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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period commencing January to March, 2024. The Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration is established under Standing Order No.228(1) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to pursuit of national and intercommunity cohesion, equalization of opportunities and improvement in the quality of life and status of all persons, regional integration, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). During the reporting period, the committee carried out various activities pertaining to its mandate. As a snapshot, the committee transacted the following legislative business. The committee processed eight Statements, which were sought from the committee. The committee considered and concluded three and is yet to conclude other five statements. These statements are pending before the committee upon appearance of the invited stakeholders. Annex 1 lists the status of each of the eight statements that were brought before the committee. The committee visited Marsabit County on 23rd to 24th February, 2024. The primary focus was on advocating for peace, with the aim of fostering an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence among the communities. The committee noted that the fight between the Gabra and the Turkana was occasioned by limited resources. That is lack of water and pasture for their livestock."
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"content": "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."
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"content": "The committee successfully mediated a long-standing dispute between the warring communities, bringing harmony to their previously strained coexistence which had threatened further animosity between communities, led to displacement of people, loss of lives and property. The committee is currently considering an inquiry into the demographic composition of employees of the State agencies in terms of gender, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), age and ethnicity; the mechanisms put in place to ensure that PWDs, women, and minorities are adequately represented in the organisation; and any audits or assessments undertaken in the last three years to ascertain the level of inclusivity in the recruitment process. The committee in pursuing of its mandate embarked on an inquiry to ascertain whether the state agencies and commissions have complied with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, laying emphasis on Article 54 in their staff establishment and recruitments. The Committee has, so far, held meetings with Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, Export Processing Zones Authority, (EPZA), National Irrigation Board (NIB), Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), Kenya Seed Company (KSC), Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) and Kenya Dairy Board (KDB). In the coming two months of April to May,the committee has planned meetings with The Tourism Fund, Youth Enterprise and Development Fund, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), The Bomas, Geothermal Development Company, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Cooperation, Kenya Roads Board (KRB), Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kenya Industrial Estate (KIE), Uwezo Fund, New Kenya Cooperative Creameries, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), National Land Commission (NLC), Kenya Electricity Generating Company and Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund It is shocking to note that none of them have complied with Article 54 (2), which states that - “The State shall ensure the progressive implementation of the principle that at least 5 per cent of the members of the public in elective and appointive bodies are persons with disabilities”. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in future, the committee plans to: (a) Retreat with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider responses on an inquiry the committee is undertaking on Kenya’s diversity in the staff composition in the Public Service. (b) Have an inquiry into the state of access of the physical infrastructure of roads and buildings, including sidewalks, ramps, pathways, entrances, exits, elevators, parking spaces, and other relevant facilities by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). (c) Undertake county visit to Lamu County and other hotspot areas to supervise Government agencies on peace building initiatives and oversight county government on issues of inclusivity."
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"content": "(d) Consider the proposed County Youth Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, lastly, on behalf of my committee, I wish to appreciate the Office of the Speaker, the Senate Leadership and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate, for the steadfast support that they have accorded this committee. Thank you."
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"content": " The Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations, you may have the Floor."
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"content": "ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, DEFENCE AND FOREIGN RELATIONS"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on behalf of the Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for the period commencing 1st January to 19th April, 2024. Mr. Speaker Sir, during the period under review, the committee held a total of 10 sittings, considered one legislative proposal, two Bills, 13 Statements and four Petitions. In respect to legislative proposals, the committee is currently considering the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill, 2024, sponsored by Sen. Allan Chesang, MP. The Bill seeks to establish a robust institutional mechanism for the identification, designation and securing of vital assets that are essential for the country’s social and economic stability, national defence and public safety. In respect to Bills, the committee is considering the following: (a) The Fire and Rescue Professionals Bill, 2023, (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. Mohamed Sheikh Abass, MP; and, (b)The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) sponsored by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MGH, MP. The Committee has received submissions from the public on the two Bills and is in the process of finalising the proposed amendments and its report on the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill, 2023. With regard to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the committee is scheduled to hold a stakeholders forum and county visits to receive further submissions including, expert opinions on the Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with respect to statements before the committee, a total of 13 statements were sought from the committee during the period under review, as annexed to this statement. Out of these, the committee has received a total of four responses to the statements sought, which were shared with the respective Senators and awaits responses to six statements from the relevant Ministries. The committee is also following up on eight pending responses to statements sought during the Second Session. With respect to Petitions, the committee is currently considering the following Petitions-"
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"content": "(a) Petition concerning the rampant theft of livestock in Kajiado East and Kajiado West Sub counties and Kajiado County at large. (b) Petition on the state of insecurity in Turkana County. (c) Petition concerning persistent insecurity, cattle rustling, loss of lives and property in Lorroki and Malaso Divisions of Samburu County. (d) Petition by Isaiah Ochanda concerning the non-fulfilment of a court order and decree made against the Ministry of Defence and the Attorney General (AG) and the non- payment of disability pension. Mr. Speaker, Sir, going forward, the committee intends to- (a) Hold a Report Writing Retreat between the 25th and 29th April, 2024 to finalise on legislative business before it. (b) Hold a stakeholder’s forum and visit Meru, Kirinyaga and Embu Counties to receive further submissions on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024. (C) Fast-track the consideration of legislative business pending before respective committees, particularly such business as may be subject to timelines provided under the Standing Orders or any other law. Thank you."
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