The Senate of the Republic of Kenya is one of the two Houses of the Parliament of Kenya, along with the National Assembly. The Senate was first established as part of Kenya's 1963 Constitution.

Senate
12th Parliament
History
Founded1963 and 2013
New session started
8 September 2022 (2022-09-08)
Leadership
Speaker
Amason Kingi, Kenya Kwanza
since 8 September 2022[1]
Deputy Speaker
Kathuri Murungi, Kenya Kwanza
since 8 September 2022
Majority Leader
Aaron Cheruiyot, Kenya Kwanza
since 17 September 2022
Minority Leader
Stewart Madzayo, Azimio-One Kenya
since 17 September 2022
Majority Whip
Bonny Khalwale, Kenya Kwanza
since 17 September 2022
Structure
Seats67
Political groups
Government (33)
  •   Kenya Kwanza (33)

Opposition (33)

Vacant (1)
Elections
47 First Past the Post, 20 co-opted, 1 ex-officio
Last election
9 August 2022
Next election
2027
Meeting place
Parliament Buildings,[2] Nairobi, Kenya
Website
Official website

After being abolished in 1966, the Senate was re-established by Article 93 of the new 2010 Constitution to represent counties' interests as well as pass legislation concerning counties.

First Senate, 1963–1966 edit

Kenya's 1963 Constitution established a Senate that consisted of 41 senators elected for six years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years. Timothy Chokwe served as the first speaker of the Senate.[3] The Senate was abolished in 1966, when its membership was combined with that of the House of Representatives to form a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly.

Members of the first Senate (1963–1966) edit

Constituency Senator Party
1 Mombasa District S. R. D. Msechu
2 Kwale District Rocky Mchinga
3 Kilifi District H. J. Malingi
4 Tana River District Martin T. Jilo
5 Lamu District Msallam M. Ali
6 Taita-Taveta District W. K. Mengo
7 Garissa District Abdi Haji Ahmed
8 Wajir District Noor Adhan Hassan
9 Mandera District Mohamed Nur Hussein
10 Marsabit District S. A. Galgallo
11 Isiolo District Mkubito Lawi
12 Meru District Julius Muthamia
13 Embu District S. R. Nyaga
14 Kitui District Permenas Nzilu Munyasia
15 Machakos District J. M. Nthula
16 Nyandarua District Gideon G. Kago
17 Nyeri District James P. Mathenge
18 Kirinyaga District R. N. Kikunju
19 Fort Hall District Tadeo Mwaura
20 Kiambu District J. M. Koinange
21 Thika District J. M. Njonjo
22 Turkana District J. H. Robaro
23 West Pokot District E. Porriot Kassachon
24 Samburu District J. Lenayiarra Kanite KADU
25 Trans-Nzoia District William Wamalwa
26 Uasin Gishu District E. M. Daliti
27 Elgeyo-Marakwet District J. K. Arap Chemjor
28 Nandi District G. N. Kalya
29 Baringo District William Kiptui Rotich
30 Laikipia District Tom Kariuki Gichohi
31 Nakuru District W. Sijeyo
32 Narok District P. T. Ole Lemein
33 Kajiado District G. K. Ole Kipury
34 Kericho District James K Arap Soi
35 Kakamega District A. R. Tsalwa
36 Bungoma District Nathan W. Munoko
37 Busia District . J. W. Machio
42 Central Nyanza District D. O. Makasembo
39 South Nyanza District S. F. Mbeo-Onyango
40 Kisii District J. K. Kebaso
41 Nairobi Extra-Regional Area C. K. Lubembe KANU

Modern Senate, 2013–present edit

 
Plenary Chamber of the Senate of Kenya, Nairobi in 2020

The 2013 General Election took place on 4 March 2013.[4] Under the new Constitution, which was passed during the 2010 Referendum, the 2013 general election was the first to include the election of Senators representing the 47 newly created counties. They were also the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

According to their share of elected seats, the political parties nominated an additional 16 women. Additional nominations were made for two members representing the youth and two members representing Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). The Speaker of the Senate, who is an ex officio member, is elected by the Senators sworn in on the first Sitting of the Senate.

