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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join you, on behalf of the House, to welcome the delegation of Members of Parliament from the French National Assembly and the Senate, who are visiting with us this afternoon. Like you have observed, I had rightly suspected that they are...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I hope you have noticed how full the House is at 2:50 p.m. It is because we mobilized, as expected, knowing that we have a short time this week being our last week before we break for recess. We agreed this afternoon at the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the Members for speaking to this Bill. I beg to reply.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed)

Sen. Cheruiyot Chairperson, please proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mover, please proceed.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you did order that the Bell be rung for one minute, but you did not guide the Serjeant-at-Arms to draw the Bar.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill (National Assembly Bills No.72 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. (Question proposed) May 12, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 39 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Who is your Seconder?

Sorry. I request Sen. Wambua to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) Division will be at the end. THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.48 OF 2024)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Amendment Bill (National Assembly Bills No.48 of 2024) , and its approval thereof without amendments. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Mover, please proceed. Sen. Cheruiyot These are...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Mover, please proceed. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.48 of 2024) be now read...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed) Division will be at the end. Serjeant-at-arms, please ring the Bell for one minute. (The Division Bell was rung)

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Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this chance. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 21 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is rather embarrassing because today is the 6th of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, due to sudden emergencies in the House, I rise to move the Motion- THAT, pursuant to Article 107 (1) (c) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Standing Order No.18 of the Senate, the Senate elects Sen. Mohamed Faki to preside over the Sitting of...

Sen. CheruiyotMembers will debate and share their thoughts on that very important subject. I hope that they will be around long enough to engage, learn and interact.Many of us who are in this House trace our roots in leadership to what we did as young student leaders and that is...

Sen. Cheruiyot What is so disorderly on the Senate Majority Leader? He has not even uttered a word (Loud consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is so disorderly on the Senate Majority Leader? He has not even uttered a word Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have not even spoken....

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Sen. Cheruiyotremoved. I said that we shall never meet anywhere to discuss that matter. I have resisted any attempts of mediation, including from very high offices, because I believe in the importance of this House.Yesterday, we met, as the leadership, and we had representation from membership of the County County...

Sen. Cheruiyot Order, Hon. Members. May the Senate Majority Leader be heard in silence? (Loud Consultations) The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Order, Hon. Members. May the Senate Majority Leader be heard in silence? Sen. CheruiyotThe principal object of the Bill is to provide for vertical sharing of revenue raised nationally between...

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Sen. CheruiyotIt should be quite clear that despite our misgivings about performance of county governments and the challenges therein; the issues that are raised on accountability, as a House, we shall continue to push for more resources. If it was not for the resolve of the Senate, I do not...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to hereby present the business for the week commencing Tuesday, 28th April, 2026. Before I present this Statement, allow me to take this opportunity to welcome colleagues back from the short recess. I hope you had a...

Sen. Cheruiyot No, I need the attention of the Speaker, not the House. It is the Speaker who can resolve this matter. (Loud consultations)

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I join you on behalf of the House to welcome these Political Science students from the Catholic University, who are here on a study tour, interacting with political leaders who are serving in the Legislature. I hope that during the time that they...

Sen. Cheruiyot Madam Temporary Speaker, Sen. Cherarkey is about to behave like that man I was talking about, but I know he does better. Another one who masquerades as a political scientist, but the things he says, you can tell that his understanding and appreciation of the body Republic of...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to appreciate the hardworking Cabinet Secretary for Health for taking time to come April 22, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. Cheruiyotand respond to issues raised by citizens through their representatives. Also, for highlighting some of the challenges we have in the...

Sen. Cheruiyot I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026- REPORTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.15 OF 2025)

Sen. Cheruiyot I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026- REPORTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.15 OF 2025)

Sen. Cheruiyot I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026- REPORTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.15 OF 2025)

Sen. Cheruiyot I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026- REPORTS OF VARIOUS ENTITIES REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.15 OF 2025)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have two quick things to say. Number one; sometimes, even we, in the Senate, are our own worst enemies; our processes take far too long. The reason I have not raised that issue with you is because, at around 2.40 p.m., you assured us...

Sen. Cheruiyot When the Speaker's statement is ready--- (Sen. Olekina spoke off record) Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. Ledama is inciting me, but the inciteful words are very appealing to me. Why should we send money to people who do not want to appear before April 1, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 14...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had sent Sen. Sifuna on an important assignment and he has responded. Can he first report to the House whether his mission was successful?

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, the governor has run away, but you know the police warrant of arrest is active. So, we want to tell the Inspector General (IG) that he is somewhere within the Central Business District (CBD) and he should be located immediately. This is because it is...

