Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second this Motion which is a report of our Kenya Parliamentary Delegation to the 150th IPU and related meetings held in a city whose name Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale would easily swallow his tongue if he tried to mention. It took place in...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, my apologies. I do not intend to send you back to Kamale by taking away your very distinct role as the Head of Delegation in the IPU. Sen. Catherine Mumma has done justice by reminding me. Thank you. I appreciate that three months, after this...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I join you, on behalf of my colleagues, to welcome this delegation from the Parliament of Namibia that is here to interact and follow the proceedings of this House this afternoon. Unfortunately, I have never been to Namibia, but I have heard of its very...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to just make a quick comment on this Statement by the Senator of Nairobi, with regards to the status of ownership of Jamhuri Park in Nairobi. This is such a contentious issue. Remember, Jamhuri Park is near where a very significant...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday 4th November, 2025- Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements of Machakos County Climate Change Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2025. Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the chance to comment on this Motion by Sen. Cherarkey. I am not sure if he would be very pleased with some of my comments, but I would rather hurry before he comes into the House. I have certain concerns regarding the...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The point I am making is that this is a timely conversation which we are having here as a Senate. I hope that the Cabinet Secretary can reveal to us, so that we appreciate. There is nothing wrong with this culture of talking...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you. Sen. Shakila, proceed.

Sen. Cheruiyothave filed, almost 50 percent are being rejected. What is it that SHA expects of us as a health facility to do?”Therefore, CS you must tell us, as a House, including your officers, to offer subsequent or sufficient training to health facilities, so that they do not provide the...

Sen. Cheruiyot When Sen. Eddy will be Sen. Khalwale's age, he will understand why old men sometimes have to dress like that. For now, he cannot seem to appreciate. PAPERS LAID REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UASIN GISHU EMERGENCY FUND REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, my apologies to Sen. Cherarkey. However, normally when you guide us on this session, you normally guide on time per Member, so that as many Members as possible can speak. I realise you did not do so today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. October 29,...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me also give my contributions on the issue of involvement of the KDF in doing infrastructural projects in the country. The KDF has a lot of expertise within its ranks in various fields, which should benefit Kenyans because they are trained with...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg your indulgence. You have just given a very important Communication to the House. There are one or two things that I want to request you. One is to agree with you in rallying the House to remember that these are the last three...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 28th October, 2025- NATIONAL TREASURY 4TH ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE FY2024/2025 REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MIGORI...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the County Oversight and Accountability Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2024) . This is an Act of Parliament. If I am not mistaken, the Bill was drafted by Sen. Olekina and Sen. Kisang. I read the objects of...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE that the existing policy frameworks, including the East Africa Community (EAC) Customs Management Act, the EAC Common Market Protocol, and Kenya's National Trade Policy, advocate for the simplification and harmonisation of customs procedures and...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for protecting me.

Sen. Cheruiyot You know the guilty are always afraid, Mr. Speaker, Sir. (Laughter)

Sen. Cheruiyot The point that I want to make is that I really look forward to listening to the elderly Senators that made time to visit Malaba Border Post. In fact, since I am as guilty as charged, I will forego lunch to go to Malaba Border Post, together with...

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Sen. CheruiyotEAC integration but not about how to make trucks move faster on a border point. There are deeper things we can share about setting up industries with advantages from both sides and what makes sense to do in Kenya and Uganda.Uganda is one of our friendliest neighbours and one...

Thank you. Clerk, can you ascertain the quorum. Confirm if we have 15 Senators. (The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) (Question put and agreed to) ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators, having concluded the business for which I extended the hours of sitting pursuant to Standing Order No. 34 (2A) , the Senate stands adjourned until later today, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 1.15 p.m. October 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 48

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to say one thing, which is the fact that United Democratic Alliance (UDA) can get their nominations right. (Applause)(Laughter)

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had not requested the Floor, but now that I have it, allow me to---

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you on behalf of my colleagues to celebrate this long list of eminent Kenyans that hail from this land of Busia. They have made serious contribution into the body fabric of the Republic that is Kenya. I celebrate all of them;...

