Senator Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: I do not know how many Members of the Senate are aware that our Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) is a leading institution in the region and the entire sub-Saharan Africa that trains parliamentary procedures and practices. Each year, we receive delegations from Zambia, South Africa and other different parts of the region and some from Europe who want to study the practice of democracy in Africa. Therefore, I know that this delegation is in good hands of an experienced and well-trained parliamentary staff. I believe that this is in line with one of our key objectives as ... view
• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is an important Statement that our colleague, Sen. (Dr.) Michael Mbito, Senator for Trans Nzoia is inviting the attention of the House to. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: Some of the difficult and harsh conditions that Kenyans have to put up with currently due to the ravaging effects of COVID-19 include difficult economic times. This has resulted in a situation where mental health has become among the leading health conditions that affect people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the unfortunate thing is that many people do not appreciate what mental health is and the kind of challenges that exist. That is why we must appreciate the good work that is being done by our colleagues, led by Sen. Sylvia Kasanga, who has distinguished herself as a champion for this course ... view
• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: This is something important. I hope Sen. (Dr.) Mbito, being the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health, shall be able to follow through and ensure that when Government responds to this Statement, they are put to task and give the country a roadmap on how we can ensure that we have good mental health facilities in our country to take care of patients. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Khaniri, this afternoon has brought an important issue before this House. He has requested the Statement under Standing Order No. 47(1). The beauty of our new Standing Orders is that it gives you the liberty to direct it to a particular Committee to handle. In your consideration, I agree with those who have said that this is not just an issue to do with wildlife but Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), which is the main culprit that should be invited to whatever Committee it shall be referred to. Then the managing director can ... view
• 24 Feb 2021 in Senate: responsible. Part of the reason some of these private conservancies can be this reckless is because they see how Government treats wildlife. You remember the experiment that went wrong. When he is invited here, one of the things he needs to do is shed light on what was the eventual finding. He promised Kenyans that out of the incident where we lost 10 rhinos, he will furnish the country with a report explaining what went wrong, since that is within the same theme of protection of our wildlife. He should come with that report, so that the country can understand ... view
• 18 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I agree with my colleagues in most of the issues that they raised. However, I hold a slightly different tone and view in terms of what the Committee should endeavour to find out in addition to what Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. and the rest of our colleagues have requested about. Issues of trade and trade barriers are not that simple to the point where as a House the Parliament of Kenya we can unilaterally condemn the action of the Kenyan Government officials in what I would consider to be enhancement of protectionist policies that will ... view
• 18 Feb 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hold a completely different view and these are not my words. At our last Committee visit - I cannot remember which Committee it was - we visited the Kenyan Consulate in the UAE. These are the concerns that the Kenyan officials were raising with us as leaders of this country. They were wondering what is it that we, as a people in leadership, are doing about the imbalance of trade between us and them. Those things that you have said are true, but I have told you the standards that they have set for our goods ... view
• 16 Feb 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Like you have communicated, you will allow us to make our comments with regards to the passing on of our colleague, the late Hon. John Oroo Oyioka. The reason I felt that it will be in order for me to relay condolences on behalf of the people of Kericho is because this gentleman served the people of Kericho County with great distinction during his stint; first as a teacher and then as a District Education Officer. He served at Cheptenye High School, one of the very old high schools in our county, very close to ... view
• 16 Feb 2021 in Senate: National Assembly and the Senate can jointly sponsor a Bill. However, the avenue does not exist at this particular moment. If one sponsors, then it goes to the other House as sponsored by a Senator or a Member of National Assembly from a particular constituency. The Bill that he was sponsoring was so important and I hope that our colleagues in the National Assembly will see to it that it is brought to conclusion in the quickest time possible so that it can then be brought to this House. I believe that as the Committee on Budget and Finance, we ... view