Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for10 minutes. Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order.

[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

[(The Senators sat at their places)]

Hon. Senators, as you are aware, Article 96 of the Constitution gives the Senate powers to, among other things, undertake its oversight function and, in particular, at Article 96(3) of the Constitution, exercise oversight of national revenue allocated to county governments. As Senators are also aware, every year, Parliament, through the Division of Revenue and County Allocation of Revenue I, ther…

[(Several Senators walked into the Chamber)]

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader. What will be the neatest way of handling this matter? Should hon. Members comment now, or should we wait until the report is launched and tabled before the Senate so that Members can go through it? Once it is tabled, members will be in a better position to comment on it. Kindly take note of the date and time that I have announced. Let us gather to launch this par…

I would like to acknowledge the presence, in the Speaker’s Gallery this afternoon, of a visiting delegation from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho. The delegation comprises 10 members of staff, and is in the Senate to undertake a benchmarking visit. This visit follows the passage of the 10 th Amendment to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Lesotho on 13 th August, 2025, which mandates Parli…

[(Several Senators spoke off record)]

Majority Leader, you are supposed to welcome the visitors, not the Speaker. The Senate Majority Leader (Sen. Cheruiyot): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was only requesting that at the next visit, please, let me accompany you to this beautiful country.

I can see the Senator for Nairobi City County smiling. The Senate Majority Leader (Sen. Cheruiyot): I know he is your deputy during those escapades. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hope our colleagues will get an opportunity to interact with a good number of members here.

[(Laughter)]

Hon. Senators, I also wish to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of 14 teachers and 147 students from St. Mary’s Kibuk Girls’ Senior School in Bungoma County, who are seated in the Public Gallery. The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition. On behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation, and wish them a fruitful visit. I no…

Bw. Spika, asante sana kwa nafasi hii uliyonipa ili niwakaribishe wanafunzi ambao nawaona wako nadhifu katika sare zao nzuri. Wanafunzi hawa wanatoka Mlima Elgon, Eneo Bunge la Mt. Elgon, Wadi ya Kaptama, inayopakana na Wadi ya Elgon. Kwa hivyo, wanaotoka Bonde la Ufa, lugha asilia ya Mlima Elgon, ‘Kapkugo’ linamaanisha “Kitovu cha Jamii ya Wakalenjin.” Hawa ni kielelezo kwamba katika Kenya hii, …

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of 10 teachers and 91 students from Kabartegan Boys High School. I believe that the Majority Leader will correct me in that pronunciation. They are from Kericho County, and are seated in the public gallery. The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition. On behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I e…

I wish to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of nine teachers and 39 students from Mailolong Comprehensive School in Narok County who are seated in the public gallery. The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition. On behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to them, and wish them a fruitful visit. I will request the Senate Majority Leader t…

Next Order, Clerk.

Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on its consideration of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2025).

Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on its consideration of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.16 of 2025) I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is on behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

[(Sen. Maanzo laid the documents on the Table)]

Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.

[(Sen. Wafula laid the document on the table)]

Next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to request a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the collapsed bridge at Ndatu Village in Embu County, which connects Mbeere North and Manyatta constituencies. The bridge collapsed five years ago, severely disrupting movement and access between the two const…

You may proceed.

This is a request for Statement on Provision of Service under the Teachers' Medical Scheme. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to request a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern. This is regarding the provision of service under the Teachers' Medical Scheme administered by Medical Administrators' Kenya Limited (MAKL) Insurance Sche…

Sen. Osotsi

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to request a Statement on the ongoing harassment of the residents of Munungo Village, in Mwibona Ward of Vihiga County and the neighbouring Ramula area, which is on the boundary with Siaya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on the matter of…

Sen. Osotsi, please read your Statement as approved by the Chair.

Very well. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The circumstances surrounding the deployment of police officers, including officers of the General Service Unit (GSU) to Munungo Village, outlining their mandates, the duration of the operation and the persons or entities that requested or authorised the deployment. (2) The status of investigation into the reports of ha…

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 county-wide concern regarding the rising cases of insecurity in Isiolo County. Within a span of one week, Isiolo County witnessed several violent incidences that resulted in the loss of lives and heightened fear …

[(2) The measures taken--- (Sen. Chute and Sen. Munyi Mundigi stood in their places)]

Sen. Chute and Sen. Mundigi, take your seats.