Sen. Cheruiyot There is somebody shouting “point of order.”

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wanted to plead with you that given that you are not a---

Sen. Cheruiyot Just 10 seconds. I wanted to request, given that you cannot be a leader without followers, I want to listen to the wisdom of my colleagues before proceeding. (Applause)

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Sen. CheruiyotLet us move on to the next Order. I want to believe that you have received the Supplementary Order Paper.Sen. Ledama Olekina, you may proceed to give Notice of your Motion. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) (Bill deferred)It is so deferred. Now, Hon. Senators, there is a Supplementary Order Paper,...

Sen. Cheruiyotserve in the CPAC, but be that as it may, as a principle, we cannot allow you to select which committee of the House you appear before.”I have spoken more than five or close to 10 times to none other than including the Chairperson of the CoG, my good...

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

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Sen. Cheruiyot Yes! (Question put and agreed to) March 31, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 30 Sen. Cheruiyot unless a Motion is moved to extend time. This debate is only for the first of two Motions before us, both relating to County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).We also have a similar Motion for...

Sen. Cheruiyotwhy I was waiting for my governor at the County Public Accounts Committee, to come and ask him, Dr. Erick Mutai, what happened in the year 2024/2025? An adverse opinion means that your books were so bad they could not even explain where you took the money. Now I...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Procedurally, how do we do that? (Consultations)

Sen. Cheruiyot That Motion is deferred for voting to a later time today. (Putting of question on the Motion deferred) I call the Chairperson of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPISFC) to table the Papers. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) Honourable Senators, we have

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. As the Chairperson of the Committee, perhaps we owe this House an apology. Our reports came on the last day. Last year we brought our reports on the 27th of March. This last minute reporting was as a result of the truancy...

I encourage that as a matter of procedure, we ensure that in future, these reports are brought at least three days to the constitutional deadline, to allow every Member to speak to the Motion.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.66 (3), I also beg to request that we...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 31st March, 2026- REPORTS OF THE CPISFC (VOLUMES 2 AND 3) ON CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT REPORTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY ENTITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2025 following County...

xi) Kisegi Sub-District Hospital xii) Magunga Level 4 Hospital xiii) Makongeni Level 4 xiv) Malela Level 4 Hospital xv) Marindi Sub County Referral Hospital xvi) Ndhiwa Sub County Hospital xvii) Nyandiwa Level Iv Hospital xviii) Nyangiela Sub District xix) Ogongo Level 4 Hospital xx) Pala Level 4 Hospital xxi) Rachuonyo...

i) Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (Gwasco/Kwasco) ii) Kisii Municipality iii) Etago Sub-County Hospital iv) Gesusu Sub-County Referral Hospital v) Gucha Sub County Referral Hospital vi) Ibacho Sub-County Hospital vii) Ibeno Sub-County Referral Hospital viii) Iranda Sub County Referral Hospital ix) Kisii County Health Facilities Improvement Fund x) Kisii...

iii) Chemususu Water Company Limited iv) Municipality of Kabarnet v) Marigat Sub-County Level 4 Hospital vi) Kabartonjo Level 4 Hospital vii) Baringo County Referral Hospital viii) Eldama Ravine Level 4 Hospital ix) Chemolingot Level 4 Hospital x) Baringo County Executive Car Loan Scheme Fund xi) Baringo County Executive Mortgage Scheme...

xi) Kakamega County Climate Change Fund xii) Kakamega County Alcoholic Drinks Control Fund xiii) Kakamega County Emergency Fund xiv) Kakamega County Investment and Development Agency 11. Bungoma County 12. Kitui County 13. Siaya County 14. Laikipia County March 31, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 53

iv) Municipality of Rumuruti v) Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital vi) Doldol Level 4 Hospital vii) Rumuruti Sub-County Hospital viii) Nyahururu County Referral Hospital ix) Emergency Fund x) Bursary Fund xi) Assets Leasing Fund xii) Business Stimulus Fund xiii) Climate Change Fund - Flloca xiv) Laikipia County Cooperative Fund. xv)...

iii) Mariakani Municipality iv) Mtwapa Municipality v) Watamu Municipality vi) Kilifi County Climate Change Fund vii) Kilifi County Emergency Fund viii) Kilifi County Health Services Improvement Fund ix) Kilifi County Microfinance (Wezesha) Fund/board x) Kilifi County Ward Scholarship Fund xi) Bamba Sub-County Hospital xii) Gede Sub County Hospital xiii) Jibana...