Powers edit

The powers and role of the Senate in Kenya are as follows:[5]

  • Empowered to represent the interests of the counties and their governments
  • Participates in law-making by considering, debating and approving bills concerning counties
  • Determines allocation of national revenue among counties.
  • Has powers of impeachment over the president, deputy president, county governor, and deputy governors

Members of the Senate from 2017 to 2022 edit

Elected senators edit

County
number
County Senator Party Coalition
1 Mombasa Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji ODM NASA
2 Kwale Boy Issa Juma ODM NASA
3 Kilifi Stewart Madzayo ODM NASA
4 Tana-River Golich Juma Wario JP Jubilee
5 Lamu Anuar Loitiptip JP Jubilee
6 Taita-Taveta Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma ODM NASA
7 Garissa Abdulkadir Haji JP Jubilee
8 Wajir Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali JP Jubilee
9 Mandera Mohamed Maalim Mahamud JP Jubilee
10 Marsabit Godana Hargura JP Jubilee
11 Isiolo Adan Dullo Fatuma PDR Jubilee
12 Meru Mithika Linturi JP Jubilee
13 Tharaka Nithi Kithure A. Kindiki JP Jubilee
14 Embu Peter Ndwiga JP Jubilee
15 Kitui Enock Wambua WDM-K NASA
16 Machakos Boniface Mutinda Kabaka WDM-K NASA
17 Makueni Mutula Kilonzo, Jr. WDM-K NASA
18 Nyandarua Paul Githiomi Mwangi JP Jubilee
19 Nyeri Ephraim Maina JP Jubilee
20 Kirinyaga Charles Kibiru JP Jubilee
21 Murang'a Irungu Kang'ata JP Jubilee
22 Kiambu Kimani Wamatangi JP Jubilee
23 Turkana Malachy Charles Ekal Imana ODM NASA
24 West-Pokot Samuel Poghisio KANU Jubilee
25 Samburu Steve Ltumbesi Lelegwe JP Jubilee
26 Trans-Nzoia Michael Maling’a Mbito JP Jubilee
27 Uasin-Gishu Margaret Kamar JP Jubilee
28 Elgeyo-Marakwet Kipchumba Murkomen JP Jubilee
29 Nandi Samson Cherarkey JP Jubilee
30 Baringo Gideon Moi KANU Jubilee
31 Laikipia John Nderitu JP Jubilee
32 Nakuru Susan Kihika JP Jubilee
33 Narok Olekina Ledama ODM NASA
34 Kajiado Phillip Salau Mpaayei JP Jubilee
35 Kericho Aaron Cheruiyot JP Jubilee
36 Bomet Christopher Langat JP Jubilee
37 Kakamega Cleophas Malala ANC NASA
38 Vihiga George Khaniri ANC NASA
39 Bungoma Moses Wetangula FORD-KENYA NASA
40 Busia Amos Wako ODM NASA
41 Siaya James Orengo ODM NASA
42 Kisumu Frederick Outa Otieno ODM NASA
43 Homa Bay Moses Otieno Kajwang ODM NASA
44 Migori Ochilo Ayacko ODM NASA
45 Kisii Sam Ongeri ODM NASA
46 Nyamira Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o ODM NASA
47 Nairobi Sakaja Johnson JP Jubilee

Source: Kenyan Parliament (2020)[6]


