Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Sen. Cherarkey praised the rise in foreign direct investment and the government’s agricultural subsidy programmes while urging better fertilizer distribution and addressing inconsistencies in maize bag sizes. He highlighted challenges in the tea and sugar sectors, delayed payments by Kenya Cooperative Creameries, and commended the rollout of the Social Health Authority. The speech combined commendation of government initiatives with criticism of opposition narratives and implementation gaps. Senators highlighted the progress of the Sustainable Health Access (SHA) scheme and urged full implementation of universal health coverage, while also raising concerns over the low salaries and contract status of junior secondary school intern teachers. The debate praised the government’s ambitious teacher recruitment drive, affordable‑housing initiatives and extensive road‑dualling projects, noting their potential to boost commerce and connectivity, yet members called for quicker completion of specific link roads and traffic‑management measures. Overall, the session combined commendation of the President’s vision with calls for addressing lingering service gaps. Senator Sifuna presented a petition on behalf of the Single Mothers Association, which was committed to the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources for investigation. The Senate also considered several Auditor‑General reports on county finances and a motion urging urgent rehabilitation of the Kizingitini and Ndau landing sites in Lamu County. Throughout, members expressed commitment to address the issues within the stipulated timelines.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Clerk, we now have quorum. Kindly call the first Order. Sen. Murgor, kindly take your seat.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(Sen. Murgor stood in his place)]
[(Sen. Murgor took his seat)]
Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence, in the Speaker’s Gallery this afternoon, of a visiting delegation from the University of Nairobi (UoN) Rover Scouts who are in the Senate for a courtesy call to
Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, MP, the President of the World Scouts Parliamentary Union (WSPU), Kenyan chapter. The WSPU is an international organisation which unites scouts oriented parliamentarians from all over the world and brings them into closer contact with the World Scouts Movement (WSM). Its objective is to strengthen both the national scout’s organisation and world scouting through the influenc…
Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is a petition to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya concerning the eviction of the Single Mothers Association of Kenya from property Reference No.CPARCH/00219, excision of LR No.2096738. “We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Single Mothers Association of Kenya, based in Starehe Constituency, being peace-loving and law-abiding citizens of the Republic of Kenya, and in e…
Sorry, Sen. Sifuna. The document I have has no such prayers. Clerk, can you kindly approach the Chair?
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
I am holding the very petition that was approved by the Speaker. I am almost done. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : Kindly, give me one minute. Have your seat. Sen. Sifuna, kindly approach the Chair.
[(Sen. Sifuna consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
Okay, just proceed.
Okay, just proceed.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will try and truncate it, so that we go straight to the prayers. There is a confirmation here that this issue is not pending anywhere in any court of law or constitutional or legal body in Kenya. “WHEREAS, we, the undersigned, on behalf of the Single Mothers Association of Kenya, have heard that the Senate of the Republic of Kenya has the power and authority, as well a…
The petition is well received by the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. Hon. Senator, pursuant to Standing Order No.223 (8) (1) , I commit the Petition to the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources. Committee Chairperson, I can see you are around. According to Standing Order No.238 (2) , the Committee is required, in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading of…
[(The Petition was committed to the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources)]
other work that is channeled to the Committee, we shall be able to deliver on this Petition at the shortest time possible. Although we are proceeding for recess, we are will meet immediately, maybe once we cross over the holidays, we shall meet and look at the Petition. We have so many land problems in this country. We appreciate that members of the public have a lot of confidence in the Senate.…
other work that is channeled to the Committee, we shall be able to deliver on this Petition at the shortest time possible. Although we are proceeding for recess, we are will meet immediately, maybe once we cross over the holidays, we shall meet and look at the Petition. We have so many land problems in this country. We appreciate that members of the public have a lot of confidence in the Senate.…
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 25th November, 2025-
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 25th November, 2025-
Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements of Iftin Sub-County Level 4 Hospital - County Government of Garissa for the year ended 30th June, 2025. Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements of Murang’a County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2025. Report of the Auditor-General on financial statements Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company Limited for the year end…
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 27 (6) , the Senate-
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resource on a matter of countywide concern regarding the need for urgent rehabilitation of the Kizingitini and Ndau Landing sites in Lamu County. The Kizangitini and Ndau Landing sites in Lamu East serve as vital economic lifelines for fishing and …
Thank you. Is the Senator for Kisumu County not here? That Statement is dropped.
Mr. Deputy 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 on a matter of national concern regarding the recent transfer of the management of Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kajiado. The recent transfer of the management of Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kaj…
Hon. Senators, as per Standing Order No.45 (2) , I want to reorganise the business that we have this afternoon; that we skip Order No.8. We will come back to Order No.8 after putting questions on Order Nos.9, 10, 11 and 12. First of all, I want to ascertain whether we have a quorum to put the questions. Clerk, do we have quorum? Yes, ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes. Are we okay, Clerk? C…
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(The Clerk-at-the Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]
FURTHER AWARE THAT the National taskforce on improvement of the terms and conditions of service and other reforms for members of the National Police Service and Kenya Prison Service recommended adequate Government funding for the National Police Service to modernize its facilities, equipment and gear, and enhance its logistical and technological capabilities for National Police Service officers in…
Next Order, please.
Next Order, please.
Hon. Senators, under Order No.10, we are also putting the question, and I now put the question.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Next Order, Clerk.
Hon Senators, under this Order, we are also putting the question, and I now put the Question.
Hon Senators, under this Order, we are also putting the question, and I now put the Question.
Next Order, Clerk.
(Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Tabitha Mutinda exchanged greetings) Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Tabiha Mutinda, I do not know why you are exchanging greetings now after you have been here for more than one hour. Hon. Senators, I now put the question.
(Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Tabitha Mutinda exchanged greetings) Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Tabiha Mutinda, I do not know why you are exchanging greetings now after you have been here for more than one hour. Hon. Senators, I now put the question.
Now, Senators, we revert back to Order No.8.