Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes.

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

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. Senator for Garissa County, kindly take your seat.

[(Sen. Abdul Haji walked into the Chamber)]

[(Sen. Abdul Haji sat at his place)]

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.236(2)(b), I hereby report a Petition by Mr. Dickson Githaiga Muchemi seeking for reintroduction of The Landlords and Tenants Bill.

As you are aware, under Article 119(1) of the Constitution, and I quote- “Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including to enact, amend, or repeal any legislation.” The salient issues raised in the petition are as follows- That the petitioner is a citizen of Kenya residing in Makadara, Nairobi County. The petitioner seeks for the reintroduc…

The Report on the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2016, Legal Notice No.11 of

The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, Legal Notice No.13 of 2026.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulation No.2026, Legal Notice No.14 of 1026. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is the Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation.

Next Order.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- Consideration of the report of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 Legal Notice No.11 of 2026, the Traffic Rules, 2026 Legal Notice No.13 of 2026 and the National Transport and Safety Authority Regulations, 2026, Legal Notice No.14 of 2026.

[(Motor Vehicle Inspection)]

[(Operation of Commercial Vehicles)]

Next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have omitted some observations. I beg to give notice of the following of the Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the- The Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.11 of 2026; (ii) The Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No.13 of 2026); and (iii) The National …

Pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , Chairperson, Delegated Legislation, are you not done with your notices?

I am done, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Allow me, pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) , to rearrange today's Order Paper. We will move to prosecute Order Nos.8 and 9, and thereafter, resume the normal flow as contained in the Order Paper. Clerk, you may proceed to call Order No.8.

(Sen. Cheruiyot on 03.06.2026 - Afternoon Sitting) (Resumption of debate interrupted on 03.06.2026 - Afternoon Sitting) The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed to reply.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to the Members who have spoken to this Bill. Their contributions and insights will go a long way in informing the amendments that will come out of it. This was quite an interesting one. I am fairly aware that we have a very important afternoon ahead of us. There are Members who want to say one or two things about the Division of Revenue Bill before we can raise a r…

In order to ensure compliance with Standing Order No.66(3), I request that the putting of a question be deferred until a later time today, if possible.

It is so ordered. Next Order.

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

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2026), laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that, pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill. (Sen. Tabitha Mutinda on 10.06.26 - Morning Sitting) (Resumpt…

At the rise of the House in the morning, Sen. Beatrice Ogola had the Floor and had a balance of 17 minutes. You may proceed, hon. Senator.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Just before we broke for lunch, I was on the Floor as you have stated. I indicated that I support the Report of the Mediation Committee. In that Report, there were two key factors that were considered. One of them was the funding needs and the realities as they are. I stated that counties, just like the national Government, have funding needs. However, I was reflecting…

billion, as had been anticipated, but we now accept the reality that the Mediation Committee has brought Kshs428 billion. I will mention key issues that keep worrying some of us with the county governments. The issue of pending bills remains a thorn in the flesh. Primarily, pending bills are supposed to be paid on an aged formula, where people who worked earlier when bills are paid are entitled t…

MCAs to relook their mandate. They must do their primary oversight, and until they do that, then they will not be supporting our people.

The Senate Majority leader, before I allow your intervention, allow me to make these Communication.

[(Interruption of debate on Motion)]

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the public gallery this afternoon of a visiting delegation of six teachers and 114 students from Tumutumu Girls School in Nyeri County. The delegation is visiting the Senate for an academic exposition. On behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them a fruitful visit.

(Resumption of debate interrupted on 03.06.2026 - Afternoon Sitting) (Division) (Question that the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2023 be now read a Second Time put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegation)

Hon. Senators, I now put the question, that the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. Hon. Senators, time is running. So, proceed to vote on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2024) . Hon. Senators, we will announce the results at the end of the division of the next Motion. We are proceed…

[(Hon. Senators proceeded to vote)]

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2026), laid on the table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026; and that,

pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill. (Sen. Tabitha Mutinda on 10.06.26 - Morning Sitting) (Resumption of debate interrupted on 10.06.26 -Morning Sitting) Hon. Members, we are proceeding to the next division on Order No.10; The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bi…

(Division) Order, Hon. Senators. Sen. Eddy, Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Mariam, please, take your seats. We are progressing and we are now on Order No.11, The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.66 of 2023).

(Division) Those who have not voted, please, vote. You have got under 10 seconds to vote. Hon. Senators, we are proceeding to Order No.12; The Autism Management Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2025).

(Division) Time is running out. If any Member has not voted, time has run out. Hon. Senators, we are progressing very well. We are on the Division of the last Motion on consideration of the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bills No.21 of 2023).

[(Loud consultations)]

THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bills No.21 of 2023), laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, and that pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the

mediated version of the Bill. (Resumption of debate interrupted on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026). (Division) Hon. Members who have not voted, time is running out. Please, vote. Hon. Senators, there are Members who were unable to vote for The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.66 of 2023). Sen. Abass Sheikh Mohammed, please, approach the Chair. Sen.…

[(Loud consultations)]

(Question, that the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.3 of 2024) be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit Co…

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The “Ayes” have it. (The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to a Committee of the Whole tomorrow)

(Question, that the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.2 of 2026), laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026, and that pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Dele…

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The “Ayes” have it.

(Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega Coun…

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The Bill is therefore defeated.

(Question, that the Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.66 of 2023) be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Se…

Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Ogola, Homa Bay County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; and, Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County. NOES: Sen. Madzayo, Kilifi County and Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County.

