Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Thursday, 12 October 2023
The Senate afternoon sitting on 12 October 2023 focused on procedural business, including seconding motions and voting on a series of amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill. The House recorded a unanimous 35‑aye vote and also moved to read the Social Health Insurance Bill a third time. During the afternoon sitting on 12 October 2023 the Senate considered four bills – the Social Health Insurance Bill, the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, the Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill and the Learners with Disabilities Bill. Committee reports were presented, most bills were approved (some with amendments), motions were moved and seconded, and each bill was scheduled for a third reading with divisions to be taken at the end. The Senate afternoon sitting focused on procedural amendments to the Digital Health Bill, including changes to clauses that would involve the Senate, county governments, and the Council of County Governors in health data oversight and regulation. Senators raised typographical errors, moved to insert collaborative language, and sought a committee report on the bill without further amendments. The debate was largely procedural and collaborative, with no overt conflict.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. I am informed we now have quorum. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(Several Senators walked into the Chamber)]
Hon. Senators, due to the business ahead, we will defer the Petitions until next week on Tuesday. Proceed to call the next order.
Senate Majority Leader, do you have any Papers to lay?
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today 12th October, 2023 - Report of the Auditor General for the National Government Funds for the Financial Year 2020/2021.
[(Sen. Cheruiyot laid the document on the Table)]
The Chairperson Mediation Committee, proceed to table the report.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today 12th October, 2023- Report of the Mediation Committee on the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 of 2023) .
[(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi laid the document on the Table)]
Clerk, kindly proceed to call the next order.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 of
2023) laid on the table of the Senate on Thursday, 12th October, 2023, and pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) approve the agreed version of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 of 2023).
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order 45 (2) allow me to rearrange the sequence of today’s Order Paper for the convenience of the House. We will move to prosecute Order No. 14. Thereafter, we shall proceed to the Committee of the Whole. If you look at today’s Order Paper, quite a number of Bills are stuck at the Committee of the Whole. Once we are done with Order No.14, we will proceed to the …
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I was saying, Article 211 of the Constitution stipulates very clearly that we are a bicameral Parliament. So, matters of debt are matters that still need to be tabled. The proposal was by 30th April of every month. However, it was a bit tricky to be able to give timelines. Especially if there is an exception circumstance that occurs maybe in May or June, then it bec…
So, we said that at the end of the day, because it is the obligation of each House to ask for the reports to be tabled in Parliament, then that would happen. We did not want to give the timelines of it. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support and I am happy to table a report that we can agree with the National Assembly.
Sen. Mumma, please proceed.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this very important issue. I begin by congratulating the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget under the leadership of Sen. Roba, and all Members of the Mediation Committee. This is so important because the biggest hindrance to devolution has been the unnecessary rivalry that has seen very good laws not get passed because…
[(Sen. Cheptumo walked in and went to consult with Sen. Cherarkey)]
There being no other Senator wishing to speak on this Motion, I call upon the Mover to reply.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank Members for taking their time to respond to the Motion and the very positive feedback that has been raised. I believe that if we keep and maintain this spirit, we shall continue to safeguard devolution. We ensure that our Members in our committees are extremely diligent, especially when we accord our committees the time, chance and opportunity to look into matters as the…
Congratulations to all Members of Committee on Finance and Budget and the Committee on Mediation for a job well done.
Hon. Senators, my determination on this matter is that it is a matter that affects counties. Therefore, voting shall be by delegation. At this juncture, I will ask the Serjeant-at-Arms to ring the division bell for five minutes. Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. Before I direct you on how we are going to vote, Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly close the doors and draw the bar. Hon. Senators, we are …
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
[(The Doors were closed and the Bar Drawn)]
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table Consulted the Speaker)]
[(Voting in progress)]
the Constitution and Standing Order No. 167(3) approve the agreed version of the Public Finance Management(Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 of 2023), 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. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, K…
Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats so that I announce the results. Senator for Nandi, take your seat. The results of the Division are now in and they are as follows:
[(Sen. Cherarkey consulted with Sen. Cheruiyot)]
Searjeant-at-Arms, you may open the doors and withdraw the Bars.
[(The Bars were undrawn and Doors opened)]
Clerk, next Order.
Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo 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. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru Coun…
Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Kavindu Muthama, Machakos County; Sen. M. Kajwang’, Homa Bay County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; and, Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County.
