Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have a quorum? I am informed we have a quorum. Clerk, please, proceed and call out the first Order.

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, the 20th of February 2024- The Refugees (General) Regulations Legal Notice No.39 of 2024.

[(Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi laid the document on the Table)]

Sen. Methu was to lay a report. If he is ready, he can do so.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following paper on the Table of the Senate today the 20th, of February, 2024- Committee Report on the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023)

[(Sen. Methu laid the document on the Table)]

Next Order.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, aware that the 2024 Budget Policy Statement was tabled in the Senate on the 15th of February, 2024 for consideration pursuant to the provision of Section 25 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act; REALIZING that the 14-day timeline for the Budget Policy Statement lapses on Thursday 29th February, 2024; CONCERN…

Next Order. Sen. Faki I am informed you also have a Notice to give. Kindly proceed.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE THAT the Lake Ol Bolossat Catchment Protection Area Order, ; The Karai Wetland Conservation Area

[(Legal Notice No. 116 of 2023)]

Order, (Legal Notice No. 117 of 2023); The Mwangea Hills Catchment Protection Area Order, (Legal Notice No. 118 of 2023) and the Lari Swamp Catchment Protection Area Order, (Legal Notice No. 119 of 2023, were tabled in the Senate on 11th October, 2023 and referred to the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation for consideration; REALIZING THAT that the 28 sitting days timeline for consideration…

Next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding expenditure of funds in Isiolo County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Kibwana proceed.

Mr. 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 failure to compensate farmers in Embu County from losses incurred when desert locusts invaded their farms in the year 2020. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Is Sen. Joe Nyutu not here?

This Statement is dropped.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the breakdown of ferries at the Likoni Channel in Mombasa County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Although I had deferred your Statements, Sen. Kibwana, kindly proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the circumstances that led to the amputation of baby Jennifer Mwasi’s hand at Wesu Hospital in Taita Taveta County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Olekina, 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 electricity connectivity at various hospitals and public schools in Narok County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Hon. Senators, I have several Statements that I have approved though not listed in the Order Paper. Any hon. Senator who wishes to request their Statement, I will read out the names and if you are ready you can proceed. If you are not ready you can make a request tomorrow. I do not see Sen. Cherarkey, Sen. Wambua, Sen. Mwaruma--- If you are not ready, it is okay. You can read the Statement tomor…

[(Sen. Mwaruma stood up in his place)]

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the welfare of adult education teachers in Taita Taveta County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Ogola, proceed.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding waste disposal by Sukari Industries in Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County. 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 National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, regarding the tragic incident that led to the death of Master Jollyben Iboshe, a

nine-year old child who drowned following flash floods in Mashimoni, Kibra Constituency, Nairobi County, on 5th January, 2024, and whose body is yet to be retrieved after being swept into the Nairobi Dam. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Kavindu Muthama, you deferred your Statement?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I deferred my Statement. However, I have a question regarding a Statement that I read in August last year, which was directed to the Committee of Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, concerning a map for Machakos before it became a county. Up to date, they have not gotten back to me. Additionally, another Statement was directed to the Committee on Roads, Transportation an…

This goes to the Chairpersons of the concerned committees. Under the Standing Orders, you have an opportunity to give out status report. Not just the two, but all committee chairpersons should take note of this. As you respond to many other issues, kindly make sure that you have given us a comprehensive answer as to why a Statement has taken more than 60 calendar days contrary to our Standing Ord…