Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to hereby present to the Senate the business for the week that will commence on Tuesday, 17th March, 2026. The legislative business for the Senate is as follows – We have 60 Bills that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of Wilson Airport concerns all Kenyans who use it frequently. Any user of that airport must be concerned for their safety and we cannot continue the way things are. As mentioned by Sen. Chute, Runway 07 is under repair. If you observe the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill has given me hope in this House. As the Leader of Majority, I get discouraged many times I move a Bill and then I am called back to reply after only two or three speakers. It is extremely discouraging because having been in...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while that information is useful--- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I am not sure whether that is information that--- Sen. Cheruiyot It is useful information, but to the wrong audience because Article 110 (3) does not give me those powers. The person who needs...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. I wish to make my contribution to the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2025) . This should not be confused with the promise of guaranteed minimum returns by the Kenya Kwanza administration. I...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he has chosen from the worst of examples, the least that I would wish any Member who wants to serve with distinction. It is the culture and practice, at least the one that I found in this House, when we came together with Sen....

Sen. Cheruiyot No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is Sen. Cherarkey who told me that one time they were alighting from a flight with Sen. Omogeni and instead of coming home at the lounge, he saw another plane and he asked him: “Where is this one going?” He told him...

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 48 March, 10, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 49

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is a quick comment on this issue regarding goons. This is a very serious matter, but I do not like the tone and direction it is taking. First, I heard Sen. Osotsi say that he is a victim and I sympathize with him. For...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.2 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (House...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.2 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (House resumed) [The...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered and rejected the National Assembly amendments to The Election Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.28 of 2024) .

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 35 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) , to present to the Senate the business for the week commencing Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026. I pass my sincere most appreciation to the Members of this House who toiled long and hard, during yesterday’s...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, the 25th February, 2026. February, 25, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 2 February, 25, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 3 February, 25, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 4 February, 25, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 5 February, 25,...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a question to the Cabinet Secretary. We are discussing an important subject on alleviating poverty among our citizens. I appreciate the interventions that have been listed and the measures that the Government is putting in place to try and help the less fortunate...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Sen. Faki. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will be very brief in the light of the fact of earlier discussions that we had at the Senate Business Committee (SBC) on how we transact business this afternoon, given that we have very serious legislative work this session, and...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will be brief on this matter. This is an important paper that the Senate has had an opportunity to put its voice to. Our debt management strategy continues to be an exercise that any administration, for the foreseeable future, will have to grapple with....

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir,….. Sorry. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) I hope I do not look like a “sir”. Sen. Cheruiyot No, you are too beautiful.

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I serve in this House as the Senator for Kericho. As a legislator, I am equally allowed to ask questions and not to be directed on what to say, like Sen. Wambua is trying to imply. Of course, I sympathise with the drought situation in...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Wafula Wakoli, proceed. February, 24, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 52 February, 24, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 53

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Majority Leader. The putting of question is deferred to the next session of Senate. (Putting of Question on the Bill deferred) Next Order. February, 24, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 56 February, 24, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 57 The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Thank you, Majority Leader. The...

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Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this chance. I join you, on behalf of my colleagues, to welcome the visiting delegation from the Parliament of Uganda. This is one of the Parliaments that we have the closest working relationship within the region and across the continent. They...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 11th February, 2026- REPORTS OF THE COB ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW February, 12, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 4 FOURTEENTH REPORT OF THE PSC ON COMPLIANCE TO...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.32 (1) , the Senate approves its Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Fifth Session (February to December, 2026) , laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, these are additional Papers for laying. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 12th February, 2026- BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT FOR 2026 DRAFT DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL, 2026 DRAFT COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL, 2026 DRAFT COUNTY GOVERNMENTS...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present to the Senate the business for the week commencing 17th February, 2026. Before I proceed with this Statement, allow me to take this opportunity, on behalf of the leadership of the Senate, to welcome hon....

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am concerned because earlier this afternoon, we had a meeting of the leadership of the House, with regard to certain matters that are of public interest concerning the things that the Council of Governors (CoG) has raised and we resolved that you were to...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for your communication. That gives me a little bit of comfort, at least, knowing that the leadership and you, have addressed and given this matter the weight it deserves because as we sit here today, we stand accused because of the actions...

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you, 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 Second Time. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Bill. It is actually a...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Orders No.190 and 199 (3) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee for the Fifth Session, in addition to the Speaker of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Orders No.190 and 199 (3) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee for the Fifth Session, in addition to the Speaker of the Senate,...