Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, do we have quorum? Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for 10 minutes. Hon. Senators, we now have quorum. Clerk, you may proceed to call the first Order. The Chairperson Liaison Committee to lay their Paper. The Chairperson is normally the Deputy Speaker or any other Chairperson of a Standing Committee.

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

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Senate Liaison Committee, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 28th May, 2025-

Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during Third Session of 2024.

Proceed, Chairperson Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC) . Any Member of JLAHRC present?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, being the 28th May, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of the County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) (Senate Bills No. 2 of 2024) .

The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, proceed.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, 28th May, 2025- Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry on the state of governance in the County Government of Garissa arising from the Statement sought by Sen. Abdul Haji, MP. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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

Next Order.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the Liaison Committee on the activities and operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024) pursuant to Standing Order 224 (2) , laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 28th May,

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Bakari Halifan Munge and three other residents of Kwale County regarding the implementation of an award by the Environment and Land Court for compensation to and resettlement o…

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi regarding the introduction of a framework for recalling Nominated Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) , laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 28th Ma…

Proceed, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request the Senate to adopt the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the state of governance in the county---

Sen. Abass, you are giving notice.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the state of governance in the County Government of Garissa arising from a Statement sought by Sen. Abdul Haji, MP, laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 28th May, 2025.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE THAT, the PSC has provided internship opportunity to many youths in various Government departments and agencies for a period not exceeding one year pursuant to Guidelines on Management of the Public Service Internship Programme of October, 2019; APPRECIATING THAT, since its inception, the internship programme in Kenya has…

insufficient with an average stipend ranging from Kshs15,000 to Kshs30,000 per month which is not sustainable, especially to interns living in major cities like Nairobi where the cost of living is too high. NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development in consultation with the Public Service Commission (PSC), review the guidelines f…

Hon. Senators, before the Clerk calls the next Order, allow me to make this communication. Rev. Murgor, kindly take your seat. He is a man of God, nevertheless.

[(An hon. Senator spoke off record)]

Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery this afternoon, of visiting teachers and students from Frithjolf Eugene Byes Academy in Kajiado County. The delegation comprises 25 teachers and 73 students who are in the Senate for a one-day academic exposition. Hon. Senators, in our usual tradition of receiving and welcoming guests to Parliament, I extend a warm welc…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also join you in congratulating and welcoming the students from Kajiado. I wish you well and welcome you to the Senate of Kenya. I believe that you will learn more by the time you leave this place. Otherwise, thank you very much for coming to take notes on issues being debated in this Senate. I believe that as you go back home, you will have a story to tell your fel…

Thank you very much.

Next Order.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism on a matter of national concern on the implementation of a new ticketing and queuing system by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) at Nairobi National Park rolled out on 5th February, 2025. Mr. Speaker, Sir, although introduced as a pilot in…

Proceed, Sen. Richard Onyonka.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for your indulgence. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee of Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) on a matter of international concern regarding the criteria used in the designation of polling stations outside our country, Kenya. The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by Article 88 (4) o…

Hon. Senators, if you look at your Order Paper, Order Nos.8 to 13 are up for Division. Therefore, we will call them at once. Clerk, call those Orders. Serjeant-At-Arms, kindly ring the Division Bell for five minutes. Serjeant-At-Arms, you may now close the Doors and draw the Bar. Hon. Senators, before we do the actual voting, kindly log out. Pull out your cards from the delegates unit. Serjean…

[(The Clerk-at-the-Table called out Order No.s 8 to 13)]

[(The Division Bell was rung)]

[(The Bar was drawn and Doors closed)]

Sen. Onyonka and Sen. Wafula, kindly proceed to the Clerk’s Table and cast your vote. (Sen. Onyonka and Sen. Wafula approached the Clerks-at-the-Table and registered their votes) Hon. Senators, we are now moving to Order No.12 and I will put the question. You may proceed to vote.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Sen. Abass and Sen. Wafula, proceed to dispatch desk and cast your vote.

[(Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Sen. Abass, and Sen. Wafula walked to the dispatch desk and voted)]

[(Voting in progress)]

[(Sen. Munyi Mundigi and Sen. Cherarkey stood in their place)]

Order, Sen. Mundigi and Senator for Nandi County. The results for the Divisions are as follows-

Cash Disbursement Schedule for Financial Year 2024/2025, put and the Senate proceeded to vote by county delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir 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. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega Cou…

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

Mombasa County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Joe Nyutu, Murang’a County; Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Kakamega County; Sen. Kinyua, Laikipia County; Sen. Kisang, Elgeyo Marakwet County; Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, Samburu County; Sen. Mandago, Uasin Gishu County; Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, MGH, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, K…

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

Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Murgor, West Pokot County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Onyonka, Kisii County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sigei, Bomet County; Sen. Wambua, Kitui County

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

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

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

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

Serjeant-at-Arms, you may now withdraw the Bar and open the doors. Next Order.

[(The Bar was drawn and the doors opened)]

Order, hon. Members. Please, do not leave the Chamber. Let us take our seats. The Senate Majority Whip and Sen. Sifuna, let us resume our seats.

[(Loud consultations)]

Clause 3 The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Wakili Sigei): I will ask the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, to proceed.

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting the expression “203 (2) ” appearing immediately after the words “accordance with Article” and substituting therefor the expression “202 (1) ”. The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. Clauses 4 and 5 The Temporary Chairperson : Division will be at the end. The Schedule

[(Question of the amendment proposed)]

[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]

[(Question, that Clauses 4 and 5 be part of the Bill, proposed)]

[(Sen. Wakili Sigei)]

SCHEDULE (s. 4) ALLOCATION OF REVENUE RAISED NATIONALLY BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS FOR THE 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR Type/ level of allocation Amount in Ksh.

Division will be at the end. Clauses 4 and 5 (Question, that Clauses 4 and 5 be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Arrears 2,736,739,351

Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule -

Arrears 2,736,739,351

Sen. Methu, Nyandarua County; Sen. Mungatana, Tana River County; Sen. Munyi Mundigi, Embu County; Sen. (Dr.) Murango, Kirinyaga County; Sen. Mwaruma, Taita Taveta County; Sen. Onyonka, Kisii County; Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, Siaya County; Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Migori County; Sen. Osotsi, Vihiga County; Sen. Seki, Kajiado County; Sen. Sifuna, Nairobi City County; Sen. Wafula, Bungoma County; Sen. Wakili Sig…

The results of the Division are as follows-

Hon. Members, we are now proceeding to the next clause. Sen. Chesang’, take your seat and vote. Sen. Joe Nyutu, approach the desk to vote.

[(Voting in progress)]

The results of the Division are as follows-

The results of the Division are as follows-

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

[(Loud consultations)]

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 10 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments. Thank you.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

[(The House resumed)]

[[The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) in the Chair]]

I beg your pardon? What did you say?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to report that the Committee of the Whole has considered the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) and its approval thereof with amendments.

Now, let the Senate Majority Leader move because you are misleading us with your doth.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir---

The Mover is the Senate Majority Leader. Let him do his work.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the correct reading is doth and not do. It is doth. The House is so informed.

[(Laughter)]

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

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.

Proceed to your seat.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Can we hear from the Mover?

[(Laughter)]

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

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second.

Proceed to your seat.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Can we hear from the Mover?

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) be now read a Third time. I request Sen. Githuku to second.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I second.

[(Question proposed)]

You can now open the doors and bars drawn.

[(The Bars were drawn and doors opened)]

[(Loud consultations)]

Hon. Senators, these are the results of the Division-

Sen. Cherarkey Samson, proceed.

[(Loud consultations)]