v) Kisumu County Hospital vi) Kombewa County Referral Hospital vii) Lumumba Sub County Hospital viii) Migosi Sub County Hospital ix) Muhoroni County Hospital x) Nyakach County Hospital xi) Kisumu County Mortgage & Car Loan (Executive) Fund xii) Kisumu County Mortgage & Car Loan Assembly Fund xiii) Kisumu Lakefront Development Corporation...

v) Nandi County Climate Change Fund vi) Nandi County Executive Education Fund vii) Nandi County Emergency Fund viii) Nandi County Facilities Improvement Fund 28. Bomet County 29. Kirinyaga County 30. Nyeri County March 31, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 58

xv) Nyeri County Health Services Fund 31. Taita-Taveta County 32. Nyandarua County 33. Samburu County 34. Garissa County March 31, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 59

v) Garissa County Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital vi) Ijara Sub-County Hospital vii) Modogashe Sub-County Hospital viii) Dadaab Sub-County Hospital ix) Garissa County Emergency Fund x) Garissa County Revolving Fund xi) Garissa Climate Change Fund xii) Garissa County Scholarship Fund 35. Elgeyo Marakwet County VOLUME 3: REPORT ON SUMMARY...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker Sir, before I proceed with this Motion, allow me to register my disappointment with ourselves because we have said, on many occasions, that we need to relook at the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act as we deal with errant Cabinet Secretaries such as the two that...

Sen. Cheruiyot That response must come from the Cabinet Secretary and not from a colleague. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Mr. Speaker, Sir, our roads must be saved by all means. It does not matter. Sen. Cheruiyot You cannot purport to respond to that question. The Cabinet Secretary will do that....

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 9

Sen. Cheruiyot Sen. Joe Nyutu, proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wanted to comment on two statements quickly. One is on the issue of challenges being faced at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KHN) . Just put it on record that, perhaps, it is time our Committee on Health paid a visit to this...

Sen. Cheruiyot Just a concern, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I heard the instructions that you gave to the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. You were very clear that he is the Chairperson of the Committee on Health. Therefore, he should do a small brief of many issues that are...

Sen. Cheruiyot But you said it is not working! March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 24

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, another continuous line of misinformation by Sen. Omogeni. It would be important if Sen. Omogeni became a bit more diligent in his work and listened to his colleagues when they are speaking. I have had more than three colleagues speak this afternoon and they...

Sen. Cheruiyot) : Sen. Cheruiyot) :what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28

what time you are planning for him to do that, because the promise was that he will do that this afternoon. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I will be finding out what happened to that substantiation in due course.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just following the same line, I made a statement this afternoon while contributing that there are instances where SHA has failed to clear bills for patients. I want to table an invoice from Nairobi Hospital where the patient incurred a bill of Kshs1,119,414 and SHA paid...

Sen. Cheruiyot This is where the road meets the rubber. We are on the Health (Amendment) Bill. You now have time to debate all the issues that Sen. Omogeni was raising and all these matters. This is because procedurally, that is how the House moves. I understand Sen. Cherakey had...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, why are these three gentlemen protesting? I want to support Sen. Omogeni, but he still wants to complain. Surely, what do these three people want?

Sen. Cheruiyot[The Deputy Speaker Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mungatana, MGH) in the Chair] The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Senator, proceed and make your contributions. Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support this Bill by Sen. Okong’o Omogeni. It is a very important...

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, how can Sen. Cherarkey inform me about Kericho County? I suspect that he will misinform me. (Laughter) March 18, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me not lose track of...

On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen, Cherarkey has really insisted on informing you, now this is the second time. Please, let him--- Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he is a wise man. I know the clan where Sen....

Thank, you, my leader, for allowing me to inform you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wanted to inform the Senate Majority Leader that for advocates, there is what we call the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, where we do our costing and there is availability of what we call pro bono services....

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Sen. CheruiyotThere are bodies out there like the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) which have got major concerns with this Bill. They are concerned that this Bill will cripple healthcare in the country. If you have a small facility with a lot of consumables like paying...

Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunipa nafasi hii kuweza kusema yanayojiri. Naunga mkono mageuzi juu ya Bill hii ya Afya ya mwaka 2025, ili kufanyiwa maguezi, kupinga au kuzuia kwa wagonjwa waliopona na wanatakikana kutoka ama waliopoteza maisha yao. Mara nyingi, tunaona familia ziko na shida mbali mbali. Hii unaweza kujua...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to make a statement regarding the oversight mechanisms by the Senate under Article 96 of the Constitution. The Senate, through its committees, exercises its oversight mandate over county governments in accordance with the Constitution, the Public Finance...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)It is already concluded.(Loud consultations) Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, you must give me time because this also concerns you; you are equally from Kilifi. You have heard the Senator for Nandi make very grave allegations against...