Sen. Cheruiyot Next Order.

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you. Secretariat, see to it that you accommodate the concerns of Sen. Omtatah within the remaining time that we have here. Next Order.

Thank you. Secretariat, see to it that you accommodate the concerns of Sen. Omtatah within the remaining time that we have here. Next Order. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) . The Hon. Edwin Sifuna will read a Statement on behalf of Sen. Crystal Asige. COMMEMORATION OF DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH

Sen. Cheruiyot That is a very valid point, because the money used is public resources, not his personal money. Sen. Mariam Omar, please proceed. October 8, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 37 Sen. Cheruiyot the ones who haggle around with the sharks from the other House to get the funding to send...

That is a very valid point, because the money used is public resources, not his personal money. Sen. Mariam Omar, please proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I want to comment on the statement by Sen. Nyutu about SHA payments. We went to almost 18 counties and realised that there are vulnerable people who are supposed to be paid for SHA. This is a very good idea...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 7th October, 2025. REPORT OF CRA ON OWN SOURCE REVENUE POTENTIAL AND TAX GAP STUDY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good to mention to the House, although I know, the Clerk's office is working on the communication. At the Senate Business Committee (SBC) , this morning, we made a decision about this matter, which colleagues are very passionate about. Busia and Malaba borders...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wonder if we have lost the traditions of this House. How can Cherarkey want to claim the Floor while the people who inducted him and showed him points of order and how to do work in the House are still sitting? He should...

Give seniors priority.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he is trying to bribe you because he knows you are an interested party in that matter. However, I know you are a straightforward Nchuri Ncheke who delivers justice without compromise from people like Sen. Kisang. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support...

Sen. Cheruiyot Apologies, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to present the business of the House for the week that commences Tuesday, 7th October, 2025, when the House will be sitting in Busia County. I hope Sen. Andrew has prepared the chicken that...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 25th September 2025- The Crops (Bixa) Regulations (Legal Notice No.145 of 2025) . (Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)

Sen. Cheruiyot I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) to make a September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 14 Sen. CheruiyotStatement on the business of the House for the week that commences Tuesday, 30th September, 2025.Before I proceed, let me...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was raising a concern that the Senators that have served in this House for a long time appreciate the quality of Statements brought to this House. Of late, the requests for Statements being read on this Floor, in my honest assessment, belong to...

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Sen. Cheruiyot I do not mind being informed.

Sen. Cheruiyot On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 43 Sen. Cheruiyot stand, because at the end of the day, you cannot pass a Motion to amend statute which you have already put into law. It is very unfortunate that we never got...

Senate Majority Leader, he said that regulations were passed without knowing or by operation of law they became law because of timelines. It could not then have been that you passed without knowing. September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 48

Sen. Cheruiyot): I was saying, Sen. Sifuna's concerns are not illegitimate. This is because we must ask ourselves, why did you subject us to a debate on something that stands approved. In fact, that is a question that the secretariat that processed this needs to answer. I believe if it...

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

Sen. Cheruiyot

I do not mind being informed.

Proceed, Sen. Mo Fire, to inform the Leader of the Majority. Use the dispatch desk.

I think there is some defect. I believe the Majority Leader is very right. This is just a matter of procedure and format. We had to bring this issue that is attracting national debate. It is a matter that would not have skipped the debate in the House. It is...

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

Sen. Sifuna, what is your point of order?

Sen. Cheruiyot

Sen. CheruiyotTherefore, it is imperative that we, as leaders, say yes. We have a problem that has persisted for the last 62 years and I would like to commend the Kenya Kwanza Government because we know that every successful Government has committed itself to ensuring that there is a provision...

Proceed, Leader of Majority. Sen. Cheruiyotdecision. We, as the political class, need to support him, so that we can change Kenya, and the change begins here, and the change begins today.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support because it is the right thing to do. September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 50...

