HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept
{
"count": 1608389,
"next": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=137719",
"previous": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=137717",
"results": [
{
"id": 1393591,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393591/?format=api",
"text_counter": 21,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Hon. Senators, I do have another Communication to make."
},
{
"id": 1393592,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393592/?format=api",
"text_counter": 22,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SENATE BILLS IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY"
},
{
"id": 1393593,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393593/?format=api",
"text_counter": 23,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Hon. Senators, the Standing Orders outline the procedure for introduction, consideration and voting on Bills in the Senate. As hon. Senators are aware, the First Reading is the formal introduction of a Bill in the Senate. The Second Reading relates to debate on the merits and demerits of a Bill. The Committee of the Whole relates to consideration of a Bill clause by clause, including amendments, if any, and the Third Reading serves as the final stage where general comments on a Bill may be made before voting and referral to the National Assembly. It has now become necessary for me to communicate a provision in the Standing Orders relating to co-sponsorship of Bills, as a number of sponsors may have overlooked this provision upon conclusion of Bills in the Senate and subsequent referral to the National Assembly for consideration. As you are aware, Standing Order No.161 of the Senate Standing Orders provides that upon passage of a Bill originating in the Senate, a certified copy of the Bill shall be forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly by way of a Message. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
},
{
"id": 1393594,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393594/?format=api",
"text_counter": 24,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Further, Standing Order No.162 provides for the framework for co-sponsorship of Senate Bills in the National Assembly. Standing Order No. I62(1) and (2) state as follows– “(1) A Senator who intends to nominate a Member or Members of the National Assembly to co-sponsor a Bill passed by the Senate, shall upon passage of the Bill, notify the Speaker in writing of the name or names of the proposed co-sponsors. (2) The National Assembly shall be notified of the proposed co-sponsorship through the message referring the Bill to the National Assembly under Standing Order 161(1) (Referral of Senate Bills to the National Assembly).” A similar provision has been made in the National Assembly relating to Bills originating from the National Assembly to the Senate, at Standing Order No.142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders. Implementation of the framework referred to above is ongoing. This can be evidenced by a number of Bills that have been co-sponsored in both the Senate and the National Assembly. The Bills that have so far been co-sponsored in both Houses include the following– (1) The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No.5 of 2023) was sponsored by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP, and co-sponsored by Hon. Mary Emaase, MP, in the National Assembly. (2) The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022) sponsored by Sen. Mariam Sheikh Omar, MP, and co-sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party in the National Assembly. (3) The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No.13 of 2022) sponsored by Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua, MP, and co-sponsored by Hon. Paul Musyimi Nzengu, MP, in the National Assembly. (4) The Startup Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2022) sponsored by Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, and co-sponsored by Hon. Irene Mayaka, MP, in the National Assembly. (5) The Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, and co-sponsored by Hon. Millie Odhiambo, MP, in the National Assembly. (6) The Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP, and Sen. Crystal Asige, MP and co-sponsored by Hon. Millie Odhiambo, MP, in the National Assembly. (7) The Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2022) sponsored by Sen. Maureen Tabitha Mutinda, MP, and co-sponsored by Hon. (Dr.) John Kanyuithia Mutunga, MP, in the National Assembly. (8) The Care and Protection of Child Parents Bill (Senate Bills No.29 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. Miraj Abdilllahi Abdulrahman and co-sponsored by Hon. Beatrice Kemei, MP, in the National Assembly. (9) The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2022) sponsored by Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, MP, and co-sponsored by Sen. David W. Wafula, MP, in the Senate. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
},
{
"id": 1393595,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393595/?format=api",
"text_counter": 25,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": "(10) The Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.46 of 2022) sponsored by Hon. Abdul Rahim Dawood, MP, and co- sponsored by Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP, in the Senate. In the absence of a co-sponsor in another House, the Bill is likely to be introduced and moved by a Member who may not fully appreciate the importance and gist of the Bill. In numerous jurisdictions, including the United States of America (USA), co- sponsorship of House Bills is a norm. In an effort to show their support for a Bill and increase its prospects of passing the other House, sponsors frequently look for co- sponsors. Sponsors of Bills in the Senate, are therefore, encouraged to identify co-sponsors in the National Assembly and communicate the same in writing, to the Office of the Speaker of the Senate, immediately the Bill is passed in the Senate. The Message to the National Assembly on the passage of a Bill originating from the Senate will, therefore, include the name of the co-sponsor identified in the National Assembly, as required under Standing Order No.162(2). I thank you. Clerk, let us go to the next Order."
},
{
"id": 1393596,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393596/?format=api",
"text_counter": 26,
"type": "scene",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "(Sen. Wafula waved at other Senators as he walked to his seat)"
},
{
"id": 1393597,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393597/?format=api",
"text_counter": 27,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Sen. Wafula, proceed to your seat. You will share the greetings later."
},
{
"id": 1393598,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393598/?format=api",
"text_counter": 28,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "MESSAGES FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY"
},
{
"id": 1393599,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393599/?format=api",
"text_counter": 29,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "CONCURRENCE ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.75 OF 2023)"
},
{
"id": 1393600,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393600/?format=api",
"text_counter": 30,
"type": "other",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate, that Pursuant to Standing Order No. 46 (3) and (4), I received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly, with respect to the Senate Amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No.75 of 2023). The Message which is dated 14 March, 2024, was received in the Office of the Clerk of the Senate on the same date. Pursuant to the said Standing Order, I now report the Message - Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 41 (1) and 148 (a) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following message from the National Assembly – “WHEREAS, the National Assembly considered and passed the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 75 of 2023) with amendment on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 and referred to the Senate for consideration in accordance with Article 110 (4) of the Constitution; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
}
]
}