, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 39 Sen. Crystal Asige It is always painful to read these kinds of reports and hear about these kinds of accounts. This one here is not different; a devastatingly painful narrative of a young girl...

Sen. Crystal Asige

Sen. Crystal Asige

Sen. Asige

Sen. Asige Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Assembly Pension Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2024) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Sen. Asige

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

Sen. Crystal Asige Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Loud consultations) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, having considered and approved the National Assembly Amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023)...

Sen. Asige Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended—

Sen. Crystal Asige(Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Division will be at the end. Clause 8 April 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 20 Sen. Crystal Asige I wonder and need a clarification. Why is it that this particular Order has been in the Order Paper, but...

Sen. Crystal Asige Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30

The next Bill is the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.39 of 2023) THE COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.39 OF 2023)

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report to the Senate on its consideration of the Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.39 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put...

Now, we go to the County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.34 of 2023) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL, SENATE BILLS NO.34 OF 2023

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.34 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed...

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Whose mobile phone is that? Hon. Senators, we are now proceeding to the County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2024). THE COUNTY ASSEMBLIES PENSIONS SCHEME BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO.14 OF 2024)

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.24 OF 2023)

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) (Question put and...

Hon. Senators, we are now proceeding to the Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.40 of 2022) . THE LAND (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.40 OF 2022)

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to move that the Committee of the Whole do report progress on its consideration of the Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.40 of 2022) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. (Question proposed) April 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.42 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I call upon the Mover.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Who is seconding?

The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) The Vice-Chairperson is here.

Madam Temporary Speaker, the sponsor of the Bill is Sen. Sifuna and I just want to second. I thought he wanted to give my powers to his boss. I second. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Kisang, for that. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE...

Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.153, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023) and has instructed me to seek leave to sit again tomorrow. The Temporary Speaker (Sen....

Madam. Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.39 OF 2023) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I call upon the Temporary Chairperson to report on the progress.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Public Finance Laws Amendment Bill (Senate Bill No.39 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I call upon the Mover. Sen. Miraj, do you have...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I ask Sen. Wakili Sigei to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL (SENATE BILL NO.34 OF 2023) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Chairperson, proceed to report.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Assembly Services Amendment Bill (Senate Bill No.34 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow. April 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 54

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole on the said report. I request Sen. Karen Nyamu to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Karen. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY PENSIONS SCHEME BILL SENATE BILL NO.14 OF 2024

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole has considered the County Assembly Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bill No.14 of 2024) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I request Sen. Crystal Asige to second. Sen. Crystal Asige Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you Sen. Asige. (Question proposed) (Question...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bills No.24 of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I request Sen. Edwin Sifuna to second.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I second. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Sen. Sifuna. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) April 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 55 THE LAND AMENDMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.40 OF 2022)

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Land Amendment Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 40 of 2022) and seeks leave to sit again tomorrow.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Senate do agree with the Committee of the Whole in the said report. I request Sen. Murgor to second.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) We have concluded that section and will now proceed to the next Order. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON PETITION ON RESTRAINING COUNTY GOVERNMENTS FROM HIRING LAW FIRMS TO REPRESENT THEM IN COURT CASES

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will Move the Motion on behalf of my Co-Chair, Sen. Abass. I beg to move- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations and the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition...

have offices of county attorneys and several lawyers who are supposed to be obligated to represent county governments in such matters.When this report was tabled, the Speaker directed that the two committees convene and deal with this particular Petition. In this Petition, Mr. Omusundi made several prayers, which, according to...

engaged by a county government. Lastly was the aspect of inadequate staff allowed to be hired by county attorneys.The issues that the Joint Committee picked out for purposes of consideration that formed the flesh to this particular report are; the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya, the County Governments Act,...

of the expertise generally available within county governments. By doing that they are expected to ensure they comply with the process of procuring such services.Madam Temporary Speaker, this is provided for by the Office of the County Attorney Act where the procedure of procuring services is provided for and this...

Madam Temporary Speaker I rise to second. First, I take this opportunity to thank the committees, the joint committees of JLAC and the committee on Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations for the good work they have done. We were just having this discussion with Senator for Narok. I wish that the...

nature that require special expertise. I can assure you that the matter that was handled by this so-called expert lawyer that is being paid Kshs1.3 billion can very well be handled by a young lawyer who would not demand the same fees especially where the matter is resolved in the...

bills verification task force led by Kamotho Waiganjo and the entire work that they did to tell us which bills are payable and which ones are not was trashed by the courts.So, the county governments are increasingly finding themselves in a very difficult situation. If you look at the veracity...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to make comments on this important Petition. Allow me thank Laban for having really thought about the expenditures. Some of those expenditures end up being nugatory expenditures in county governments. Why do county governments choose to hire services of lawyers instead of using...

