[[The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) in the Chair]]
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)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Order, hon. Senators. Sen. Mundigi, take your seat. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of seven teachers and 35 students from Kaptagat Preparatory School in Uasin Gishu County who are seated in the public gallery this morning. 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…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity, on behalf of the House, to welcome Kaptagat Preparatory School to the Senate on their learning mission. I encourage them to take this opportunity to learn the parliamentary processes with the hope that in future, a number of them will also be occupying the seats in this House and the lower House, which is the National Assembly and probably, one…
Thank you. The Senate Majority Leader kindly take your seat. There is another communication we need to make. Sen. Mandago take your seat.
I would like to acknowledge the presence of a visiting delegation of 14 teachers and 33 students from Kapkormom Primary School in Kericho County who are seated in the public gallery this morning. 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. I request the Sena…
Next Order.
Hon. Senators, we anticipated to host two Cabinet Secretaries this morning for purposes of responding to three questions. The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and the one in charge of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports. Regrettably, the two Question No.065
Question No.053
[(Question deferred)]
Question No.069
[(Question deferred)]
[(Question deferred)]
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…
We do have the requisite quorum. Hon. Senators, debate on this Motion had been concluded and therefore, I will proceed to put the question.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order.
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 landmark…
Sen. Karungo Thang’wa? This business is deferred. Next Order.
[(Motion deferred)]
THAT, AWARE that, the Ministry of Education in Kenya, introduced Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) as part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation marking a major milestone for the country’s education system, and a key opportunity to improve the quality of education available to students; APPRECIATING THAT, the Junior Secondary Schools program play a vital role in shaping the academic…
The Chairperson, Liaison Committee? That business is deferred.
[(Motion deferred)]
THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025)
The Chairperson, Liaison Committee? This business is also deferred. Senators arise.
[(Motion deferred)]
[(Hon. Senators stood up in their places)]
The Senate adjourned at 10.00 a.m.