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    "id": 1129756,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1129756/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13179,
        "legal_name": "Farhiya Ali Haji",
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    "content": "I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for the period commencing 1st July to 30th November, 2021. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 32 meetings and considered various Bills, Statements and investigations. On the matter of Bills, the Committee has considered and tabled reports on- (a) The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 16 of 2021). (b) The County Governments Grants Bill, 2021. (c) The Public Private Partnership Bill (National Assembly Bills No.6 of 2021). (d) The Committee is considering the County Resource Development Bill, 2021. The Committee considered and tabled a report in the Senate on Kenya’s Public Debt Status and Cash Disbursement Schedule for the Financial Year 2021/2022. This report was debated and adopted by the House with recommendations. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Committee is considering the following statements- (a) Concerning cushioning of Kenyans from the negative socio-economic impact of COVID-19 caused by the partial lockdown requested by Sen. Millicent Omanga, MP. The Committee has received information from the National Treasury and is to schedule a meeting to deliberate on the matter. (b) Concerning the merger of Government agencies to form the Kenya Transport and Logistics Network (KTLN) requested by Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, MP, the Committee has received information from the National Treasury and is to schedule a meeting to deliberate on the matter. (c) Regarding the status of pending bills at both the national and county governments requested by Sen. (CPA.) Farhiya Haji, MP, the Committee has received a response from the National Treasury. However, the response was inadequate to address the issues raised. The Committee has requested for additional information from the Controller of Budget (CoB) to enable it conclusively deal with the matter. (d) Regarding a statement on the proposed increase of excise duty on beer made from sorghum, millet, and cassava requested by Sen. Cleophas Malalah, MP, the Committee has received a response from the National Treasury and is to schedule a meeting to deliberate on the matter. I am also aware that some of these Statements have already been dealt with by the Committee. (e) Regarding a statement on imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on clean and renewable energy products requested by Sen. Abshiro Halake, MP, the Committee has received a response from the National Treasury and is to schedule a meeting to deliberate on the matter. We have deliberated as a Committee and the report will be brought to the House. (d) Regarding a statement on the measures that the Government has put in place to prevent the sugar millers from collapsing in the awake of the economic hardship arising from COVID-19 pandemic, with specific reference to Sony Company Limited in Migori County requested by Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko, MP, the Committee has received the response from the National Treasury and is to schedule a meeting to consider the matter. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}