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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Miraj",
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    "content": "(5) Statement by Sen. Hamida, MP, on the Sale of Telekom Kenya to Infrastructure Cooperation Africa. (6) Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP on the State of Digital Infrastructure in the Public Service. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, arising from deliberations with various stakeholders, the Committee developed its work plan for the forthcoming reporting period to include- (a) Inquiry into budgetary allocations and construction of data centers and digital infrastructures in the country; (b) Conduct a county oversight and networking engagement in Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma and Kisumu counties; and, (c) Meeting with the Telecommunication industry stakeholders and the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning to deliberate on the matter of Import tax imposed on SIM cards and excise duty on airtime and telephone services to address the rising cost of calls across networks. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Committee has received a response to the Statement regarding the Financial Status and Operations of the Postal Corporation of Kenya requested by Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP, and is scheduled to consider the response on Friday, 1st December, 2023, together with the Statement regarding the Delays in Exchequer Disbursement and Reports of Hacking of the IFMIS System, requested by Sen. Fatuma Dullo, CBS, MP, that was committed to both this Committee and the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. The Committee is further following up on responses to the Statement regarding the operations of the Kenya National Library Service, requested by Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on inquiries, the Committee is currently conducting three inquiries on the Digital Assets Infrastructure in Kenya, the Budgetary Allocations and Construction of Data Centres and Digital Infrastructure in the country; and, the Telecommunications Infrastructure and dispute between ATC Kenya and Telkom Kenya. I wish to thank your office and that of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work. Lastly, I also wish to thank the Members of the Committee for their commitment, diligence and contributions during the Committee activities. I thank you."
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