Thank you, Leader of the Majority. I have got communication to make before I allow the next member to contribute to the Motion. (Interruption of debate on Motion) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING STUDENTS FROM BUSIA UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Hon. Members, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of visiting students from Busia University and the College Students Association. The delegation consists of 12 students. In our usual tradition of receiving and welcoming visitors to Parliament, I extend a warm welcome to the...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to welcome the delegation from Busia. I was not aware of their presence because I was not informed. However, I am happy that they are here. I would like to inform them that we shall be having the Senate Mashinani. Therefore,...

that the word “ingokho” has the word “ingo” inside it. I would like the Senate Majority Leader to understand. In ingokho, we have ingo.When you see that bird, it means there is a home around there. That bird is a sign that the area is settled. Therefore, it was not...

Sen. Okoiti, I want to warn you that you are not on a campaign platform for your presidential ambitions. September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 52

I am guided, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. There is another disregard of the law. Other than being built on public land, they are using money that is collected from Kenyans as a levy, which makes it public money. In essence, that is public property. We have got Article 227 of...

For the benefit of Sen. Omtatah, it is the Chair who permits Members to speak. (Sen. Okiya Omtatah spoke off record) Take your seat, Senator. Take your seat, Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Sen. Wamatinga Wahome, you may proceed.

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I came to your dashboard and I went to talk to my colleague to allow me to say something. A lot of technicalities have been spoken about this affordable housing. As I stand, I want to beg my colleagues to look...

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I thank His Excellency the President because we know four of his predecessors were not able to make this hard decision. However, he has taken the bull by its horns. I am a proud Kenyan for contributing to the Housing Levy because I also want to be counted among those...

decision. We, as the political class, need to support him, so that we can change Kenya, and the change begins here, and the change begins today.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support because it is the right thing to do.

Thank you, Sen. Wamatinga. Let us now have Sen. Catherine Mumma.

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to speak to these regulations. I begin with a dilemma that we must resolve as a House. The committee, in its report, has clearly indicated that the executive did not comply with the law. It actually did not submit these regulations within...

Sen. Catherine Mumma, unfortunately, it is 6.30 p.m. However, when the House resumes, you will have a balance of 17 minutes to continue your contribution to the report. ADJOURNMENT September 25, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 57

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was reacting to what my Whip was saying because I heard him say sawa and I said it cannot be okay. This is an institution. You cannot write to us at 7.00 p.m. regarding an appearance of the following day. In fact, so serious...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 24th September 2025- REPORT OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY ON PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL GROUPS September 24, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 1 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE FOR...

Sen. Cheruiyot Apologies, Madam Temporary Speaker. I did not mean to interrupt my colleague, but when the Speaker rose to guide on this issue of comments, he was very specific that it is 15 minutes. We have done now 18 minutes. Madam Temporary Speaker, there is substantive business. I want...

Sen. Cheruiyotwill get their funds on time and without undue delay, as expected by the constitutional dictates of our country.Previously, and I must celebrate this, because I remember, I think, last year, when we said that it is a good thing finally, by 30th of June, the National Treasury had...

On a point of information, Madam Temporary Speaker.

That is fine.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I have a lot of respect for my friend, the Senate Majority Leader. I just want to be clear that my statement and position is that the national Government should deal with its e-procurement because county governments are semi-autonomous. I fully support e-procurement, but it should be...

Sen. Sifuna, you have the Floor.

Sen. Cheruiyot Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. On behalf of my colleagues in the House, I join you in welcoming this delegation from the Parliament of Ghana; a very respected Member of the Commonwealth Parliaments that we exchange a lot of knowledge with. Many times, our staff also visit their...

Sen. Cheruiyot Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join my colleagues in adding my voice to this conversation that was begun by the Senator for Kilifi and Leader of Minority on the state of public institutions in Kilifi County. This is not just about Kilifi alone, but a national-wide...

Sen. Cheruiyot Mhe. Naibu Spika, ni kinaya cha kutamausha kwamba Seneta wa Homa Bay, rafiki yangu, Sen. Moses Kajwang’, ambaye ni Mwenye Kiti wa Kamati ya Uhasibu hapa Bungeni na ndiye tunayemtegemea kuwakosoa magavana kwa yale machafu yanayoendelea katika kaunti zetu, anasimama na kukubaliana na Seneta wa Jiji Kuu la...