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Murungi Kathuri

Senate

Murungi Kathuri

County Meru
Party United Democratic Alliance
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements40%
  • Questions & Answers40%
  • Legislation & Bills8%
  • Basic Education5%
  • Agriculture4%
  • Employment & Labor4%

Biography

Kathuri Murungi is a Kenyan politician and senator for Meru County currently serving as deputy senate speaker of the Kenyan Senate. Previously, he was a member of the lower house of parliament of Kenya for South Imenti Constituency. He is rated by Politrack Africa as the second best performing senator with a percentage point of 72.8.

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Current Positions

Elected to be Deputy Speaker of the Senate.

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

45.6 / 100 overall performance score
Top 17% of the Senate Ranked 13 of 70
  • Contributions 677 ↑ above avg 29.4/100
    House average: 457.3
  • Bills 3 ↑ above avg 20.0/100
    House average: 1.6
  • Committees 4 ↑ above avg 66.7/100
    House average: 3.1
  • Initiative 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.2
  • Division participation 19 ↑ above avg 95.0/100
    House average: 15.1
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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Murungi Kathuri has made 33 speeches this year and a total of 6522 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 11th October 2022
69 speeches in 3 contributions
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS
59 speeches
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) She is using a note book for reference. From where she is, it is impossible to read word by word. Sen. Veronica Maina, avoid looking down, at least look at me.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Please take your seat.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Sen. Veronica Maina. Let us have Sen. Oketch Gicheru. It will be good if you can save a few minutes for the other Senators to contribute.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, what is out of order and which Standing Order are you quoting?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) You said Standing Order No.121 in line with an Article. That is what I want to get properly. Which Standing Order?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Sifuna, you wanted protection from the Chair, yet you are the one causing your insecurity. Please, let us avoid a lot of points of orders because many Senators in this room want to contribute to this Motion.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, what is out of order? Sen. Dullo is doing so well. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, go to the Dispatch Box.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Dullo, you have very few seconds to finish.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Sifuna, please proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Let us now have the Senate Minority Whip, Sen. Dullo. These two ladies are in the leadership of this House. I apologize since they ought to have contributed the first day. It is good that you have been around for the three days to see...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Inform him of the name of that new hybrid.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Okay, proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Please conclude.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed to prosecute your point of order.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Mwaruma, what is out of order?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Mwaruma, this Motion is in progress and we are at the tail-end. It is not possible to limit debate at this point according to Standing Order No.111. I have been requesting Members at their own discretion, to can save some time for your colleagues....
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Let us first here from Sen. Joe Nyutu, whether he is ready to be informed by the Senator for Nairobi City County.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Joe Nyutu, you may respond.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) You are quoting the wrong Standing Order. Standing Order 121 is disorderly conduct.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, I give you the opportunity to prosecute your point of order. You are both senior Members of this House and you know each other well. (Sen. Dullo spoke off record) Sen. Cherarkey, we want to know why when either of you speaks, the...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Quote the point of order you are referring to. This housekeeping matter came up at some point.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Actually, you have three more minutes to finish. (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record)

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Samahani, Sen. (Dr.) Murango! Ninaomba usisome moja kwa moja. Wewe zungumza ukiangalia Naibu wa Spika. Angalia nakala yako halafu uniangalie ukiendelea. (Laughter)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) When you see the red light, you know your time is up.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Joe Nyutu, your time is almost over, but there is another point of information from Sen. Mandago.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Sifuna, because you are eating into your time.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Just a minute, Sen. Joe Nyutu. What is out of order Sen. Oketch?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, any time you want to raise any issue, just catch the Speakers’ eye and you will be given that opportunity. Alternatively, rise up from your seat or put your hands up. All those traditional methods are acceptable. Sen. Sifuna, please proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, what is out of order?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Yes, Sen. Sifuna, proceed.

