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"content": "arbitrary cancellation of Kimwarer Dam and scaling down of Arror Dam in Elgeyo- Marakwet County; and, the Petition by Kevin Ndoo on access to justice under the Corona Covid-19 pandemic and the appointment of court reporters. There is also the Petition by William Amgei arap Langat regarding alleged unlawful disposition of parcel of land number Baringo/Pekera101/178 in Baringo; the Petition by Taratisio Ireri Kagwe on amendment of various provisions of the Constitution and statutes relating to bail and bond during criminal investigations and prosecutions; and, finally, the Petition by Taratisio Ireri Kagwe on amendment to the Constitution and other relevant laws on the election of a Deputy President and a Deputy Governor. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, that leaves two Petitions pending before the Committee, which we intend to finalise on and table reports later this month. These Petitions are; Petition by Reuben Kibwega Mageuzi on alleged corruption and mismanagement in the Nyamira County Government. The other one is the Petition by Kimutai arap Chelule and others on the ownership and status of parcel of land No.3977 and 3978 located at the boundary of Kericho and Kisumu counties. Finally, on the litigation handled by the Committee on behalf of the Senate, the Committee continued to monitor closely suits filed in various courts that have a bearing on the mandate, functions and the operations of Senate and to offer its support to the Directorate of Litigation and Compliance in prosecuting or defending the said suits. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, of note is Supreme Court Petition No.19 (E0 27 of 2021) to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya and others vs the Speaker of the National Assembly, where the Senate has appealed the Court of Appeal judgement to the Supreme Court on the procedure for consideration of Bills concerning counties. The legal team representing the Senate has continued to appear before the Supreme Court. We appeared on 1st February, 2022, 9th March, 2022 and today for mention and taking directions from the Supreme Court. The matter is slated for further mention on 23rd May, 2022. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Committee has further considered and approved the Senate submissions for filing as well as application for stay of the Court of Appeal judgment, which proceedings are awaiting further directions by the Supreme Court. The Committee also continues to monitor the cross appeal file by the National Assembly at the High Court being High Court Petition No. 284 of 2019. In conclusion, as the Chair of the Committee, I wish to thank the Office of the Speaker for the support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work. We also want to thank the Clerks, Mr. Charles Munyua assisted by Ms. Purity Omurwa, who have been awesome and incredible in extending technical support to the Committee. I also wish to acknowledge the support the Committee has received from the office of the Clerk. This probably being my last Statement under Standing Order No.51 (b), I also wish to thank the Members who served under me, that is, Sen. Wako, Senior Counsel, Sen. Orengo, Sen. Counsel, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., Sen. Dullo, Sen. Ngugi, Sen. Kang’ata, Sen. Sakaja and my Vice Chairperson, Sen. (Rev.) Waqo. These Members have made a huge difference in the Committee. Not only were they able to contribute to our work, but they ensured that our work was done well. It has"
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