Senate · Morning Sitting

Clerk, do we have a 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)]

Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for another 10 minutes.

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Take your seats, hon. Senators. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order.

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation, in the public gallery, of five teachers and eight students from Lukenya Academy in Athi River, Machakos 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. Thank you. Sen. Kavi…

[(Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale spoke off record)]

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to welcome the students from Lukenya Academy, Athi River. Karibuni sana to the Senate. It is my hope that you will learn from our debates today. You have a very bright future ahead. You just need to study hard. You can achieve any position in this country and internationally. Dedicate yourselves to your books, obey your teachers and…

Very well. Yes, Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You will have noticed that when the school was announced, all the students stood up. While that may not be the usual procedure in the House, it demonstrates the high level of discipline in that school. I therefore request that you allow me to also join Sen. Kavindu in welcoming them.

[(Applause)]

Please proceed in one minute.

In just one minute, I wish to share a message I have just received. The former Senator for Machakos County, Sen. Johnson Nduya Muthama, has sent a congratulatory message asking me to convey his praise for the high level of discipline demonstrated by the school. He also expressed his pleasure that Sen. Kavindu is here to receive them. You know the history. It would also be inspiring for these chil…

Very well. Thank you. Clerk, proceed to the next Order.

THAT, AWARE that, Article 96 of the Constitution provides that the Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect their interests, determines the allocation of national revenue among counties, as provided in Article 217, and exercises oversight over national revenue allocated to the County Governments; FURTHER AWARE THAT, in the case of Senate v Council of Governors and 6 others (Petition 2…

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[(Resumption of debate interrupted on 16.07.2026-Afternoon Sitting)]

Hon. Senators, I want to ascertain whether we have quorum to put the question on the amendment by Sen. Wakwabubi on this Motion. Clerk, do we have quorum? We defer the putting of the question on amendment. Let us move to the next Order.

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

[(Putting of the Question on the amendment to the Motion deferred)]

THAT AWARE THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to a clean and healthy environment, which includes access to safe energy options; FURTHER AWARE THAT, over 900 million Africans, including more than 90 per cent of households in Kenya’s rural areas, still rely on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, animal waste) for cooking, resulting in high levels of indoor ai…

Sen. Hamida Kibwana was to move this Motion, but she is not around. We therefore defer Order No.9. Next Order.

[(Motion deferred)]

THAT AWARE THAT, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is redefining economies globally through emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and financial technology (Fintech); FURTHER AWARE THAT, Kenya has made commendable strides in digital infrastructure and mobile innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in Africa’s tech-driven future; NOTING THAT, in a landma…

This Motion was supposed to be moved by Sen. Karungo Thang’wa. He is not in the House, so we also defer this business. Next Order.

[(Motion deferred)]

THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024) pursuant to Standing Order 224 (2), laid on the Table of the Senate, on Wednesday, th 28 May, 2025.

This Order was to be moved by the Chairperson, Liaison Committee, yours truly. I can see there is no member of the Presidium to relieve me. Therefore, that Order is deferred. Next Order.

[(Motion deferred)]

That Order is also deferred.

[(Motion deferred)]