Hon. Senators, we now have the results of the Division:
Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate, its consideration of the Digital Health Bill (National Assembly Bills No.57 of 2023) and its approval thereof without amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairperson (
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
The Temporary Chairperson (
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subclause immediately after subclause (2) - (2A) The rate prescribed under subclause (2) (a) shall -
[(Loud consultations)]
It is only about three per cent of Kenyans who earn more than Kshs50,000 a month. Given the rating of taxes that have been introduced especially this financial year, it is my feeling that Kenyans cannot take any more taxation. I feel that a cap is necessary, so that the Cabinet Secretary responsible knows that they cannot exceed a maximum of Kshs2000. (Question of the amendment proposed) The Tempo…
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Division will be at the end. Clauses 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 (Question, that Clauses 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 be part of the Bill, proposed)
The Temporary Chairperson (
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
The Fourth Schedule
THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended in the definition of the word “Cabinet Secretary” by inserting the words “matters relating to” immediately after the words “responsible for”. The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. The Title The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Clause 1 The Temporary Chairperson : Sen. Ali Roba, the Chairperson Standing Committee on F…
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Question, that the Title be part of the Bill, proposed)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir. I pray to be heard in silence.
[(Loud consultations)]
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that Committee of the Whole do report its progress on consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 23 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again today by leave of the Senate.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]]
Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, proceed.
,45,46,47,49,50,51,53,54,55, First Schedule, Second Schedule, Clause 2, Clause 3 and Clause 1 be part of the Bill proposed and Members proceeded to vote by County Delegations.) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia County;…
Mover, proceed.
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended -
Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move – THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended-
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move - THAT pursuant to Standing Order No. 34 (4) (a) the Senate extends its sitting to conclude the business listed at today’s Order Paper; Order No. 16, 17, 18 and 19. I request Sen. Miraj to second.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair]]
[[The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) in the Chair]]
THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefore the following new schedule –
Conditional allocations to County Governments from National Government Revenue in Financial Year
This is to incorporate the Kshs425 million transferred to library services for functions in the respective counties. 20,155,949 287,286,260 Mandera 110,638,298 - 124,723,404 - 13,777,962 2,737,805 141,239,171 Marsabit 110,638,298 - 124,723,404 - 2,389,320 5,373,662 132,486,386
County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County;…
Hon. Senators, can you all be seated? These are the results of the Division-
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- b) provide for completion of projects under policies developed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation under Article 216 (4) of the Constitution. This is to ensure that this Law shall apply to all projects under all policies on marginali…
[(Question of the amendment proposed)]
[(Question that Clauses 4 and 5 be part of the Bill, proposed)]
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended-
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting paragraph
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 19 of the Bill be amended -
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Conditional Allocations from proceeds of loans or grants from Development Partners for Financial Year 2023/24 (Figures in Kenya Shillings) S/ N 2022/ FY
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new schedule SCHEDULE (13A)
The Fourth Schedule
I direct that the Division Bell be rung for five minutes.
Ltumbesi, Samburu County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiad…
Division will be at the end. Clause 1 The Temporary Chairperson (
Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wakoli, Bungoma County; and, Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County.
THAT the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 1 and substituting therefore the following new clause - Short title and commencement.
[(Loud Consultations)]
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairperson, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 153, I beg to move that Committee of the Whole do report its progress on consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 23 of 2023) and seek leave to sit again today by leave of the Senate.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]]
Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, proceed.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No.14 Of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Mumma) : Order, Members.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 Of 2023) and seeks leave to sit again today.
Mover, proceed.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report.
Who is seconding?
(Clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 35, 39, 41, 42, 45 and Clause 2 (as amended) agreed to)
Mr. Deputy, Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Senate Majority Leader, what is your point of order?
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Clerk, call the next order.
Uasin Gishu; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Mungatana, Tana River County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County…
County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County;…
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. So, Senators, I will not put the question now. I will put all the questions together.
[(Question proposed)]
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate, its consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 of 2023) and its approval thereof, with amendments.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move - THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by-
I request, kindly, that Sen. Oketch Gicheru seconds.
Ltumbesi, Samburu County; Sen. Lomenen, Turkana County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiad…
Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wakoli, Bungoma County; and, Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County.
Hon. Senators, we will do the Roll Call voting. I request the Clerk to call the names, so that Senators can vote. Who is the Teller for the “Äyes?” Is Sen. Montet Betty the Teller for the Ayes?” What is not in order? Determination on who will be the teller for the Äyes” and “Noes” does not peg on where a Senator sits. The Ayes and Noes could be from either side of the aisle. This is a trend tha…
[(Sen. Montet Betty and Sen. Nyamu approached the Dispatch Box)]
[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]
[(Roll Call voting in progress)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, please, open the door and undraw the Bar. Hon. Senators, I will give you results for each Bill at a time.
