Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
The Senate conducted a manual roll‑call division resulting in unanimous approval of the motion, then rearranged the order of business to accommodate the Committee of the Whole. Senators debated amendments to Clause 4 and Clause 5 of a bill, with some proposals withdrawn after consultation with the chair and leadership. Procedural points of order were raised to ensure clarity in voting and amendment handling. Sen. Ogola highlighted the shortage of skilled doctors in counties, arguing that funds must follow unbundled health functions and that uniform pay for community health promoters is needed to attract staff. She supported the health bill but called for amendments to address funding retention at the national level and the misallocation of non‑health personnel in county facilities. Other senators added remarks on representation and the importance of rural health workers, while the Speaker intervened to keep the debate focused. The Senate debated several amendments to the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill, focusing on Clause 9’s wording about policy and regulatory direction, Clause 8 insertions, and clarifications in Clause 11 regarding county medical superintendents. Senators debated whether the national government or the Cabinet Secretary should provide policy guidance and sought to streamline the language to avoid voting confusion. Procedural motions and requests to drop or consolidate amendments dominated the discussion.
Clerk, do we have quorum? Yes, indeed, we have quorum.
[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Speaker)]
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join you and the rest of my colleagues in welcoming these distinguished colleagues of ours who have joined us this afternoon as we visit their home county. I know the two men very well. I served with both of them in the House of the Senate, Sen. Munyes in our first term and then Sen. (Prof.) Imana Ekal, the Texan Turkana. That is what he loved to refer to himself. H…
I equally thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for according me the opportunity to join you and my colleagues in welcoming our friends and our colleagues, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Munyes and Sen. (Prof.) Imana Ekal. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I served with Prof. Ekal in the last session. As Sen. Cheruiyot has said, he is the Senator of Turkana from Texas. We have had the opportunity to visit this county with him wh…
Sen. Madzayo please proceed, under one minute. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to join you in welcoming my senior brother, friend, and close associate, Hon. John Munyes. I would also like to enjoin myself to welcome, Prof. Ekal, this afternoon, to our Chamber where we are sitting. Sen. John Munyes was one of the distinguished Senators that we …
Next Order, Clerk. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 45 (2) , allow me to rearrange the sequence of today's Order Paper for the convenience of the House. You will notice from this afternoon's Order Paper, Order No. 8 was interrupted during the morning session. I am referring to the Supplementary Order Paper for today, afternoon. Therefore, we will rearrange this sequence and straight …
Next Order, Clerk. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 45 (2) , allow me to rearrange the sequence of today's Order Paper for the convenience of the House. You will notice from this afternoon's Order Paper, Order No. 8 was interrupted during the morning session. I am referring to the Supplementary Order Paper for today, afternoon. Therefore, we will rearrange this sequence and straight …
Senate Majority Leader, kindly take your seat. Hon. Senators, the results of the Division are as follows-
Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly proceed to open the Doors and withdraw the Bar. Next Order. Hon. Senators, for the convenience of the House and pursuant to Standing Order No. 45 (2) , I will rearrange the sequence of today’s Order Paper. We will proceed to the Committee of the Whole. If you look at the Order Paper, we are supposed to prosecute Order Nos. 9, 10 and 11. However, Order No. 11 is what has …
[(The Doors were opened and the Bar withdrawn)]
Whole, as many Senators would wish to file their amendments and we need to give them time to do so. Therefore, the Committee of the Whole on Order No. 11 will be done tomorrow. We will also suspend prosecution of Order No. 9 at the Committee of the Whole and only prosecute Order No. 10 as we go to the Committee of the Whole. Kindly stand guided. Clerk, please proceed.
Whole, as many Senators would wish to file their amendments and we need to give them time to do so. Therefore, the Committee of the Whole on Order No. 11 will be done tomorrow. We will also suspend prosecution of Order No. 9 at the Committee of the Whole and only prosecute Order No. 10 as we go to the Committee of the Whole. Kindly stand guided. Clerk, please proceed.
The results of the Division are as follows:
It is me! The Temporary Chairperson (
Oh! It is the Majority Leader.
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.
[(Question Proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
[(The House resumed)]
[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]]
Order, hon. Senators. Before we vote or conclude this Bill, if you look at the time, you will realize that we are short of time by almost 15 minutes. So, I am going to use my discretion and direct that we proceed for 15 minutes, then we can adjourn. Yes, Chairperson?
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2023) and its approval thereof with amendments.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I ask Sen. Wambua to second.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
[(Question put and agreed to)]
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I request Sen. Oketch Gicheru to second.
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.
[(Question proposed)]
Let us go to the Division. Serjeant-at- Arms? One minute is enough. I can see the lost sheep, Sen. Gataya Mo Fire is back
[(Laughter)]
Hon. Members, these are the results of the last Division.
55 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate therefore stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 28th September, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6:55 p.m.