Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Session Summary

The Senate moved a procedural motion to suspend its proceedings in order to interrogate the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, the Inspector General of Police and oversight bodies about the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The motion was seconded and debated without opposition, reflecting a cooperative but concerned approach to the issue. The session was then adjourned for the day.

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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Clerk, do we have quorum? Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. We have quorum, and therefore, we will proceed with the afternoon's business. Clerk, proceed to call the first Order. Sen. Boni, take your seat.

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

[(Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale stood in his place)]

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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

General of Police, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the National Police Service Commission. The Director of Criminal Investigations also accompanied the Cabinet Secretary. Following a request for Statement by the Senator for Migori County, Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP, regarding the death of Mr. Albert Omondi Ojwang, the following made statements to the Senate on oath on the matter…

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Sen (Dr.) Khalwale

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to move the following Motion-

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Sen (Dr.) Khalwale

THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.38(1), the Senate do suspend its proceedings in order to allow Senators to efficiently interrogate the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, the Inspector General of Police, the Chairpersons of the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) and of the National Police Service Commission regarding the safety and the well-being of arrested …

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Sen. Madzayo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I fully support the Mover of this Motion my brother, Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale. I, therefore, second it. Thank you.

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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senators, I will now propose the question. The Floor is open for debate. However, Hon. Senators, this being a Procedural Motion, with your concurrence, you may allow me to put the Question, so that we dispense with it. I will, therefore, proceed to put the Question. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.38 (5) I will allocate the time. Take your seat, Senator for Nandi County. I wi…

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

[(Sen. Cherarkey walked into the Chamber)]

[(Applause)]

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The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senators, having resumed the normal and ordinary session of the Senate, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 12th June, 2025 at 2.30