Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Senators debated the integrity of live‑streaming the Senate, with the Temporary Speaker calling for an IT audit and citing constitutional access under Article 118. The discussion also covered a motion on an Artificial Intelligence report and lobbying for the Standard Gauge Railway to pass through Nyamira and Kisii. Procedural tensions arose as members accused each other of disruptive gestures and demanded clarification of evidence. The Temporary Speaker deferred several motions and procedural items. Senators Omogeni and Cherarkey then engaged in a heated exchange, with Omogeni questioning claims that the morning session was not streamed on YouTube and demanding evidence, while also criticizing the planned railway route that bypasses Nyamira and Kisii counties. The debate highlighted concerns over transparency of parliamentary broadcasting and regional infrastructure development. Senators criticised the new education funding model and the Competency Based Curriculum, arguing they have failed and led to the loss of free education, while also highlighting corruption in education‑related funds. They called for stronger oversight, better support for teacher trainees from marginalized backgrounds, and legislative action to improve teacher welfare. The debate combined sharp criticism with constructive proposals for reform.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. We now have quorum. Clerk, proceed to call out the first Order.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Order No.6 is deferred.
Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024 to underscore Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices; COGNIZANT THAT the Continental AI Strategy calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the opportunities of AI-driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and posit…
Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) . Senator for Machakos County, Sen. Agnes Kavindu. The Statement is dropped.
Debate on this Order had concluded. I now call upon the Mover to reply.
Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity to reply to this Motion before you today. As I had earlier mentioned and as I had earlier debated, the Bill brings reprieve to the small-scale farmers. I take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the Senators who have contributed to this Motion. I know Sen. Methu, Sen. Wamatinga, Sen. Ledama Olekina, Sen. Cherarkey, Sen. Maanzo and many others wh…
On how these funds gets resourced---
Senator, reply.
I am replying, Mr. Speaker, Sir. These are the issues raised by some of my colleagues. Sen. Ledama Olekina had concerns about how the funds to be paid to farmers will be resourced. In my response, the Bill offers different streams of income that will ensure the fund is available. That is what will be allocated by the national Government through the county governments and what the counties will rai…
Okay, the putting of the question is hereby deferred. Next Order.
[(Putting of the Question on the Bill deferred)]
That Order is deferred.
That Order is deferred.
That Order is deferred.
Hon. Senators, the Floor is open. We will debate Order No.22. Before I give an opportunity to Hon. Senators to contribute, allow me to pass this communication.
[(Interruption of debate on the Motion)]
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.
Hon. Senators, there being no other business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 26th March, 2026, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 5.26 p.m.