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    "id": 1477480,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chesang",
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        "legal_name": "Chesang Allan Kiprotich",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Information Communication and Technology for the period commencing April to August, 2024. During the period under review, the committee held a total of 20 sittings, during which it considered seven statements and two inquiries. The committee also held one Private Sector and Development Partners' Stakeholders’ Engagement and Networking Retreat from 14th to 17th June 2024. Attached to this statement is a schedule of legislative business considered by the committee. In the reporting period, the committee considered the statement sought by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, on the Sale of Telkom Kenya to Infrastructure Corporation Africa and resolved to include it as part of an ongoing Inquiry. The committee also considered the statement sought by Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP, regarding the financial status and operations of the Postal Corporation of Kenya. While the committee has made significant progress on the statement, the committee sought additional clarifications through supplementary questions to comprehensively conclude the matter. The committee is currently conducting the following two inquiries: (1) Inquiry into the Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure in the country. The committee has met other stakeholders and is scheduled to meet the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury, and Economic Planning, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). (2) Inquiry into the operations of IFMIS and other County Revenue Collection and Management Systems. The committee had received submissions and a report of the Multi- Agency Taskforce on Integrated County Revenue Management System from the Council of Governors (CoG). The committee is scheduled to meet the National Treasury and the KRA. The committee regrets the delays in concluding the statements and inquiries under its consideration, which has been occasioned by the frequent requests for postponement of meetings by the Executive, the CoG and other key stakeholders. The committee held a Private Sector and Development Partners Stakeholders’ Engagement and Networking Retreat from 14th to 17th June, 2024. During the retreat, the committee engaged with key players from the ICT private sector, the telecommunications industry and development partners to gain insights into sector-specific policy directions, identify legislative gaps and determine priority areas for the 13th Parliament. In the next Session, the committee will continue exploring measures to advocate for the reduction of import taxes on SIM cards and the zero-rating of SIM card The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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