{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153305","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153303","results":[{"id":1551232,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551232/?format=json","text_counter":15,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Several Senators walked into the Chamber)"},{"id":1551233,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551233/?format=json","text_counter":16,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":"Hon. Senators, you can have your seats as quickly as possible. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. Whereas vide Gazette Notice No.715 of 27th January, 2025, His Excellency the President appointed members of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the chairperson and members of the IEBC; Further, whereas the Selection Panel is currently undertaking the interviews of the shortlisted candidates for the positions of chairperson and members of the IEBC, and that given the interviews schedule of all short-listed applicants, the Panel has inadequate time to conclude the recruitment process; Appreciating the request by the Selection Panel for additional time to ensure the recruitment process comprises the understanding of the constitutional principles of regional balance, representation of the youth and overall inclusivity, while ensuring that the interviews are conducted as far as is practicable, within official working days and hours; And whereas by a resolution passed on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 6(2) of the First Schedule to the IEBC Act, Cap 7(C), the National Assembly resolved to extend the tenure of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the IEBC by a period of 14 days from 28th April, 2025. Now, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No.41(1) of the National Assembly, I hereby convey the said resolution of the National Assembly and seek the concurrence of the Senate. Hon. Senators, as you recall, on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, the Senate considered and passed a resolution to extend the tenure of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the IEBC by a period of 14 days from 28th April, 2025. The Senate became seized of this matter following a request by the Chairperson of the Selection Panel to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). The Commission subsequently deliberated on the matter and resolved to recommend to the Houses of Parliament that the Panel’s tenure be extended by 14 days pursuant to Paragraph 6(2) of the First Schedule of the IEBC Act in order to enable the Panel to finalize the recruitment process. The Senate's decision has since been communicated to both the National Assembly and the PSC. I thank you. Hon. Senators, before we proceed to the next order, I want to give the following Communication."},{"id":1551234,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551234/?format=json","text_counter":17,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":"The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1551235,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551235/?format=json","text_counter":18,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR"},{"id":1551236,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551236/?format=json","text_counter":19,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"SUBSTANTIATION OF FACTS BY SEN. CHERARKEY"},{"id":1551237,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551237/?format=json","text_counter":20,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Senators, I have this Communication to make on substantiation of facts a Senator alleges to be true; that concerns Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP. As you may recall, at the sitting of the Senate held on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, the Temporary Speaker, Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP directed Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP, to substantiate utterances made in the course of his contribution to the Motion on extension of time of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the chairperson and members of the IEBC. The direction was as a result of a point of order by the Senator for Kitui County, Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP, pursuant to Standing Order No. 105. Standing Order 105 provides that- “(1) A Senator shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts that the Senator alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly. (2) If a Senator has sufficient reason to convince the Speaker that the Senator is unable to substantiate the allegations instantly, the Speaker shall require that such Senator substantiates the allegations not later than the next sitting day, failure to which the Senator shall be deemed to be disorderly within the meaning of Standing Order No.121 on Disorderly conduct, unless the Senator withdraws the allegations and gives a suitable apology, if the Speaker so requires.” Hon. Senators, in the point of order, Sen. Cherarkey, MP, was required to substantiate the statement that- “With tremendous respect, I will not mention the name. I saw his leader objecting the process. Why is it that opponents of President William Ruto fear having the IEBC in place? It is because they fear elections. They must allow it to happen.”"},{"id":1551238,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551238/?format=json","text_counter":21,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Loud consultations)"},{"id":1551239,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551239/?format=json","text_counter":22,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, this is the last warning I am giving this House. When the Chair is up standing and reading a Communication, you must keep quiet. You can see those two gracious ladies there are consulting. This is very unbecoming behavior in this House. When the Chair is communicating to the Members, you should just listen, so that you absorb the message. Hon. Senators, Sen. Cherarkey, MP, was not able to substantiate his statements as required pursuant to Standing Order No.105(1) and subsequently requested the Temporary Speaker, Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, to provide the evidence at the next sitting day in accordance with Standing Order No.105(2). Having acceded to the request, the Temporary Speaker directed that the Senator substantiates the allegation at the next sitting day. Pursuant to Standing Order No.105(2), I now invite Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP to forthwith substantiate the claim, as raised in the point of order by Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP, failure to which, the Senator shall be deemed to be disorderly within the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1551240,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551240/?format=json","text_counter":23,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"meaning of Standing Order No.121. In the absence of such substantiation, the Senator will be required to withdraw the statement and apologise to the Senate. I thank you. Sen. Cherarkey, proceed."},{"id":1551241,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551241/?format=json","text_counter":24,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherarkey","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13217,"legal_name":"Cherarkey K Samson","slug":"cherarkey-k-samson"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know whom I am apologizing to since Sen. Wambua is not here. I need your guidance, so that I know who I am apologizing to since Sen. Wambua is not here."}]}