Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
The afternoon sitting focused on welcoming the newly appointed Senator Consolata, with several members offering congratulations and advice. Speakers highlighted the importance of learning Senate procedures, adhering to party expectations, and cautioned her about maintaining independence while respecting party discipline. References were made to the removal of her predecessor and the responsibilities that come with the role. The Senate debated extending its recess by two weeks and considered a motion to set up a special committee to investigate the impeachment of Kericho County Governor Eric Mutai. Procedural disagreements emerged over who should second the motion and the minority leader’s objection, alongside remarks on conflict‑of‑interest declarations. The debate featured both formal procedural exchanges and moments of levity. The Senate afternoon sitting began with several members welcoming newly appointed Senator Consolata and offering congratulations. The debate then moved to procedural business, including a motion to extend the recess and the establishment of a special committee to investigate the impeachment of Kericho County Governor Eric Mutai, with references to abuse of office. The tone was largely procedural and courteous, punctuated by the serious matter of potential impeachment.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Hon. Senators, we have quorum. Senator for Nakuru County, kindly take your seat. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Speaker)]
[(Sen. Tabitha Keroche stood in her place)]
[(Sen. Tabitha Keroche sat in her place)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my pleasure and privilege to introduce to you and to the Senate, the nominated Senator Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi of the
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, elected pursuant to Article 98(1)(b) of the Constitution.
[(Applause)]
Senator, would you wish to swear or to affirm?
To swear, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Very well. You may now proceed to take the podium. The Oath of Allegiance was administered to the following Senator- Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi.
Congratulations hon. Senator. Welcome to the Senate.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
[(Applause)]
Take your seat, Sen. Boni.
[(Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale took his seat)]
Take your seat, Sen. Boni.
[(Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale took his seat)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 19th February, 2025 , pursuant to Standing Order No.32 (4) , the Senate resolves to extend the recess so as to resume Regular Sittings for Part V of the Fourth Session on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, and that the Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Fourth Sessi…
[(approval of the Senate Calendar)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is notice of the second Motion, which is the establishment of a Special Committee to investigate the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of Hon. Eric Kipkoech Mutai, the Governor of Kericho County- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Friday, 15th August, 2025 the County Assembly of Kericho app…
[(Loud consultations)]
AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. KCA/SP/3 Vol.I (39) , dated Friday, 15th August, 2025, received in the Office of the Speaker of the Senate on
AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. KCA/SP/3 Vol.I (39) , dated Friday, 15th August, 2025, received in the Office of the Speaker of the Senate on
Next Order.
Next Order.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 19th February, 2025 , pursuant to Standing Order 32 (4) the Senate resolves to extend the recess so as to resume Regular Sittings for Part V of the Fourth Session on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, and that the Senate Calendar (Regular Sessions) for the Fourth Session, 2025, be altered accordingly. Mr.…
[(approval of the Senate Calendar)]
basis of this Motion. It is a fairly straightforward request. I want to ask the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Madzayo, to second and then we can proceed.
The Floor is open for debate. With your concurrence, hon. Senators, I will proceed to put the question. Next Order. The Senate Majority leader, proceed.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
The Floor is open for debate. With your concurrence, hon. Senators, I will proceed to put the question. Next Order. The Senate Majority leader, proceed.
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act, on Friday, 15th August, 2025, the County Assembly of Kericho approved a Motion for the removal from office, by impeachment, of Hon. Eric Mutai, Governor of Kericho County; AND FURTHER, WHEREAS by letter Ref. KCA/SP/3 Vol. I (39) , dated Fr…
Declare your interest on this matter!
I can already hear what people are saying as much as I am not supposed to; including my good friend, Sen. Boni Khalwale, who is telling me that in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Bill that is now law, to declare my interest in this matter. I have no pecuniary interest in this matter other than justice for the people of Kericho, nothing else. That is not a subject of debate at this point …
[(Rtd.)]
[(Applause)]
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
[(Applause)]
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. The Leader of the Majority Party has moved the Motion and the Minority Leader has negated or objected to the Motion. In our Standing Orders, can we prove that there is a recourse? Maybe, I am not satisfied with his refusal to second. I am not talking to the Senators. I am addressing my time to the Speaker, who is the head of this House. If I was …
[(Several Senators spoke off record)]
[(Laughter)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it possible that at some point, we can change our Standing Orders in a way that if a seconder is not ready to second a Motion, should that Motion die there or should we initiate another motion on another day, so that those who are ready to support do it? It has happened several times.
[(Loud consultations)]
[(Loud consultations)]
[(Loud consultations)]
Is it possible to have another option to look at this Motion in a different way?
[(Loud consultations)]
Hon. Senators, I have a further Communication to make. I would like to acknowledge the presence, in the Speaker’s Gallery this afternoon, of Ms. Carol-Ann Nicolene Esterhuizen, a Director of Legal Services from the National Assembly of Namibia and Andrew Kiprop Kalugul, a student from Moi High School, Kabarak. They are in the Senate for a benchmarking and study visit respectively. Hon. Senators, …
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to also welcome the delegate from Namibia. During my high school days at the African Leadership Academy in South Africa, I got the opportunity to visit that country. We welcome her to Kenya and hope that she will learn the best from the ‘upper house’ and our Parliament in general. I also wish the same to the student from Moi High School…
Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the honour. We all know the great history of Namibia and the people of Namibia. It is, therefore, my pleasure to welcome the young lady. I hope that she will meet her expectations here in Kenya. Welcome and thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to also welcome the delegate from Namibia. During my high school days at the African Leadership Academy in South Africa, I got the opportunity to visit that country. We welcome her to Kenya and hope that she will learn the best from the ‘upper house’ and our Parliament in general. I also wish the same to the student from Moi High School…
[(Applause)]
Senate or county assemblies begin to develop “centres of oversight/influence”. In this regard, the county assemblies provide the first tier of oversight, while the Senate provides the second and final tier of oversight.” This was a pronouncement by the court. In the end, the Supreme Court held that in the performance of its oversight role over county revenue, the Senate has powers to summon count…
[(Applause)]
[(Loud consultations)]
Senate or county assemblies begin to develop “centres of oversight/influence”. In this regard, the county assemblies provide the first tier of oversight, while the Senate provides the second and final tier of oversight.” This was a pronouncement by the court. In the end, the Supreme Court held that in the performance of its oversight role over county revenue, the Senate has powers to summon count…
[(Applause)]
[(Loud consultations)]
Hon. Senators, there being no other business in the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 at 9.30