Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Session Summary

The Senate afternoon sitting focused on procedural motions concerning the Conflict of Interest Bill, the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill and the Social Protection Bill, with several attempts to secure seconds and clarify voting procedures. The debate was marked by confusion over motions, procedural interruptions, and brief moments of levity, but no substantive policy arguments were presented. The afternoon Senate sitting focused on a division roll‑call vote on the County Government’s Additional Allocations (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2025). The committee reported its consideration and approval of the bill with amendments, while procedural exchanges included a pointed criticism of Senator Eddy for being “completely destructive.” The Senate’s afternoon session focused on roll‑call voting for nine amendment questions concerning the President’s recommendations on various clauses. The Temporary Chairperson directed procedural matters, instructed senators to resume seats, and managed the voice and roll‑call votes amid occasional disruptions and admonishments.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly, ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. We now have quorum. Clerk, kindly, call the first Order. Proceed, Chairperson, Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism.

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

Sen. Boy

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today 23rd July, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on its consideration of the Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bill No.30 of 2024) .

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

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Next Order. Proceed, Sen. Omtatah.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

That Order is deferred.

Sen. Veronica Maina

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of national concern regarding the death of Ms. Rose Wangari Maina on 10th June, 2025 at Abyan Hospital in Eastleigh, Nairobi City County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Ms. Wangari had been admitted at Kayole 2 Level 4 Hospital on 6th June, 2025, where she successfully delivered …

[(Loud consultations)]

The Speaker (Hon. Lusaka)

Order, Hon. Senators. Kindly, hear the Senator in total silence and, please, take your seats. Sen. Mugor, take your seat. You may proceed, Hon. Senator.

[(Sen. Murgor stood in his place)]

[(Sen. Murgor sat in his place)]

Sen. Veronica Maina

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir,

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senator, I called you to take to the Floor pursuant to Standing Order No.52. However, you have read a Statement under Standing Order No.53 (1) .

Sen. Veronica Maina

Yes. I still have a Statement under No.52 (1) . I apologise for that. I think the Clerk mixed them up.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Hon. Senator, just take your seat. We have got urgent business to transact before you come back to the Floor.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

(Several Senators consulted with the Clerks-at-the Table) Sen. Veronica Maina, as they consult for one or two minutes, you can conclude your Statement. Proceed to read your Statement.

Sen. Veronica Maina

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of national concern and importance namely, the life, service and enduring legacy of the late Hon. (Dr.) Phoebe Muga-Asiyo, former Member of Parliament (MP) who passed away on 16th July 2025. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Dr. Phoebe Asiyo was born in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County. She was a trailblazer in Ken…

Sen. Veronica Maina

championing their inclusion in leadership. Notably, she was the first woman to be conferred the honour of Luo Elder in recognition of her lifelong efforts to advance girls' education and women’s rights. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Dr. Asiyo will be remembered as the original voice behind the Two- Thirds gender principle, which is now enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. She laid the foundation for women…

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

We will move to Orders Nos.8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, before resuming the normal flow of business as contained in today's Order Paper. Clerk, you may proceed to call the orders.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

debate on the President's Reservations, the questions will be put, as indicated in today's Order Paper, at Order No.12. Hon. Senators, this is not the first time that the Senate is considering the President's reservations on a Bill. On 16th December, 2015, the Senate considered the President's reservations on the Public Audit Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.38 of 2014) and the Public Procuremen…

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the House very well appreciates the importance of the business that you have referred to. Therefore---

[(Loud consultations)]

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Order, Hon. Senators. Proceed, Sen. Boni.

Sen (Dr.) Khalwale

Since the matter has captured immense public interest, purely for avoidance of doubt, I would like you to clarify that the Clerks-at-the-Table or your office have been able to interpret your Communication in consideration of Article 115 (6) of the Constitution, which says that if the President does not assent to a Bill or he refers it back within the period prescribed in Clause 1, or assents to it…

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

Let the Clerks confirm through our correspondence. In the meantime, as the Clerks try to get that information, we can proceed with Order Nos.9, 10 and 11.

The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)

The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to move the amendments. Where is the Chairperson? Can you, please, move the amendment on Clause 4? Proceed. Please, give him the microphone.

