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Ali Roba

County Mandera

Party United Democratic Movement

2022 coalition Kenya Kwanza

Status Elected

Term Sep 2022 – Present

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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

Devolution53%
Questions & Answers17%
Statements17%
Budget & Finance8%
Taxation6%

Overview Topics 2 Contributions Voting Record Bills 13 Committees Motions 6 Petitions 0 Questions 0 Statements 18 Papers Laid 33 Declarations & Gazette

Background

Career & Experience

Senator at Senate (Started: August 2022); Member at United Democratic Movement (Ongoing)

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

51.9 / 100 overall performance score

Top 4% of the Senate Ranked 4 of 67

Contributions 436 ↓ below avg 18.7/100

House average: 549.9
Bills 13 ↑ above avg 61.9/100

House average: 1.8
Committees 36 ↑ above avg 100.0/100

House average: 5.5
Initiative 56 ↓ below avg 4.7/100

House average: 92.6
Division participation 17 ↑ above avg 85.0/100

House average: 15.5

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Committee Membership

The Chair of the Finance and Budget committee.
A member of the Liaison committee.
A member of the Senate Business committee.

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by Ali Roba's committees.

Carb Report 2026 Finance And Budget · Jun 2026
The Third (3rd) Quarter Report For Fiscal Year 2025-26 On Implementation Of The Equalization Fund Finance And Budget · Jun 2026
Report Of The Finance And Budget Committee On Stoppage Of Transfer Of Funds To The County Government Of Meru Finance And Budget · May 2026
Report On All New Loans Finance And Budget · Apr 2026
Report Of The Standing Committee On Finance And Budget On The County Governments (equitable Share) Cash Disbursement Schdls 25-2 Finance And Budget · Sep 2025
Report On The County Governments Additional Allocations (senate Bills No. 8 Of 2025) Finance And Budget · Jul 2025
Standing Committee On Finance And Budget Report On The Division Of Revenue Bill 2025 (national Assembly Bills No .10 Of 2025) Finance And Budget · Jul 2025
Report On The County Allocation Of Revenue Bill ( Senate Bills No. 9 Of 2025) Finance And Budget · Jul 2025
Report On The Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill (senate Bills No. 7 Of 2025) Finance And Budget · Jul 2025
Report On The Division Of Revenue Bill, 2025 (national Assembly Bills No.10 Of 2025) Finance And Budget · Jul 2025
Report To Parliament On All Loans Contractedbu Government Of Kenya From 1st January 2025 To 30th April 2025 Finance And Budget · Jun 2025
Report On The County Allocation Of Revenue Bill, 2024 (senate Bills No 25 Of 2024) Finance And Budget · May 2025
Report Of Standing Committee On Finance And Budget On The Fourth Basis Of Allocating The National Revenue To Counties Finance And Budget · May 2025
Report Of The Joint Sittting Of The Na Departmental Committee On Finance And National Planning And The Senate Standing Committee Finance And Budget · May 2025
Report On County Governments Addittional Allocations Bill No. 1 Of 2025- With Annexures- B Finance And Budget · Apr 2025
Report Of The Finance & Budget On Senate Nominee To The Src Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
The Report Of The Mediation Committee On The Division Of Revenue Bill (national Bills No. 14 Of 2024) Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Standing Committee On Finance And Budget Report On The 2025 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Standing Committee On Finance And Budget Report On The 2025 Budget Policy Statements Annexes Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Standing Committee On Finance And Budget Report On The 2025 Budget Policy Statements Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Report Of The Sc On Finance And Budget On The Petition Regarding Regulation Of The Credit Profession Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
The National Treasury And Economic Planning Public Debt Management Office 2025 Mtds Public Participation Report February 2025 Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Report On All Loans Contracted By Government Of Kenya From 1st September, 2024 To 31st December, 2024 Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Report Of The Joint Sitting Of The Finance Committees On The Approval Hearing Of Mr David Kibet Kemei- Nominee- Dg- Competition Finance And Budget · Mar 2025
Sc- Finance And Budget-report Of The Consideration Of The Presidential Memorandum -carb, 2024 Finance And Budget · Dec 2024

Topics this member is active on

Policy areas this member has been most active on — across bills, motions, questions, statements, papers and Hansard contributions.

