Peris Pesi Tobiko

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Let me also join the Senate Majority Leader to, first, welcome the students from the TUK and say that some of them are personally known to me. They are most welcome to watch the debates in this House, learn more and even claim...

Sen. Tobiko Sen. Tobiko, your time is up. Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Keroche.

Sen. Tobiko Now that I have heard the information she wanted to let me know, I do not wish to be informed. (Laughter)

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Sen. Tobiko Sen. Tobiko, what is the point of order?

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Senator. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, proceed. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the NADCO report. Let me start by procedurally, thanking the team that sat together to deliberate over the many issues...

Thank you, Senator. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, proceed. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the NADCO report. Let me start by procedurally, thanking the team that sat together to deliberate over the many issues that bedevilled...

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Sen. Tobiko Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (1) , I wish to make a determination that the matter does not affect counties.

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (1) , I wish to make a determination that the matter does not affect counties. February 21, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 48

Sen. Tobiko No, I was seated here.

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was responding to the Chairperson of the Transport Committee.

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (b) to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Education for the period between 1st July 2023 to 31st October 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Standing Committee on Education...

Sen. Tobiko Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank you. At first, I was struggling with the Swahili from the coast region by Sen. Faki. It was not easy for me. Nimetoka bara na Kiswahili chake ni kigumu kiasi. The Committee is trying to do--- November 28, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 7

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Speaker, Sir, I choose the one I am more comfortable with. The Committee is trying to mop-up all the Statements and Petitions that have come before us. So, before we break for recess, we will give a definite answer to Sen. Faki. There was a time that...

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

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Sen. Tobiko Sen. Tobiko: Sen. Tobiko:good ideas and are courageous, to start a business without a fallback position because they lack title deeds.As it was noted by many Members who contributed to this Motion, it is important that a country moves with the changing times. Majority of the young generation...

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do not intend to use all that time. I had laid the foundation for the recommendations that we came up with as a Committee. I also explained some of the difficulties and challenges we underwent in the process of collecting information...

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Sen. Tobikoreport of the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). There were many challenges and delays and all we needed was to get the facts right for us to understand the delay in getting the DNA results. Up to now, there is still delay and relatives are yet to rest their beloved ones.We...

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir, I beg to move that we report progress. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Tobiko Yes, I do, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have a follow-up supplementary question that Sen. Seki had asked on Isara-Mashuru-Kajiado Road. I needed the Cabinet Secretary to understand the situation on the ground. I am sure he was responding to the questions based on the data given to him...

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very specific. The part that was done by KeRRA from Imaroro to Isara is in terrible condition. It has potholes. It is causing accidents. That is where we need the Ministry to intervene immediately. Thank you. Then I had another question.

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can the Cabinet Secretary state whether there are plans to upgrade the Isinya-Konza Road to bitumen standard and, if so, indicate the projected timelines for the same.

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a bit difficult to speak on that specific road. This is because, as the Cabinet Secretary has said, they are waiting for funds. Nonetheless, allow us to make connected supplementary questions. I want to inform the Cabinet Secretary that I have lamented...

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am glad to hear that the Ministry is now going to do dams and water pans at the park areas because this has been the biggest contributing factor to the human-wildlife conflict as the wildlife get out of the parks to get water...

Sen. Tobiko Allow me to do the last bit, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Tobiko Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, let me close this way; I have been wondering why the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) does not take time to do an awareness campaign within the communities that live with wildlife. This is so that when I see a Black Mamba, I know how...

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Sen. Tobiko

Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Throughout this impeachment Motion, I took my time to listen to both sides without trying to give my advice to my sister. This is against what was expected by many Kenyans and many people in Meru County. The Counsel for County Assembly, Dr....

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Sen. Tobiko Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak to this important Bill. I appreciate the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, for addressing this important matter and bringing a Bill to ensure that there is legislation that supports and enhances the prevention of livestock...

Hon. Senators, I will propose the question before we proceed to listen to the contributions from other Senators. (Question proposed) I will now invite the Senators to contribute to this debate. Sen. Wakili Sigei, you may proceed to make your contribution.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak to this important Bill. I appreciate the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, for addressing this important matter and bringing a Bill to ensure that there is legislation that supports and enhances the prevention of livestock theft and...

stolen, they can always be easily traced. That is very important in the recovery of such livestock. The provisions of Clause 3 (1) (2) (3) and (4) are very crucial to this particular Bill.Madam Temporary Speaker, the role that has been given under this clause to the national Government in...