Senate · Morning Sitting
Thursday, 27 March 2025
Senators debated the allocation and use of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RMLF) monies, with Sen. Kinyua urging that Laikipia receive its share for road improvements and warning against mis‑use of funds. Sen. Omogeni highlighted concerns over transparency of donor‑funded projects, farmer training programmes and urged county‑level oversight visits to ensure money reaches intended beneficiaries. Sen. Khalwale condemned the stalemate over the Kshs50.5 billion devolution fund, accusing MPs and governors of personal interest and urging them to unite for the nation’s benefit. He presented three allocation schedules covering county headquarters, industrial parks, health promoters and court‑fine revenues, and announced a special audit of the latter. The senator called for swift passage of the motion to release the funds despite political disagreements. The Senate adopted the Select Committee reports on county public investments and approved the financial statements for numerous municipalities. In the same sitting, Sen. Dullo highlighted a recent shooting of an MCA in Isiolo, urging swift security action and prompting a brief exchange on the Senate’s role in national security and procedural rules. The debate combined routine approval work with heightened concern over insecurity and procedural clarification.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Clerk, do we now have Quorum? Let us proceed with our Special Sitting. Kindly proceed to call the first Order.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
Hon. Senators, I have a Communication to make relating to this Special Sitting of the Senate.
On the request of the Majority Leader, vide letter Ref. No.SEN/MLS/CORR (01), dated the 19th of March, 2025, and with the support of the requisite number of Senators, I appointed today, Thursday, the 27th March, 2025, as a day for the Special Sitting of the Senate. The appointment was made vide Kenya Gazette Notice No.3463, dated 21st of March, 2025. In the Gazette notice, I indicated that the bu…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Isiolo County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Meru County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Publ…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Samburu County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Trans Nzoia County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate Cou…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Bungoma County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Busia County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Pu…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Bungoma County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Busia County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Pu…
Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, I also beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 27th March, 2025- Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Mombasa County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Kilifi County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Tana River County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County …
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Makueni County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Nyandarua County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County …
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Laikipia County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Nakuru County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Pu…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Kisii County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Nyamira County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Publ…
Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Kisii County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on the Report of the Auditor-General on Audited Financial Statements of Nyamira County Assembly for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report of the Senate County Publ…
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, 27th March 2025- Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Diani for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Eldoret for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Iten Tambach for the Financ…
Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Malindi for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Mumias for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements Municipality of Mwatate for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements Municipality of Nyamira for the Financial Year 2023/…
Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Malindi for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements municipality of Mumias for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements Municipality of Mwatate for the Financial Year 2023/2024. Report on the audited financial Statements Municipality of Nyamira for the Financial Year 2023/…
Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of the Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023/2024 for Gusii Water and Sewarage Company Limited. Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of the Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023/2024 for Kakamega Water and Sewarage Company Limited. …
The Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023/2024 for Nyamira County Referral Hospital. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate today, 27th March, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee of Finance and Budget on the consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2025) .
[(Sen. Tabitha Mutinda laid the document on the Table)]
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the table of the Senate today, 27th March, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee of Finance and Budget on the consideration of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2025) .
[(Sen. Tabitha Mutinda laid the document on the Table)]
Can we hear from the Chairperson of the Committee on County Public Accounts.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on the consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka- Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makuen…
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Do you have another Notice of Motion?
Give all you Notices of Motion.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on the consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machako…
[(The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair)]
[(The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili) in the Chair)]
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on the consideration of the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machako…
[(The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair)]
[(The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili) in the Chair)]
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of the Audit Reports for the Financial Year 2023/2024 for Diani, Eldoret, Iten, Kapsabet, Kakamega, Kilifi, Kisii, Kinango, Kwale, Lamu, Lunga Lunga, Malindi, Mumias, Mwatate, Nyamira, V…
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on the consideration of the Audit Reports for the Financial Year 2023/2024 for Diani, Eldoret, Iten, Kapsabet, Kakamega, Kilifi, Kisii, Kinango, Kwale, Lamu, Lunga Lunga, Malindi, Mumias, Mwatate, Nyamira, V…