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Having sought that protection--- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What is the protection that you need from the Chair because you are already protected and covered by the brand? What else do you need from me?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Which Article of the Constitution?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Is there another point of order or point of information? Sen. Onyonka, please, proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen.Kathuri) Yes, Sen. Faki. Just a moment, Sen. (Dr.) Murango. October 11, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 44
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cheruiyot, kindly take your seat.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Did you say Article 116?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Ahsante sana. Sen. Mwaruma, what is out of order? (Interruption of debate on the Motion) PROCEDURAL MOTIONS EXTENSION OF SITTING TIME October 11, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 46
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sorry, Sen. Veronica Maina. There is a point of order.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Dullo

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Sifuna, there is an intervention from the Senator for Kisii. Sen. Onyonka, is it an intervention or do you want to contribute to the Motion?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you. Let us have Sen. (Dr.) Murango.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Yes, Sen. Joe Nyutu, you may respond.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Sifuna, do you want to be informed by your colleague friend?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Joe Nyutu, so that we can be on the right footing, I refer Sen. Oketch to Article 173 of the Constitution, which establishes the Judiciary Fund. Proceed Sen. Nyutu.

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The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Kathuri) Let us go to the next Order. THANKS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS DURING OPENING OF THE 13TH PARLIAMENT The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Kathuri) According to the records, the Senator for Kiambu had 13 minutes. Sen. Karungo, please proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Your time is up. However, I am happy we have the Motion on placement of Members of this House to Committees. The Government will now engage this House on the final steps on GMOs and any other policies. I wish that you could go to...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Dullo, kindly finish up.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Senator, your time is up.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Joe Nyutu, you are well informed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Order Senator.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Few seconds.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) There is a point of order from the Senate Majority Leader.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Okay, thank you. Proceed Sen. Sifuna. (The amber light was switched on)

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Keroche.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Sifuna, you have less than one-and-a- half minute. October 11, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 17
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, my good friend---

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Shakila Abdalla, please, proceed.

Procedural Matter PAPERS LAID
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, the Senate Majority Leader. Next Order. NOTICES OF MOTIONS The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The Senate Majority Leader, proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, I have established that we have quorum. We can start transacting our Business. However, before we do that, I understand that the gadgets on my right-hand side have not been working for the last 10 minutes. The technical team is tirelessly doing their...
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS EXTENSION OF SITTING TIME
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I did not hear that misinformation. Sen. Wakili Sigei, could you clarify?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) So, were you trying to give Sen. Wakili Sigei more information or were you giving clarification?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Faki. October 11, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 47
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Wakili Hillary, kindly proceed. October 11, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 49
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, the Members on my right- hand side are disadvantaged because their gadgets are not working. I confirm that the Members in this list are the ones who want to contribute. Confirm whether you are in my list before you sit forever and fail...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Just a minute, Sen. Wakili Sigei. What is out of order, Sen. Oketch?

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Kinyua.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Abdul Haji, you may proceed.

Plenary Contribution 5th October 2022
120 speeches in 7 contributions
motion_debate LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS
89 speeches
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What is out of order, Sen. Osotsi?

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am lucky that I was one of the people who crafted this Standing Orders. The intention of Standing Order No.98 (1) , does not require that when you stand, you must say; “Standing Order No.105--- (Loud consultations) The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Let him finish....
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, --- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)(Loud consultations)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me an opportunity to also contribute to the speech that His Excellency the President made to Parliament. First, we appreciate the fact that this was a closely contested election. As Azimio, we had more than seven million Kenyans behind us. We also...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir! October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 20
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the distinguished Senator for Vihiga County could be suffering from an ailment of daydreaming when his eyes are wide open. I have not stated the name of any Member, neither of this House nor the other House. The word Senator could mean, I was referring to...

Sen. Kathuri) :Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the President mentioned and also emphasized on affordable housing, and this has been elaborated in the presidential speech. All Kenyans, according to the Constitution, deserve and have the right to live in affordable and decent houses. That is why the President appealed to both...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Okay, Sen. Omogeni.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)not have the resources to pay for each and every individual to send them back to school where they belong.We risk creation of a generation of people who are going to stay at home and then become despondent. They will go back to doing all the...
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Sen. Kathuri) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are trying to do what we are supposed to do. I would like to quote Standing Order No.117 (1) (e) which states that a Senator commits an act of gross disorderly conduct if the Senator deliberately gives false information to the Senate....
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale came in and gave specific information. I have nothing to substantiate. The Deputy speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : In my opinion, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Vihiga is completely out of order to mislead the House that the President, in his address, did not touch on...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Kathuri) : Sen. Kathuri) : On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, certainly I cannot attempt to introduce the BBI on the Floor of this House for the reason that the Supreme Court of Kenya made a serious pronouncement which guided the entire country. Amongst other things, the Supreme Court said that the BBI was a mongrel that...