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Thank you very much, Madam Chairperson. I beg move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Bills” appearing immediately after the words “county governments’ appropriation” and substituting therefor the words “legislation for the Financial Year 2025/2026”. Division at the end. Clause 5 The Temporary Chairperson : I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee…

[(Question of the amendment proposed)]

[(Sen. Veronica Maina)]

Sen. Ali Roba

Thank you very much, Madam Chairperson. I beg move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by deleting the word “Bills” appearing immediately after the words “county governments’ appropriation” and substituting therefor the words “legislation for the Financial Year 2025/2026”. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. Clause 5 The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting therefor with the following new Schedule-

Sen. Ali Roba

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause (1) by —

Sen. Roba

Madam Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

Sen. Roba

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Roba

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Roba

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Roba

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I move- THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the Third Schedule as the Fourth Schedule. The Temporary Chairperson : Sen. Roba, can you approach the Table? Second Schedule The Temporary Chairperson : I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Roba, to move the amendments.

[(Sen. Veronica Maina)]

[(Sen. Roba approached the Clerks-at-the-Table and consulted the Temporary Chairperson)]

[(Sen. Veronica Maina)]

Sen. Roba

(Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. Third Schedule

Sen. Ali Roba

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I move- THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the Third Schedule as the Fourth Schedule. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Roba approached the Clerks-at-the-Table and consulted the Temporary Chairperson) Second Schedule The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Ali Roba

Thank you very much, Madam Chairperson. I move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule—

Sen. Ali Roba

(Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. Third schedule The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): I invite the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Roba, to move the amendment.

Sen. Ali Roba

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Ali Roba

Conditional Additional Allocations to County Governments from National Government's Share of Revenue for the Financial Year 2025/26 (Kenya Shillings)

Sen. Ali Roba

(Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. Third scheduleThe Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Total 10,522,211,853 13,115,570,862 23,637,782,715

Sen. Roba

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I move- THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the Third Schedule as the Fourth Schedule.

[(Loud consultations)]

Sen. Roba

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by renumbering the Third Schedule as the Fourth Schedule. I move that the Bill be amended by inserting the New Schedule immediately after the Second Schedule. (Question of the amendment proposed) Division at the end. New Schedule The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina) :

Nairobi 351,270,031.50 437,845,869 789,115,900 Nakuru 527,595,810.89 657,629,816 1,185,225,627 Nandi 187,283,793.82 233,442,731 420,726,525 Narok 275,190,523.69 343,015,410 618,205,934 Nyamira 114,508,787.31 142,731,218 257,240,005 Nyandarua 222,822,887.93 277,740,975 500,563,863 Nyeri 281,534,361.32 350,922,783 632,457,144 Samburu 168,450,780.04 209,968,035 378,418,815 Siaya 160,843,154.…

Sen. Roba

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting the definition of the word “authorized person”.

[(Question of the amendment proposed)]

Sen. Roba

Murang'a 270,941,894.18 337,719,641 608,661,535 Nairobi 351,270,031.50 437,845,869 789,115,900 Nakuru 527,595,810.89 657,629,816 1,185,225,627 Nandi 187,283,793.82 233,442,731 420,726,525 Narok 275,190,523.69 343,015,410 618,205,934 Nyamira 114,508,787.31 142,731,218 257,240,005 Nyandarua 222,822,887.93 277,740,975 500,563,863 Nyeri 281,534,361.32 350,922,783 632,457,144 Samburu 168,450,7…

Sen. Ali Roba

Division will be at the end. Clauses 34-48 (Question, that Clauses 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end. Clauses 49-56 (Question, that Clauses 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end. The Schedule

Sen. Ali Roba

[(Loud consultations)]

Sen. Roba

If the Senators are convinced with the recommendations contained in the report of the Committee to reject the President's recommendations on clauses 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 20, the threshold pursuant to Article 115(4)(b) of the Constitution is two-thirds of the county delegations. I want to now put the nine questions, which you will have a chance when you are called out by roll call to vot…

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Sen. Abass, Wajir County. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Oginga, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch Eddy; Migori County; Sen. Okiya Omtatah, Busia County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Migori County; Sen. Okiya Omtatah, Busia County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Thang’wa, Kiambu County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; and, Sen. Wambua, Kitui County.