[(Sen. Chute and Sen. Munyi Mundigi resumed their seats)]

Two, the measures taken by national security agencies to address rising insecurity in Isiolo County, including the deployment of additional security personnel, patrols and equipment. (3) The adequacy of police presence, equipment and response capacity in Isiolo County, particularly in Isiolo Town and Cherab Ward relative to the population and prevailing security threats. (4) The measures taken t…

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 county-wide concerns regarding the alleged abduction of Mr. Jimmy Mutava in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the abduction of Mr. Mutava by armed masked individuals has heightened public fear among r…

Thank you, Mr. 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 national concern regarding the exclusion of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers from the ongoing Teacher Service Commission (TSC) promotion exercise for the Financial Year 2026/2027.

Sen. Essy, please, draw closer to your microphone.

Okay. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern regarding the exclusion of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers from the ongoing Teacher Service Commission (TSC) promotion exercise for the Financial Year 2026/2027. The TSC has advertised more than 34,000 promotional vacancies for teachers across the co…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a request for a Statement on the market access for farm produce from Makueni County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism on a matter of country-wide concern regarding market access for mangoes, green grams and pigeon peas produced in Makueni County. Mak…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a request for a Statement on the status of implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for healthcare workers. 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 nationwide concern regarding the status of implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agree…

Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to first correct the record. There were references to the Senator of Nairobi City County visiting the Kingdom of Lesotho. I have never been to Lesotho. I think the Senate Majority Leader was conflating Lesotho with the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland.

Even the Chair has not visited Lesotho.

Correct. I wanted to protect you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. When I was in the Speaker's good books, I was the permanent representative of the Senate to the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Hon. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a matter of country-wide concern regarding the welfare of workers at Hela Intimates Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Limited in the Kitengela-Athi River Zone. Mr. Speaker, Sir, over 3,000 workers are in distress due to delayed salaries and company's failure to …

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of inter-county concern regarding the disbursement of funds under the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development (KEMFSED) Project. The project value at Kshs10 billion for the period 2020-2025 is implemented by the…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of countrywide concern regarding the deteriorating state of health service delivery in Turkana County, particularly at Lodwar County Referral Hospital and other public health facilities across the county. Residents of Turkana County continue to face persistent …

Now, hon. Senators, we will come back for comments, but allow me, pursuant to Standing Order No. 45(2), to rearrange today's Order Paper so that we handle Orders No.11 to 14 and, thereafter, come back for the comments for the statements that have been requested. Clerk? Yes, Sen. Faki?

There was the report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on the consideration of the five or so instruments from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and I can see the Chairperson is in the House. It has been pending on this Order Paper since 11 th June.

We will come back to that once we are done with the Orders that I have just mentioned. Clerk, proceed to call those Orders.

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Division Bell for three minutes? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly close the doors and draw the bar. Now, Hon. Senators, we are doing division on Order No.11, that is The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bill No.61 of 2022). Once the system is up, Clerk, allow me so that I can put the question. I now put the Question, that The Assisted Reproductiv…

[(Sen. Mumma on 11.6.2026)]

[(Resumption of debate interrupted on 17.6.2026 - Afternoon Sitting)]

[(Division Bell was rung)]

[(The Bar was drawn and doors closed)]

[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]

[(Sen. Mbugua and Sen. Korir walked to the Dispatch Table and registered their votes)]

Sen. (Dr.) Boni, kindly take your seat. Hon. Senators, I now put the Question on Order No.12, that The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2025 be now read a Second Time. Hon. Senators, those who have not voted, you have 10 seconds to vote Sen. Onyonka, the system is down, so--- Sen. Joyce Korir and Sen. Mbugua, kindly proceed to the Dispatch Desk and cast your v…

[(Sen. Oketch Gicheru on 18.6.2026)]

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[(Division)]

[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]

[(Sen. Mbugua and Sen. Korir walked to the Dispatch Desk and registered their votes)]

Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats, so that I may put the Question. I will now proceed to put the Question, that the Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No.3 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. Sen. Joyce and Sen. Mbugua, proceed to Dispatch Box and cast your vote. (Sen. Korir and Sen. Mbugua walked to the Dispatch Table and registered their votes) Sen. Mundigi, proceed to the Dispatch Box and c…

[(Sen. Wakili Sigei on 23.7.2026)]

[(Resumption of debate interrupted on 23.7.2026)]

[(The Hon. Senators took their seats)]

[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]

[(Sen. Munyi Mundigi walked to the Dispatch Table and registered his vote)]

I will now proceed to put the Question, that the Mining Amendment Bill (Senate Bills No.22 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. You may proceed to vote. Sen. Joyce and Sen. Mbugua, proceed to the Dispatch Box and cast your vote. Sen. Dullo, Sen. Murango and Sen. Mundigi, proceed to the dispatch box and cast your vote. Sen. Onyonka and Hon. Senators who are standing, kindly take your seats.

[(Sen. Karen Nyamu on 29.07.2026)]

[(Resumption of debate interrupted on 29.07.2026 – Afternoon Sitting)]

[(The Senators proceeded to vote)]

[(Sen. Korir and Sen. Mbugua walked to the Dispatch Box and registered their votes)]

[(Sen. Dullo, Sen. (Dr.) Murango, and Sen. Munyi Mundigi walked to the Dispatch Box and registered their votes)]

DIVISION

AYES: Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Korir, Bomet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. K…

[(Question, that The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No.61 of 2022), be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

The results of the division are as follows, starting with Order No.11, The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No.61 of 2022)- AYES: 27 NOES: Nil ABSENTIONS: Nil The Ayes have it.

[(Question carried by 27 votes to nil)]

[(The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to a Committee of the Whole tomorrow)]

DIVISION

AYES: Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; and, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County. NOES: Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Korir, Bomet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County…

[(Question, that The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 0f 2025), be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

The results of the vote on Order No.12, that is The Kenya Roads Amendment (No.3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2025), are as follows- AYES: 2 NOES: 25 ABSENTIONS: Nil The Nays have it.

[(Question negatived by 25 votes to 2)]

DIVISION

AYES: Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Korir, Bomet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Maanzo, …

[(Question, that The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No.3 of 2026) be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

The results on Order No. 13, that is, The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No.3 of 2026) are as follows- AYES: 24 NOES: 1 ABSENTIONS: 2 So, the Ayes have it. (Question carried by 24 votes to 1)

[(The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to a Committee of the Whole tomorrow)]

DIVISION

AYES: Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. Korir, Bomet County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi …

[(Question, that The Mining (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.22 of 2025), be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations)]

Now the results on Order No.14, that is The Mining Amendment Bill (Senate Bills No. 22 of 2025) are as follows- AYES: 20 NOES: 7 ABSENTIONS: Nil So, having failed to attain the requisite threshold, the Bill is lost. Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now open the door and withdraw the bar. We will now proceed with the comments on the request on the statements under Order No.7. Proceed, Senator Kavindu Mu…

[(Question carried by 20 votes to 7)]

[(The Door was opened and the Bar withdrawn)]

[(Resumption of Statements)]

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to comment on the statements. I will start with Sen. Maanzo’s statement on market access for farm produce from Makueni. This is a very important statement. I would like the committee which will look into this to check on this country-wide. This is because in Machakos, we grow a lot of mangos, oranges and avocados. Once these produce ripens, they do…

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good I am going after, you know, another child of a teacher, and my story is quite similar. I wanted to very briefly touch on the statements that have been brought by Sen. Mundigi, Sen. Chimera, and Sen. Lomenen, the Senator of Turkana. It paints a very grim picture of our health care in the country. From the statement by Sen. Mundigi, you can see these themes are recurrent…

[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]

[[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) left the Chair]]

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair]]

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for this opportunity. I want to comment on two statements, one, by the Senator of Embu and the other by Nominated Senator from Kwale. One is that we are having a crisis. I want to call upon you, Madam Temporary Speaker, as the Chair of this session under Standing Order No.1, to order that by Tuesday next week, the Committee on Health should brief the House and the countr…

[(Loud consultations)]