Proceed, Sen. Dullo.

Sen. Omogeni, please, proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I confirm that what Sen. Olekina has said about Standing Order No.98 (1) , is true and correct.

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy speaker ( Sen. Kathuri) : Sen. Kathuri) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do require your protection. The Deputy speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : I think I have made the right ruling on the matter of consulting the HANSARD.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 27 (6) , the Senate resolves that the debate on the Motion on the Presidential Address shall be limited to a maximum of three sitting days with not more than 15 minutes for each...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)We cannot say we want to put more money in NSSF, without restructuring it, removing corruption and misplaced investments that happen in it. Mr. President, it is good to increase the deduction to NSSF but make sure NSSF is restructured so that Kenyans have confidence to...

Sen. Kathuri) : Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think this is just a strategy to eat into my time. The Deputy speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : I have already ruled on that matter. Sen. Khalwale, kindly, let us use a parliamentary language.
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No, you will have your chance to defend.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. However, I would want the country and my colleagues to understand my reading of this Standing Order--- October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 46 (Loud consultations)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)that of the 22, at least one should have come from Tana River County. I support Sen. Mungatana that exclusion is not right.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir--- October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 33
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, certainly I cannot attempt to introduce the BBI on the Floor of this House for the reason that the Supreme Court of Kenya made a serious pronouncement which guided the entire country. Amongst other things, the Supreme Court said that the...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is about the President. However, I was thinking of Hon. Gachagua, the Deputy President that is why I had a slip of the tongue. I invite this Senate and the National Assembly to help President William Ruto’s Government, by doing...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I look at Standing Order No.98. With all due respect, it does not ask any Senator to state any Standing Order but to explain--- (Loud consultations) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sir, I continue with my contribution. The President alluded to the...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Sen. Kathuri): Sen. Kathuri):
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will reserve my comments on that matter until I bring a substantive Motion on that issue.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do require your protection. The Deputy speaker ( Sen. Kathuri) :“My administration will allocate Kshs50 billion every year to the Hustlers’ Fund from the micro small and medium enterprises so that they can access affordable credit to start and expand their businesses.”For Uwezo Fund, we...

Sen. Kathuri) : I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) Proceed, the Deputy Senate Majority Leader. PROCEDURAL MOTION LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON MOTION ON THE ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 13
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, welcome to Nairobi. Reading from the Motion on the Order Paper, it makes reference to Standing Order No. 110 (4) . My copy of the Standing Orders has Standing Order No.111 (4) as the order dealing with the limitation of debate...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Proceed, Sen Ali Roba.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, His Excellency the President made pledges to small-scale traders, hawkers, mama mboga and the makanga. We were told that the hustler nation will be a government formed by hawkers, hecklers and the mama mbogas. They also said that...
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is my neighbour and a good friend. I am concerned that he seems to be discussing a Senator whom he is not mentioning by name. There is no substantive Motion to discuss a Member. Is he in order? The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am rising on a point of order on the issue which is being introduced by my very good friend, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, whom I respect a lot. That is the issue of the CSs coming to address the House. Is he introducing the Building Bridges...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)

them out of the lending system, he proposed the international based practice of a scoring system. Whereby, the defaulters are given the lowest score and the ones that are servicing their loans are given a higher score. The lenders can then classify their clients according to their profiles.According to the...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am following what the Senator for Nyamira County has just presented before the House. Is he in order to preach tribalism and clannism at the altar of qualification? May I bring to his attention that the Kikuyus that he is talking about, represent over 30...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)If Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale interpreted this Article and read it in Kiswahili language, he will understand that those powers are there. The problem has been the failure by the CSs in responding to summons whenever issued by the Senate.The Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, will tell...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I respect the rules of this House. I never rise before reading a document fully---

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to bring the attention of the House and that of Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to Standing Order No. 185, which that talks about general application of rules in Committee of the Whole. That Standing Order says the same rules of...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)business runs here.I wanted to inform my neighbour that even without amending the Standing Orders, the Constitution already has a very clear framework for CSs to appear before us. What I should be hearing from the Senate Majority Leader is that the President should tell his...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Let him finish. That will mislead us further.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I conclude--- (Sen. Cherarkey spoke off record) I do not know why the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey is not a good listener.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to weigh in on the point of orders that have been raised. I totally agree with Sen. Omogeni and Sen. M. Kajwang’. It is true that the previous national executive was full of impunity. I want to assure them that we took...