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Sen. Abass, Wajir County. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Abass, Wajir County. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina): Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County; Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Abass, Wajir County; The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina):

AYES: Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Boy, Kwale County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Faki, Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. Kathuri, Meru County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Mar…

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Teller of the Ayes:

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Abass, Wajir County. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Eddy, you are completely destructive. The Senators cannot even hear whatever you are consulting with the Senate Majority Leader. I would like to call the Mover of this Bill, Sen. Roba, to proceed and move. Please, report.

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Madam Chairperson, I beg to report that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the County Government's Additional Allocations (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Madam Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the President's Memoranda on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) and its approval thereof the recommendations on Clauses 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 30, 31, and 35. I thank you.

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) left the Chair)]]

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows: -

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Veronica Maina, I saw you standing!

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was wondering what Sen. Ali Roba was doing. I stood and he also stood. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the County Governments Additional Allocations (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2025 and its approval thereof with amendments.

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Okay, thank you. Mover, please, proceed.

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do second.

[(Sen. M. Kajwang’ spoke off record)]

Sen. Chimera. NOES

Sen. Maanzo, Makueni County. Teller of the Noes:

Sen. Lemaletian ABSTENTIONS

Sen. Abass, Wajir County. The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Veronica Maina):

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Governments Additional Allocations (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2025) be now Time. I request Sen. Wambua to second.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)

Sen. Ali Roba

[(Question put and agreed to)]

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina)

We are proceeding to the reporting of the Bill by the Committee of Whole on The Social Protection Bill, (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2025) . I call upon the Mover to report. Sen. Cheruiyot, please proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei

[[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) left the Chair)]]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, we are now not in the Committee of the Whole, but serious business. You can see the Mace is here now.

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

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Olekina has just walked in. Does he even know what you are asking him to second? Sen. Olekina is lost.

Sen. Ali Roba

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with due respect and because of my colleague, I second, but I do not know what I am seconding.

[(Laughter)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Veronica Maina

Sen. Wakili Sigei, please get someone else to second.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request Sen. Oketch to second.

Sen. Ali Roba

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, this is different from the others. This Bill is not going to the Third Reading and so, I want to communicate on its way forward. Hon. Senators, having considered the Presidents Memoranda on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2023) and approved the recommendations on all the Questions, there will be no question on Third Reading. A Message on the decision …

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Sen. Wambua

Serjeant-at-Arms, close the doors and draw the bars. If that is done, we are voting on these Bills electronically. Serjeant-at-Arms, nobody should leave the Chamber after the bars are drawn. Whether you are voting as a delegation or a nominated Senator, you should be in the House. Let us move to Division. Can you remove your cards first and log in? I am waiting for the technical team to display…

[(The doors were closed and the bars drawn)]

[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]

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

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. M. Kajwang’ that business is for after this session.

[(Laughter) (Loud consultations)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Mover, please proceed.

[(Loud consultations)]

Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Wambua

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Loud consultations)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, we are now reporting on The Conflict of Interests Bill (National Assembly Bills No.12 of 2023) . Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, please, proceed.

[(Loud consultations)]

Sen. Veronica Maina

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can I be heard in silence? Please protect me.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE that, Article 96 of the Constitution provides that the Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect their interests, determines the allocation of national revenue among counties, as provided in Article 217, and exercises oversight over national revenue allocated to the County Governments; FURTHER AWARE TH…

Sen. Veronica Maina

Thank you, Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Hon. Senators, we will go back now to Order No.7. We start with the Statements under Standing Order No.53 (1) .

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri

Mover, please, proceed.

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report and request Sen. Olekina to second.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

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 on a matter of national concern regarding the deaths of Master Thomas Gachwara and Ms. Julia Njoki during and after the saba saba demonstrations on 7th July, 2025 in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Julia Njoki, a 24-ye…

Sen. Olekina

Sen. Abass Sheikh Mohamed.

[(Laughter)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Wakili Sigei, please get someone else to second.

Sen. Wakili Sigei

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request Sen. Oketch to second.

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

[(The doors were closed and the bars drawn)]

[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]

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

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Bw. Naibu Spika, nina Taarifa tatu ambazo ningependa kusoma mtawalia.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

I want to put the question. Hon. Senators, as guided earlier, we will do the three divisions simultaneously. Therefore, since I put a question on the first two, now I put the question on Order No.13, which is, that the Senate adopts the report of the Mediation Committee on the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 70 of 2025) . We will do manual voting.

