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"content": "Thank you, Speaker Sir, for giving me this opportunity to read this Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Welfare for the period between 11th February, 2025 to 30th April, 2025, pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee held a total of 23 sittings, during which it considered 72 Statements, two Bills and four Petitions. Following the reconstitution of committees and recognizing the expansive nature of its mandate, the Committee conducted a Work Planning and Induction Retreat, to effectively integrate newly appointed Members and to ensure continuity in its operations. Additionally, the Committee conducted extensive stakeholder engagements with the ministries and agencies under its oversight, particularly during consideration of the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS). Attached to this Statement is a schedule of legislative business currently before the Committee (Appendix 1). Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee received 15 Statements addressing concerns on labour rights violations, mismanagement and delays in pension and statutory benefits, poor public sector human resource practices and inadequate enforcement of social protection laws. The Committee engaged the relevant stakeholders to provide detailed responses, which were circulated to the respective Senators for their consideration. During the period under review, a Petition was submitted concerning the failure of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), Kaplan & Stratton Advocates and Harrison Kinyanjui Advocates to pay compensation awarded to the Petitioners. The Committee reviewed the Petition relating to the enforcement of the judgment in HCCC No.279 of 2003. Following the review, the Committee convened sittings with the relevant law firms and the Advocates Complaints Commission (ACC). To ensure accountability, the Committee recommended that the Advocates Complaints Commission undertakes several critical actions, including requesting compensation disbursement records from Kenya Breweries Limited, convening hearings with the involved law firms, assessing compliance with legal, ethical and fiduciary standards and examining the High Court records to address any discrepancies or unresolved matters. The Committee emphasized the urgency of the matter and requested an interim progress report within 14 days to ensure timely and effective resolution. The Committee remains seized of Petitions carried over from the previous sessions, namely, the multi-payment of annuity between Maziwa Sacco and former employees of the Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) Ltd, the winding up and liquidation of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme and petition concerning persons with invisible disabilities. We will table reports on the same after completion. 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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