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"content": " Thank you, Sen. Cherarkey. Before I allow Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda to give his contribution, I would like to assure you that your message of goodwill and condolences to the family of the lost child from Longisa will be delivered by yours truly. Secondly, the quick and immediate media responses and radio appearances of abuse by those who were supposed to be responsible shall not deter the leadership from getting to the root cause of this situation."
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"content": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda."
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"speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. It is unfortunate that when many Kenyans see me, they see me as a politician, but they ignore the fact that I have a technical aspect as a law professor. I am also bilingual. I speak and translate French, but that is not known to many people. I am a student of International Law and a Pan-Africanist, having served as the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), President of the East African Law Society (EALS) and the Vice President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), with offices in Addis Ababa, having worked largely with the African Union on many matters. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, these are the aspects that my learned friend and Senator for Nandi, Sen. Cherarkey, did not know. We support ‘Baba’ from the heart and it is in the interests of this nation that ‘ Baba’ is elected as the African Union Chairman. 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": "We must do all that we must within the region, with arabophobes, francophones, anglophones and the lusophones to ensure that this seat comes home. It is our collective effort and we all know what the President is doing. The President is resolute in his support for the Rt. hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. I, therefore, encourage Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. I would like to speak to the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022) and the Mediation Report that has been submitted by the hon. Beatrice Akinyi this evening. The Mediation Committee under Standing Orders No.149 and of the National Assembly, Standing Orders No.166 of the Senate and Articles of 112 and 113 of the Constitution did consider the various issues. I am glad to say that under the previous Rating Act, Cap.266 and the Valuation for Rating Act, Cap.267, we had a framework for valuation of property, which allowed limited time for objections. It is true when Sen. Cherarkey says that some of the properties were valued long ago and it is because of that variance in time that many property owners have found themselves on the receiving end. When the Rating Act and the Evaluation for Rating Act have adopted a framework that has increased taxes in certain areas up to 100 per cent, you find that in certain cities - because I know that many counties have tried to revise rates, rates have jumped from even Kshs10,000 to Kshs1 million That is why, as I said, the time frame under the previous Cap.166 and Cap.167 have provided that the framework proposed in the National Rating Act, by appointing a central authority that will only receive approval through the Cabinet Secretary, is welcome. Secondly, the creation of a CVC to receive objections and the 60-day period that is contemplated in the new revised law also is welcome. It will give owners of rateable property sufficient time to object and engage with the process of increasing rates. A 60- day period that is proposed is sufficient time for objections to be made and for an attempt to be made by the CECM Lands or CECM Finance for the county under the new framework and for the party objecting to appeal to the tribunal. The tribunal also creates a framework for fair administrative justice in conformity with Article 47 of the Constitution. I wholly support the proposals by Sen. Beatrice Akinyi’s Committee that was chaired by Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Nyamoko, who chairs the Lands Committee in the National Assembly, and Sen. John Methu, who chairs the Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources. The other aspect that I support, and I must state this, is that the Chief Government Valuer, as proposed, though I see the qualifications are a basic degree, I would have preferred that an additional requirement is made to the proposed Section 24(b) and not just a basic degree in land economics. I would have expected not just membership of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), but a higher qualification so that the 15-year experience as set out is considered in addition to other experiences or other qualifications that would ensure that the Chief Government Valuer is an individual who will deliver professionally, as has been spoken to previously. 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": "In terms of the additional valuation role for properties that are omitted, I think this is key because what it states is that, the proposed law intends to ensure that every property, including properties that have now not been registered, are brought to the valuation matrix, so that we do not have owners of property who would then escape the valuation dragnet or the payment of taxes because their properties are not registered. In my County, Kisumu City, for instance, I know that a new valuation process is ongoing. I know that citizens are concerned about the values that have been placed on the properties. I also know that in my other City, Nakuru, there are several objections that have been raised by owners of property pursuant to valuations that have been done under the framework of law that currently exists. What this National Rating Bill portends is a framework that will be consultative, that will give rateable landowners an opportunity to object as they should. It also increases the time frame required, but ensures that no property is left out of the valuation process. I support."
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"content": " Thank you, Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, for your contribution. Now that we do not have any other Member interested in contributing, I will ask the Mover of the Motion to reply. Sen. Beatrice Akinyi, you may proceed."
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, once more, thank you for the opportunity. Before I reply, I want to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Ndhiwa Community where I come from, in reference to presidential appointments, to congratulate one senior and outstanding officer who has been nominated by His Excellency the President. That is Major General (Rtd.) Martin Kizito Ongoyi, CBS. He has been appointed as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) as a nominee of the Defence Council. This is what Kenyans have been yearning for. I think we are moving to the right direction. Major General (Rtd.) Ongoyi has been an outstanding officer in this Republic serving in the army. I stand here to congratulate him and state that he deserves and is equal to the task. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in replying, I appreciate all Senators who have contributed to this Motion, which is great to Kenyans. I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date, pursuant to Standing Order No.66(3)."
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"content": " Hon. Senators, I defer putting of the question to the next sitting of the House, pursuant to the request by Sen. Ogola, under Standing Order No.66(3)."
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