Samson Cherarkey
Samson Cherarkey is the Senator for Nandi County in Kenya, known for his active engagement in health-related issues. Recently, he has been vocal in demanding accountability from the Health Cabinet Secretary, particularly regarding the Social Health Authority's handling of healthcare funding and the tragic case of Baby Aliana Wairimu, which highlighted significant gaps in the system.
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Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey raised concerns over anomalies in routine road maintenance expenditures.
Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage bill
Kenya· 2026-07-08
Samson Cherarkey is recognized for his performance as one of the leading Senators.
Most improved? Mandago, Chute and Sigei top new Senate rankingsKenya· 2026-07-01
Sifuna is among four Senators accused by the Council of Governors of extortion, including Nandi’s Samson Cherarkey.
Sifuna denies extortion claims - The StandardKenya· 2026-02-12
Samson Cherarkey is a Nandi Senator who questioned the Cabinet Secretary during the Senate plenary.
Chirchir tells Senate expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret Corridor top agendaKenya· 2025-07-17
Samson Cherarkey called for a budgetary allocation for the service and maintenance of military aircraft.
Senators blame unbridled greed for acquisition of defective military planesKenya· 2025-04-17
Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey demanded answers on the death of baby Aliana Wairimu, whose SHA only paid Sh23,000 of her Sh1.6 million hospital bill.
Senators take on Barasa over SHA failures, demand value for moneyKenya· 2025-02-26
