Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Senate afternoon sitting reviewed multiple Auditor‑General reports on Baringo County funds and a Treasury communication on recent government loans. The chamber also moved motions to honor the late Senator William Kipkiror Cheptumo and media personality Mr. Mbotela, expressing condolences and celebrating their contributions. Procedural exchanges between the Deputy Speaker and senators highlighted the formal nature of the session. Senators used the afternoon sitting to offer condolences on the death of Senator William Kipkiror Cheptumo, praising his long‑standing service and unbeaten electoral record. They highlighted his work on national security, police welfare, and the passage of a bill to curb livestock and produce theft, urging the people of Baringo and the North Rift to maintain peace in his honour. The tributes combined solemn mourning with positive reflections on his legislative contributions. Senators Osotsi, Kisang and the Temporary Speaker delivered heartfelt condolences for the late Senator William Cheptumo, recalling his legislative work, committee leadership and personal friendships. They also highlighted recent initiatives such as the banditry‑as‑terrorism motion and a fundraising caucus among members. The session was marked by solemn respect and recognition of his contributions.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the quorum Bell for 10 minutes.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Serjeant-at-Arms, I am informed that we now have quorum. You may stop the Bell. Order, hon. Senators. Let us now---
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Hon. Senators, I have this communication regarding the demise of Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo, CBS, MP. Can you occupy the first seats there where you are standing, Senator for Kwale County? Hon. Senators, it is with deep sorrow that I notify you of the untimely demise of Sen. Cheptumo, Senator for Baringo County. Sen. Cheptumo, MP, passed away on Sunday, 16th February, 2025, while undergoing …
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as a Member of the Liaison Committee, Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, Land, Environment and Natural Resources and the Ad-Hoc Committee on the proliferation of religious organizations and the circumstances leading to the deaths of more than 95 people in Shakahola, Kilifi County. Senators, take your seats.
In honour of our departed colleague, I request that we all stand and observe a minute of silence.
May the soul of the late Hon. Malulu Injendi, MP, rest in eternal peace. Since we have no Motion on this, I will open up the Floor to maybe five Members from this side and five from the other side, so that we can condole with the family of our departed colleague. Let me start with the Senate Majority Leader, or Leader of the Majority Party.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join you in passing a word of condolence on behalf of the people of Kericho County and all the friends of our departed colleague, the Hon. Malulu Injendi and sharing in the sorrow alongside the people of Malava in Kakamega County, his family and friends. I know the Hon. Malulu Injendi quite well. Last year, in mid of the year, he hosted yours truly alongside …
Sen. Madzayo. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) :
Vile vile ni kwamba, hawa wote ambao hivi sasa wanaomboleza ni kwamba wanaomboleza hisia ya familia zao, jinsi waliweza kumpenda marehemu na hatimaye Mwenyezi Mungu alimpenda zaidi. Sisi hatuna la kusema ila tu ni kumwombea Mwenyezi Mungu aiweke roho ya marehemu Injendi mahali ambapo amelela wema. Asante.
Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No. 41 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders, I have received the following message from His Excellency the President regarding the referral of the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) . The Message which came as a Presidential Memorandum dated 12th February, 2025 was received in my office on Friday…
Article 115 provides that the Houses of Parliament shall either amend the Bill to accommodate the President’s reservations fully by a vote supported by a majority of all delegations or by a vote supported by two thirds of all delegations, pass the Bill a second time without amendment or with amendments and do not fully accommodate the President’s reservations. Pursuant to the provisions of Standi…
Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.232 (1) (b) , I hereby present a Petition that has been submitted through the Clerk by Mr. Lawrence Nduttu and other former employees of Kenya Breweries Limited regarding failure by Kenya Breweries Limited, Kaplan and Stratton Advocates and Harrison Kinyanjui advocates to pay compensation to Lawrence Nduttu & 125 others awarded by the court.
So, hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 238 (1) , this Petition is committed to the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare for consideration. In terms of Standing Order No.238 (2) , the Committee is required in not more than 60 calendar days, from the time of reading the prayer to table its report in the Senate for consideration. The Senate shall thereafter consider and adopt th…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Petition concerns ownership dispute of the Mwananchi Settlement Scheme in Mwatate Constituency in Taita-Taveta County. Pursuant to Standing Order 232 (1) (B) , I hereby present a Petition that has been submitted by residents of Taita-Taveta County who are citizens of the Republic of Kenya. As you are aware, under Article 119 (1) of the Constitution, every person has …
Hon. Senators, I commit the Petition to the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources. Pursuant to Standing Order No.238 (2) , this Committee is required in not more than 60 calendar days from today to deliver its report to the Senate for consideration. Next Order. The Senate Majority Leader?
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 18th February, 2025-
Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the County Revenue Fund - County Government of Kiambu for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the Kiambu County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of the Kiambu County Executive Staff Mortgage Scheme Fund for the year …
Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Karuri Level 4 Hospital - County Government of Kiambu for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Lusingetti Level 4 Hospital - County Government of Kiambu for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Wangige Level 4 Hospital - County Governmen…
Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly (Members) Car Loan Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statements of Baringo County Assembly (Staff) Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statements of Baringo County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Au…
Before we move on to the next Order, there is a Communication to make on the report by the National Treasury on all new loans contracted by the Government from 1st September 2024 to 31st December 2024. Hon. Senators, as you may have noted, the Senate Majority Leader laid on the Table of the Senate this afternoon the report by the National Treasury and Economic Planning on all new loans contracted…
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have two Notices of Motion. I request to do them both concurrently.
Sure.
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will start with the Notice of Motion. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion, which is the celebration of the life of the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo, the Senator for Baringo County passed away on 16th February, 2025 at the age of 57 years whi…
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Can we have the next Notice of Motion?
Sen. Faki, you know you are confusing the House. Why are you amazed because that is your Motion?
Yes, it is my Motion.
Who translated it into English?
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I move the Motion tomorrow, I will move it in Kiswahili. FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT his command of the Kiswahili Language kept Kenyans informed on many topics while his exceptional football commentaries on radio brought joy to many people and popularized the sport at a time when live football on television was rare;
APPRECIATING the lasting legacy that he leaves in the media industry and the high esteem in which he was held by colleagues and persons from all walks of life; NOW THEREFORE the Senate expresses its deep sadness at the death of Mr. Mbotela, records its celebration and appreciation of his remarkable life and extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and the nation. Thank…
The next Notice of Motion is from the Chairperson Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds. Actually, you have several.
Thank you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have five Notices of Motion, so allow me to read all of them.
Just proceed and give Notice for all them.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motions-
Embu, Githunguri, Homabay, Kahuti, Kakamega Kapenguria, Kapsabet, Nandi, Karuri, Kericho, Kiambu, Kibwezi, Makindu, Kikuyu, Kitui, Lamu, Limuru, Mathira, Matungulu – Kangundo, Mbooni, Meru, Municipal Council of Machakos, Murang’a, Murang’a South, Naivasha, Nakuru Rural, Nakuru Town, Narok, Olkalou, Olkejuado, Othaya Mukurweini, Ruiru-Juja, Sibo, Tavevo, Tetu Aberdare and Wote Water, Sanitation and…
Thank you, the busy Chairman. Hon. Senators, I want to give some guidance on the business before us. The other Notices of Motion from (viii) to (xii) will be deferred until tomorrow.
Hon. Senators, regarding Questions and Statements under Standing Order No.7, they are deferred to tomorrow. We will then move on to the Motion at Order No.8. After that, we will proceed with the normal business.
Hon. Senators, there being no other business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, 19th February, 2025 at 9.30 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.05 p.m.