Mr. Lee saw Singapore transformed, economically, in a big way. I call upon this House to leave politics aside and support the President in his proposals.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)(Laughter)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, heckling is their profession. It is out of order to profile individuals and Kenyans that have been nominated. I am talking about minorities and majorities. It has been captured. The Cabinet is yet to be completed. The Principal Secretaries (PSs) and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. However, I would want the country and my colleagues to understand my reading of this Standing Order--- October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 47
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On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir! The principle of a Member being responsible for the accuracy of his statement in this House is a cardinal principle. Secondly, --- The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What point of order are you on?

Sen. Kathuri): Sen. Kathuri): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me an opportunity to also contribute to the speech that His Excellency the President made to Parliament. First, we appreciate the fact that this was a closely contested election. As Azimio, we had more than seven million Kenyans...

The Deputy speaker ( Sen. Kathuri): Sen. Kathuri): Maybe, the Member who does not know the Standing Orders can consult the veterans to know the Standing Order that he or she should apply. By that, the House will be orderly and we will transact business.
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Majority Whip, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, I think I guided the House that we move the Motion, second and then we can continue. However, the way you are moving it, you are attracting so many points of order. Could you restrict yourself to seconding the Motion...

Sen. Kathuri) : You have just used the time that was allocated for you precisely. Sen. Orwoba, proceed. Kindly, finish up very fast. (Several Senators consulted loudly)
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, His Excellency the President made pledges to small-scale traders, hawkers, mama mboga and the makanga. We were told that the hustler nation will be a government formed by hawkers, hecklers and the mama mbogas. They also said that BBI was about sharing positions....

Sen. Kathuri) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just a reminder and you can confirm, that statement was made by Sen. Osotsi. This is a House of integrity and he was the first one to refer to it. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, do I have your ear? The Deputy speaker (Sen....
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Hon. Senator.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Loud consultations) October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 37
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Hon. Member---

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)our farmers rely on, if we did not incentivize them and ensure that they can access markets and farm inputs at a cheaper price, then we shall never be food secure as a country.I appreciate the commitment by the President when he read his speech. He...

Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to make a few remarks on the President’s address during the opening of the 13th Parliament. I will summarize the address as the hustlers’ reprieve. Given the proposals the President gave the target was the Small and Medium Sized...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, by saying “Mirembe mno” I was merely saying that she is telling the boyfriend, “may peace be with you, my lover.” I did not find it necessary to expound because that language I am speaking is spoken by seven million people. Under the Constitution, a language...
Ministerial Statement REPORTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY ASSEMBLIES’ CAR LOANS/MORTGAGE SCHEMES/FUNDS
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motion_debate LIMITATION OF DEBATE ON MOTIONS
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri)Colleagues, it is important that before you approve or reject any Procedural Motion, first of all, you need to read and understand it. That is actually akin to signing a contract.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to say this before I resume my seat....
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October 5, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 10
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Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.111 (1) , the Senate resolves that debate on a Motion not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or a Committee shall be limited in the following...
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Yes. Kindly proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Mungatana.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, it was not my intention or plan to give comments on this Communication, but allow me to give at least two more Senators a chance to make their comments. I will start with the Senator for Makueni County, Sen. Maanzo.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What is out of order? A minute Sen. Faki. Just a minute. I hope you have your Standing Orders with you because you must give me the correct Standing Order you are quoting.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I am looking for a non-lawyer to give a comment. I know you are a lawyer by profession, Sen. Cheptumo.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Members, I have confirmed that we have quorum. Let us proceed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR PUPILLAGE, INTERNSHIP AND ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMES IN THE SENATE
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Okay. You are well protected Senator. Proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) They are all guided. Thank you. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Gataya, Senator of Tharaka-Nithi. Let us close there, Hon. Senators.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I honestly agree with you, Senator. Sen. Madzayo, Senate Minority Leader, proceed. (Sen. Wambua spoke off record) Sen. Wambua, do you mean you are more senior than Sen. Madzayo in this House? Do you know there is superiority in contributing? Proceed, Senate Minority Leader. October...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Cherarkey, you are out of order. I am following a very elaborate list here on my left. If you continue guiding me on how to preside over this session, you will be treading on very dangerous ground.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I have decided to give a few more Members. I understand that we should encourage these young professionals and also get advice from seasoned lawyers like the Senator of Kisumu County. At least two minutes each. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda SC. October 5, 2022 SENATE...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Give him 30 seconds to finish.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Sen. Mungatana. However, you should know that this House does not decide who should come for pupillage or attachment. Those decisions are not made from this Floor. A different office is involved. That office should make sure we have diversity from all the...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) If I did not give you the microphone to contribute---