[(The Door was opened and Bar undrawn)]
(Clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 35, 39, 41, 42, 45 and Clause 2 (as amended) agreed to)
AYES: 34 NOES: Nil. ABSENTIONS: 1
[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]]
Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, K…
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Digital Health Bill (National Assembly Bills No.57 of 2023) and its approval thereof without amendments.
Who is the Mover of this Bill? Proceed, the Senate Majority Leader.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report.
Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County. Teller for Ayes: Sen. Nyamu.
I request Sen. Oketch Gicheru to second.
Mover? Proceed, Senate Majority Leader.
I beg to move that the County Government Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 of 2023) be now a read a Third Time. I request Sen. Methu to second.
Sen. Methu?
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. So, Senators, I will not put the question now. I will put all the questions together.
[(Question proposed)]
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
Hon. Senators, having moved a Motion to extend time to conclude business listed at Orders Nos.15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 earlier and having done so, the Senate now stands adjourned until Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 at
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can correct even using this. Allow me to take that again. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Digital Health Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 57 of 2023) , be now read a Third time. I request Sen. Methu to second.
Division will be at the end. We will combine Division for the five Bills together.
We are now on the second Bill, the Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bills No.53 of 2023) . Chairperson.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.58 of 2023) and it is approved all thereof without amendments.
Mover.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said Report.
Who is seconding?
I call upon, Sen. (Dr.) Murango.
I second.
Mover.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023) , be now read a Third time. I request Sen. Seki to second.
Division will be at the end.
Now we are on the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 23 of 2023) .
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 23 of 2023) , and it is approval thereof with amendments.
Mover.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I request Sen. Mungatana to second.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mover, again.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 23 of 2023) , be now read a Third time. I call upon Sen. Abass to second.
Division will be at the end.
We are now on the Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2023) . Chairperson.
I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Equalization Fund Administration Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Mover of the Bill, Sen. Ali Roba, proceed.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to Move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request His Excellency, Sen. Mandago, to second.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, future Governors should listen because this is adding funds to counties. I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed)]
Mover, kindly proceed.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No.14 of 2023) be now read a Third time. I request Commissioner Sen. Kinyua to second.
Division will be at the end.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2023) and its approval thereof, without amendments.
Mover of the Bill, proceed
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to moeve that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report.
Who is seconding?
I request, kindly, that Sen. Oketch Gicheru seconds.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Sen. Nyamu and Sen. Mandago consulted loudly)]
Sen. Nyamu and Sen. Mandago, the Speaker is on his feet. You know what you should do when he is in that position.
[(Question put and agreed)]
Mover, kindly proceed.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2023) (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023) be now read a Third time. I kindly request Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to second.
Ring the Division Bell for 30 seconds. This is a House of Procedure. We must follow all the procedures, even though we have been here for quite some time. Ring the Division Bell for one minute.
[(The Senate Majority Leader (Sen. Cheruiyot) spoke off record)]
[(The Division Bell was rung)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, close the door and draw the Bar. (Questions, that The Digital Health Bill (National Assembly Bill No.57 of 2023) , The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.58 of 2023) , The County
[(The door was closed and the Bar drawn)]
Government Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 of 2023), The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2023), and The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2023), be now read a Third time put and the Senators proceeded to vote by County Delegations)
Hon. Senators, we will do the Roll Call voting. I request the Clerk to call the names, so that Senators can vote. Who is the Teller for the “Äyes?” Is Sen. Montet Betty the Teller for the Ayes?” What is not in order? Determination on who will be the teller for the Äyes” and “Noes” does not peg on where a Senator sits. The Ayes and Noes could be from either side of the aisle. This is a trend tha…
[(Sen. Montet Betty and Sen. Nyamu approached the Dispatch Box)]
[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]
[(Roll Call voting in progress)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, please, open the door and undraw the Bar. Hon. Senators, I will give you results for each Bill at a time.
[(The Door was opened and Bar undrawn)]
AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cheptumo, Baringo County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chesang, Trans Nzoia 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. Joe Nyutu, Murangá C…
Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County.
Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita-Taveta County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Olekina, Narok County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Tabitha Keroche, Nakuru County; Sen. Thang’wa, K…
The results of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bill No.23 of 2023) are as follows: -
Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wamatinga, Nyeri County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County. Teller for Ayes: Sen. Nyamu.
The results of the Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No.23 of 2023) are as follows: -
Teller for Noes: Sen. Betty Montet.
The results of the Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No.4 of 2023) is as follows: -
Hon. Senators, having moved a Motion to extend time to conclude business listed at Orders Nos.15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 earlier and having done so, the Senate now stands adjourned until Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 at