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The “Ayes” have it. (The Bill was read a Second Time and committed to a Committee of the Whole tomorrow)

(Question, that the Autism Management Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2025) be now read a Second Time, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo C…

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The “Ayes” have it.

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

(Question, that the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bills No.21 of 2023), laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, and that pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate, approves the mediated version of the Bill, put and the Senate proceeded to…

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The “Ayes” have it. Hon. Senators, that brings us to the end of Divisions that we have had this afternoon. Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now withdraw the Bar and open the doors. Clerk, please call the next Order.

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I need an audit.

Hon. Senators, having concluded the business where we rearranged the Order Paper for purposes of divisions, we will resume the flow of the Order Paper. Therefore, we will go to Order No.7.

What is your point of clarification?

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, under Standing Order No.263 on voting, I needed clarity on Order No.10, which is the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) . We can cast our votes either by Roll Call or electronically. By the time we were voting on this matter, the display on the screen on Order No.10 indicated that 24 Senators had voted and i…

Say you were and not “we were” surprised.

Those of us who supported this Bill are surprised that you declared that the vote was lost.

You have made your point. Do you want a clarification on votes that were cast on that particular Bill?

Yes.

Well, we are doing an audit of it and I shall make an appropriate communication in a moment. Let us now have Sen. Allan Chesang.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding concerns of budgeting and accounting malpractices in Trans Nzoia County. Trans Nzoia County Government is reported to have allocated approximately Kshs800

million in the Financial Year 2025/2026 for settlement of pending bills that accrued between financial years 2013/2014 and 2025/2026. Relating to completed but uncertified works and services across various departments, the claims are supported by standard procurement and project documentation, including contracts, Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), Local Service Orders (LSOs), award letters, inspectio…

Thank you, Sen. Allan Chesang. For purposes of noting, the statement you have read has some deviation from the statement approved by the Speaker. Therefore, the one that will go before the Committee is the one approved by the Clerk. Next is Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale. We will go through all the statements and comments will be made after all statements have been read.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the sale of the Golf Hotel in Kakamega County. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the County Government of Kakamega has a stake in the Golf Hotel Kakamega, which sits on three acres of l…

Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, proceed to read your statement.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity to raise this statement on non-revenue water billing by the Coast Water Works Development Agency in Taita Taveta County. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of country-wide concern regarding non-revenue water billing by the Coast…

Sen. Danson Mungatana, please, proceed.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land,

Environment, and Natural Resources on a matter of countywide concern, regarding the status of village cluster relocation programme in Tana River County. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the programme was initiated to facilitate the relocation of communities residing in flood prone areas of Tana River County to safer settlements and to enhance their access to basic services and infrastructure. However,…

Thank you, Sen. Danson Mungatana. Sen. Hamida Kibwana, please, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My first Statement is on the tragic death of Eugene Mutuku, who was thrown from a moving public service vehicle before being run over.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing on a matter of nationwide concern regarding the tragic death of Eugene Mutuku, who lost his life after allegedly being thrown from a moving public service vehicle along Thika Road before being run over. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this trage…

pushed, ejected or falling from moving public service vehicles (PSVs), often linked to negligence, disputes, or reckless conduct by PSV operators. In the Statement, the committee should address the following- The measures being taken by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), to ensure accountability in cases involving negligence, reckless conduct, or abuse of passengers by public ser…

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern regarding the closure of several secondary schools and the rise in cases of student unrest, attempted strikes, and disruption of learning across the country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in recent weeks, several schools have either been cl…

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in the Chair]]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of national concern regarding the delayed payments to Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) , contracted officials, including examiners, invigilators, supervisors, and support staff engaged in the administration of national examinations. The Kenya Nati…

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. First of all, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, because I have been here since morning when we prosecuted the Division of Revenue Bill, I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate the House for passing the Bill. We are so grateful and thankful.…

about Kshs57.4 billion. That money is from loans and grants from different partners for the Financial Year 2026/2027. That is normally in the Second Schedule. In the First Schedule, we have unconditional allocations which are mostly on two areas. They include court fines and the 20 per cent for minerals under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. In Nairobi, we call them kan…

Because of the revenue-sharing formula we use, if these monies were placed directly under the DORB, the allocation would differ per the formula and some counties might miss out. This would affect the arrears of UHC workers in those counties. We did a tabulation with the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) and the figures showed that some counties would get less. To conclusively sort the issue of ar…

amount is Kshs480 million, they allocated Kshs139 million to sort out. So, that is why this amount is in this Bill, the County Additional Allocation Bill. We had different amendments within the Bill. For instance, we had amendment of Clause 3 to include the Bill, pursuant to Article 190, as well as deletion of Clause 4(3). These are normal procedures that we also do. This is very critical because…

Sen. Mungatana, please proceed.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like thank you for giving me the opportunity to second this Bill, which was very ably moved by the Vice-Chairperson of the Committee. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to repeat the many issues that my colleague has raised. The unconditional grants that are contained in the three Schedules of this Bill; the court fines which are Kshs1.9 billion, the 20…

Thank you, Senator. I will extend the sitting for another 15 minutes, so that we can have the Mover to reply. Mover, please proceed.

[(Question proposed)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I appreciate Sen. Mungatana. He is one of the great Senators, our Senior, always in this House on time and

able to articulate issues very well. I have listened to him on the matter of minerals and I know he speaks like that because he comes from the great county of Tana River, where he serves his people very well and gently. I also tell him that on part of this amount for the minerals; the people of Tana River have a share. With those few remarks, I pray that tomorrow, as we close the week, we hope t…

The putting of the question and division is deferred.

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