Devolution 14 2 paper_laid · 6 senate_bill · 6 hansard_contribution
Budget & Finance 6 1 motion · 2 paper_laid · 3 senate_bill

Parliamentary Activity

Ali Roba has made 148 speeches last year and a total of 490 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 17 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Sen. Ali Robayet UHC workers are not the same in numbers Mandera, Kisii or Kilifi counties. It was supposed to be specific to different county governments. As such, the best place it would have served would have been under the County Government Additional Allocation Bill, 2026, where the schedule will...

Devolution 17 Jun 2026

10 speeches in 4 contributions

Bill Debate REPORTS AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL, (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026)

2 speeches

Sen. Ali Roba

Bill Debate COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026)

Sen. Ali Roba

Bill Debate COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.8 OF 2026)

6 speeches

Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule- COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026) Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg...

Division will be at the end. The Third Schedule Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move – THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the Third Schedule and substituting therefor the following new schedule- THIRD SCHEDULE (S.5(3)) FY 2026/27 (KISIP II) June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 35...

Sen. Ali Roba

Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Exemption. Cap. 412A. 1,876VODF + 23,074.8VCWS + 11,256VSWS) 1,526VODF + 15,260VCWS + 3,815VSWS) June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 25 Sen. Ali Roba The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. Ali Roba: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Sen. Ali Roba Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- Exemption. Cap. 412A. Sen. Ali Robacan be First Schedule (s. 5) FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 June 17, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Ali Robacan be Conditional Additional Allocations to County...

Bill Debate THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2026)

Sen. Ali Roba

Plenary Contribution 16 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Ali Roba On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Speaker (Hon. Kingi) What is your point of order, Sen. Ali Roba? Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.105 to seek responsibility for statement of fact by Hon. Sen. Cherarkey. There are many...

Plenary Contribution 16 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.10 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. Before the Division of Revenue Bill was agreed on in a mediated version, the County Allocation of Revenue Bill was initially published...

Plenary Contribution 16 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Ali Roba Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Tuesday, 16th June, 2026- The Report of Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.10 of 2026) . (Sen. Ali Roba laid...

Questions & Answers 16 Jun 2026

6 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

6 speeches

Plenary Contribution 11 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This is a statement pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (a) of the Senate Standing Orders. As you may be aware, in April 2026, the Committee on Finance and Budget--- (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei)Order, Hon. Senators. Sen....

Budget & Finance 10 Jun 2026

3 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

3 speeches

Sen. Ali Roba Mr Speaker, Sir, I was hoping to get some notice. I know the Vice-Chairperson moved this Bill and the Mediation Report, but I just felt I needed to weigh in a little bit. In the morning, I was here when the discussion took place. This mediation was...

Sen. Ali Roba Hon. Speaker, thank you very much. I am not the Mover of the Motion. My Vice-Chairperson moved the Motion, and she will reply. I am here just to contribute as a member of this Senate. We have been fighting for devolution and, unfortunately, sometimes, it appears as...

Sen. Ali Roba Sen. Haji, I believe what Senator of Nairobi City County said was purely on a light note. Is that not the case, Senator of Nairobi City County?

Plenary Contribution 4 Jun 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

Sen. Ali Roba Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to contribute to this issue of the impending El Nino. That is the global warming system that has been reported in the Pacific Ocean that is expected to really be one of the worst since the late 1800s. I thank...

Plenary Contribution 14 May 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Ali Roba

Bills Sponsored

Ali Roba has sponsored 13 bills.

County Governments Additional Allocations ( No.2) Bill

Stage: Introduced / Published · 1 Nov 2022

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2022-11/COMBINED%20%28No.%202%29County%20Governments%20Additional%20Allocations%20Bill%202022%20to%20GP.pdf

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, No.9 of 2025

2025

Stage: Introduced / Published · 1 Jul 2025

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/The%20County%20Allocation%20of%20Revenue%20Bill%2C%20No.9%20of%202025.pdf

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The County Governments Additional Allocation Bill (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2025)

2025

Stage: Introduced / Published · 1 Jul 2025

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/The%20County%20Governments%20Additional%20Allocation%20Bill%20%28National%20Assembly%20Bill%20No.2%20of%202025.pdf

