Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Order, hon. Senators. We now have quorum. Clerk, read out the first Order.

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

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Thank you, Sen. Ledama.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a matter regarding the unlawful removal of county staff from the Isiolo County payroll and the resulting denial of salaries and lawful employment benefits. The affected staff are; Dadacha A. Sillo, Diba Mohamud Jilo, Adan Boru Jirma, Bor…

Very well. Next, Sen. Mundigi Alexander.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a matter of countywide concern regarding the infestation of white grubs commonly known as marindi, red mites and scale insects that are adversely affecting the muguka crop in Embu County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, muguka is a vital cash cro…

Order, Senators. Sen. Samson Cherarkey, you have two statements. I can see a repeat of a statement you made this week.

No, it is not, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Okay, proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is request for a statement on the status of investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) into extrajudicial killings and abuse of police authority. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of national

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence in suo moto manner, allow me to read my second statement. This is a request for a statement on the rise in organised criminal gang activities in the country. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of national concern regarding the rise …

Next is Sen. Andrew Omtatah Okoiti.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request for a statement on medical negligence, professional misconduct and patient safety concerns at Sinai Hospital, Rongai in Kajiado County. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) ---

Sen. Omtatah, the Statement you are supposed to read is for the Committee on Roads and Transportation on construction of bridges.

I was handed two statements.

Do you have the other one on transport?

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Okay. Then proceed.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of countywide concern regarding the medical negligence, professional misconduct and patient safety concerns at Sinai Hospital in Rongai; arising from the management of a maternity patient, Ms. Rachel Letitoya in December, 2025, and the broader standards of care…

Very well, Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Next is Sen. Hezena Lemaletian.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have two statements and I request to read both with your permission. I thank you.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of countywide concern regarding the tragic death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Mary Na saion, wife to Mr. Robert Lekireu at Suguta Level 4 Hospital in Samburu County. On the 13th February 2026, Mrs. Nasaion passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital aft…

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on a matter of general topical concern namely, the deteriorating security situation in Baragoi and its environs in Samburu County. On the 15th February, 2026, a member of the Lessepe family was fatally shot in cold blood following heavy gunfire near Baragoi Boys Secondary School. This tragic incident occurred…

[(Sen. Lemaletian wept)]

[(Sen. Lemaletian wept)]

Sen. Hezena, approach the Chair with the two statements. I wanted to help you by requesting your neighbour to help you, but no Standing Order allows me to assist you when you are that emotional. Sorry about that. Next is Sen. Faki.

Asante, Bw. Naibu Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii kusoma Taarifa kuhusu kuanza kwa Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhani. Bw. Naibu Spika, nasimama kwa mujibu wa Kanuni ya Kudumu Nambari 52 (1) ya Kanuni za Seneti kutoa Kauli kuhusu kuanza kwa Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhani hapo jana kwa baadhi ya Waislamu na hii leo kwa Waislamu wengine kote nchini na ulimwenguni. Mwezi wa Ramadhani ni mwezi wa tisa katika kalend…

Next is Sen. Wambua. You have two statements; one under Standing Order No.53 (1) and the other one under Standing Order No.52 (1) . Start with the one under Standing Order No.53 (1) before you do the other one.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am well guided. I have two statements. I do not know why Sen. Cherarkey is so excited about me reading statements. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg you to allow me just one minute to make a comment. Sen. Olekina and I lived in a jurisdiction that---

Sen. Wambua, I will give you that opportunity later. Just read your statements.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will do that, but I require that Sen. Olekina does not leave the Chamber before I make that statement because it is important.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the status and welfare of Junior Secondary School (JSS) Teachers in Kitui County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. Roba should listen because I know JSS teachers in Mandera will benefit from this. Junior Secondary School (JSS)…

[(Sen. Ali Roba consulted loudly)]

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on a matter of countywide concern regarding blatant destruction or riverbeds in Kitui County through illegal, dangerous, unregulated and unsustainable sand harvesting. This ongoing plunder is accelerating desertification in an

Very well. Sen. Sifuna Edwin, proceed.