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

[(Loud consultations)]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Nairobi. Vilevile, kituo cha afya cha daraja la tatu kilicho ndani ya gereza hilo kinakabiliwa na uhaba wa dawa na wahudumu, hali inayotishia afya ya wafungwa, watoto na maafisa. Licha ya kuchimbwa kwa kisima na Mamlaka ya Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA), kisima hicho hakifaidi jamii ya gereza hilo kutokana na ukosefu wa vifaa vya kusukuma na kusambaza maji. Katika Kauli hiyo,…

[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair]]

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

The ‘‘Ayes’’ have it.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Serjeant-At-Arms, now open the doors and withdraw the Bar.

Sen. Okiya Omtatah

Thank you, Sen. Omogeni. Hon. Members, I directed that the available timeline will be shared based on the number of Senators who wish to comment on the Statements. So, the next Senator I will allow to contribute to kindly take four minutes for the rest of the requests to be reached within the timeline I gave.

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Murango of Kirinyaga County for bringing the Statement on Lang'ata Women's Prison. The issue of Lang’ata Women Prison has been swept under the rug for some time. The conditions in Lang'ata Womens’ Prison are not only alarming, but are also an abuse of

Sen. Kinyua

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Abass Sheikh Mohamed.

Sen. Abass

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the utilization of climate financing and development grants by Wajir County in the energy, environment and natural resource sector during the financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. It is noteworthy that…

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Hezena.

Sen. Lemaletian

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on

Sen. Lemaletian

a matter of county-wide concern regarding the status of critical medical equipment at Baragoi Sub-County Hospital in Samburu County. Baragoi Sub-County Hospital serves a vast population in the northern part of Samburu County in the northern constituency, including remote and under-served communities. The hospital continues to face major challenges in the delivery of essential health services due …

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Next are Statements by Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

ambayo tunajua ni dhuluma na hujuama, tunakwepa kuongea hilo kwa sababu tunafaa tukae kama Wakenya na tuongee mambo yote. Bw. Spika wa Muda, siku hizi katika uongozi, nimekuja kujua kwamba sio kila kikombe ni cha chai. Sio kila tabasamu lina maana njema. Siku hizi, hata sumu inakuja na harufu ya maua. Ndio unaona leo, tunapoongea mazuri ambayo yanafaa yafanywe na kuongea wazi wazi yale mambo amba…

The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Hon. Senators, that sums up the comments. In order to conclude on the business of the House, I will re-arrange the Order Paper and call out Order No.20. Clerk, call out Order No.20.

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Bw. Naibu Spika, nasimama kwa mujibu wa Kanuni ya Kudumu Nambari 53 (1) ya Kanuni za Kudumu za Seneti kuomba Kauli kuhusu suala la kitaifa kutoka kwa Kamati ya Leba na Ustawi wa Jamii kuhusu hali mbaya ya Gereza la Wanawake la Langata na changamoto zinazokumba maafisa wa magereza katika utekelezaji wa majukumu yao. Gereza la Wanawake la Langata ni miongoni mwa magereza makubwa nchini na machache …

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) in the Chair]]

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Bw. Spika wa Muda, ya pili---

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

As you are aware, when we were in Form One, we were being told the definition of biology or chemistry. The word "technopolis" refers to an urban place, similar to Silicon Valley in the United States of America (USA), where technopreneurs are based. It is an area of innovation and technology and, therefore, it is very critical. I agree that as the world evolves and as we talk about technology, we …

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Sen. Cherarkey, it is 6.30 p.m. When the House resumes tomorrow, you will have your 15 minutes remaining to conclude your contribution.

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Kirinyaga. Wakazi wa Kijiji cha Gachai wamelalamika kuwa maafisa hao walivamia nyumba kadhaa usiku wa Julai 11 mwaka wa 2025 na kupiga raia wasio na hatia na hata kuwalazimu wanawake kuvua nguo zao. Wakazi wa maeneo ya Ngurabani na Kutus pia wameshuhudia ukatili, kukamatwa kiholela na vitisho katika siku za hivi karibuni. Matendo hayo yanadhoofisha imani ya wananchi katika vyombo vya usalama na n…

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of countywide concern regarding the state of ECDE in the County Government of Kirinyaga. This follows numerous complaints about the deteriorating state of ECDE centres in the county as well as lack of conducive learning and teaching environment for both l…

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Thank you, Sen. (Dr.) Murango. Lastly, I will allow Sen. Madzayo to read his Statement, which had also been approved by the Speaker.

