Joe Nyutu

Sen. Joe NyutuFebruary, 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 29[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair] February, 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 29 [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair]

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Let me quickly support the Statement by Sen. Cherarkey on the involvement of police in repossession arising from defaulting debtors and guarantors. How I wish this Statement could be expanded so that we look at the general involvement of police in illegal operations. The...

Asante, Mheshimiwa Spika wa Muda. Ningependa kuchangia Kauli ambayo imeletwa na Sen. Gataya. Ni vizuri kujua kwamba tunapopata rasilmali inafaa itumike kwa watu wote ambao wanahusika. Kwa hivyo, ni vizuri wakati tunatumia mito yetu tuhakikishe ya kwamba walio chini wanafaidika pia. Lakini unapata kuwa taasisi za kiserikali ambazo zinahuskika kuhakikisha...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I can see the spirit of Lent and Ramadhan is catching up with you. You are being very nice. I would like to wish all the Muslim brothers and my Catholic brethren a happy Ramadhan and a successful Lent. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. I rise to support the Statement brought to the Floor of this House by Sen. Cherarkey, on the regulation of international schools in Kenya. It is very sad to note that a school of this level and cadre can be...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Quite briefly, let me comment on two Statements. One is on the coffee by the distinguished Sen. Murango. Why was the Commodity Fund established? It was established to provide credit to farmers. I am concerned about this issue of loans. This is about time...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to comment on the Statement on the dispute between matatus and boda bodas. While on it, I want to caution Sen. Cherarkey, who is a colleague in the profession, that it is never wise to make unsubstantiated claims against your colleagues. Despite any differences...

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

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we fought very hard as a country and I am happy that this afternoon we have the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga in this House behind me, who fought very hard for us to have a free country. He fought for us to have a country...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order No.1, you should also exercise your discretion by protecting Members. When a matter has been ruled on, it is a res judicata matter. It should be stopped from discussion. I thought the Senior Counsel would be better placed to know when a matter...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also take this opportunity to welcome the students and teachers of Karima High School in Murang’a County. We welcome them to this Chamber and ask the students to do what brought them here. They should watch how debate is done...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I also rise to support Sen. Cherarkey’s Statement regarding police brutality against some young men who were playing pool game. This must be condemned by any Kenyan who values the freedoms we enjoy; the freedom to assemble and play...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Mr. Deputy 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 county-wide concern regarding the status of implementation of the Senate resolutions of 2024 on the plight of Early Childhood Development Education...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will refer to Question 123 (a) by the Hon. Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County regarding power outages. Although the Senator specifically asked about outages around Chuka University, this is a problem affecting the entire country. The Cabinet Secretary has gone into detail...

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Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of countywide concern regarding the rollout, administration and financial management of telemedicine services by the County Government of Murang’a. The County...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to add my voice to this Motion, which I support. I was a Member of the Committee on Health in this House. That gave me an opportunity to make several visits to medical institutions. I remember when we visited...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is under Standing Order No.101, where you are imputing improper motive on the leadership of the Kenya Kwanza. The Kenya Kwanza is a big organisation and institution that has Members of the Senate. When you talk about this empowerment, the...

Sorry, Sen. Joe Nyutu, there is a point of order from Sen. Oketch. Sen. Joe Nyutu Please, freeze my time.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is under Standing Order No.101, where you are imputing improper motive on the leadership of the Kenya Kwanza. The Kenya Kwanza is a big organisation and institution that has Members of the Senate. When you talk about this empowerment, the statement that Sen....

Sen. Joe Nyutu Hon, Senators, the Statement raised by Sen. Cherarkey is a very live matter which is happening now. Listening to the Senators who have spoken this afternoon, for sure this is a matter that needs some urgency because Kenyans in the neighbouring countries maybe are suffering there. So,...

Sen. Munyi Mundigi, utilise your two minutes and that is the last Member that I am giving an opportunity.

Asante Bw. Naibu Spika kwa kunipa nafasi ili nichangie kauli ambayo imeletwa na Sen. Cherarkey kuhusu uhusiano wa kibinadamu na zile nchi zilizo karibu na sisi. Naomba kamati ambayo itashughulikia swala hili iangalie uhusiano wa nchi ya Kenya na nchi jirani. Wiki jana, tulikuwa katika Seneti Mashinani na tuliona jinsi...

Hon, Senators, the Statement raised by Sen. Cherarkey is a very live matter which is happening now. Listening to the Senators who have spoken this afternoon, for sure this is a matter that needs some urgency because Kenyans in the neighbouring countries maybe are suffering there. So, I direct that...

Now, we go to a Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1). Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, allow me to stand in on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader, to read the Statement by the Senate Majority Leader on the business of the Senate for the week, commencing Tuesday, 18th November, 2025, pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1) . BUSINESS...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Hon. Cabinet Secretary, you may now proceed to respond. The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Hon. Aden Duale) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir and Members. Let me start with the question by the hon. Senator for Uasin Gishu and the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. Yes,...

Sen. Gataya Mo Fire.

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Sen. Joe Nyutu On a point of order. He should withdraw the word, “Sycophant”. Is it parliamentary? It is not.

Sen. Joe Nyutu Sen. Nyutu, your statements are drawing unnecessary trouble.

Sen. Joe Nyutu Proceed.

Sen. Nyutu, your statements are drawing unnecessary trouble. Sen. Joe Nyutu Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am asking my question as guided by you. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) That is what I am doing. Can I be heard in silence?

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Sen. Joe Nyutu Sen. Nyutu, can you listen to the Chair.

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Sen. Joe Nyutu Sen. Nyutu, you will take my instructions, so be quiet as the Chair gives directions. A point of order has just been raised by the Senator for Nandi County that you have gone ahead to call him a sycophant. His point of order is, would you substantiate...

Sen. Joe Nyutu On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know that you are an impartial judge and I continue to follow your advice, guidance and orders. However, Sen. Cherarkey has referred to me as a "Wamunyoro adherent." To be very fair, is there such an outfit here in the Senate?...

On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

A point of order has been raised. You cannot interject. Proceed. Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know that you are an impartial judge and I continue to follow your advice, guidance and orders. However, Sen. Cherarkey has referred to me as a "Wamunyoro adherent." To be...

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Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of national concern regarding the delayed issuance and collection of national identity cards (IDs) . In...

Sen. Joe Nyutuhas been tried and tested and it should be replicated at this border post and other border posts.The other challenge that we have is that countries are not comfortable with each another. I mean that countries hold each other with suspicion. That any time a Kenyan is entering...

Sen. Joe Nyutu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I also want to join my colleagues in congratulating Sen. Tabitha Mutinda on her nomination as a member of the board of IMF and World Bank. Sen. Tabitha Mutinda is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Finance and Budget....

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Sen. Joe Nyutu Before I call the next Senator to request for a Statement, I have this Communication to make. (Interruption of Statements)

Before I call the next Senator to request for a Statement, I have this Communication to make. (Interruption of Statements) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM ST. JOSEPH KOCHOLIA BOYS' SECONDARY SCHOOL