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, No.1 of 2025

2025

Stage: Introduced / Published · 1 Mar 2025

Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-03/The%20County%20Governments%20Additional%20Allocations%20Bill%2C%20No.1%20of%202025.pdf

Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No. 7)

2025

Stage: Third Reading

Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

Voting Record

14Ayes

3Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

3Absent

17Divisions attended

All Ayes 14 Noes 3 Abstain 0 Absent 3

Voting History: 3

Date

Vote

Decision

17 Oct 2024

Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024

Absent

29 Oct 2024

Sugar Bill

Absent

12 Mar 2024

Affordable Housing Bill 2024

Absent

Motions

ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE NOMINATION OF DR. SUSAN JEMTAI KOECH TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE CBK THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Joint Sittings of the Standing Committee on… 7 Mar 2023 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
ADOPTION OF REPORT ON THE 2023 MEDIUM TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the 2023 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy… 28 Feb 2023 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT ON THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET ON THE 2023 BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the… 28 Feb 2023 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/2023 THAT, the Senate… 16 Feb 2023 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
PROCEDURAL MOTION – EXTENSION OF TIME PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 34 (4) (a) THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 34(4)(a), the Senate resolves to extend its sittings, today, Thursday, 17th November… 17 Nov 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
MOTION - ADJOURNMENT MOTION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 37 ON A DEFINITE MATTER OF URGENT NATIONAL IMPORTANCE RELATING TO THE DROUGHT SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY THAT, the Senate do now… 13 Oct 2022 Source ↗

Petitions

No petitions recorded yet.

Questions

No questions recorded yet.

Statements

Stoppage of funds to Meru County under Article 225 Statement 11 Jun 2026
administration of the County Pension Fund (CPF) request 14 May 2026
Deteriorating security situation in Mandera County and the wider North Eastern Region request 13 May 2025
Disbursement of funds to County Governments in the present circumstance where there has been a delay in the enactment of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2024 Statement 2 Oct 2024
Disbursement of funds to county governments due to delay in County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2024 Statement 2 Oct 2024
Realization of Article 204 and Status of Equalization Fund Statement 26 Sep 2024
Status of the Equalization Fund Statement 26 Sep 2024
Activities of the Committee for the period April to August, 2024 Statement 25 Sep 2024
Consideration of Presidential Reservation on County Allocation of Revenue Bill Statement 18 Jul 2024
Consideration, by the Committee, of the reservation by the President on the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 25 of 2024) Statement 18 Jul 2024
Frequent power outages in Mandera County request 28 Mar 2024
Status of the implementation of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HOAGDP) request 5 Mar 2024
Request for statement on roads, transportation and housing request 5 Mar 2024
Activities of the Committee for the period July to December, 2023 Statement 29 Nov 2023
Activities of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget (1st July to 28th November 2023) Statement 29 Nov 2023

Papers Laid

Report on the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the stoppage of transfer of funds to the county Government of Meru, pursuant to Article 225 (3) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 97 (1) of the Public Finance Management Act 12 May 2026
Report on the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the stoppage of transfer of funds to the county Government of Meru, pursuant to Article 225 (3) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 97 (1) of the Public Finance Management Act 12 May 2026
REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (REVENUE RAISING PROCESS) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.11 OF 2023) 11 Nov 2025
REPORT ON THE PUBLIC AUDIT (AMENDMENT) BILL 11 Nov 2025
REPORT ON THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO.2 OF 2025) 11 Nov 2025
Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2025) 11 Nov 2025
Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the County Governments Revenue Raising Process Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.11 of 2023) 11 Nov 2025
Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) 27 Jun 2025
Report of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025) . I beg to lay. (Sen. Ali Roba laid the document on the Table) 27 Jun 2025
REPORT ON THE FOURTH BASIS FOR ALLOCATION OF THE SHARE OF NATIONAL REVENUE AMONG COUNTIES 17 Apr 2025
Paper to the table of the Senate 17 Apr 2025
County Government Equitable Share Cash Disbursement Schedule for Financial Year 2024/2025 4 Dec 2024
Paper on the table of the Senate 8 Oct 2024
Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on its consideration of National Assembly Amendments to County Government Additional Allocation Bill (Senate Bill No.19 of 2024). (Sen. Ali Roba laid the document on the Table) 8 Oct 2024
REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.19 OF 2024) 8 Oct 2024

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