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Okay.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) No, have your seat Senator for Kisumu County.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) The last one is the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Wambua. You may proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen Maanzo, do you want to withdraw? Withdraw. You know there are lawyers of good repute---

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) What is out of order, Sen. Cherargei? Just a moment, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Which Standing Order? Do you want to contribute or make a point of order on?

Procedural Matter ADJOURNMENT
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Plenary Contribution 4th October 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
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Sen. Kathuri Murungi Sen. Omogeni, please. Proceed. (An hon. Senator spoke off record) October 4, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 37 Sen. Kathuri Murungi Member of the Committee is not the main issue. If I look through this list, these are credible Members who have come to this House due to a...
Plenary Contribution 1st October 2022
21 speeches in 2 contributions
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
18 speeches
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before I get into the Speech of the President, allow me to try and settle that conflict in terms of the right position on the Expressway. I sat in the Committee on Roads and Transportation in the last Session....
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have no objection. Being a ‘mono,’ I should be willing to be informed so that I learn.

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Sen. Kathuri): Sen. Kathuri):
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have no objection. Being a ‘mono,’ I should be willing to be informed so that I learn. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Sen. Faki, kindly proceed.

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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hold on, Sen. Wambua. What is your point of order, Sen. Ali Roba?

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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am speaking after my colleague and friend, Sen. Murkomen, the now CS for Roads, Transport and Public Works. I join issue with him, on the question of the importance of separation of powers, given that the House as a whole, has an obligation...
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However, the Judiciary budget for Financial Year 2022/2023 stands at Kshs18.9 billion. The Kshs18.9 billion was given against the projected budget of Kshs39.5 billion falling short of the requirement of the Judiciary.The Judiciary runs several courts and has a huge number of staff. Both judicial independence as an important facet...
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) That was actually a point of information, and it is okay. Maybe you can make the correction, Sen. Wambua.

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I propose that on the question of climate change, the Presidents’ Speech fell short. It should have been more specific on the measures that should be taken to encourage and ensure every citizen is involved in activities that mitigate the advancement of climate change. Climate change...
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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to contribute on the Presidential Address to this House. I have three minutes, but as you have stated, I will continue on Tuesday when we resume. As it was stated here by Sen. Cherarkey, I would want to use the same...
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I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. ADJOURNMENT The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the House. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until Tuesday, 11th October, 2022, at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 6.31 p.m. October 6, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 53
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The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Hon. Senator, sorry for the interruption. The Senator who has just crossed the Floor, kindly walk to the bar, bow and then cross over. (Sen. Montet walked to the bar and bowed, then proceeded to take her seat) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR VISITING DELEGATION FROM...
Plenary Contribution 8th September 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 8th September, 2022 - Morning Sitting

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Plenary Contribution 8th September 2022
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Plenary Session Thursday, 8th September, 2022 - Morning Sitting

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Bills Sponsored

Murungi Kathuri has sponsored 3 bills.

The County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 52)

2024
Stage: 2nd Reading

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1)

2024
Stage: 2nd Reading stage

The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39)

2023
Stage: Bill assented to.

Voting Record

12Ayes
7Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
19Divisions attended

Voting History: 19

Date
Vote
Decision
October 12, 2023
The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023)
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 4
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 3
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 2
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
August 14, 2025
The County Governments Allocation Bill, 2025 (Committee of the Whole)
Yes
October 17, 2024
Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Yes
October 29, 2024
Sugar Bill
Absent
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 11
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 10
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 9
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 8
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 7
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 6
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 5
Yes
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 4
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 3
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 2
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
March 12, 2024
Affordable Housing Bill 2024
Yes

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