Sen. Oketch Gicheru Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a very special delegation to us, as a House, especially because we have seen a number of things happening in our schools today that we did not expect. It is amazing to see many students who are committed to continuing...

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June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 30 Sen. Oketch Gicheru Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my question stems from financial accountability, especially for county governments in relation to exchequer releases by the National Treasury. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in his own words, the Cabinet Secretary said that there are delays in terms...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Hon. Cabinet Secretary, proceed to give your response. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Ask your question. Sen. Oketch Gicheru I am coming to the question, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Everybody seems to be an expert in Vision Sen. Oketch Gicheru

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Sen. Oketch Gicheruuko sehemu za nyanja ya juu. Watu wanaambiwa stori nyingi. Wengine wanatumia hela nyingi.Wengine wanapelekwa mahali ambapo hapana huduma za kiafya zinazofaa kusimamia na kutibu shida kama hizi. Hii imekuwa ni shida kwa wananchi wetu wa hapa Kenya na watu wa Tana River wenye matatizo ya kukosa mtoto...

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June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 30 Sen. Oketch Gicheru Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my question stems from financial accountability, especially for county governments in relation to exchequer releases by the National Treasury. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in his own words, the Cabinet Secretary said that there are delays in terms...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Hon. Cabinet Secretary, proceed to give your response. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Ask your question. Sen. Oketch Gicheru I am coming to the question, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) Everybody seems to be an expert in Vision Sen. Oketch Gicheru

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Sen. Oketch Gicheruuko sehemu za nyanja ya juu. Watu wanaambiwa stori nyingi. Wengine wanatumia hela nyingi.Wengine wanapelekwa mahali ambapo hapana huduma za kiafya zinazofaa kusimamia na kutibu shida kama hizi. Hii imekuwa ni shida kwa wananchi wetu wa hapa Kenya na watu wa Tana River wenye matatizo ya kukosa mtoto...

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Sen. Oketch Gicheru Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity as I also appreciate Sen. Ledama Olekina for bringing this statement. Time without number in this country, we have seen that when disaster is looming, there is no serious preparedness. There is no organisation at the national and...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to make a brief comment on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment Bill) (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2024) . My colleagues have already highlighted the dangers of allowing the Executive to control legislation. Parliament has been given the power of the purse. When it comes...

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Sen. Oketch Gicheru Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to make a brief comment on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment Bill) (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2024) . My colleagues have already highlighted the dangers of allowing the Executive to control legislation. Parliament has been given the power of the purse....

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Very well. Honourable Senators, having no other Senator willing to contribute, I call upon the Mover to reply. Since the mover is not around, I defer the reply of the Bill. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 42 Sen. Oketch Gicheru element in such a sector that it...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to make a brief comment on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment Bill) (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2024) . My colleagues have already highlighted the dangers of allowing the Executive to control legislation. Parliament has been given the power of the purse. When it comes...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Sen. Oketch Gicheru

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to make a brief comment on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment Bill) (National Assembly Bill No.3 of 2024) . My colleagues have already highlighted the dangers of allowing the Executive to control legislation. Parliament has been given the power of the purse....

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Very well. Honourable Senators, having no other Senator willing to contribute, I call upon the Mover to reply. Since the mover is not around, I defer the reply of the Bill. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 42 Sen. Oketch Gicheru element in such a sector that it...

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Sen. Oketch Gicheru(Applause) May 12, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 40 Sen. Oketch Gicheru Consequently, there are Members who are stuck outside because the bar was not drawn, and it would be important for them to put a vote for this Bill. I plead with you to reconsider, to add one more...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is a very good Bill and I hope that Sen. Crystal Asige will see the need to be educated by an agroforestry expert. You learn knowledge in the middle of debate. Perhaps one of the things that this House does...

Sen. Oketch Gicheru: Sen. Oketch Gicheru:same way by eucalyptus. I will argue my case to help us rework this Bill for it to have a coherent approach that does not limit it.I will start with the cons or the demerits of planting eucalyptus. The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) has...