Members of the Senate from 2022 to 2027 edit

Elected senators edit

County
number
County Senator Party Coalition
1 Mombasa Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji ODM Azimio-One Kenya
2 Kwale Boy Issa Juma ODM Azimio-One Kenya
3 Kilifi Stewart Madzayo ODM Azimio-One Kenya
4 Tana-River Danson Mungatana UDA Kenya Kwanza
5 Lamu Joseph Githuku JP Azimio-One Kenya
6 Taita-Taveta Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma ODM Azimio-One Kenya
7 Garissa Abdulkadir Haji JP Azimio-One Kenya
8 Wajir Abass Mohamed UDM Kenya Kwanza
9 Mandera Ali Roba UDM Kenya Kwanza
10 Marsabit Mohamed Said Chute UDA Kenya Kwanza
11 Isiolo Adan Dullo Fatuma JP Azimio-One Kenya
12 Meru Kathuri Murungi UDA Kenya Kwanza
13 Tharaka Nithi Gataya Mwenda UDA Kenya Kwanza
14 Embu Alexander Mundigi DP Kenya Kwanza
15 Kitui Enock Wambua WDM-K Azimio-One Kenya
16 Machakos Agnes Kavindu Muthama WDM-K Azimio-One Kenya
17 Makueni Dan Maanzo WDM-K Azimio-One Kenya
18 Nyandarua John Penninah Methu UDA Kenya Kwanza
19 Nyeri Wahome Wamatinga UDA Kenya Kwanza
20 Kirinyaga James Murango UDA Kenya Kwanza
21 Murang'a Joe Nyutu UDA kenya Kwanza
22 Kiambu Paul Karungo Thang'wa UDA Kenya Kwanza
23 Turkana James Lomenen Ekomwa UDA Kenya Kwanza
24 West-Pokot James Murgor UDA Kenya Kwanza
25 Samburu Steve Ltumbesi Lelegwe UDA Kenya Kwanza
26 Trans-Nzoia Allan Chesang UDA Kenya Kwanza
27 Uasin-Gishu Jackson Mandago UDA Kenya Kwanza
28 Elgeyo-Marakwet Kipchumba Murkomen UDA Kenya Kwanza
29 Nandi Samson Cherarkey UDA Kenya Kwanza
30 Baringo William Cheptumo UDA Kenya Kwanza
31 Laikipia John Nderitu UDA Kenya Kwanza
32 Nakuru Tabitha Keroche UDA Kenya Kwanza
33 Narok Olekina Ledama ODM Azimio-One Kenya
34 Kajiado Samuel Kanar Seki UDA Kenya Kwanza
35 Kericho Aaron Cheruiyot UDA Kenya Kwanza
36 Bomet Hillary Sigei UDA Kenya Kwanza
37 Kakamega Bonny Khalwale UDA Kenya Kwanza
38 Vihiga Geoffrey Osotsi ODM Azimio-One Kenya
39 Bungoma Vacant FORD-KENYA Kenya Kwanza
40 Busia Okiya Omtatah NRA Azimio-One Kenya
41 Siaya Oburu Odinga ODM Azimio-One Kenya
42 Kisumu Tom Ojienda ODM Azimio-One Kenya
43 Homa Bay Moses Otieno Kajwang ODM Azimio-One Kenya
44 Migori Eddy Oketch ODM Azimio-One Kenya
45 Kisii Richard Onyonka ODM Azimio-One Kenya
46 Nyamira Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o ODM Azimio-One Kenya
47 Nairobi Edwin Sifuna ODM Azimio-One Kenya

Members of the senate between 2013 and 2017 edit

The Senate consists of 47 members directly elected by their counties, 16 women nominated by the political parties according to their relative strength in the Senate elections, two members to represent the youth, and two members to represent persons with disabilities.

Elected senators edit

County
number
County Senator Party Coalition
1 Mombasa Hassan Omar WDM-K CORD
2 Kwale Issa Juma Boy ODM CORD
3 Kilifi Stewart Madzayo ODM CORD