matter has gone and the owner of the land who is being challenged by the county government won the matter and he was awarded Kshs30 billion by the courts.I was just having a simple conversation with three lawyers in this House; the retired judge, Sen. Sifuna and Sen. Wakili Sigei...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would definitely love him to inform me. He is my senior. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Proceed,

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. It is not dirty. I just wanted to say that it might not appear to be clean, but that word ‘dirty’ does not exist legally. He can use another language. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Olekina, you are requested to use a tidier...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. You know, Senator Madzayo is my senior and leader. I respect his corrections. Let me use the words ‘heavy lifting.’ (Sen. Orwoba spoke off the record) Thank you, Sen. Orwoba. April 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 63

They are the ones who carry out due diligence and discoveries on a matter. They spend hours and hours trying to make sense of any brief that they are given. However, you will find that senior lawyers are the ones who end up getting paid Kshs100 million for a brief.As...

Madam Temporary Speaker, the amount of money we spend outsourcing for legal services in this country is ridiculous. We talk about government efficiency and making sure that we stop wastages of resources, but we are not doing it. Governors, left, right and centre, are using law firms to divert resources....

“Noting that some counties like Nairobi and Kitui counties have established a County Pending Bills Review Committee to verify all bills owed by the County Government and ascertain their real value, the Committee recommends that the county emulates the practice as a step towards management of clearing of pending bills.”Madam...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the floor. First, I would like to commend Mr. Laban Omusundi. I have never met him in person, but I know that he has been raising extremely deep questions in Nakuru County. I commend him for bringing this issue that is affecting...

required within the counties include architectural services, road building contractors and others like water engineers and electrical engineers, who do not exist within the county's capacities. So, it should not be limited to lawyers. I think it should cut across if this petition were to succeed the way Mr. Laban...

This is where the problem lies, county executives and governors have been complicit in allowing this lack of accountability. They consistently encourage huge fee notes because they receive kickbacks through the back door. That is why Laban Omusundi complained in this Petition that excessive fee notes are being made.Madam Temporary...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to support this Motion. We must have a system of restraining county governments from hiring external law firms to represent them in courts. Last week, we were taken through a report by the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) that indicated that we have a...

If it was invested in infrastructure or any kind of development, it would do a lot more to the economies of our counties.I support Mr. Laban Omusundi on the fact that this matter has to be handled in some way. I disagree with the fact that we try and restrain...

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you so much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I might have pressed the button erroneously, but I also wish to extend my welcome to the hon. Cabinet Secretary. I think this is the first time we are meeting here in Parliament. I congratulate him as well on the...

Sen. Asige Thank Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise in great concern with regards to the same Statement regarding the fate of shortlisted candidates for diaspora employment under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. For far too long, young job seeking Kenyans have been left vulnerable to exploitation with no...

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am in a bit of a quagmire, if you will allow me. I had put through a Statement, but unfortunately, I have not received the soft copy of it, even though I had requested for it to be handed over to...

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to table this Statement and just a note to the clerk's table. Kindly, I am a person with a disability. I do need a little bit more time to process things. It is not just a matter...

Sen. Crystal Asige

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you so much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. As I sat there waiting to contribute to this Bill, I looked back over the year 2024 and figured out if I can calculate or remember how many fundraisers I have been requested to participate in. To be honest,...

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.58 to express my gratitude and share the immense honour of being named in the list of 2024 Time100 Next Honorees. (Applause) October 31, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 3 Sen. Crystal AsigeI am proud to be listed...

Sen. Crystal Asige Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for calling my name backwards. I appreciate you putting Asige first. First, I rise to say; “Free Aoko”. I am finding it extremely difficult and alarming that there is a through line between some of the Statements that we have been...

Sen. Crystal Asigeassemblies by ensuring that at least 5 per cent of Members of a County Assembly (MCAs) are PWDs.This is geared towards addressing the historical exclusion of PWDs from decision-making processes by ensuring adequate representation of us in local governments, that is, county governments, thereby ensuring that our voices...

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Sen. Crystal Asige Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with Sen. Asige that the Constitution under Article 54 (2) says that the state shall ensure the progressive implementation of the principle that at least 5 per cent of the members of the public in elective and appointive bodies are PWDs....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with Sen. Asige that the Constitution under Article 54 (2) says that the state shall ensure the progressive implementation of the principle that at least 5 per cent of the members of the public in elective and appointive bodies are PWDs. At least 5...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. From the onset, I commend Sen. Asige, but on a light note, I saw team mafisi say that she is single on social media over the weekend. I said on a light note--- The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Sen....

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is Sen. Asige in order to close the market so soon because Sen. Cherarkey does not have to prove anything? In fact, that ambiguity should be strategic and it will bring attention and will give some of us hope. So, it might not be appropriate for...

Sen. Crystal Asigepersonal level. Change will never happen without people understanding viscerally and literally, not just figuratively, the issues that PWDs go through in this country.It is not just a technical matter; it should be something that every single Senator takes personally. Injustice must be taken personally. I continue to...