So, we will move on to the next Order. Clerk, please, read the next Order.

Hon. Senators, this is resumption of the debate that was held on Wednesday. The Senator who was on the Floor of the House was Crystal Asige and she had a remainder of 15 minutes. Sen. Crystal Asige, you may proceed.

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Yes, I was indeed on the Floor when we were debating this and I kindly request that I just have a few more minutes to get back to my notes, so that I can continue with that submission.

Yes, very well. How many minutes do you need? Sen. Crystal, we seem not to have any other interest in that debate, so if you could please retrieve your notes and we can proceed or advise us. Sen. Crystal Asige, are you going to contribute?

Yes, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Okay, very well.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will just finish my contributions. It will be very brief. Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for your indulgence. Yesterday, as I was contributing, I was giving the House a brief on this particular petition brought by petitioners from the former KCC, now known as the New KCC. This is an issue that many Kenyans will, of course, relate to, because unfortu…

Thank you, Senator. Next is Sen. Omogeni.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the report that has been brought before the House by the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. For some of us who went to school when KCC was KCC, we remember those cadre of workers in the 1980s. I believe there could be some who were working for KCC in the 1980s, who used to deliver school milk to primary school children, during the Nyayo era. …

Thank you, Senator.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. I am very thankful to all the Senators who contributed to this Motion. They have contributed very positively with concern for the people that worked for former Kenya Cooperative Cremaries (KCC) . As Sen. Omogeni has said, this is a group of people that really delivered, especially at the time of the late President Moi. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Stan…

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

Hon. Senators, since we do not have the numbers, we will defer the putting of the question and move to the next order. Clerk.

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

Since there is no interest to debate, Sen. Peris Tobiko, you can move to reply.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. As I reply, let me thank the Members who contributed to this Bill. I saw the passion and the interest of Members in the passage of this Bill. My special gratitude to Sen. Mungatana, who seconded the Bill and moved very passionately and even added a lot more, you know, to the contribution that I had made. When he was talking, he reminded …

Thank you, Senator. The putting of the question and division is hereby deferred and we shall move to the next order, Clerk.

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

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to second the Motion moved by Hon. Murgor the Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. I congratulate Sen. Murgor and the committee for taking their time to listen to Mr. Titus Njoroge who brought in a petition on his rights. As a result of approaching the Committee and Labour and Social Welfare, this matter was quickly resolved and …

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to second the Motion moved by Hon. Murgor the Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. I congratulate Sen. Murgor and the committee for taking their time to listen to Mr. Titus Njoroge who brought in a petition on his rights. As a result of approaching the Committee and Labour and Social Welfare, this matter was quickly resolved and …

Sen. Peris Tobiko please proceed.

[(Sen. Tobiko was not in the Chamber)]

There being no Senators interested to debate---

Hon. Senators, I will propose the Question. I call upon the Mover to reply.

[(Question proposed)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.

The Chairperson, the Senate

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The Chairperson, The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, please proceed.

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

The Chairperson, The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, please proceed.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move the Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a Petition to the Senate by Ms. Beatrice Likwop concerning people living with invisible disability, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025. Madam Temporary Speaker, a Petition was submitted to the Senate through the Cle…

Who is seconding that Motion?

I ask Sen. Mungatana to second.

Sen. Mungatana.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to second the Motion by the honourable Chairman, Sen. Murgor. I start by congratulating him for the abled manner in which he has chaired this committee, the way they have handled the report and engaged all stakeholders and the manner in which he has tabled and moved this Motion. I thank him for the work they have done. Sen. Murgor and his committee have r…

Hon. Senators, I do not see any interest. I now call upon the Mover to reply.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I would like to thank my colleague, Sen. Mungatana, for seconding this Motion because he has highlighted the situation. Some of us do not know and recognise this situation as having a problem because as he has said, some of the people act normally and you cannot tell that they are suffering, but they are there and they are many. Therefore,…

Thank you, Sen. Murgor. The putting of the question is so deferred.

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

We also do not have the necessary quorum to transact Orders No.23 to Order No.30. We do not also have the movers present to actually move them.