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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the fate of Ms. Margaret Nduta Macharia, a Kenyan citizen who has been sentenced to death in Vietnam over a drug-trafficking offence. In the Statement, I request the Committee to address the following- (1) The measures being taken by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to ensure that Ms. Macharia receives fair legal representation abroad and to explore the possibility of her repatriation to Kenya to face trial under our judicial system. (2) Efforts being made to plead for clemency and on humanitarian grounds to have Ms. Macharia's death sentence commuted to life imprisonment or an alternative penalty and whether diplomatic negotiations are underway to facilitate her repatriation to Kenya, so that she may serve her sentence within our justice system. (3) Number of Kenyan citizens currently incarcerated abroad, specifically the nature of the charges they face and detail the diplomatic efforts being undertaken to safeguard their rights and welfare. (4) Security lapses at Kenyan airports, particularly the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), regarding the trafficking of prohibited substances from"
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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": "2022 to date and outline the measures being implemented to strengthen airport security checks to prevent future occurrences. The Statement is signed by Senator Richard Onyonka, MP, Senator for Kisii County, dated 19th March 2025."
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"content": "GOVERNANCE CONCERNS AND LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT KENYA LITERATURE BUREAU"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the governance concerns and leadership transitions at the Kenyan Literature Bureau (KLB). In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The procurement processes for the award by the KLB of all currently active contracts for publishing and supply of various books, including the merits of each award as well as the nature and extent of involvement of the Ministry of Education in the processes. (2) The process followed by the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) to acquire printing and binding machines in the Financial Year 2024/2025, including whether due diligence was undertaken and where it was not, whether disciplinary actions have been undertaken against the responsible officials. (3) The renewal of contracts for officers holding managerial positions at the KLB, including whether due process was followed. (4) Reasons why the renewal of contracts for the officers was not gazetted and the corrective actions taken to address the issue. (5) Whether the human resource practices at the KLB during appointments, promotion and salary reviews adhere to principles of equity and fairness. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC!"
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"content": "(Sen. Orwoba stood at the Bar)"
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"content": "Before, you take to the Floor, Professor, we have Sen. Gloria Orwoba at the Bar. Now, Sen. Gloria Orwoba, when you last appeared and sat at the Bar, you were unable to fulfil conditions for you to be readmitted to the Chamber. Those conditions were pursuant to a resolution of this House. You are back today. You may proceed. Thank you."
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