The Senate Plenary, Thursday 12th June 2025. Afternoon Session

Thursday 12th June 2025 | Afternoon Session

The session focused on several important legislative and oversight areas including discussions on social protection measures, adjustments to the division of revenue among counties, and various statements concerning national and county-level issues. There were motions concerning the adjournment for a recess and the ongoing mediation over crucial bills.

Bills Discussed

• The Mung Beans Bill, Senate Bills No. 13 of 2022 – Referred to a mediation committee after a decision by the National Assembly.
• The Social Protection Bill, National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2025 – Proposed for a second reading, creating a framework for non-contributory social protection interventions in Kenya.
• Business Laws Amendment Bill, Senate Bills No. 51 of 2024 – Moved to the second reading.
• Labor Migration and Management Bill, Senate Bills No. 42 of 2024 – Moved to the second reading.

Topics Discussed

• Implementation of social protection policies
• Review and adjustments to the county revenue sharing formula
• Concerns of Nairobi city governance, specifically on land rates and public services
• Quality of agricultural produce, particularly potatoes in Nyandarwa County
• Governance issues regarding constituency boundaries and electoral processes

Key Takeaways and Decisions

• Mediation committee was appointed to resolve issues related to the Mung Beans Bill.
• Approval of proposed amendments to the division of revenue among counties which saw certain counties receiving adjusted amounts.
• Adoption of the Social Protection Bill in its second reading sought to improve the framework for aiding vulnerable communities in Kenya.
• Adjournment motion passed, marking the start of a recess until July 8th, 2025.

Major Participants

• Hon. Beatrice Ogola: Seconded the Social Protection Bill, highlighting its impact on vulnerable groups.
• Senator Cherargei: Spoke on issues of social protection and governance.
• Senator John Methu: Discussed agricultural safety and constituency boundary reviews.
• Senator Professor Margaret Kamar: Seconded the motion for Senate adjournment.

Key Moments

• Senators expressed strong concerns over the conduct of government and county officials in respect to the implementation of social programs, revealing discrepancies in service delivery.
• A vivid debate over the effective taxation and distribution of resources, pointing to ongoing governance challenges in varying regions of the country.

Notable Quotes

• “The true test of a nation is not its wealth or military might, but how it treats its most vulnerable.” – Senator Cherargei

This summary was generated from official YouTube livestreams of the Kenyan Parliament using bunge-bits, an automated transcription and summarization tool.