4 Tana-River Ali bule FPK CORD
5 Lamu Abu Chiaba TNA Jubilee
6 Taita-Taveta Dan Mwazo ODM CORD
7 Garissa Yusuf Haji TNA Jubilee
8 Wajir Abdirahman Ali ODM CORD
9 Mandera Billow Kerow URP Jubilee
10 Marsabit Godana Hargura ODM CORD
11 Isiolo Mohammed Kuti URP Jubilee
12 Meru Kiraitu Murungi APK Jubilee
13 Tharaka Nithi Kithure Kindiki TNA Jubilee
14 Embu Lenny Kivuti APK Jubilee
15 Kitui David Musila WDM-K CORD
16 Machakos Johnstone Muthama WDM-K CORD
17 Makueni Mutula Kilonzo, Jr. WDM-K CORD
18 Nyandarua Muriuki Karue TNA Jubilee
19 Nyeri Mutahi Kagwe NARC Jubilee
20 Kirinyaga Daniel Karaba TNA Jubilee
21 Murang'a Kembi Gitura TNA Jubilee
22 Kiambu Paul Kimani TNA Jubilee
23 Turkana John Munyes FORD-KENYA CORD
24 West-Pokot John Krop Lonyangapuo KANU Jubilee
25 Samburu Sammy Leshore URP Jubilee
26 Trans-Nzoia Henry Ndiema FORD-KENYA CORD
27 Uasin-Gishu Isaac Melly URP Jubilee
28 Elgeyo-Marakwet Kipchumba Murkomen URP Jubilee
29 Nandi Stephen Sang URP Jubilee
30 Baringo Gideon Moi KANU Amani
31 Laikipia Geoffrey Gitahi Kariuki TNA Jubilee
32 Nakuru Susan Kihika TNA Jubilee
33 Narok Stephen Kanyinge ole Ntutu URP Jubilee
34 Kajiado Peter Mositet TNA Jubilee
35 Kericho Charles Keter URP Jubilee
36 Bomet Wilson Lessan URP Jubilee
37 Kakamega Bonny Khalwale UDF Amani
38 Vihiga George Khaniri UDF Amani
39 Bungoma Moses Wetangula FORD-KENYA CORD
40 Busia Amos Wako ODM CORD
41 Siaya James Orengo ODM CORD
42 Kisumu Peter Anyang' Nyong'o ODM CORD
43 Homa Bay Moses Kajwang ODM CORD
44 Migori Wilfred Machage ODM CORD
45 Kisii Chris Obure ODM CORD
46 Nyamira Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o FORD-KENYA CORD
47 Nairobi Gideon Mbuvi TNA Jubilee

Women senators edit

Women Nominated to the senate 2022-2027


Name Political Party
1. Abdalla Shakilla Mohamed WDM
2. Beatrice Akinyi Ogolla ODM
3. Beth Kalunda Syengo ODM
4. Betty Batuli Montet ODM
5. Catherine Muyeka Mumma ODM
6. Crystal Kegehi Asige ODM
7. Esther Anyieni Okenyuri UDA
8. Hamida Ali Kibwana ODM
9. Hezena M. Lemaletian ODM
10. Joyce Chepkoech Korir UDA
11. Gloria Orwoba UDA
12. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman UDA
13. Tabitha Maureen Mutinda UDA
14. Karen Nyamu UDA
15. Omar Mariam Sheikh UDM
16. Pesi Peris Tobiko UDA
17. Prof. Margaret Jepkoech Kamar JP
18. Veronica Waheti Nduati UDA

Women nominated to the senate between 2013-2017 edit

# Senator Party
1 Beatrice Elachi APK
2 Catherine Mukite Nobwola FORD-KENYA
3 Janet Ongera ODM
4 Elizabeth Ongoro Masha ODM
5 Halima Abdille Mohamud ODM
6 Agnes Nzani (Dr.) ODM
7 Beth Wambui Mugo TNA
8 Emma Mbura Getrude TNA
9 Naisula Lesuuda TNA
10 Joy Adhiambo Gwendo TNA
11 Martha Wangari UDF
12 Mshenga Mvita Kisasa URP
13 Chelule Liza URP
14 Adan Dullo Fatuma URP
15 Judith Achieng Sijeny WDM-K
16 Zipporah Jepchirchir Kittony KANU


Members nominated to senate to represent youth edit

# Name Party
1 Kanainza Nyongesa Daisy ODM
2 Hosea Onchwangi TNA

Members nominated to senate to represent people with disabilities edit

# Name Party
1 Ben Njoroge TNA
2 Godliver Nanjira Omondi ODM

Summary by coalition and party between 2013 and 2017 edit

These summaries are based on post-election coalitions as reported by the press.

Coalition Party Elected
senators
Nominated
senators
Total
Jubilee TNA 11 6 17
URP 9 3 12
NARC 1 1
Total 21 9 30
Amani
Jubilee-affiliated
KANU 2 1 3
UDF 2 1 3
Total 4 2 6
Jubilee-affiliated APK 2 1 3
Total 2 1 3
CORD ODM 10 6 16
FORD-KENYA 4 1 5
WDM-K 4 1 5
FPK 1 1
Total 19 8 27
Vacant 1 0 1
Total 47 20 67

Committees edit

Committees 2022 -