I think the issue of CBA for health workers is very serious crisis and we must look at it. The Kenyan National Union of Nurses, Kenyan Union of Clinical Officers, and other health practitioners are suffering. Madam Temporary Speaker and colleagues, you must come out strongly. Just the way we are talking about a medical cover for teachers, I appeal that this matter must be resolved so that our teac…

Sen. Beatrice Ogola.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to comment on the two statements by the Senator for Embu, Sen. Mundigi. The first one that touches my heart is about a collapsed bridge at Ndatu village. All Kenyans deserve some services. With these bridges, this is a problem that is akin to a problem we have in North Kabuoch Ward of Ndhiwa Constituency, at a village called Wagasi. There is a big problem in that vi…

Sen. Okenyuri.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I support the statement by Sen. Mundigi. The Senator has been consistent in supporting issues that affect the people in this House. The matter on the medical cover for teachers has kept recurring. Some time back, I saw pronouncements by the Ministry of Health saying that they are going to address this matter with the various teachers’ unions that met in that mee…

Hon. Senators, the 15 minutes that were allocated to this session are over, and I would want us to move to the next order. Allow that to happen. Next Order.

Sen. Dullo, you may proceed.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am here to move The Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill, 2024. I actually came up with this Bill for many reasons. If you travel abroad or in other jurisdictions---

Sen. Dullo, please, move that the Bill be read a Second Time.

Okay. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. The reason why I came up with this Bill is that I have actually visited many jurisdictions where, when you reach the airport, somebody will ask you where you are going to stay, which street, which hotel, the number of the hotel, …

Sen. Cherarkey.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The distinguished Senator for Isiolo County and ranking Member of the Senate is among the few who have served the longest in this Senate. She is also among the only three women elected as Senators. Sen. Dullo has proven that if you are nominated and work hard, you can be elected. This serves as an inspiration to colleagues who aspire to get elected. You should t…

[(Question proposed)]

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity that you have given me to support this very progressive Bill by the Senator of Isiolo, Sen. Dullo I rise to support this because I think we have a lot of challenges in this country. If you drive across this country at night, even shopping centres have not been labelled. If you are lost, you keep asking “please, where am I?” because you are no…

Sen. Nyamu, did you want to contribute?

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I support The Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2024) by Sen. Dullo. This is a very progressive Bill, and is one of those legislations whose impact will be felt directly by the people. When you look at the Bill at a glance, you might think it is about naming streets. However, when you read it carefully, you realize it is a …

Sen. Karen Nyamu, you are making an allegation, which I do not know whether you can substantiate. You might just want to contribute to this Bill because you are not here most of the time, and if you are put to task---

I am saying I have witnesses in this House, and I want to tell Sen. Boni Khalwale that if he wants to come and vie for the Nairobi Women Representative seat with me, he is free to do so. However, he should let us women take up our legislative role. We are minding our own business. If he wants to go low, we know how to go lower. With those few remarks, I support this Bill that is going to change th…

Sen. Eddy Oketch.

Madam Temporary Speaker, right from the onset, I support and appreciate the depth of this Bill. I have had the honour, as the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transport, to canvass this Bill when it was brought to my Committee. I also appreciate Sen. Dullo for this incredible piece of legislation that she has brought. It is one of the most forward-thinking pieces of legislation that we ha…

Asante, Bi Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipa fursa hii. Nataka kumpongeza Sen. Dullo kwa kuleta Mswada huu wa mfumo wa utambuzi wa anwani za majengo na upeaji majina barabara. Mswada huu unapaswa kuwa umepitishwa kwa wakati huu. Hii ni kwa sababu kumekuwa na changamoto katika miji yetu na, vile vile, katika sehemu nyingi za Jamhuri ya Kenya. Lakini tukiupitisha, kutakuwa na uthabiti kujua mahali ambapo mt…

Hon. Senators, I do not see another request for contribution, so I wish to call upon the Mover to reply.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, and all those who have contributed to this Bill. As Members have said, this Bill will solve a lot of economic and social problems in our country. It will also put things in order as far as service delivery, revenue collection, security and planning is concerned. Sometimes back, I went to some of the villages in my county, and whenever there is an emergency, the…

Sen. Dullo, do you want to request deferring of the putting of the question?

Madam Temporary Speaker, I request that we defer putting of the question to a later date because of the numbers.

[(Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred)]