Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Hon. Senators, we do have quorum now, so we will proceed with the day's work. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order, please.

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Hon. Senators, it has come to the attention of the Presidium, Honourable Senators and myself, that an increasing number of Senators are absent from the Chamber when their business is listed in the Order Paper. In these instances, some Senators have taken to requesting their colleagues to prosecute the business on their behalf without adhering to the established procedures in the Standing Orders. …

This provision is intended to accommodate unavoidable circumstances of unavoidable absence, not to serve as a routine mechanism for delegation. The repeated reliance on this provision by some Senators undermines its intended purpose and erodes the decorum expected of this House. In light of the foregoing, I hereby direct that henceforth no Senator shall be permitted to move business, request or i…

Again, Hon. Senators, I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon, of visiting students and teachers from Kiahuko Primary School, Nyeri County. The delegation comprises 65 students and five teachers who are undertaking a study tour of the Senate. Hon. Senators, on behalf of the Senate and my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to the delegation and wish them the very b…

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to welcome the students from Kiahuko School in Kieni West. Kieni West is one of the areas that lies in the same dry region. However, the students from Kiahuko are some of the most hardworking. I want to take this opportunity to welcome them to the Senate. As they visit the House in the Senate, I want to acknowledge to them that…

oversight of the functions of the county government. I want to wish you all the best in your studies. As you pursue your dreams, I want to tell you that no dream is invalid. No human is limited. You can become whatever you want to be. Looking at the composition of this House, you will see that there are Members from all walks of life who have walked the same journey you are walking today. In the…

On a point of clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

What clarification are you seeking, hon. Senator?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, your guidance on how we shall be transacting business of this House is quite elaborate, but I just wanted a little clarification on the Standing Order upon which you relied in your Communication. On the Standing Order No. 51 (c) (2) - “A Senator may, in writing, nominate another Senator to ask a question on his or her behalf, where the senator shall be absent …

Hon. Senator, rely on my ruling. Just rely on the ruling of the Chair. Next Order.

Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate, that pursuant to Standing Order No. 46 (3) I received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage by the National Assembly of the County Government's Revenue Raising Process Bill (National Assembly Bills No.11 of 2023) . The Message, dated Wednesday, the 12th March, 2025, was received in the Office of the Cle…

county governments in the exercise of their power under Articles 209 and 210 of the Constitution, to impose, vary or waive taxes, fees, levies, and other charges and provide for the establishment of the Inter-Agency Transitional Committee. AND WHEREAS the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill with amendments on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 and in the form attached herewith. Now, ther…

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the prevalence and management of Hepatitis B in Kenya, particularly in the counties of Baringo, Migori and Turkana, which continue to report disproportionately high prevalence rates. In the Statement, the Committee should–

Mr Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the easy accessibility and illegal sale of the diabetes prescription injectable drug, namely Ozempic, which is sold over the counter in the Kenyan market as semaglutide to be used for quick weight loss. Diabetes is a growing public health concern in Kenya, with patien…

Proceed, Sen. Mundigi.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53

Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three Statements.

These incidents raise serious concerns about compliance with safe regulations, the effectiveness of regulatory oversight by agencies responsible for gas handling and distribution and the preparedness of emergency response mechanisms. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Mohamed Chute, proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Energy regarding the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) wind power project in Loyangalani, Marsabit County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Next is the Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57 (1) by the Senate Majority Leader.