The Senate 3-Year Scorecard:
Evaluating Senate Performance Since Sept 2022

A 3-year evaluation of the Senate of Kenya’s performance from September 2022 to August 2025, focusing on plenary activity, legislation, oversight, motions, and committee work.

Research Methodology

sample Size

Analysis based on 100% Hansard and Senate website records

period

Sept 17, 2022 – Aug 29, 2025

method

Documented plenary sessions, bills, motions, committee reports, and oversight activities

Key Findings

140 plenary sittings with over 18,200 minutes spent, an 11% increase from last poll
Top speakers: Samson Cherargei, Aaron Cheruiyot, Enoch Wambua, Edwin Sifuna, Hillary Sigei
Least active speakers: Mwenda Gataya, Shakila Mohammed, Issa Juma, George Mbugua, Miraj Abdulhaman
Successful bills include the Sugar Bill, County Finance Laws Amendment Bill, and Persons with Disabilities Bill
101 motions filed, 70 adopted
Top motion movers: Danson Mungatana, Bonny Khalwale, Hamida Kibwana, Samson Cherargei, Karung’o Thangwa
Top 5 statement contributors: Prof. Tom Ojienda, Samson Cherargei, Hamida Kibwana, Hezena Lemaletian, Beatrice Ogolla
Most active committees: Budget and Finance, Education, National Cohesion & Equal Opportunities, CPIC, CPAIC
Successful impeachments include Rigathi Gachagua (former DP) and Gov. Eric Mutai (Kericho); others failed
Overall Top 10 Senators: Samson Cherargei, Moses Kajwang, Hamida Kibwana, Edwin Sifuna, Enoch Wambua, Godfrey Osotsi, Tabitha Mutinda, Bonny Khalwale, Mohammed Chute, Tom Ojienda

Key Observations

Parliamentary bills often stall in the National Assembly
Cabinet appearances in plenary are less impactful compared to committee sessions
Sen. Samson Cherargei had 98% appearance rate; Sen. Mwenda the lowest at 7%
Committee of the Whole House is increasingly used for impeachments
Variation in performance between nominated, youth, and women senators highlights diversity in representation

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The Senate 3-Year Scorecard: Evaluating Senate Performance Since Sept 2022

The Senate 3-Year Scorecard:
Evaluating Senate Performance Since Sept 2022