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Now, I will allow Members to comment on the Statements which have been read out. However, the timeline will be limited to 20 minutes, starting now. When you get an opportunity to contribute, kindly be mindful of the rest of your colleagues who also desire to comment on the Statements.

Sen. Omogeni

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to make a comment on the Statement that was read by the Senator for Laikipia, Sen. Kinyua. We, as Kenyans, are all concerned of the number of youthful Kenyans, more so students, in our polytechnics and universities, who have lost their lives. Last week, we buried a student in Nyamira who was shot by a police officer at Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training…

Sen. Omogeni

you remember, there was a mass massacre of university students in Bangladesh in 2024 where about 1,500 students lost their lives. As I speak, the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, the Home Cabinet Secretary, equivalent of our Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Coordination and the Inspector General of Police are facing a tribunal for crimes against humanity and genocide again…

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Sen. Nyamu

human rights. They are also a direct contravention of Article 51 of our Constitution, which guarantees the rights and the conditions in prisons. I happen to have spent a night at the remand prison of Lang'ata Womens’ one night, but luckily I was set free the following day. However, I had the privilege of walking around and seeing the conditions that Sen. Murango is talking about. As someone who h…

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Sen. Karen, be mindful of the language that you are using. Comply with the Standing Orders of the House.

Sen. Nyamu

Mr. Temporary Speaker, I do not think there is another word for that. There is no other language for that. It means squatting, when you are being counted. They do not count you as you stand. You have to squat. Kaba is prison language. Sen. Murango, I do not know how you came to learn about this. Either you have a relative or a girlfriend in prison because this is very timely. I support and the r…

Sen. Olekina

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, very briefly, I want to comment on the extremely disturbing statement brought by the good Senator from Kirinyaga County in terms of the conditions of our prisons, particularly prisons with young children. Those children did not commit any crime to be incarcerated with their parents. So, it is about time that we think seriously as a country to figure out how we adapt wi…

Sen. Olekina

One, people might say because they are profit-driven, you know, those managing these prisons would probably try to come up with cost-saving measures to be able to earn more profit. However, we have to look at it also in a way that Government will be able to oversight them. It is wrong for us to punish our children. When you hear that children in Lang’ata Women’s Prison are being raped, you know, …

Sen. Cherarkey

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I agree on the issue of prisons, having been a serial guest in a number of them and, at some point, you represented me. By the time I was de-whipped, the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Humans Rights had a report of reforms in penal institutions. One of our recommendations was privatization of prisons within the country and al…

Sen. Cherarkey

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on the issue of saba demos, while we empathize and sympathize with what happened, the organizers, planners and the executioners must be punished using anti-terrorism laws. That is economic sabotage and a way of sabotaging the Government. When you even ban a police booth, you are a local terrorist and you must be handled as such. While we appeal for the IPOA and the Gov…

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

Asante Mhe. Spika wa Muda. Ningependa kuchangia Taarifa ambayo ililetwa na Seneta wa Kaunti ya Laikipia. Hapo awali, nimesema kwamba ni vizuri kutofautisha maneno. Kwa mfano, kwa muda wa wiki moja, nimekuwa nikienda kuzika vijana wadogo waliouawa wakiwa na umri wa chini ya miaka 21. Wengi wao waliuliwa katika maeneo ya Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, mmoja tu ndiye aliuliwa akiwa Githurai 44, ihlali hawakuw…

Sen. (Dr.) Murango

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Hon. Senators, that sums up the comments. In order to conclude on the business of the House, I will re-arrange the Order Paper and call out Order No.20. Clerk, call out Order No.20.

Sen. Osotsi

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I stopped at the point where I was saying that there are some provisions in this Bill which are quite unique. They are not consistent with the international norms on Technopolis. I said, for example, the definition of the technopolis, particularly the Konza Technopolis, is defined as just a number of hectares. That is not proper, it is not progressive and is …

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Sen. Cherarkey

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I thank the Mover of the Bill. I also thank the seconder, the Deputy Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and my neighbour, Sen. Osotsi. He also serves as the Chairperson of the County Special Funds and Investment Committee. I was excited to listen to most of his insights yesterday since he started seconding because this industry is his f…

Sen. Cherarkey

The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Sen. Cherarkey, it is 6.30 p.m. When the House resumes tomorrow, you will have your 15 minutes remaining to conclude your contribution.